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Apr 9, 2010 | 12:25 PM

#31

vtec9

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HUFFY WHITE HEAT = Best mountain bike ever. ranked.

Apr 9, 2010 | 12:26 PM

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espelirS2K

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I was meaning spend $700 on a (lightly) USED bike. That means it was around $1k+ new

Apr 9, 2010 | 12:42 PM

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[QUOTE=espelirS2K,Apr 9 2010, 02:26 PM] I was meaning spend $700 on a (lightly) USED bike.

Apr 9, 2010 | 01:17 PM

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I hear you. I think I'm gonna go the route of building my own. Learn as I go along I suppose

Apr 9, 2010 | 03:36 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by MikeyCB,Apr 9 2010, 10:30 AM

I have "it's a sketchy economy but I still want to buy a bike anyway" money

There aren't too many Specialized bikes listed on the used market locally, and it seems they're a little pricey new at the local shops. Maybe in the future when I know what I like and want, I'll buy online at a decent price and get it assembled locally.

I think I still have mine if you want it lol

Apr 9, 2010 | 03:39 PM

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Weighing 240lbs, you'll crush it like a tin can.

Well, probably not at first, but that shit is going to break eventually under so much pressure.

Apr 9, 2010 | 03:41 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Steponme,Apr 9 2010, 03:39 PM

Weighing 240lbs, you'll crush it like a tin can.

Well, probably not at first, but that shit is going to break eventually under so much pressure.

Specialized bikes are a really good expensive brand.

Apr 9, 2010 | 04:32 PM

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espelirS2K

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Well, my practical dream build would set me back around $1100 before shoes, spandex, helmet.

Guess I'll be buying a used one for now

But it'd be super super light

Apr 10, 2010 | 05:35 PM

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I got my Gary Fisher Mamba 29er for $460(50% off retail). It was new, but a leftover 09 model. Any bike shops around you that have left-over 09's will be very interested in selling them.

Start calling around and looking for 09's in a 19" frame