Whats the best mountai bike Fork?
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Tell me what type of riding you are going to be doing, how much you weigh, what kind of frame/setup you have - and then I can give a reasonably good answer to your question.
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Very good and famous brands are Gazelle and Batavus. Gazelle already exists for 114 years. They have all kinds of different styles and are really good quality. \nBatavus was founded in 1904 and has as well a huge range of different bikes. \nBoth brands have the typical Dutch bikes, in Dutch called 'omafiets' (translated 'Grannybike'). Gazelle calls that range 'Basic' and Batavus 'Old Dutch'. On both sites, you can find information about where you can buy the bikes.
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Racer bikes or road bikes---choose TREK, LITESPEED,Colnago or Giant.In mountain bikes----get ROCKY MOUNTAIN, Titus, Santa Cruz or Ellsworth. Select if you intend for cross-country, freeriding, trail-riding, or downhill slamming---the bikes have their specific features that cater to the rider's prowess.
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All good forks are expensive...  I prefer Manitou.
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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\nhope this helps.
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i basically only know for mtb'ing so here you go-\n\nwww.imba.com-international mountain bike association, www.mtbr.com-mountain bike review-very informative for buying bikes, parts etc., www.pinkbike.com- user community, good forums, www.bikeforums.net- anything and everything you'll need to know, lots of great forums!
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the only headset that should be on MTB bikes are these two\n\nChrisKing and Tune ! no other headset come close, the canecreek and FSA can't compare to CK and Tune, they are just bombproof and they come in many different flavor, (colors)  \n\noh did i mention CK and Tune cost a bomb also ! but its worth the money paid for, its something you use forever ! CHEERS
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http://www.caltriplecrown.com\n\nalso check bikejournal.com
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Installing a new headset is something best left to a bike shop. To do this well, without potentially damaging the headset and the frame you need a headset press.  Installing a new fork isn't so hard once the headset is in place (just remember to remove the lower (crown race) part of the headset from the old fork and put it on your new one.  You'll also need a new star nut (the thing that pushes down inside the steer-tube of the new fork). A saw that cuts metal is also a necessity because the steer-tube on your new fork will be way too long when you get it.\n\nThe spacers are used to fill the gap between the headset and the stem, they are essential because an aheadset works on compression.  Without the spacers, the fork will slide up and down in the head tube. How many spacers you need depends on how high you want your handlebars.\n\nIf all of this is confusing to you, take the bike to your LBS (local bike shop) to get the work done and ask if you can watch while the mechanic does it.  Feeling more adventurous? Try getting a mountain bike maintenance book and see if you can figure it out for yourself, but I do emphasize that if you are installing a new headset on a frame it's better left to the LBS.
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visit manufacturers websites for:\n\nYakima   www.yakima.com\nThule  www.thule.com\n\nThese should NOT be hard to find, the the style of bike doens't matter.
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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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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.
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Trek bikes  are the truth........frame design and specs are just better than giant ...buy the trek you wont be dissapointed
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I would have to agree that you should not go with any large travel shocks unless you are doing downhill, however, if you have the dough to get good components and rear suspension, go for it. The technology has changed drastically in the last few years and now most good CC and trail bikes perform just as well as a hardtail on the climbs, but will be much quicker and smoother through the rough sections. New air shocks are the way to go since they are substancially lighter than coil-over, plus they have great configurability (travel, rebound etc.) and coupled with 4-bar and virtual pivot technologies, among others, these shocks virtually eliminate pedal bob(loss of power to wheels through shocks). Even on higher end shocks something called stable platform valving is applied which basically  at which locks out the shock  until there is enough upward force (from the ground) to open it and give you the travel. The best part about this is you set how much force it takes to open it. There are a ton of new features and technologies coming out now so really chech out as many companies as possible if you are buying a new bike. Consider what type of riding your gonna be doing and choose the qulaity and travel of the shock form there. Some good shock companies to check out are fox, manitou and rockshox. Good luck and happy trails!
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depends what for, Haro are known for BMX, specialised are known for mountain bikes, my advice would be stay with the manufacturers that make the type of bike you want. For example, If ferrari made golf carts, i am sure they would sell well because of branding, weather they would be any good is a different matter!, ferrari are masters at sports cars, but not at golf carts!
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Hard tails are best, unless you are riding on really rough terrain.  It's difficult to suggest a bike if you don't give a price.  But Trek makes a very nice entry level bike for about $400 in its 4300.  Gary Fisher makes some very nice entry level bikes in the $250-$400 range.  And the Specialized Stumpjumper can be had for less than $500.\n\nI'd stay away from anything you found in a deptament store, and instead head right to one or more of your local bike shops.  They can be very helpful in choosing the right bike for your budget.  And they don't sell crap that will fall apart in a year.  :)
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Well, I am a pretty hard core mountain biker and dirt jumper. In that price range you aren't going to find a bike out of the entry level range. Entry level Kona, Trek, Specialized, Jamis bikes are pretty good. The only problem with an entry level is that your rear axle may break if you decide you want to ride a little more hard and down and dirty. Also the fork that entry level bikes come with are shit. They have, like, two inches of travel.\nSo after that, I suggest that when you go to buy the bike, get something like a specialized hardrock or specialized rockhopper or something. They are both mountain bikes, with decent forks, and a strong axle. It can be used on the road as much as you want, and it's not a REALLY heavy bike. Depending on what year model you buy, it's going to be a little over $300, but it's well worth it.\n\nHope I helped!\nLater.\n\nCher.