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I am an entry level rider, looking to get a bike under $500. I like the 27.5 wheel size, and have been looking into the Motobecane 427HT. Do any of you have any experience with it? Or maybe any opinions on it?
Here is a pic and its specs from bikesdirect.

Here is a pic and its specs from bikesdirect.

Frame | Custom 6061T6 Aluminum Trail-Tuned POWER STAY frame, gussetted downtube, sculpted rear dropouts with replaceable rear derailleur hanger, 2x H2O bosses (13 and 15" have one set, other sizes have two sets), Standard rear V mounts |
Fork | SUNTOUR 27.5" SUSPENSION FORK, SF13-XCT-MLO-DS |
Crankset | SUNTOUR CW13-XCT-T312PB 22T BKx32T BKx42T BKx175MM |
Bottom Bracket | SUNTOUR BB10-XCT-SQS-113-CBT CARTRIDGE |
Pedals | ATB Beartrap |
Front Derailleur | SHIMANO ACERA TOP PULL. |
Rear Derailleur | SHIMANO ALIVIO SGSL BLACK |
Shifters | Shimano Acera ST-EF51, 24-Speed |
Cassette/Freewheel | Cassette 11-32T-8 (24 speeds total) |
Chain | KMC Z-72 STEEL GY/BR. |
Hubs | Formula DiscSpecific Aluminum (black) Contact Sealed Ball Bearing mechanism |
Spokes | 14G STEEL STAINLESS W/BRASS NIPPLE. |
Rims | WTB SPEED DISC W120-1896, 650Bx32H ALLOY BLACK |
Tires | WTB WOLVERINE W110-0474, 650Bx2.2 BLACK A/V. |
Brakes | TEKTRO NOVELA DISC BRAKE. |
Brake Levers | Shimano for V |
Headset | Cane Creek Internal Sealed caged ball bearing VP A42E 1.125 inch |
Handlebar | Skye Comp W:620MMxR:20MMx6 DEGREES, ALLOY BLACK |
Stem | Skye Comp Threadless Aluminum EXT:90MM(13"~17")/110MM(19"~21")x10 DEGREES, ALLOY BLACK |
Tape/Grip | WTB Dual Compound |
Saddle | WTB Speed V Sport SE with comfort groove |
Seat Post | Skye Aluminum Micro-Adjust 400MM, ALLOY BLACK |
Seat Clamp | Alloy w/QR |
Sizes | as listed |
Colors | Black |