Mountain Bike Question

[MOFO]

My fiance and I are going to get into mountain biking this summer as a way to get back into shape. She already has a Trek 800 but I'm going to need a bike.

After doing some research, this one seems to be the best for me and my pocket book. :D

Trek 4500
http://www.trekbike.com/images/bikes/2004/mountain/medium/4500.jpg

Does anyone have any other recommendations or have experience with this bike?

[LTandRaptorider]

I'm interested in this too. I was looking at bikes yesterday, something to keep in shape for racing when I can't ride. Dang if rider11x didn't just sell his mountain bike!

[cdalejef]

Whats your price range? Rear suspension is awesome, I have a Cannondale Jekyll that is unreal.

http://www.cannondale.com/bikes/03/images/vn600_spec_03.jpg

[hondafox440]

I have an 02 Trek 4900 and I love it. I busted one of the sprockets on the rear, but it was only a few bucks to replace. No other problems with it, its a great bike. Mine came with the Judy C fork.

[sam the brave]

i have a trek 700 but it has street tire but i use that to get from place but bent the forks bake by doing stopies

[MOFO]

Originally posted by Jeff@QuadShop
Whats your price range? Rear suspension is awesome, I have a Cannondale Jekyll that is unreal.

http://www.cannondale.com/bikes/03/images/vn600_spec_03.jpg



My range is $400-500.

I've looked at C-dales real quick, but they seem to be a tad pricey. I also dont think I'll need a rear suspension bike.... not going to be going nuts riding... just local trails.

[cdalejef]

You can find killer deals on like new mountain bikes on ebay. I bought a like new full suspension Cannondale Super V for my wife off ebay for $400

[LTandRaptorider]

Originally posted by MOFO
My range is $400-500.

I've looked at C-dales real quick, but they seem to be a tad pricey. I also dont think I'll need a rear suspension bike.... not going to be going nuts riding... just local trails.

And your nuts may thank you for the rear suspension!;) The last bike I had was an old 10-speed about 15 years ago... my have they changed!

[SGA]

Check out Giant bikes. They have come along way in the last few years.

[TheFontMaster]

I got a K2 somthing, I forgot the name, i've barly riden it since I got my 300ex:D . But It's a great bike. The one time I tryed downhill mountain biking at Whiteface MT. WOW. The first thing I did was bomb down this hill, and there was a ditch at the bottom of it. The hill was too step for the back brakes to do much, and if I hit the front ones I would have fliped over the handle bars, well I did that anyway when I hit that ditch at about 15 mph. I love mountain biking. :cool:

[rider250ex]

you ever see the cdale "love betty" or what eva...it has betty boop on it. deffineatly a sick bike but i think the price range is a lil high for you

[stepupmx]

Go for this... Like 490 :D Excellent bike for the price.... 2004 Specialized hardrock comp with disk breaks, pretty nice... rides excellent....
http://www.quadfmx.com/derek/bikenttr.jpg

[SGA]

I would say to drop by some local bike shops and look around. There are many good brands available. Specialized, Cannondale, GT, Giant, Garyfisher, etc.

[batgeek]

willing to buy tickets to see MOFO ride a bike!! :devil:

[RMX500]

i owned a Giant DS1 and it was the best bike i've ever been on. front and rear shocks, disc brakes, lots of great stuff and a solid bike. nice wide wheels n tires.

[wyndzer]

I've had several over the years, Specialized, DBR, and currently a GT full suspension that I've had for about 4 years. I think my next one will be a Cannondale. The weight of those things are unreal.

[MOFO]

WoooHooo... just picked it up tonight!

I took it around the block a few times (some pretty good hills - Pittsburgh) and realized how out of shape I'm in... really looking forward to riding more and getting my *** in shape!

I ended up with the Trek 4500 but in this color scheme.

http://www.trekbikes.com/images/bikes/2004/mountain/large/45002.jpg

[Syrus]

If your going to buy any bike, id recommend an Oryx, such amazing bikes, very bery reliable and solid, never had a problem and they use the best of the best materials. Check out Http://www.oryx.ca and let me know what you think, i bought the Oryx Equipe T-line 125, Blue, black & Silver, such a sweet looking bike, Maxxis Mofo's,Judy Rox shocks TT, Disk breaks, amazingly light frame and everything. Plus you cant go wrong with the warrenty.

[popo]

I have the same bike as Jeff, except mine is the midget version

[SGA]

Originally posted by popo
I have the same bike as Jeff, except mine is the midget version
Carnies. Circus folk. Nomads, you know. Smell like cabbage. Small hands. :D

[DangerousDean]

Originally posted by Syrus
If your going to buy any bike, id recommend an Oryx, such amazing bikes, very bery reliable and solid, never had a problem and they use the best of the best materials. Check out Http://www.oryx.ca and let me know what you think, i bought the Oryx Equipe T-line 125, Blue, black & Silver, such a sweet looking bike, Maxxis Mofo's,Judy Rox shocks TT, Disk breaks, amazingly light frame and everything. Plus you cant go wrong with the warrenty.

oryx makes good bikes, but i dont think they sell them in the US

also look into Ironhorse bikes..

ps: I ride bikes
www.pbase.com/dangerdean/awsome
not just regular trails though ;)

[SGA]

Originally posted by MOFO
WoooHooo... just picked it up tonight!
I ended up with the Trek 4500 but in this color scheme.

Good choice :)