[samuraimoose]

hello I just a bit over my personal idea weight so i decided to get exersize by bike riding. I don't need a carbon fiber $2,000 bike for that, tho who knows in the future

all I really want is a mountain bike that folds with front and rear shocks and some thing that is full sized. after a lot of searching I have found two bikes that seem to fit my needs, and although I use to ride bmx flatland back when I was in high school I know next to nothing about mountain bikes as a never felt the need until now to get one, just really basic bike repair and maintenance as i did all the work on my bmx my self.

here is the two bikes i was looking at but i am open to any suggestions

COLUMBA rj26a

and this one

tobukeru 26 " SHIMANO ROAD i cant really find the model on this one... alos its on ebay for 250 but that link does not work correctly
I am open to spending a little more if i have to but not much over 350. thanks in advance for the help

P.S. this is my first post please let me know Of any thing i should change
ie post in a different forum or some improper wording or terms. thank you again

 

[Handlebarsfsr]

Don't buy either of those bikes. They are very poor quality, and since they are from Internet retailers, you will receive no support. Go immediately to a few local independent bike shops and talk to the guys working there. For a budget of around $500 you can get on a basic hardtail, a full suspension bike is out of the question unless you're willing to spend a lot more. You want a bike with quality, serviceable parts, and a good shop that will make sure you get the right size and that you get tune ups and service when you need it.

 

[insanitylevel9]

Don't buy either of those bikes. They are very poor quality, and since they are from Internet retailers, you will receive no support. Go immediately to a few local independent bike shops and talk to the guys working there. For a budget of around $500 you can get on a basic hardtail, a full suspension bike is out of the question unless you're willing to spend a lot more. You want a bike with quality, serviceable parts, and a good shop that will make sure you get the right size and that you get tune ups and service when you need it.

^ that, those to bikes are total turds

 

[AirborneBicycle]

What those guys said above.

The good news is there are a lot of really good entry-level hardtails (and even some basic dualies) at your price point that will deliver endless hours of fun on the trails as you learn the sport and decide if/when you want to upgrade.

Our company even makes some of them. We sell consumer-direct in the box, so you'll want to have an LBS do the assembly (recommended), which will set you back $50-100, depending on where you live. Just something to plan for.

Hope this helps.

 

[maddog17]

why does it have to fold?

the two you linked are crap. i'll agree on what all the above have said. start on a hardtail and go from there. you should be able to find something on your local craigslist. if you do and are not sure then post what you find and we'll go from there.