What is the best deal out right now for a mens 26" Mtn Bike?
I’m in the market for a cheap mountain bike. obviously I’d like things like disc brakes and rear suspension but price takes precedence. I plan on mostly doing normal commuting type riding but also urban assault type riding and wheelies. I was thinking about getting one of the Next mtn bikes from walmart for 0 but have ready some bad reviews. What are some good used mountain bikes to look for and where?
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If you pay a cheap price, you will get a cheap bike. It will be heavy, and probably poorly assembled. Parts will wear out quickly, and require replacement. There is no secret formula for building a good bike that will allow one company to build something better at a much lower price. In low priced bikes, less is more. Avoid suspension, it will add weight and reduce the quality of all the other parts. There is a good reason why a $120 bike gets bad reviews, it is a piece of junk. Think of your bike as a long term investment. If you buy quality at the start, you won’t be back in the market for another one next year
Ooh - Wal-Mart - BAD! Full suspension bikes (good ones) start at about $1,000. I’d stick with a good hardtail & look through craigslist for names like Raleigh, Trek, Specialized, Giant, etc. A used Schwinn from a real bike shop should be OK. From a discount store - run away.
If you can find a way to add more $$$ to the budget & can assemble one yourself, sometimes a great deal can be found on the Internet. Just know what frame size you need in advance. Also, when on-line, check availability in your size first thing. Many times, all they will have left is large or small frames. Check Amazon.com, Performance Bike, & Nashbar.com.
Buying a quality bike is a good investment. That $120 NEXT bike would sell the very next day on craigslist for maybe $50.