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Fire · 09-13-2004, 09:04 PM

So I walk out my door the other morning and find my newly repaired (got to ride it 2 times) bike stolen- I have almost zero chance of getting it back
but want to ride, so I need a new bike- what I dont need is anything too fancy- I do not plan to off road it too much, I just need something good for heavy street use, dont need more than ten speeds- looking to spend about 100.00 or less- my main goal is something sturdy, weight is not much of an issue. anyone got any brands to recomend- any to warn me about?

magnum_xxxl · 09-14-2004, 07:30 AM

Good question, I've been thinking about getting a bike too, but my needs are little different. $250 max, mostly off roading,& I don't know if I need more than a ten speed. So I'm in a similar situation as Fire, I just don't no what to look for and what to stay away from.

Fire, if I find anything that matches your specs when I'm looking for me, I'll let you know.

crewsor · 09-14-2004, 04:25 PM

Sorry to say, it's been my experience with bikes that good pretty much excludes cheap. For 100.00 or less, to get something decent, you'll probably have to find a deal on something used.

shakran · 09-14-2004, 04:43 PM

if you can find a used Schwinn Highplains, that's a good one. I had one for years, rode it up curbs, up steps, down mountains, you name it, the damn thing refused to break. Finally took getting hit by a train (don't ask

) to kill it.

powerclown · 09-14-2004, 05:52 PM

Check out Target or Walmart; they've got dirt cheap bikes that look decent enough to cruise around on.

crewsor · 09-15-2004, 09:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shakran

if you can find a used Schwinn Highplains, that's a good one. I had one for years, rode it up curbs, up steps, down mountains, you name it, the damn thing refused to break. Finally took getting hit by a train (don't ask

) to kill it.

I can vouch for the Schwinn Hichplains also.Thats a tough bike. I bought one about fifteen years ago and still use it as a second bike. Never had a problem with it. Just routine stuff like replacing chains and truing wheels.

Fire · 09-18-2004, 09:06 PM

thanks for the info to all who responded- anybody got an opinion on the roadmaster brand- they at least look somewhat sturdy.....

gibingus · 09-19-2004, 04:30 PM

roadmasters aren't bikes, they're a caterpillar tread away from being a tank. sturdy doesn't describe them.

sadly, under a hunnie means you're buying a sweat shop bike. even schwinns and amfs are made off shore now. go used, stay away from the college market and hit the burbs for yardsales or try craigslist.

Jackebear · 09-20-2004, 05:51 AM

Check the paper or call an auction house and see when the police auction is...might be coming up. In my city it happens twice a year and they have hundreds of bikes. You will definately find an awesome mountain bike for a great price. I got a basically brand new Peugoet (spell??) 21 speed hybrid bike for about $200. I love it. Road tires on a mountain bike frame. I use it all the time to bike to work and around the town.

It's an idea for you to look into.

hokieian · 09-27-2004, 01:31 PM

Check Sam's club. Last time I was in there they had a decent looking bike that was pretty cheap. I think it was a Mongoose or something.

09-13-2004, 09:04 PM	#1 (permalink)
Fire Warrior Smith Location: missouri	Looking for a good, low priced mountain bike So I walk out my door the other morning and find my newly repaired (got to ride it 2 times) bike stolen- I have almost zero chance of getting it back but want to ride, so I need a new bike- what I dont need is anything too fancy- I do not plan to off road it too much, I just need something good for heavy street use, dont need more than ten speeds- looking to spend about 100.00 or less- my main goal is something sturdy, weight is not much of an issue. anyone got any brands to recomend- any to warn me about? __________________ Thought the harder, Heart the bolder, Mood the more as our might lessens

09-14-2004, 04:25 PM	#3 (permalink)
crewsor Women want me. Men fear me. Location: Maryland,USA	Sorry to say, it's been my experience with bikes that good pretty much excludes cheap. For 100.00 or less, to get something decent, you'll probably have to find a deal on something used. __________________ We all have wings, some of us just don't know why.

09-18-2004, 09:06 PM	#7 (permalink)
Fire Warrior Smith Location: missouri	thanks for the info to all who responded- anybody got an opinion on the roadmaster brand- they at least look somewhat sturdy..... __________________ Thought the harder, Heart the bolder, Mood the more as our might lessens

09-19-2004, 04:30 PM	#8 (permalink)
gibingus Insane Location: 38° 51' N 77° 2' W	roadmasters aren't bikes, they're a caterpillar tread away from being a tank. sturdy doesn't describe them. sadly, under a hunnie means you're buying a sweat shop bike. even schwinns and amfs are made off shore now. go used, stay away from the college market and hit the burbs for yardsales or try craigslist. __________________ if everyone is thinking alike, chances are no one is thinking.

09-20-2004, 05:51 AM	#9 (permalink)
Jackebear Insane	Check the paper or call an auction house and see when the police auction is...might be coming up. In my city it happens twice a year and they have hundreds of bikes. You will definately find an awesome mountain bike for a great price. I got a basically brand new Peugoet (spell??) 21 speed hybrid bike for about $200. I love it. Road tires on a mountain bike frame. I use it all the time to bike to work and around the town. It's an idea for you to look into. __________________ Life's jounney is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well-preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn-out shouting, "Holy sh*t! What a ride!" - unknown

09-14-2004, 07:30 AM	#2 (permalink)
magnum_xxxl Tilted	Good question, I've been thinking about getting a bike too, but my needs are little different. $250 max, mostly off roading,& I don't know if I need more than a ten speed. So I'm in a similar situation as Fire, I just don't no what to look for and what to stay away from. Fire, if I find anything that matches your specs when I'm looking for me, I'll let you know.

09-14-2004, 04:43 PM	#4 (permalink)
shakran Tone.	if you can find a used Schwinn Highplains, that's a good one. I had one for years, rode it up curbs, up steps, down mountains, you name it, the damn thing refused to break. Finally took getting hit by a train (don't ask ) to kill it.

09-14-2004, 05:52 PM	#5 (permalink)
powerclown Junkie Location: Detroit, MI	Check out Target or Walmart; they've got dirt cheap bikes that look decent enough to cruise around on.

09-27-2004, 01:31 PM	#10 (permalink)
hokieian Crazy Location: Saratoga Springs, NY	Check Sam's club. Last time I was in there they had a decent looking bike that was pretty cheap. I think it was a Mongoose or something.