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buddha · 06-04-2007, 11:49 AM

Hello, Everyone

My name is Ron and I'm starting my journey into the world of mountain biking. I'm on the hunt for my first "name brand" bike. I live in Porter Ranch (SF Valley). If anyone has suggestions on bike shops in the area that have good prices and knowledgeable sales people, please let me know.

I'm deciding whether or not to get a HT or FS bike. $1k is the most I'm willing to spend at this point.

roadkillross · 06-04-2007, 11:57 AM

at that price point, you may want to check out used FS bikes.. u can find a new ht for someewhere around there.. check out specialized, gary fisher, trek some shops are Helens Cycles - It's Bicycle Heaven or thepath

guero · 06-04-2007, 11:58 AM

welcome ron. since you have an established budget, go ride as many bikes as you can that fit within that budget and go with what feels best. bottom line is, you will get a low to mid-grade f/s rig (new, frame will be good, but components will be pretty weak) for $1k and a pretty solid h/t for $1k. better to bite the bullet and spend more at the time of purchase rather than upgrading down the line, you'll spend way more. there are a few recent threads on "what bike to buy" on this site, fart around with the "search" function and you will most likely be able to find them. everyone is going to have a different opinion on what brand of bike to get, so like i said earlier, ride a bunch, and go with what feels best. once you do that and ride the bike for about a year or so, you will learn of what you like about the bike, and what you dislike about the bike, you'll have a better understanding of what is worth upgrading and what is not. the upgrade bug is like a plague around here, be careful!

Wrecker · 06-06-2007, 01:12 PM

Good luck with your purchase; as stated above, the best thing to do is to try a bunch and get a good one!

OMR · 06-06-2007, 01:20 PM

Always good to have another member join the tribe!

OMR

SAR_boats · 06-06-2007, 01:23 PM

I hate to say it but you will probably get more for that 1K by buying used than new.
I really hate to say it but try eBay (eBay is the devil) or the classifieds here or craigslist or some of the other MTB sites out there. Feel free to ask questions here if you are unsure of something before you make your purchase.

Welcome Aboard!

06-04-2007, 11:49 AM	#1 (permalink)
buddha Junior Member	New Rider Hello, Everyone My name is Ron and I'm starting my journey into the world of mountain biking. I'm on the hunt for my first "name brand" bike. I live in Porter Ranch (SF Valley). If anyone has suggestions on bike shops in the area that have good prices and knowledgeable sales people, please let me know. I'm deciding whether or not to get a HT or FS bike. $1k is the most I'm willing to spend at this point.

06-04-2007, 11:57 AM	#2 (permalink)
roadkillross STR Veteran	at that price point, you may want to check out used FS bikes.. u can find a new ht for someewhere around there.. check out specialized, gary fisher, trek some shops are Helens Cycles - It's Bicycle Heaven or thepath __________________ Offroadie-"I ride a fixed gear, but I'm no hipster." dirttorpedo- "i like the runs..........:

06-04-2007, 11:58 AM	#3 (permalink)
guero i'd rather be fraggin'	welcome ron. since you have an established budget, go ride as many bikes as you can that fit within that budget and go with what feels best. bottom line is, you will get a low to mid-grade f/s rig (new, frame will be good, but components will be pretty weak) for $1k and a pretty solid h/t for $1k. better to bite the bullet and spend more at the time of purchase rather than upgrading down the line, you'll spend way more. there are a few recent threads on "what bike to buy" on this site, fart around with the "search" function and you will most likely be able to find them. everyone is going to have a different opinion on what brand of bike to get, so like i said earlier, ride a bunch, and go with what feels best. once you do that and ride the bike for about a year or so, you will learn of what you like about the bike, and what you dislike about the bike, you'll have a better understanding of what is worth upgrading and what is not. the upgrade bug is like a plague around here, be careful! __________________ tkblazer: i just want to bury my face in her tits. sprockethead: I've gotten 3 rides in on one lubing 1x1clyde: you should bring your balls.

06-06-2007, 01:12 PM	#4 (permalink)
Wrecker THE Penultimate Mtb'er	Good luck with your purchase; as stated above, the best thing to do is to try a bunch and get a good one! __________________ "There are too many factors you have to take into account that you have no control over...The most important factor you can keep in your own hands is yourself. I always placed the greatest emphasis on that." Eddy Merckx

06-06-2007, 01:23 PM	#6 (permalink)
SAR_boats bang	I hate to say it but you will probably get more for that 1K by buying used than new. I really hate to say it but try eBay (eBay is the devil) or the classifieds here or craigslist or some of the other MTB sites out there. Feel free to ask questions here if you are unsure of something before you make your purchase. Welcome Aboard! __________________

06-06-2007, 01:20 PM	#5 (permalink)
OMR	Welcome...Welcome! Always good to have another member join the tribe! OMR __________________ OMR .... An elder grasshopper of the Tribe The journey is the thing .... ride like it's your last one...

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