where's the best place to purchase well priced mountain bike gear?
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bicyclebuys.com\njensonusa.com\nnashbar.com  <has good closeouts>
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I think the ideal setup for you would be a mountain bike, but you can go to Wal-Mart or a LBS (local bike shop), and get some slicks (tires). These are not so nobby, so you can go 1-2 mph faster, (so the BF doesn't get bored), and cost about 12 dollars each! \n (slicks grip the road well, and often have tread)\n\nThen, get a wider seat from Wal-Mart (or the LBS) if the one installed is not very comfortable.\n\nAs for the bike, I suggest you go used. You can get something four times as expensive (a better bike) for the same price).\nGood places to fing a good bike are:\n\nhttp://sfbay.craigslist.org/about/cities.html    (I got mine there)  \nIf craigslist has a city near you, click on the link, then find the "bikes" link and click on that!\n\nAnother place is Ebay\n\nAlso, check your newspaper's classifieds!\n\nMake sure the bike fits well. It is best to get fit to a certain frame size at a LBS, but you can also search for bicycle fitting guidelines on the web. ( I only suggest this because you probably are not going to ride too much) However, you do need the right sized bike, or it will be very uncomfortable. (for the back and the knees).\n\nAs for the actual bike, a good brand should be Trek or Specialized. Everything should work fine on a test ride, and have no rust (a very bad sign of maintenance) and the drivetrain (gears, chain, etc.) should look in good shape.\nIf you do get a  bike, I suggest taking it to a bike shop for a tuneup, at least to oil the chain, etc. and to tighten everything up.\n\nGOOD LUCK!
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Any good well known brand makes inexpensive mountain bikes and you can usually get a good one on ebay.  Try the following:\n\nSchwinn\nGiant\nTrek\nGary Fisher\nKona\nDiamondback\nSpecialized\nMongoose\n\nThese are all good brands, the key to a good mountain bike and your satisfaction is in the deraulier gearing, make sure you get good gears (shimano) and good brakes.  Even if you are not going to race you want a bike to last and one of the above brands will make you happy, just make sure it fits and you are comfortable.
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Best place to get a really cheap bike is somewhere called Halfords. They are a car acessory chain but they also sell bikes. They do some at around £70 (circa $110 USD. If you want a decent bike you can pay around £300 for a decent servicable bike.\n\nAnother place to look is Evans Cycles. They are a London based chain and have some cheap bikes but more mid-price to expensive.\n\nYou may want to try Argos as well. They are a catalogue chain and have stores all over the country. They sometimes have bikes and they are really cheap.\n\nObviously buying a cheap bike has the associated risk of it being crap!
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It really depends on 'what' type of riding you'll be doing and how much of it.  If you're just planning on being a weekend warrior and just want something decent to ride then you could get away with a lower end bike like the IronHorse Warrior or something like that.  If you're looking at seriously getting into the sport and spending some serious coin, then the options are limitless.  \n\nCheck out this site and sign up to post some questions.  I use it to find all kinds of info and find most people really helpful.  I go there daily to offer my insights or to ask a question.  \n\nwww.mtbr.com and click on the forums link.  Or just go to forums.mtbr.com\n\nThere's a specific forum for 'What bike to buy' and this question has been asked quite a bit.  So if you don't want to sign up to post, then you can just read other responses.\n\nGood luck!
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The best bike is the one that fits you and fits your style of riding.  Specialized has made lots of improvements to their frames.  Giant gives you good value for your money.  Trek has their approach. Bianchi has put some good stuff together.  They all offer great products and the marketplace is so competitive that they all have to keep around the same price point.  They all are using primarily the same component groups.  Given this, in my mind it comes down to fit.  What works best for you?
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www.performancebike.com\nwww.nashbar.com
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Go to www.sportsmanguide.com they have a lot of stuff at really low prices.  I got a really good deal on a treadmill saved almost $50 after comparing prices to other stores.  Don't forget where ever you buy from, always do a google search for coupon codes for discounts.  Xbargins always has the most updated codes.
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Look, nobody can tell you who makes the best bike.  I used to tell everyone who would listen that Rocky Mountain Bikes are the best, hands down, and honestly, they fit me better than any other bike i have ever owned.\nThe answer lies in a few simple questions.  What kind of mountain biking are you in to.. i.e. cross country, freeride, racing, pleasure... you get the idea.  The next is what bikes do my local shops carry?  The rest of your questions will be answered when you visit that shop and try a few rides out.  Figure out what fits you, what feels the best, which one looks the coolest...\nTruth is, besides a good number of small manufacturers and a handfull of companies that actually own plants that make their bikes, there are about Five major factories in Taiwan, China, and one in the USA that pump out 90% of the bikes you see on the shop floor.  Each brand may have their own idea of how a bike should be made, but cash is king and its cheaper to have a bike built in Taiwan than it is here in the good ol' USA.  My personal experience is that if you are hard on your bike, the best bikes are made in Canada and the Pacific Northwest.  The hardest of the hardcore live and ride there and their bikes have to be built to take hell and come out on top.  So theres my two cents.
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Check the website of BICYCLE BUYS ( www.bicyclebuys.com), Jenson USA ( www.jensonusa.com ) and Cambria Bikes ( www.cambriabike.com )----
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I'd agree with TaraN's answer. Take the time to really find what you want. Take a lot of extended test rides. You might find that aluminum might be too harsh for you, in which case you might find that steel or carbon might be more comfortable. That's just one example. Lots of test rides will give you a feel for how the various bikes at a given price point can handle very differently. Without getting into too much tech-speak, you might find that one bike handles a bit more twitchy than another. Think of the difference as driving a Mini Cooper versus a basic sedan. Some bikes are set up more for racing, where you'll get a quicker handling bike, whereas others will handle a bit more laid back.\n\nParts wise, you'll find the same component offerings on many of the manufacturers out there for a given price point, as TaraN pointed out. You'll most likely be getting a bike with Shimano componenets, with perhaps a mix of some of the manufacturer's own branded components (for example, Trek outfits their bikes with a lot of Bontrager componentry).\n\nFocus on the overall ride of the bike. For a $1000, you can get a lot of bike.\n\nWade at The Spokesman in downtown Santa Cruz is a GREAT guy - very helpful, and yes, very patient. He's very knowledgeable and will set you up right.\n\nAlso in that same category, I'd highly recommend seeing Vance Sprock over at Cupertino Bike Shop. He's just like Wade - he'll set you up right.\n\nGood luck!
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It depends on what you want to spend.  Cyclists are known for upgrading equipment often.  You might want to find a used mountain bike.  I would recommend one without rear suspension.  A decent two-year old used bike goes for about half the price of a new one.\n\nTo convert the mountain bike to a commuter bike, you need to add three things:  urban tires (slicks), fenders, and a rack.  You might also need a light, front and rear.  You can get the new tires for about $30, fenders for $40, and a rack for $20.\n\nIf money is not an object and you want a true commuter bike, you might want to look at the commuter bikes by Breezer. http://www.breezerbikes.com/bikes.cfm  These bikes have racks, fenders, lights, and an internal 7- or 8-speed hub (like the old English 3-speeds).\n\nGood luck and happy trails.
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You can go to Wal-Mart, Dicks Sporting Goods, Sports authority, Mei-jer. Mostly it depends on your budget.\n\nCheaper ones are at walmart and meijer\nMiddle price/quality are at all of them \nHigher price/quality are at Dicks and Sports Authority
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Check out www.sierratradingpost.com  They have great stuff at a discount.  Best brands for winter sports.  Return policy is really easy too.  I have ordered tons of stuff through them for the whole family and have always been satisfied.
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www.qbike.com \n\nI always check there b/4 purchasing any bike part.
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When you get it its going to look pimp but why a mountain bike. Maybe on ebay they have everything
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You need to go to Gander Mountain or a place like that and start trying on the different brands.  Each person is built different and what works for one might not work for someone else.\n\nYou can also check consumer reports for rating on quality and such.\n\nIf you can wait til they go on clearance you could get a better deal.  Sierratradingpost.com has overruns and seconds for less and sometimes has deals on shipping.