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Best bicycle under 400$

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Ice-Is-Scary
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Well I know approximetly jack shit about bicycles, I always had huffy's growing up and I havnt owned a bike for probably 10 years. Anyway I wanted to get a bike this summer to tool around town and trails, Any suggestions on a decent bike model or company that sells decent cheap bikes? I'm assuming I want a mountainbike but I don't know what to look for in quality of design, materials, suspension any of that shit, so someone please make a good recommendation

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Apr 8 2005 1:10AM
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TannerBalls
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p2


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Apr 8 2005 2:17AM
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TheStamos
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yeah ^ your not going to get much with that ive been there before. I got a job and now roll with a nice freeride machine wich will be finally finished Tomorrow !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Its better than sex

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Apr 8 2005 2:51AM
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TheStamos
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ah son of a bitch i messed it up mod's delete my post's please .

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Apr 8 2005 2:52AM
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teamdummy
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sledgehammer-it's got shocks and pegs

Apr 8 2005 6:41AM
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Ice-Is-Scary
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What is a p2 and who makes it?

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Apr 8 2005 10:28AM
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d-loc
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3 wheel fisher price kick ass bike

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Apr 8 2005 10:31AM
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Ice-Is-Scary
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hey dloc you want your ass kicked? I'll e-fight you dude so chill

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Apr 8 2005 10:43AM
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d-loc
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uhh ok dude i wasnt even talking to you, so who needs to chill now?

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Apr 8 2005 10:45AM
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Ice-Is-Scary
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don't step to me son, I know people

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Apr 8 2005 10:47AM
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d-loc
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u gonna use that mac-10 on me r somthing?

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Apr 8 2005 10:48AM
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Ice-Is-Scary
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No, I'm more into the long range weaponry

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Apr 8 2005 10:50AM
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Matty.
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Hmmm, to tell you the truth, it is going to be hard to get a good full working hardtail for under 400$ unless you get like a MAD deal. But I prefer the feel of Kona's and Specialized.


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Apr 8 2005 10:54AM
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Ice-Is-Scary
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so you think I should go used for my first bike?

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Apr 8 2005 10:56AM
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JackBach
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Ice, use a Barrett. I wouldn't mind seeing a 400 yard head shot.

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Apr 8 2005 11:04AM
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FASTPACE
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what kind of bikeing like bmx or mountin bikeing


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Apr 8 2005 11:10AM
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FASTPACE
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TREK is reall awsome around 300$ 400$ minw was 400$ had it 3 years never a problem take it out all the time

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Apr 8 2005 11:11AM
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Ice-Is-Scary
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Actualy my current weapon of choice is my winchester 7mm remmington magnum, the scopes a little cheesey (simmons) but I'm gonna get a tactical sniper scope this summer when I get some extra flow.
There was a guy in my old town who could shoot a 5 shot 5 inch group at 1000 yards with a 7mm

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Apr 8 2005 11:36AM
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DANETRON
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treks blow

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Apr 8 2005 12:16PM
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TwinTipWonder
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Dont get a trek, the frames arent too durable. I broke mine twice. Thank god for lock tite.

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Apr 8 2005 12:19PM
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d-loc
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hey its got magnum written all over my condom wrappers, what a coincidence.


ya i love the power of the magnum, whats that running you new?

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Apr 8 2005 12:21PM
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thewavebb
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400 wont buy you jack. Trek makes great xc bikes, but you want to have at least 600 to spend. A cheap bike will have such junky components and weigh a ton. you may be able to buy a used bike from a few years ago for that much but it will still be lower end.

Apr 8 2005 2:37PM
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JackBach
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WOW, that's a good shot. I registered a headshot with a 300 winchester mag on a 5x5 bull elk this past fall from 345 yards. Wow, 1000 yards...yeah, wow.

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Apr 8 2005 2:42PM
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thewavebb
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I guess I'll answer your question better.

In your price range you will have very little in terms of quality. heres what to look for.

Fork: Rock shox, Manituo, Fox, Marzocchi
Frame: Aluminum (rigid feeling) or Cromo (softer feel)

Components: Shimano: Deore (low end), LX (mid), XT (higher), XTR (high end race) I dont know much about sram but they do make good stuff.

Drivertrain: Shimano deore and up, Raceface makes decent stuff as well

those are the basics to look at. Ride bikes to get would an idea what you like. you can change things out later if you want. STay away from disc brake at the price your looking at. You'll get shitty ones usually (the only exception is the Avid mechanical disc they are awsome)

If this is a just farting around town bike, a Trek 4300 or 3900 would be just fine. I ride a single speed surly 1x1 for my farting around urban bike. I built it up for about 900.

Apr 8 2005 2:54PM
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martockpublicenemy
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no such thing sir

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Apr 8 2005 3:09PM
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ArmadaFreerider8
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Go on Ebay and you can get a really good specialized or trek for under $400. Don't worry about whether the frame is really durable, it's not like you're hardcore.

Apr 8 2005 3:17PM
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TheStamos
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Its a specialized , umm yeah that argument was uber gay but d loc lost because he made a comment on how large his penis was wich automaticly makes it small.

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Apr 8 2005 3:17PM
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ESfreeridepa
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if you are looking at a trail bike you should think about the specialized hardrocks. but if you want street look at konas, decently priced especially if you look on ebay. shred,stuff,roast,chute

Apr 8 2005 7:09PM
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soaponarope
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Norco Katmandu maybe?

Anything made by Kona, Specialized, Norco, Trek, Giant, or Brodie. Buy it from a real bike shop. In those brands you'll probably only be able to afford a hardtail... and for $400 that's what you want.

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Apr 8 2005 9:09PM
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