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mbs627 · 07-02-2006, 09:09 AM

Hey o. I think I'm coming out of denial that I can't ride BMX bikes anymore. Injuries and a career really hold me back. My back is destroyed (crushed vertebrae from a bad double truckdriver & a handrail [2 sep. incidents]) and I'm looking to get into a ride that is more forgiving and easier to ride on long trips. I think I'm leaning towards a free ride bike or a dirt jumping 26" bike. I'm looking to spend around 1,300.00 but if I really fall in love, I can go as much as 1,700.00. I know nothing about MTB brands. Does anyone have an recommendations? I want a short travel front suspension and a hard tail. Thanks, Off Topic.

92dxman · 07-02-2006, 12:51 PM

I've always had good luck with Trek. My Trek has been with me for almost 10 years and still works great with no real big problems besides usual upkeep and maintenence. Cannondale is one of the bigger mountain bike brands and I haven't heard too much negative about them. They are on a tad on the pricey side though. Have you checked out any bike shops in the area? Cycle Sports and Bike Line are both in Doylestown and have decent selection of mountain bikes..

wrxbert · 07-02-2006, 01:36 PM

i work at a bike shop part time, you can get a raliegh phase 2 or 3 for that amount...let me knwo if you are interested.

poolmike · 07-02-2006, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by mbs627

Hey o. I think I'm coming out of denial that I can't ride BMX bikes anymore. Injuries and a career really hold me back. My back is destroyed (crushed vertebrae from a bad double truckdriver & a handrail [2 sep. incidents]) and I'm looking to get into a ride that is more forgiving and easier to ride on long trips. I think I'm leaning towards a free ride bike or a dirt jumping 26" bike. I'm looking to spend around 1,300.00 but if I really fall in love, I can go as much as 1,700.00. I know nothing about MTB brands. Does anyone have an recommendations? I want a short travel front suspension and a hard tail. Thanks, Off Topic.

Go see Bob at Guys Bikes in Southampton. They sell Cannondale, Schwinn, (I think)Trek.. Bob knows his stuff with bikes. Tell him his pool guy sent ya

My next bikes (road & mountain) will be Cannondale. In the past I road Raleigh, but I shredded 5 frames(3 road, 2 mountain, all 5 aluminum) and they stopped giving me new ones under warranty claiming that I'm too abusive.

240sxDann · 07-02-2006, 09:22 PM

Cannondales are really nice bikes. I dont know too much about Mountain bikes but I do know that much. What kinda BMX bike were you riding?

mbs627 · 07-02-2006, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by poolmike

Go see Bob at Guys Bikes in Southampton. They sell Cannondale, Schwinn, (I think)Trek.. Bob knows his stuff with bikes. Tell him his pool guy sent ya

My next bikes (road & mountain) will be Cannondale. In the past I road Raleigh, but I shredded 5 frames(3 road, 2 mountain, all 5 aluminum) and they stopped giving me new ones under warranty claiming that I'm too abusive.

Bob's been my main man for years, but I wanted to hand pick everything like I did for my BMX bikes. I'd never turn a bike in for warranty, tho. I'm abusive.

mbs627 · 07-02-2006, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by 240sxDann

Cannondales are really nice bikes. I dont know too much about Mountain bikes but I do know that much. What kinda BMX bike were you riding?

I have a MacNeil Freimuth frame and a lovely component setup. I've really gotten beat up over the years so I want a more forgiving ride (compressed vert. X2's, snapped femur, etc)

240sxDann · 07-02-2006, 10:32 PM

I know what you mean. I quit ridin to. My body can't take it anymore.

07-02-2006, 09:09 AM	#1
mbs627 Tri-State Training Wheels Join Date: May 2006 Location: BuxCo Member #1889 My Ride: 2013 FR-S iTrader: (0)	Mountain Bikes Hey o. I think I'm coming out of denial that I can't ride BMX bikes anymore. Injuries and a career really hold me back. My back is destroyed (crushed vertebrae from a bad double truckdriver & a handrail [2 sep. incidents]) and I'm looking to get into a ride that is more forgiving and easier to ride on long trips. I think I'm leaning towards a free ride bike or a dirt jumping 26" bike. I'm looking to spend around 1,300.00 but if I really fall in love, I can go as much as 1,700.00. I know nothing about MTB brands. Does anyone have an recommendations? I want a short travel front suspension and a hard tail. Thanks, Off Topic.

07-02-2006, 01:36 PM	#3
wrxbert Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Trenton, NJ Member #985 My Ride: 06 wrx, wingless iTrader: (2)	i work at a bike shop part time, you can get a raliegh phase 2 or 3 for that amount...let me knwo if you are interested. __________________ get out of the way for blue lights....

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07-02-2006, 12:51 PM	#2
92dxman Tri-State Addict Join Date: May 2005 Location: Lansdale, PA Member #470 My Ride: 10 Mazda 5. iTrader: (0)	I've always had good luck with Trek. My Trek has been with me for almost 10 years and still works great with no real big problems besides usual upkeep and maintenence. Cannondale is one of the bigger mountain bike brands and I haven't heard too much negative about them. They are on a tad on the pricey side though. Have you checked out any bike shops in the area? Cycle Sports and Bike Line are both in Doylestown and have decent selection of mountain bikes..