[Younge82]

hi, im a first time rider and was wondering if anyone could suggest a good mt bike for around 400 bucks? i know it's not much.. (ive' been looking at some specialized, but was wondering if there was anything better for that money?) thanks

 

[dwaugh]

Find someone to help you and look online at used bikes. I'd say go for a hardtail. If you look online you can, from time to time, find some really good deals. Just have a friend help you who knows a lot about bikes just so you can make sure it is a good deal, or you could just ask here. Good luck!

 

[BigMike]

I just bought my girlfriend a GT Avalanche for around $400, its a good starter bike, but not for anything besides basic trail riding

 

[sanjuro]

You know, posting this in a bunch of different forums is not going to get you better answers...

 

[BurlyShirley]

You know, posting this in a bunch of different forums is not going to get you better answers...

uh...why not? More opinions are always better

 

[sanjuro]

Having different forums makes it easier to find what you are looking for. Alternately, do you want see the same thread posted in multiple forums?

 

[hooples3]

giant rincon or warp is pretty good for the money .. or the iguana

 

[sam_little]

Alternately, do you want see the same thread posted in multiple forums?

Multiple posts in DIFFERENT forums doesn't bother me a bit; just don't read the thread if you're bothered by it. It isn't like one extra post on the main page is taking much away from your precious ridemonkey experience. What I DO hate seeing is bad lexicon, which you have.

 

[jacksonpt]

Giant and Specialized are probably going to offer you the most bike for your budget. Take a look at what they've got in your price range, and go with the bike that you are most comfortable on.

 

[stinkyboy]

I'd say get a used bike with a decent frame (hard tail) and add better components as you progress.