Mt. Bike suggestions

[Airspeed]

I may be in luck! I found a guy with a one year old Trek full suspension Mt Bike for $250. He says he paid $1400 for it last summer for his son who is in college. His son never rode it so he wants to get rid of it! I am waiting for him to reply with the size, model# and a couple of pics.
There are always good deals in internet world! If this deal falls through I am sure I willl come up with something nice for my $500 limit.
Aaron

[toypusher]

I may be in luck! I found a guy with a one year old Trek full suspension Mt Bike for $250. He says he paid $1400 for it last summer for his son who is in college. His son never rode it so he wants to get rid of it! I am waiting for him to reply with the size, model# and a couple of pics.
There are always good deals in internet world! If this deal falls through I am sure I willl come up with something nice for my $500 limit.
Aaron

Be sure and get the model # and lookit up. Anyone can say that they paid alot for something, but that does not make it true!! With that said, I really don't think that you could go to far wrong for the price. Just look at it and make sure it is OK mechanically.

[Airspeed]

I may be in luck! I found a guy with a one year old Trek full suspension Mt Bike for $250. He says he paid $1400 for it last summer for his son who is in college. His son never rode it so he wants to get rid of it! I am waiting for him to reply with the size, model# and a couple of pics.
There are always good deals in internet world! If this deal falls through I am sure I willl come up with something nice for my $500 limit.
Aaron

Be sure and get the model # and lookit up. Anyone can say that they paid alot for something, but that does not make it true!! With that said, I really don't think that you could go to far wrong for the price. Just look at it and make sure it is OK mechanically.

Thanks, even if it needed some work, that would be OK, bikes are easy to work on, I am the kind of guy who would buy all the super cool after market stuff even if I didnt need it, it's just fun to do! When I work on one of my cars I almost get depressed when the jobs done!
Aaron

[mikeschn]

Build another trailer!

Mike...

When I work on one of my cars I almost get depressed when the jobs done! Aaron

[elmo]

I may be in luck! I found a guy with a one year old Trek full suspension Mt Bike for $250. He says he paid $1400 for it last summer for his son who is in college. His son never rode it so he wants to get rid of it! I am waiting for him to reply with the size, model# and a couple of pics.
There are always good deals in internet world! If this deal falls through I am sure I willl come up with something nice for my $500 limit.
Aaron

Be sure and get the model # and lookit up. Anyone can say that they paid alot for something, but that does not make it true!! With that said, I really don't think that you could go to far wrong for the price. Just look at it and make sure it is OK mechanically.

Thanks, even if it needed some work, that would be OK, bikes are easy to work on, I am the kind of guy who would buy all the super cool after market stuff even if I didnt need it, it's just fun to do! When I work on one of my cars I almost get depressed when the jobs done!
Aaron

Trek doesn't have any cheap full suspension...unless it is the little kids models...probally going to be a Fuel EX5 or ex6!! Hope it fits you...that is a great price.

[Airspeed]

bummer! He doesnt know the model but says it's a "possum"? He measured the rims, sucks! 24" It's too small for me but would fit my wife. He has a woman coming to look at it this afternoon, if she doesnt buy it I will get it for my wife.
The search continues! Aaron

[elmo]

bummer! He doesnt know the model but says it's a "possum"? He measured the rims, sucks! 24" It's too small for me but would fit my wife. He has a woman coming to look at it this afternoon, if she doesnt buy it I will get it for my wife.
The search continues! Aaron

Gary Fisher has a Fat Possum!! Not sure if they had 24" rims...only thought they came in 26".

[Airspeed]

Well now I am really BUMMED! If it was the same thing as the one I just looked up I should have bought it no matter what the size! This link says it cost $2600! I could have bought it and sold it the next day for a profit!
Is Fisher affiliated with Trek somehow?
I guess it doesnt matter now because it's gone! The next one I find will be mine.
I have complete faith I will find another deal!
Aaron
http://www.mountainbiketales.com/reviews/fatpossum.htm

I just found this site for Trek and they sell Fisher, so I guess they are related somehow. I am really kicking myself!
[url]http://treksandiego.com/images/library/large/fisher_fatpossum_lx_

[raprap]

My present bicycles are and old Unvega Metroplex (hybrid) with a good B-72 Brooks saddle--IMO the saddle makes the ride more than an active suspension. The metroplex is a hybrid with an upright seating position, and a frame more along the configuration of a touring bicycle. The leading rake chrome moly fork provides plenty of front suspension, and it’s got 12 speeds (8 really since several overlap).

I'm in the process by electrifying a 1930 Schwinn balloon tire (good old Chicago iron) with a 500 watt 48volt motorwheel and spending my economic stimulus check on alternate energy transportation. I'll let y'all know how it works. Again it has a twin rail spring seat (Schwinn approved) and balloon tires for suspension (if anyone knows where there is an old Schwinn springer fork let me know).

As far as new bicycles go--I'd recommend looking at Overstock.com. Good deals that won't break the bank. Caution, frame size and wheel size are often confused---I have a 32 inch inseam---I would ride a 19" or 20" frame mountain bike (26" wheels) and a 23" frame road bike (700C or 27" wheels). The Unvega Metroplex splits the difference--it is a 21" frame (700C wheels). As far as I'm concerned pay attention to the brakes--I'm not too fond of discs as most are hydraulic and fluids leak at the most inopportune time--the new side mounted centerpulls are great, although I'm kinda partial to cantilever brakes, with sintered pads.

My son recently rebuilt a Raleigh sport from the 1950's. A beautiful bicycle with a Sturmey Archer three speed, fenders, a front generator hub for lights and a Brooks saddle---it's a wonderful bike---his only concession to the 21st century is a quick release seat post for those like me that are altitude handicapped (he's 4 inches taller than me).

Aside to Bullshipper (and anyone else for that matter), I saw that Sheldon Brown died last February--sad as he was an inspiration to gonzo bikers everywhere. His insight on fixers and hybrid gearing was a personal resource and inspiration.

Rap

[Wimperdink]

OK.... I'm a lil confused. If the idea behind riding a bike is to get more exercise, why spend all the money to get something light weight so that you expend less energy to ride it? Wouldnt it make more sense to save your money and get more exercise out of a $50 walmart bike? Just curious thats all

I still have trouble understanding tread mills and stair stepping machines. Can't ya ago to the mall and get the same thing in just walking at your favorite speed around the mall?

[Airspeed]

It's not just light weight, it's being able to stop without the brakes rattling and sqealing or to change gears without the chain falling off, it's about being comfortable so you want to keep riding, Wallmart bikes are pretty bad. They are noisy, vibrate, handle terribly, fall apart to the point of stranding you or even worse, crashing!
Aaron

[elmo]

Well now I am really BUMMED! If it was the same thing as the one I just looked up I should have bought it no matter what the size! This link says it cost $2600! I could have bought it and sold it the next day for a profit!
Is Fisher affiliated with Trek somehow?
I guess it doesnt matter now because it's gone! The next one I find will be mine.
I have complete faith I will find another deal!
Aaron
http://www.mountainbiketales.com/reviews/fatpossum.htm

I just found this site for Trek and they sell Fisher, so I guess they are related somehow. I am really kicking myself!
[url]http://treksandiego.com/images/library/large/fisher_fatpossum_lx_

Trek...Gary Fisher...Lemond...Klein are all the same company based out of Waterloo, WI.

[elmo]

It's not just light weight, it's being able to stop without the brakes rattling and sqealing or to change gears without the chain falling off, it's about being comfortable so you want to keep riding, Wallmart bikes are pretty bad. They are noisy, vibrate, handle terribly, fall apart to the point of stranding you or even worse, crashing!
Aaron

+1 and then you just have a $50 bicycle you don't ride!!

Get a well made bike that fits and you enjoy riding and the neighbors can't hear you coming a mile away and you will continue to ride it. That is why you see so many Walmart type bike at rummage sales and not the name brands.

It can be addicting....bikes are like tools...you need a different one for different things.

And these are just the basement ones!!

[Fenlason]

Walmart does not sell bikes................................................................................................................................ just bicycle shaped objects.

[Fenlason]

bummer! He doesnt know the model but says it's a "possum"? He measured the rims, sucks! 24" It's too small for me but would fit my wife. He has a woman coming to look at it this afternoon, if she doesnt buy it I will get it for my wife.
The search continues! Aaron

24" wheeled bikes are generally for 10 year olds.. for it to fit your wife.. she would have to be pretty short..