I want a small adult mountain bike, discs and nice shocks for under $550 any Ideas?
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Search under brands like:\n\nMongoose\nHornet\nor.........
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freeride bikes, try Kona or Giant ! they have really good choice and they are cheap ! Cheers
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Get a Colnago, Look, or Orbea Orca frame and hang Campagnolo all over it.\n\nUnless you prefer to go fat and get into a Turner 5spot, Ellsworth Id, or Yeti ARC and have fun in the dirt.\n\nPlan on spending about $3,000 or more if you want to be really cool, and remember that this is not the section about motorcycling.
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You should get the Mirra Pro...its about $250-$400 but its well worth it...very durable....good frame...360 degree handlebars, shiny spokes :), and best of all it has the name of the greatest BMX rider of all time DAVE MIRRA!
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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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Performance Bike carries an assortment of bike racks, there are a couple for under $100 called Xport.  These should work great, otherwise you can't go wrong with a Thule or Yakima, but it'll cost a little more.\n\nhttp://www.performancebike.com/shop/category_transport.cfm
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I have a couple suggestions-\n\nPerformance Bike \nSuperGo\nREI\nPricePoint\nColorado Cyclist\nExcel Sports Boulder\nNashbar\n\nNashbar has the best deals, in my opinion, but all are worth checking out.\nSee below for links
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haro x7, kona coiler, and norco six 1 are some bikes that i have found that are under that price i have looked into this for myself and trust me you wont find much. these are full suspension bikes though norco makes freeride hardtails for pretty cheep that are good bikes. the haro werx zero is also a good freeride hardtail for cheep. you could also look into used bikes. go to the buy&sell section of www.pinkbike.com you should be able to find some good deals.
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Take a look at commuter/fitness bikes. These are generally relatively inexpensive bikes which are a hybrid between mountain and road bikes. They're designed to be comfortable. I use an older Specialized Sport, and I ride to work most all summer. You may be able to get one used if you don't want to spend a lot of money.\n\nAlso, get a good set of lights (front and back) and reflector. Even if you don't intend to be riding after dark, you really don't want to be stuck without it. You want cars to be able to see you. You may also want to look at getting a rack and some pannier bags to tie your stuff to your bike instead of wearing a backpack. I have a nice padded bike bag for my laptop.
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mountain bike, $50, guitar, some old 80's songs, etc.
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het himwalk the line dvd, or something else johnny cach then.  or you could get him something related to motorcycles. there are also tools in your price range.  I think you8 aready have the right idea's.  you just need to go browsing now and find something that fits your budget.
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The Schwinn hardtail mountain bike from Wal-Mart is very inexpensive, has good quality shifting, good components, and is one of the few very inexpensive bikes that I could possibly praise in this way.  It does have front suspension that is suitable for mild trails and a cushy ride in the city.  This represens a well done $139 product.    \n\nHowever, a trip to the bike shop might be more educational and much more fun.  There's something special about a real bike-store-bike.  ;)  \n\nLast time, I bought an all-alloy 7 speed crusier, and it turned out to be a tad faster than my road bike.  I was so very surprised!    \n\nRevo-shift/grip shift isn't bad, and it is nicer than the SIS lever shift.\n\nIf you're looking in the "inexpensive" market, DO read the brand name from the rear derailer to make sure that it says "Shimano" or "SRAM" and never "Falcon".  That will save you a lot of money despite the tiny additional price.
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u should consider getting companys like haro,kona,norco,specialized,tr... and gt. start with kona, specialized and giant they make good bikes and they are cheap for bikes within the same range. for kona look for stuff, lavadom or scrap\nnorco:shore series\nharo:v series\nspecialized:any thing they are all good and cheap\nironhorse:make almost unbreakable bikes but they are heavy\nbanshee:morphine series\n\n\nbefore buying the bike make sure that the dimonds of the frame should be small and points upwards the tyres should be wide and with lots of rubber studs. the fork should have atleast 100mm of travel better if beond 130mm. the suspention brand that you should look for is marzochii or rock shock they are the most common ones. if you dont like the suspention then you might consider spending an other 500$ on bomber shocks they are good qualityed stuff. i recomand a hard tail because they are easier to ride up hill and gives lots of air. and is cheaper and lighter. you should look for disk breaks but if the bike dont come with them v breaks are good too exept over time they dig into your rim and shorten the rim's life.\n\nor you can consider hybrids they are meant for road rideing and is more comfortable than moutain.\n\nroadbikes can also work they are a bit expensive and cant take much damage. but they go very fast!\n\nbut if you want to look cool and fell comfortable get a westcost chopper!! they look pimped out with huge hind wheel and a motor bike like look!! they even have leather seats!!\nhope this helps.
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A hardtail (front suspension) mountain bike would be best for road and occasional rough terrain riding. Get a pair of either slick or semi-slick tires, they're a lot faster on the road, and semi-slicks have plenty of tread for control on loose terrain.\n\nDon't worry too much about what brand to get, go to your local bike shop and they can set you up with the right bike for your needs.
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Regarding price, consider that if you keep a bike for 5 years and ride only during the "100 days of summer" each year, that a $500 bike will only cost you $1.00 per riding day, or about 27 cents per calendar day....\n\nForget a mountain bike. You'll want either a hybrid or a comfort bike depending on how you ride:\n\nRiding on paved trails or on the road asks for a hybrid. They have narrower tires and are quite comfortable for hour long or day long rides. I would recommend either Raleigh, KHS or Diamondback for the best value. Trek is OK too but aren't as well equipped for the same money. Expect to pay $300 to $500.\n\nIf you want to go "off the beaten path" every now and then- perhaps a rain rutted trail or a mildly rocky path- choose a comfort bike. If a hybrid is a road bike, then a comfort bike is a mountain bike. Diamondback invented comfort bikes, but Raleigh, KHS, and Specialized also have some nice models. Consider these in the $250 to $500 range.\n\nIn full disclosure, Diamondback and Raleigh are both Raleigh USA products.\n\nIn any case, forget full suspension as most "production" bikes in this price range are meant for riders in the 120 to 170 pound range. Also, for the type of riding you plan to do it robs energy...every time you pedal the suspension flexes, so instead of your power going to the rear wheels it gets damped out by the suspension.\n\nWhen shopping, be sure that there is a mechanic available that can "tune" your bike for your weight. This will include stiffening up the wheels and things like that. I have tuned bikes for people as large as 275 pounds with great results. \n\nGood luck!
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I'm not sure of the list price, but you could pick up a used one for under $1500.\n\nThese are a fun, fun bike to ride.
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you can try http://www.ebay.com\n\nThe best brands out there right now are very expensive but HARO has a few bikes that are pretty good.\n\nhttp://www.harobikes.com\n\nmost bike shops still have a LAY AWAY plan so maybe you can pick a cool bike and pay a little money at  time until you pay it off completly.\n\nyou can also check out my group i have over 100 bmx links on it.\n\ndo not buy mongoose or next brands, they are lower brands for beginers