need new bike.

[theking648]

hi, i'm looking for a new bike... a good one.

i weigh 235 right now... lost 15 lbs in 5 months just from not drinking any pop. my goal is 200 but back on point. i'm 5'10" and i need a bike that works with me. i have a knee problem and i don't want a bike thats too hard on it. so i guess im looking for a 27 speed. my price range is no more that $500.

i guess for my weight and price range a hardtail would work best for me. so i was woundering if some of you experience MTBers can point out some good bikes.


Thanks,
Dave.

[greyhair biker]

I'd check out ksl.com - a good starting place to look but you are already limited by the price I'm afraid. Most name brand bikes' entry level bikes can start AT 500...
Raleigh, Trek and Giant might be in the range...gotta go to the bikeshops to get your idea of a fit.

[ericchile]

craigslist too

[greyhair biker]

any luck yet finding a ride?

[theking648]

well i don't have the money yet, i got a campout up at panguitch in a week that i'm getting ready for and after that i have to start earning some money to pay for it. if all goes well i might get me one at the end of july.

[greyhair biker]

are you near or in the St.George area? There is a good bike shop there on the same street as the college heading west from the college, north side of the street ...the name escapes me but they are probably the best one to go and talk to about bikes.

[theking648]

ya st. george, but there was two that was going to go check out when i get back from our campout... the one i think your talking about is bicycles unlimited.

i was going to have a look at them and red rock bicycles

[greyhair biker]

Bicycles Unlimited sounds right. They had a BIG selection of area topographic maps last time I was there, and a knowledgable staff. Good Luck!

[theking648]

ok i'm down to two bikes..

08 kona fire mountain $500 out the door

08 diamondback response sport $430 but i'm going to try to talk em down to $400.

so which one would you pick?

[REDFOX]

You will probably never break a kona !