timekiller13
Old Mossy Horns
I am getting back into mountain biking/trail riding. I have a cheap mountain bike that I have used for several years for cruising around campgrounds and hitting real easy/mostly flat trails close to my house, but it will not stand up to the beating that more difficult trails are going to dish out. I'm looking at purchasing a higher end bike. I am browsing the used market heavily because it seems you can find some pretty good deals. My budget is $500. A couple questions.
1. Any particular brand I should stay away from? Or a particular brand that I should zero in on?
2. What type of things do I need to look for on a used bike? Obvious damage/abuse aside, where/what are some parts/places that could be broken but not easily noticed?
3. Is there a brand new bike that is worth while that I can get into for that money?
Hoping for some guidance on here. Went to a bike shop near my house and they kept trying to put me on a $2000 bike. Sorry, but that ain't happening!!
Experience wise, I used to ride a lot back in the early 2000's. But I sold that bike in 2006. Since then I have only road beginner trails. I have two partners I will be riding with, both are relatively new to biking as well, so we won't be getting into anything crazy anytime soon.
Thanks for the help.
1. Any particular brand I should stay away from? Or a particular brand that I should zero in on?
2. What type of things do I need to look for on a used bike? Obvious damage/abuse aside, where/what are some parts/places that could be broken but not easily noticed?
3. Is there a brand new bike that is worth while that I can get into for that money?
Hoping for some guidance on here. Went to a bike shop near my house and they kept trying to put me on a $2000 bike. Sorry, but that ain't happening!!
Experience wise, I used to ride a lot back in the early 2000's. But I sold that bike in 2006. Since then I have only road beginner trails. I have two partners I will be riding with, both are relatively new to biking as well, so we won't be getting into anything crazy anytime soon.
Thanks for the help.