Mens Bike (bicycle)

[01xj]

Looking for a mens mountain bike. I know a lot of guys have a mountain biking hobby but I'm not looking for a crazy expensive bike. Something cheap to get exersize on and hit some bike trails during the summer. I'm short, so if the bike has a large frame it probably isn't for me.

[Kazinator]

Looking for a mens mountain. I know a lot of guys have a mountain biking hobby but I'm not looking for a crazy expensive bike. Some cheap to get exersize on and hit some bike trails during the summer. I'm short, so if the bike has a large frame it probably isn't for me.

How tall are you?

[01xj]

I stand an intimidating 5’4"

[Point37]

below are a few down your way that look good...try and get a frame with a least an inch or two of stand-over clearance between your junk and the top tube...just getting into it i'd stick with a hardtail as they are typically cheaper as well as having less moving parts that could be worn (if buying used)...i love my hardtail but i haven't been riding in a while due to a lack of time and lack of riding buddies...here is what i'm riding to give you an idea and the trails i ride are really rocky

http://newlondon.craigslist.org/bik/2798350232.html

http://hartford.craigslist.org/bik/2824521207.html

http://hartford.craigslist.org/bik/2793790031.html

http://hartford.craigslist.org/bik/2810746950.html

[01xj]

below are a few down your way that look good...try and get a frame with a least an inch or two of stand-over clearance between your junk and the top tube...just getting into it i'd stick with a hardtail as they are typically cheaper as well as having less moving parts that could be worn (if buying used)...i love my hardtail but i haven't been riding in a while due to a lack of time and lack of riding buddies...here is what i'm riding to give you an idea and the trails i ride are really rocky

http://newlondon.craigslist.org/bik/2798350232.html

http://hartford.craigslist.org/bik/2824521207.html

http://hartford.craigslist.org/bik/2793790031.html

http://hartford.craigslist.org/bik/2810746950.html

Thanks. I actually emailed two of those before you posted it so I'm on the right track.

[SSearchVT]

For a basic bike you might have your best luck going brand new (left over). Giant, Trek, and specialized are three that have decent basic bikes.

Trek 4300 disc - $769 - Hydraulic discs, hardtail, decent front fork.
Giant Revel - $690
Specialized hardrock disc - $520

[Point37]

Thanks. I actually emailed two of those before you posted it so I'm on the right track.

nice!...good luck man...make sure you take it for a test ride and run through all the gears and test out the brakes...make sure you get a somewhat newer bike in case you decide to upgrade the fork...another key thing is make sure it has a replaceable dropout (where the rear durailer bolts on), it will bend this part before bending the frame...i used to ride a chromoly GT outpost with no suspension which wasn't made for what i was doing with it but i rode the tires soft, slimed the tubes and put tire liners in to help prevent flats and tried to ride as smooth as i could...still have that bike but that is now my road bike...it looked like this bike...you can make a cheap bike do a lot all depends how much you want to spend but a suspension fork and a suspension seat post took the edge off the bumps a little

http://forums.mtbr.com/gt/my-gt-outpost-609549.html

For a basic bike you might have your best luck going brand new (left over). Giant, Trek, and specialized are three that have decent basic bikes.

Trek 4300 disc - $769 - Hydraulic discs, hardtail, decent front fork.
Giant Revel - $690
Specialized hardrock disc - $520

^^this is a good idea as well...see what you can get for prices at a local bike dealer and compare

edit: and try to get one with schrader valves...not a huge deal...can always drill out a presta valve rim and run schraders...i have prestas and i hate them, just haven't replaced them yet
http://sheldonbrown.com/brandt/presta-schrader.html

[01xj]

For a basic bike you might have your best luck going brand new (left over). Giant, Trek, and specialized are three that have decent basic bikes.

Trek 4300 disc - $769 - Hydraulic discs, hardtail, decent front fork.
Giant Revel - $690
Specialized hardrock disc - $520

Thats quite a bit more than I'm willing to spend for something that I'm just going to dabble in. I'm just riding for exsersize right now on the street.

I e-mailed the guy selling the one from REI. Marin 17" Hardtail 24 speed. He's gonna let it go for 200$ so right now thats my numero uno. Gonna check it out Wednesday night and make sure I fit and it's functional.

[Dukaki848]

Specialized hard rock disc is a decent bike but for a little more you will got double wall rims. I folded a set of the stock wheels 15 minutes after buying the bike.

[bryco13]

I have a brand new trek (gary fisher collection) marlin single speed hardtail, upgraded steel for, hydraulic discs, 29" wheeled awesomeness for $500.

[01xj]

I'm going to look at the Marin on Wednesday night, but I'll keep that in mind

[01xj]

Checked out the Marin tonight and bought it. It's in great shape. Shifts and rides nicely, new chain, new tires and I can stand over the frame (which is a success at my height. The bike has disc brakes and shimano compenents. Best part is the guy took 200$ for it. Even though it's a few years old I think it was a good purchase.

[Point37]

sounds like a good deal man...if you need any parts...

http://www.performancebike.com/
http://www.coloradocyclist.com/
http://www.nashbar.com/bikes/

[FAST GSXR750]

Lets hit the trails dude!