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Need Mountain Bike Help.

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Bo_bot9
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going to school at university of utah next yeah and looking for a mountain bike for cruising trails and around campus in the price range of $500-1000
Jun 1 2009 8:31PM
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Bo_bot9
Posts: 1437 - Karma: 275
any bike gooroo's out there?
Jun 1 2009 9:04PM
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hoodSlayer
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if thats all your going to be using it for, I would get a hardtail (no rear suspension) and maybe run less nobby tires...this http://www.specialized.com/us/en/bc/SBCBkModel.jsp?spid=38430&eid=107 with these tires http://www.specialized.com/us/en/bc/SBCEqProduct.jsp?spid=42106
Jun 1 2009 9:08PM
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Snowcase
Posts: 11456 - Karma: 634
Hey bo. If you get it this summer you should join us for some riding. Check out my website for pictures.
Jun 1 2009 9:10PM
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Bo_bot9
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word i have one now just looking to upgrade in the fall. have you ever been to bear swamp?
Jun 1 2009 9:51PM
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vincentlee223
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If you're gonna be keeping it on campus, make sure you can keep it inside your dorm. Some places have rules about it, and you definitely don't want to be leaving a rockhopper outside, or any bike for that matter.
Jun 1 2009 10:02PM
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PeterWojnar
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For that price, you won't find any decent full sus.  Go for a hardtail, you could get a pretty nice setup at the upper end of that price range. 

Hoodslayer's got it.  The hardrock is just about the best deal for your money, and it'll last forever.  I've seen one take gnarlier crashes than anyone should ever have to witness.  While parts come and go, the frame should last you for a long, long, long time.

However, the tires that come stock on the rockhopper are perfectly fine, and I wouldn't get new ones until those die.

When that happens, I'd reccomend slightly more mountain-oriented tires than he did.  Go for kenda small block 8's
http://www.jensonusa.com/store/product/TI407A04-Kenda+Tomac+Small+Block+8+Tire.aspx?sc=FRGL
although they'll cost you about $35 each, they are well worth it.

By the way, that website is legit, so feel free to buy from there.  I haven't personally, but I know many people who have had happy endings in buying bike stuff from there.

Peace out.
Jun 1 2009 10:04PM
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s_a_m
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check out like a canondale f4 or something in the f series.  they are good entry level bikes, great quality,  and reasonably priced
Jun 1 2009 10:05PM
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Snowcase
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No I haven't. Ever cruised through the city weaving in and out of cars? Or perhaps skytop?
Jun 1 2009 10:06PM
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Bo_bot9
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Yeah ill be living in Chapel Glen and i believe that have inside bike storage and you can keep them in your room if your really want.
Jun 1 2009 10:25PM
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Nakas
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yo start looking real hard for any used bike deals were the bike was lightly used
i got nice pro specialized enduro for 1100 only 300 miles on it
Jun 1 2009 10:35PM
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turtles
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honestly you can't really find a good mountain bike for 500 to 1000. You could get an OK hardtail or a not so great used fully. try pinkbike.com your best bet is to get a used bike and that site is pretty trustworthy.
Jun 1 2009 10:38PM
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Bo_bot9
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i cant say i have but that sounds fun. where's skytop?
Jun 1 2009 10:44PM
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s_a_m
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go to your local bike shop and have them keep their eyes open for any used bikes
Jun 1 2009 10:48PM
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ThaLorax
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How tall are you/how much do you weigh?  What kind of riding do you want to do?  How much will you be riding on trails vs. concrete?

Also, I have two bikes for sale if you're interested.  If your response to the above fits my bikes descriptions i'll post 'em.  I'm selling them right in your price range too and they're dope ass bikes.  Don't want to give them up, I just need some moneyz.
Jun 1 2009 10:48PM
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Snowcase
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Take a look here:
http://niqmedia.com/blog/projects/photo-projects/126

Click for larger image

And here:
http://niqmedia.com/blog/projects/photo-projects/40

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Jun 1 2009 10:49PM
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Bo_bot9
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im about 6'3 185 looking to do about 60% trail riding and 40% conrete
Jun 1 2009 10:55PM
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ThaLorax
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Never mind my bikes are wayy to small for you.  If you want a good bike for new that can take a beating and can handle pretty much any type of riding I'd go wtih a Giant STP.  You can get the nicer one for under $1000 since it's a hardtail.  I used to have one but it got jacked.  Best all-round bike I've ever ridden.
Jun 1 2009 10:58PM
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