fAnSKyer wrote:
> I am not the same person, and I tried to use bike deal. bike selection
> and read some posts.
> But I dont think I get enough infomation. I can't find any information
> of the two bike I mentioned.
>
> Can you plz give me some advice? Thanks a lot
>
Any bike you buy from a big box store (i.e. Target, Wal-Mart, Dicks,
Sports Authority, etc.) is going to be JUNK. If you ware going to do
any actual mountain biking, you will very very disappointed with the
performance.
For a new mountain bike, the low-end entry level bike (Specialized
Rockhopper is one) will cost around $500. You should buy a bike from a
reputable bicycle shop. They will take the time to put you on the best
bike you can afford and that fits you comfortably.
You are in Columbia, Missouri if my lookup is current. It is a college
town. Most college towns have at least a couple of good bicycle shops.
If the $500 is out of your price range, then your next best place is
used. Even a used good mountain bike is better than a big box bike (or
more commonly called Bicycle Shaped Toys). See if you can find a
Rockhopper, Giant Yukon, Kona Cinder Cone, or even a ~Shudder~ Gary
Fisher on Craigslist.
If the bike says Mongoose, Schwinn (unless it's 10 years old), Huffy,
Next, Jeep, Columbia (they make clothing and tents - not bikes), then RUN!
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