krazpny

hey guys im looking at doing a lot of street riding and trail riding this year, and i would like to update my bike. but before i go run out and spend some cash on a new one i thought i would check with you guys. if you or know anyone selling one let me know, thanks

dohp

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interested in a Downhill bike? my brother has a 03 or 04 frame Norco 125 with a bunch of upgraded stuff, hydro discs, triple wall rims, he doesn't use it anymore (has a sweet '05 RM250) so he might be willing to sell. The bike held up to blue mountain the one summer (riding the big downhill trails) so assume it's still in half decent shape. let me know.

krazpny

sounds like an expensive bike. i was only willing to be spending around 200-250, just something that i can mess around on for now. but if you could find out for me that would be great, and maybe a pic. thanks

Scones

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what do you think of BMX bikes?

White97

24-in Raleigh Tora MTB

Sale: From $199.99
Reg: From $399.99

Product #71-1508-8

* Dual-suspension, aluminum frame mountain bike
* 21-speed Shimano with new-style EF50 Shimano EZ-Fire shifters
* V-style linear pull brakes
* Selle Royal saddle
* Alloy seat post and quick-release seat clamp
* Black

http://www.canadiantire.ca/browse/pr...=1177522708931

On sale at Canadian Tire right now.

krazpny

thanks for the info guys. i actually use to ride bmx years ago, so i have i think for frames and a bunch of parts in my house somewhere, im looking at long distance riding. but i think i found one so i appreciate all the help.

dohp

iTrader: (3)

ha, ok, my brothers bike was worth close to $1500 a couple years ago with all the parts, not sure how much it's depreciated in the last coupld years, but i'd bet he'd still want over $1000 for it, i'll ask him if he knows of anyone selling any other lower end bikes.

I'm a little baised but i'd avoid crappy tire, unless you are only going point A to point B and don't want a quality bike, then a CT bike is the way to go spend a little more and get a giant or norco etc etc with better parts, i've got a Giant i bought in 1997, and used it extensively the first couple years, (not as much now) but it's still in the same shape mechanically that it was in 1997, just had to put on new cables, chain, tires, brake pads, but the deraillers (highest end shimanos at the time) and everything are still in excellent shape. A comfortable seat is always a plus the stock one i got on my Giant was more of a downhill seat and hurt after long rides, go a little bigger and padded, and your groin will thank you.

krazpny

ya i was going to spend big dollars on a bike, but i already do that on both of my cars and i have other priorities that i should be taking care of lol. thanks for all the help guys but i ended up with a diamond back. got a good price on it so we will see if it holds up. my bro is looking for a bike as well so i will let him know about what everyone has suggested. thanks