Does anybody know anything about this bike? I was considering purchasing to through Amazon. I would like to buy a beginners entry level bike and this sound pretty good.
Please help.
Columbia Trailhead Disc 26-Inch Mountain Bike $179.99 it features precision Shimano RD-TX50-L rear and TZ30 front derailleurs, and Sram TRX gear shifter for easy and accurate changes on the fly. The RST 191-T6 front suspension fork. 6061 alloy frame has replaceable hanger and disc mounts as well as fender mounts. Other features include a threadless stem with 25-degree rise, steel handlebar, comfortably padded anatomical saddle, lightweight alloy rims, and chunky MTB wheels (26 by 2.1 inches).
Buying any bike over the internet is risky unless you are very experienced. This particular bike is a very low end bike. There is nothing wrong with that, but the chance that you know which size you need and the chance that it will be set up correctly when you receive it are nearly nil.
The most important thing about buying a bike is to get the correct fit. The next most important thing is that the bike is working properly when you receive it and that the proper adjustments are made over the first few hundred miles as the cables stretch to keep it shifting smoothly and braking properly. Unless you know how to check the fit, check the setup, make these maintenance adjustments then you should not buy a bike online.
