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<blockquote data-quote="Boonie Buster" data-source="post: 1548927" data-attributes="member: 15974"><p>Maybe a couple more questions for you:</p><p>-What type of riding do you plan to do? All dirt/gravel? Some paved roads? Mild/Wild?</p><p>-How tall are you? (it will help in our search for a bike frame, fitment is very important, if you don't fit well, you will now want to ride!)</p><p></p><p>Look at Hardtails (no rear suspension, only a front fork for suspension), I wouldn't suggest single speed for someone beginning, I can see it being frustrating when the "hike-a-bike" sections of your ride come sooner than expected on a ride. But they're very fun to ride, for their simplicity. </p><p></p><p>Aside from a brand bike, look closely at the components of the bike. As others have said you can get a very decent bike for cheap. but bad components can ruin a ride fast, poor shifting, lack of brakes, etc. </p><p></p><p>I would suggest that even a $250 bike would require a trip to the local bike shop for a $100 Tune-up (which is a GREAT investment! people find it worthless, don't, they know what their looking at and can make adjustments that make a world of difference) . If you're committed to some weight loss and more importantly many great memories on your bike, I think a $500 budget really opens up your bike options.</p><p></p><p>Here are a couple bikes I would feel good riding away with for the price:</p><p>19" Kona Blast Mountain bike, DISC Brakes. ***BUY-SELL-TRADE*** - $325 (Snohomish - Bellevue)</p><p><a href="http://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/bid/4842464088.html" target="_blank">http://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/bid/4842464088.html</a> </p><p></p><p>17" Accesss 29er - $325 (Issaquah)</p><p><a href="http://seattle.craigslist.org/est/bik/4825979636.html" target="_blank">http://seattle.craigslist.org/est/bik/4825979636.html</a></p><p></p><p>Kona Scrap Mountain Bike - $225 (I would def do a tune-up and confirm the frame size of this one)</p><p><a href="http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/bik/4839235914.html" target="_blank">http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/bik/4839235914.html</a></p><p></p><p>Kona Roast hardtail bike - $350 (Mount Vernon)</p><p><a href="http://skagit.craigslist.org/bik/4818033493.html" target="_blank">http://skagit.craigslist.org/bik/4818033493.html</a></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Boonie Buster, post: 1548927, member: 15974"] Maybe a couple more questions for you: -What type of riding do you plan to do? All dirt/gravel? Some paved roads? Mild/Wild? -How tall are you? (it will help in our search for a bike frame, fitment is very important, if you don't fit well, you will now want to ride!) Look at Hardtails (no rear suspension, only a front fork for suspension), I wouldn't suggest single speed for someone beginning, I can see it being frustrating when the "hike-a-bike" sections of your ride come sooner than expected on a ride. But they're very fun to ride, for their simplicity. Aside from a brand bike, look closely at the components of the bike. As others have said you can get a very decent bike for cheap. but bad components can ruin a ride fast, poor shifting, lack of brakes, etc. I would suggest that even a $250 bike would require a trip to the local bike shop for a $100 Tune-up (which is a GREAT investment! people find it worthless, don't, they know what their looking at and can make adjustments that make a world of difference) . If you're committed to some weight loss and more importantly many great memories on your bike, I think a $500 budget really opens up your bike options. Here are a couple bikes I would feel good riding away with for the price: 19" Kona Blast Mountain bike, DISC Brakes. ***BUY-SELL-TRADE*** - $325 (Snohomish - Bellevue) [url]http://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/bid/4842464088.html[/url] 17" Accesss 29er - $325 (Issaquah) [url]http://seattle.craigslist.org/est/bik/4825979636.html[/url] Kona Scrap Mountain Bike - $225 (I would def do a tune-up and confirm the frame size of this one) [url]http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/bik/4839235914.html[/url] Kona Roast hardtail bike - $350 (Mount Vernon) [url]http://skagit.craigslist.org/bik/4818033493.html[/url] [/QUOTE]
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