Mountain Bikes

[Bain]

It really depends on what you want to do.

Trails with jumps? free riding etc etc?

For $500 youre not going to get much of a bike.. at least nothing with decent gears, disc brakes, forks or frame.

$800 you are getting in entry level trail bikes.

I bought myself a Norco Wolverine for 899 I think it was. Has been a great buy so far. Works well on trails and jumps.. Its been on the Commonwealth Games track here in Melbourne and handled that well..

If possible, spend $1000.. Youll get something with adjustable front shocks, possibly hydraulic disc brakes and a fairly sturdy frame.

[Max Power]

It just so happens that my 12 year old has been perstering me to get him the Haro V3 which comes with disc brakes for $599.

Are these any good and is the price on the money?

[SAMSXR6T]

yeah would think that if you spend that little bit more and get yourself something a little bit Descent... I would be looking around the $1000 to $1500 but if your happy with the $500 to $800 go with it..

[Bain]

It just so happens that my 12 year old has been perstering me to get him the Haro V3 which comes with disc brakes for $599.

Are these any good and is the price on the money?

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They are ok for a kids bike

I think they have adjustable front shocks, 2.2" wide tyres and disc brakes - from memory. Its all bottom of the range gear, but any bike below $900 these days will have most if not all bottom of the range stuff.

Theyd be fine for a kid so long as hes not actually doing big jumps.

[Dagabond]

Where's 100% when ya need him....

[eMPee]

YEah that's up next, when all this rain stops. Always do my homeowrk first on here and then head out.

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No worries mate. Its like anything, u get what u pay for. There will always be a better bike if u throw a bit more cash into your situation. Next thing u know your leaving the shop with a downhill bike with monster forks and 7 grand out of your pocket

As long as it suits your application a cheaper bike will be fine. I'd go the Giant, but have a ride of a few and u will know whats suits best. Will it be like most bikes and after a few months sit in the back of the shed covered in cobwebs?

[velociTy]

I bought one of these .It's a giant thermo 1,very quick gear changes,front rock shocks,disc brakes.

I think it cost around $700

[SAMSXR6T]

Iconic Bionic I have sent you a pm..

[Bain]

I bought one of these .It's a giant thermo 1,very quick gear changes,front rock shocks,disc brakes.

I think it cost around $700

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I was looking at the Thermo..

Its a great bike for trail riding.

I do a bit more than trail riding though and decided on a stronger frame and shocks.

[Trough Lolly]

http://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=33630

bloody bargain!!!