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Buying A Mountain Bike

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If you are buying a bike for the first time, or thinking of upgrading from an old bike,It can be very confusing if you don’t have much experience with bikes, and sometimes even for those who do hopefully this information will help you out.



Determining your price
As with anything in life, you get what you pay for.
You should pick a reasonable budget to work with , Mountain bikes can range from several hundred sollars to several thousand dollars.There is really no limit as to how much money you can
spend on a new mountain bike.

Don't buy a bike from k-mart/target,instead support your local bike shop and get a much
better bike and much better service and support

Finding your style

Mountain Bikes are available to suit different riding styles and terrains. Smooth riding, cross country racing,mountain cruising or downhill mountain biking , you just need to find out what style of riding suits you and not that of the sale’s staff.


Full suspension or hard tail

Compared to a full suspension mountain
bike a hard tail,without rear suspension, is much lighter and more efficient at transferring the pedal power, but a full suspensions offers more comfort, smooth rider and overall better control.

As mention above you get what you pay for , a full suspension has more moving parts so normally will cost more then a hardtail. You’ll need to look at your budget and riding style to find the bike that suits you


Test ride
Most decent bike stores will allow you to test ride the bikes before purchase , you might need to leave behind some collateral like a drivers licence. You should test ride as many bikes as you can within your budget to find a bike that feels right


Doing the research
Read as many reviews as you can ,to find out about a mountain bikes reliability and
overall performance. Find out what other owners are saying about the bike
make that final purchase.
 
Checklist for bike buyers


ever bought a bike before? Here are a few things to think about.
Is it roadworthy?

* Do the brakes work?
* Can front and back lights be fitted to the bike?
* Does it have a bell?
* Are there reflectors?

Bike fit

* Is the bike the right size for you?
* Is the riding position comfortable for you?
* Is the seat positioned comfortably?
* Are the brakes and gears in one place and easy to use?
* Do the handlebars feel OK for your back and neck? Can they be adjusted?

Riding comfort

* Is the seat comfortable? Would a specialised women's seat help?
* Will the bike take racks so you can carry your gear in panniers or a basket?
* Take the bike for a test run, including going up a hill - are there enough gears?
* Do you want quick-release wheels and seat post?

Components

* Do you really need that expensive suspension if you only ride on paths and roads?
* Are the tyres right for your style of riding? Trading in knobblies for slicks will make city riding much easier.

The bike shop

* Are they helpful? Or do they prefer to ignore anyone who isn't an elite athlete?
* Do they ask questions beyond your price tag?
 
helix said:
just remember to make a budget and stick to it ,

budget and do you research first , don't just buy the first bike you see , look around a few shops and see what is on offer , and what extras the dealer is willing to throw in
 
and whatever you , don't go buying a toy bike from kmart/target , they are pretty much just junk and will give you a bad taste at cycling , buying from a local bike store who have the expertise and knowledge at suiting your needs
 
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