Mountain bike wanted: advice on my shortlist, please?

Here is the problem... well, it isn't really a problem but an observation from more than 30 years in the industry, including a long time in the UK.

When you purchase a bike that was specially made for the retailer, and that bike goes on sale, the sale price is what the original price should have been. This is pretty consistent with the conceivable exception of Pinnacle bikes from Evans Cycles which were developed starting with a clean sheet of paper and built to compete with other brands head-to-head. You see, when a retailer buys direct from a factory they can apply any price they want as the regular price even though it might be way over-the-top. They then bring the price down and make a big save story.

So, here's the deal. I suggest that you compare your choices with other bikes available elsewhere at the same price and look at the differences. If (and it is a BIG 'if') you see one of your current choices that are equipped significantly different and better than those available elsewhere, jump on it. Otherwise I would suggest that you look for other means of financing so you can get a bike that will outlast the payment term. I don't think that any of those bike would succeed in this unless the terms are 2 years or less.

For starters, forget the idea of full suspension, jump bikes, downhillers, or other specialist models at anywhere NEAR your price range.

Don't cross to wallmart or a division save. Most most likely they'll no longer recognise which dimension body might have compatibility you and to regulate it correctly, and furnish awful publish sale provider. At 350, there are a few hardtails you'll get which are well for starters and will furnish you with tons of a laugh. But, cross to a motorbike save, and spot for a way a motorbike suits. Don't purchase a whole suspension motorcycle at that rate, however a hardtails that matches best. You will want a helmet, a spare tube and tire levers, gloves (most likely you would use those you utilize for ATV, I'd deliver it a take a look at), and a few glases or googles (once more, most likely you have already got a few from the ATV, you would deliver them a take a look at). A hydration again percent is a well proposal, you would convey two or three lts of water, your spare tube, gear and a snack in there. Some motorcycle stores arrange institution rides or present begginer clinics, which can be a excellent approach to gain knowledge of to journey and meet different riders which are opening or at a equivalent degree.

The best bike for road use and dirt and smooth gravel bike paths would be a comfort or hybrid bike. You don't need shocks or knobby tires they both eat up a lot of energy. Stay far away from Argos they are department store grade bikes. Save your money and get a good bike from a bike shop or a used one that came from there. Any bike that is marked down that much was way overpriced in the first place. It's a common marketing ploy.

Look for a used bike that you will enjoy riding not something that will never work right.

If you can afford to spend just a little more I'd go for this one (if it's in your right size).

Ghost Cross 1300 City Bike 2011 From

$371.87

Why? Probably lighter and more efficient rolling by lots, and better components, but just 80 more.

You'll enjoy riding it a lot more I believe.

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