WTB: Mountain Bike

[Bigt8aford]

I'm not really sure where to post this or if it's even worth trying this site, however I am looking for a decent mountain bike. But be at least 26 inch wheels or larger and it'd be nice if I could get a 18 inch or up frame too. Trying to keep it below $500, thanks in advance.

[RBS]

there are alot of MTB'ers on here, me being one.. but i think your better off buying a brand-new Hardtail from REI with a budget of 500 bucks.

[civicturbo10]

chk craigslist, i got my minty Specialized Hard rock disc 40% off new and it was only used a few times.

[Bigt8aford]

I like the Diamondback Overdrive they have on REI, I was hoping to find that great deal. And we've been all over Craigslist and nothing yet.

[gsrcivic]

my cannondale f5 is great i love it...u somethimes can find a f7 on CL for around 400

[civicturbo10]

yeah its hard to find a good bike on craigs for cheap. Most asking prices are high and the low priced ones are mega old. Took months to find mine at a great price. Got lucky it was satin black color option too.

http://bikepedia.com/QuickBike/BikeSpecs.aspx?Year=2009&Brand=Specialized&Model=Hardrock+Disc&Type=bike

[allout13]

also checkout bikesdirect.com

thats where I got my singlespeed 29er from

[Bigt8aford]

yeah its hard to find a good bike on craigs for cheap. Most asking prices are high and the low priced ones are mega old. Took months to find mine at a great price. Got lucky it was satin black color option too.

http://bikepedia.com/QuickBike/BikeSpecs.aspx?Year=2009&Brand=Specialized&Model=Hardrock+Disc&Type=bike

Me and brother test road the Satin Black 2011 model it was great, but hard to tell if it was really worth $650. He bought some 29er at REI and I didn't ride it but he didn't like it. This is coming from a guy who used to Walmart Mongoose bikes. Any body ever try the Diamondback Overdrive?

[civicturbo10]

well REI is having there 20% off member promo right now. Should be anything 20% off. Just need to be a member. I usually buy a bigger ticket item with the coupon.
http://slickdeals.net/forums/showthread.php?sduid=0&t=2942009

I hear you on the $650. I test drove a Trek 6000 MSRP $750 (guy wanted $500 used, still looked new) and it was slightly better than my Specialized. To be honest i came from kmart bikes and never knew of bike shops until a couple yrs ago. And before that my friends' lower end REI bike felt smooth but those bike shops are the good stuff, but pricey. Craigslist FTW though.....

[civicturbo10]

REI has 15% off all bikes right now. Just poked in the mailer today.

[Bigt8aford]

REI has 15% off all bikes right now. Just poked in the mailer today.

I got one too, but I used it for my brother's bike, he had the cash up front and I really wanted to try that bike out haha. I'll probably just get the diamond back overdrive they have on clearance. We need to start a discussion thread over this subject cause I want to know where you guys ride and what bikes you use.

[civicturbo10]

try crazedlist.org you can do a southeast search. when i was selling my 07 specialized, some girl drove 4 hours one way to pick up my bike.