[NeedAHardTail]

Looking for an affordable hardtail primarily will be used on paths, but occasional downhill will happen. Have looked at Gary Fisher Wahoo and a Raleigh M50. Raleigh has nicer components, but looking for other recommendations.

Also looking for a good shop to check out bikes and ride them. Went to Performance they don't know how to put a bike together, looked at some local shops but they didn't have my size in stock for the most part.

New bikes that can handle a 250 lb rider are what I want.

 

[teleken]

Jamis bikes offer some of the best values for the $$. You might look for the Exile ($600). Jamis does not make many bikes so this time of the season you might have trouble finding a shop that has any left. Sorry if you need more from me, going to be offline for the weekend starting now.

Happy shopping!

 

[Cash-Money]

i'd check out a kona hoss if you want a all around bike that can handle a heavier rider. i think bothell ski and bike is selling konas now, i saw some in there last time i went in. redmond cycle also sells kona

 

[Skookum]

i wiegh 250 on my heavier days, (i fluctuate from winter to summer). i ride alot and punish my bikes, and when i come across trouble i have Lupe from Center Cycle rescue me.
Talk to Dave or Lupe i've gone there for years and they've earned my business.
http://www.centercycle.com/