what type of bike is better next or mongose?
544762
Both are rubbish.\n\nSave up a little longer and buy a quality bike that you'll enjoy long term. \n\nMost important of all, buy your bike from a good bike shop. It makes a BIG difference, because they'll help you choose the best for your budget and for your intended use of the bike. They'll also give you good advice and they'll look after you into the future (you won't get any of this from Wal-Mart etc).
131224
because trek makes a newer better one each year. one of the bikes he was using wasn't great for some types of road riding. if you haven't already, check into the other carbon fiber bikes, and read the reviews! make sure it's going to be the best bike for YOU. especially if you're spending that kind of money!
997082
18 speeds are out-dated. Even your junk bikes from Walmart are now at least 21 speed. You did'nt say what your "expensive" is. Figure on spending at least $250 on a new entry level bike. You can try craigslist and/ or ebay for used bikes. But know what you're buying. Make sure it's a name brand like Trek or GT. Your department store bikes are all junk as far as quality goes. Unless you're 8 years old and will trash the bike in two months anyway. BTW, a good way to tell if the bike is half way decent is to see if it has quick release levers on BOTH front and rear wheels.
1133409
First off, you want to consider your short term and long term capabilities.  Do you plan on getting good in a short amount of time and needing an upgrade?  Do you plan on using it for a rec tool and have no plans on advancing?  If you plan on advancing in the future, get a bike that has some room to grow, but not too much in terms of high-end parts.  You can get a good bike for a medium budget that will be ideal for beginner to intermediate riders.  Ebay is a great place to find slightly used bikes due to many people feeling the need to upgrade bikes every year or two.  Look for a Trek, Cannondale, Gary Fisher, Specialized with LX components and you won't pay more than 400-500 dollars for a low mileage bike.  Good luck!
1178650
Santa Cruz is far superior.  The rear suspension design appears more efficient (lighter!) and I am certain the build quality cannot be matched by the new Trek (Fish-Trek-Bontrager-Klein.)\n\nTrek used to make fine bicycles in the 80's and early 90's, all made here in the US and most made by hand.  In the late 90's, they started making them overseas and by machine.  Go to a store that sells both and check out the difference in the welds.  \n\nIf it's a component thing, you can always upgrade later.  Hang on to the Santa Cruz.
1167385
They are both great bikes. I've owned three Treks and one Specialized. Loved em all. I would see which frame geometry best suits you comfort-wise, and go with that. My preference is Trek usually, but you can't go wrong either way.
501931
Mongoose bikes are inexpensive and easy to find. Go to your near by Wal-Mart. My son has a Mongoose and he does all types of tricks on it and the best part about them. They have dirt road tires that rides just as good on pavement. I'm the type of mother that has to test it out first. I've brought him the Mongoose Mountain bike also, they both are good for bike stunts and tricks.
893556
try the new kawasaki 5 speed. lots of gears, great bike, made in four stroke, green, looks like a perfect match, (try fmf pipes i have heard alot about those) if you can ride it year round try a ktm they are really reliable, they won the ERZBERG RODEO google it if you don't know what it is. they can stand alot of abuse
122367
you'll probably want a low-end mountain bike. go to your local bike shop, tell them what you'll be doing and they should be helpful. you should not feel pressured at all, otherwise find a different bike shop. Specialized hardrock (cheapest model is $360, bike shop's lowest price should be the same or less) would be good. the specialized Crossroads (cheapest model is $330, bike shop should be the same) also looks good. Trek is another great brand. schwinn and giant are not as good as they used to be, so i would not reccomend them, there are better bikes at similar prices. by all means, these are not the only good brands, there are many others out there! there are also some bike/ cycling forums on the internet that are very helpful when researching a specific bike, and peoples expirences with that particular bike. good luck!
697015
haro V4 but u might want to consider the following\n\nu should consider getting companys like haro,kona,norco,specialized,tr... and gt. start with kona, specialized and giant they make good bikes and they are cheap for bikes within the same range. for kona look for stuff, lavadom or scrap\nnorco:shore series\nharo:v series\nspecialized:any thing they are all good and cheap\nironhorse:make almost unbreakable bikes but they are heavy\nbanshee:morphine series\n\n\nbefore buying the bike make sure that the dimonds of the frame should be small and points upwards the tyres should be wide and with lots of rubber studs. the fork should have atleast 100mm of travel better if beond 130mm. the suspention brand that you should look for is marzochii or rock shock they are the most common ones. if you dont like the suspention then you might consider spending an other 500$ 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.
503595
Take a look at the Cannondale Vintage and Street ranges. My wife recently bought the Vintage Headshok Nexus - I think its a great commuter bike for several reasons:\n\n1 The Nexus gears are completely hassle free when you're having to stop and start in traffic and at street crossings etc. You can change them on the move or when stopped and they never graunch!\n\n2 The chain and all cogs are completely enclosed - so no oil on your work clothes.\n\n3 Standard fittings include light-sensitive automatic lights powered by a Nexus front hub dynamo thats so efficient you're not even aware is functioning. It also has a high quality pannier rack integrated in the design.\n\n4 The Vintage comes as standard with a wonderful Brookes handmade leather saddle. These take about 100 miles of pain to break in and thereafter they're moulded to your anatomy and perfect for the rest of your cycling life (I know, I've used one for 20 years). To match the lovely saddle the handlebar grips are in the same stitched leather - classy and comfy.\n\n5 The combination of old fashioned upright stance, black finish and high-tech componentry looks truly cool!\n\n6 The Headshok system is perfect in town and on shale track. So its practical as a weekend tourer too.\n\nHave fun!
708894
Try looking into a Trek Madone.  I have a friend who bought his Madone 5.2 a couple months ago and he loves it.\n\nI just bought my Fuji Roubaix Pro a month ago and love it.\n\nMy girlfriend bought her Specialized Dolce Comp two weeks ago and she loves it.\n\nOther than that, check out the Trek, Fuji, Cannondale, Lightspeed websites.  Be sure that you get minimum components of Shimano 105s (or even better, the Shimano Ultegras)\n\nCheck http://www.performancebike.com/\n\nThey're trying to unload their 2006 inventory and selling them all at a really good price.\n\nHappy hunting!
278067
There is no 'best' road bike.  There are a lot of great ones and most reputable cycle shops will have at least on model (probably hanging in the front window) that'll set you back upwards of Fifty or Sixty benjamins that represents the forefront of cycling technology.  It might go fast but it also might fall apart when you are not being trailed by a van of expert cycle mechanics with unlimited top of the line parts. It might also be viciously uncomfortable.\nForget about finding the 'best' and find the 'best for you'.
734083
that bike wont last long off road it will soon break down into scrap metal.\n\nu 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.
973849
They both used to be well-known French brands with Motobecane more in line with Peugeot and Schwinn and Mercier an upmarket, maybe even high end brand. Both names were bought by a Chinese manufacturing concern and sell bikes that offer high content for the money. They should be good bikes but they don't make buyers skip a heartbeat in excitement.
1105
I'm partial to Turner frames.  Check out the 5 Spot for an all around trail bike, the 6 Pack if you want more travel for aggressive riding, or the Flux for a lightweight trail bike that can hold its own on the race course.\n\nTurners are known for a great balanced ride feel, stiff/solid construction, and great customer service.\n\nNote: Turner recently changed the design of the suspension linkage on all their bikes.  Reviews indicate no significant change to how the bikes ride, but if this is the sort of thing you care about, read through the reviews at mtbr.com.
296923
Though Trek has some great bikes, I would highly discourage you from purchasing a bike with a combo material frame like this especially if you are in an area where you see a lot of rain and/or snow. The reason being is that if the bike is not taken care of the aluminum will oxidize at that junction and disrupt the quality of the frame. If you are looking for you first bike, I would go with a steel frame from Bianchi! They may be a little heavier than some racing frames, but they are comfortable and tend to absorb more shock than an aluminum frame. If you decide to spend some extra cash and go carbon I highly recommend going with Trek. I raced some of their OCLV frames on a couple of teams and I loved the bikes! FYI- I am currently riding Titanium and wouldn't ride anything else.