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Old 06-09-2008, 08:13 AM   #8 (permalink)
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Re: Mountain bike advice

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Originally Posted by Alpedhuez55 View Post
At that price point, you should be able to get a 27 speed hard tail with a Shimano Deore Drivetrain and mechanical disc brakes.

Something like this Marin will work nicely:

http://www.rei.com/outlet/product/775003

Here is an Iron Horse:

http://www.performancebike.com/shop/...tegory_ID=3050

At that pricepoint, I would avoid brands like Trek, Cannondale or Specialized. Go for something like a Haro, Iron Horse, Marin, Fuji or other second tier brand. You still may find a leftover 07 bike if you shop around a little.
If it is not hardcore riding I don't think disc brakes are necessary. My first bike was a schwinn high sierra with shimano components and worked quite nicely. I rode it both on the road and on the trails.
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