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I'm 6 foot, 215Lb's (looking to shead a tad), usually run a 19-20" Frame bike. I currently have a 2000 Specialized Expedition Sport (yes, it's a Hybrid...). I used to live near a park with all paved trails... it was good... a year and a half ago I moved to a new house... with a ton of dirt bike trails starting two doors down (w00t!). The Hybrid aint cutting it (oh, did I mention that it's a non-suspension model... ouch!). And I've basically shaken the bike to death.
So I'm looking for a replacement... Trail Runner, Hard Tail.
I'd like something low cost, but something I know I can keep 5 years and not worry to much about.
I've been checking the forums, and I've found a few deals.
Performance Bikes has a 2006 Iron Horse Maverick Sport... it's very basic (and I'll have to order it and send it to the store... but it seems like a steal at $179.)
My LBS has a 2007 Diamondback Reponse (Base), For $349. Local Sport Chalet has it for $319... I took it for a spin... nice bike, it would fit the bill nicely.
Reading the Forums I've seen a lot of people talk about the IBEX 350 (which looks like they don't make anymore =-(), So I looked the 450, well it's around $400 once it gets here. It looks like a nice bike, with upgraded componets.
I've also seen the magical Target.com Forge 5xx, people seem to like it, the componets look very good for a bike in this range.
So... should I go cheap, and get the Iron Horse Special... go internet and get the higher end parts, or pay more and get a LBS supported bike with slightly upgraded parts over the Iron Horse?
BTW I'm able to perform most bike adjustements and repairs... been screwing around with Bikes and Cars since I was 12.
I'm 6 foot, 215Lb's (looking to shead a tad), usually run a 19-20" Frame bike. I currently have a 2000 Specialized Expedition Sport (yes, it's a Hybrid...). I used to live near a park with all paved trails... it was good... a year and a half ago I moved to a new house... with a ton of dirt bike trails starting two doors down (w00t!). The Hybrid aint cutting it (oh, did I mention that it's a non-suspension model... ouch!). And I've basically shaken the bike to death.
So I'm looking for a replacement... Trail Runner, Hard Tail.
I'd like something low cost, but something I know I can keep 5 years and not worry to much about.
I've been checking the forums, and I've found a few deals.
Performance Bikes has a 2006 Iron Horse Maverick Sport... it's very basic (and I'll have to order it and send it to the store... but it seems like a steal at $179.)
My LBS has a 2007 Diamondback Reponse (Base), For $349. Local Sport Chalet has it for $319... I took it for a spin... nice bike, it would fit the bill nicely.
Reading the Forums I've seen a lot of people talk about the IBEX 350 (which looks like they don't make anymore =-(), So I looked the 450, well it's around $400 once it gets here. It looks like a nice bike, with upgraded componets.
I've also seen the magical Target.com Forge 5xx, people seem to like it, the componets look very good for a bike in this range.
So... should I go cheap, and get the Iron Horse Special... go internet and get the higher end parts, or pay more and get a LBS supported bike with slightly upgraded parts over the Iron Horse?
BTW I'm able to perform most bike adjustements and repairs... been screwing around with Bikes and Cars since I was 12.
