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Re: Bike deal request and advice
« Reply #80 on: September 14, 2022, 10:10:17 AM »
Here are some choices from Walmart they have hydraulic brakes vrs the Costco mechanical.
The cheaper one has 100 mm of travel more expensive has 120.
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Giordano-29-Men-s-Intrepid-Mountain-Bike-Front-Suspension-10-Speeds-Black/436828212
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Giordano-29-Men-s-Valor-Mountain-Bike-Front-Suspension-10-Speeds-Silver/754979079
Thanks!
Brings up the old question of what makes a bike a men's bike

ETA just realized these both come in only one size and would be too big for me. I'm 5'4"
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Re: Bike deal request and advice
« Reply #82 on: September 15, 2022, 12:50:24 AM »
https://www.yourbestdigs.com/bike-size-chart/
Scroll down for mountain bikes

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Re: Bike deal request and advice
« Reply #83 on: September 15, 2022, 11:26:53 AM »
Thanks!
Brings up the old question of what makes a bike a men's bike

ETA just realized these both come in only one size and would be too big for me. I'm 5'4"

It should be fine, you can always shave down the seat post if it's still to high.

The thing I like about costco is their awesome return poilcy which is amazing for a bike that will get abused & as you grow in hardtails you will want to upgrade your specs at which point you can return it & get a higher quality bike,

I bought this bike https://www.chainreactioncycles.com/us/en/vitus-nucleus-27-vr-mountain-bike-grey-2021/rp-prod195571 for around $800 fantastic specs for the price & its very easy to upgrade when I feel ready e.g. dropper post, tubeless rims...

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Re: Bike deal request and advice
« Reply #84 on: September 15, 2022, 03:17:49 PM »
It should be fine, you can always shave down the seat post if it's still to high.

The thing I like about costco is their awesome return poilcy which is amazing for a bike that will get abused & as you grow in hardtails you will want to upgrade your specs at which point you can return it & get a higher quality bike,

I bought this bike https://www.chainreactioncycles.com/us/en/vitus-nucleus-27-vr-mountain-bike-grey-2021/rp-prod195571 for around $800 fantastic specs for the price & its very easy to upgrade when I feel ready e.g. dropper post, tubeless rims...
Unfortunately the new version of this bike is marked at 999 welcome to 2022.

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Re: Bike deal request and advice
« Reply #85 on: September 15, 2022, 03:20:34 PM »
What are your thoughts on this one? Says size large but also says fits 64" - 74" height

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Schwinn-Axum-Mountain-Bike-8-Speeds-Large-19-Inch-Men-s-Style-Frame-29-Inch-Wheels-Black/288838682?athbdg=L1300
This one doesn’t seem to have brand name specs. That being said you might be able to upgrade the important stuff like brakes.

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Re: Bike deal request and advice
« Reply #86 on: November 01, 2022, 11:16:38 PM »
Whatever choice you go with Clayton park past Jackson is a lot of fun. If you go to the Catskills Lippmann park a little past Ellenville has a lot of trails for all skill levels.
Enjoy riding
Any other recommendations not too far? I've done Clayton to death and looking for a change from Allaire but don't want to drive an hour to bike somewhere
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Re: Bike deal request and advice
« Reply #87 on: April 20, 2023, 09:35:46 PM »
hartshorne park is about 45 min from Lakewood or less depending on where you live, in my opinion its worth the trip.

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Re: Bike deal request and advice
« Reply #88 on: September 16, 2024, 10:47:58 AM »
Any suggestions for a teenage boy for a good bike like $300? Wants a brand name is that unreasonable for that price?

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Re: Bike deal request and advice
« Reply #89 on: September 16, 2024, 10:59:55 AM »
Any suggestions for a teenage boy for a good bike like $300? Wants a brand name is that unreasonable for that price?


If you are looking for a good bike for under 300 then I would suggest to look for something used.

https://www.bikesdirect.com/ has great deals but you need to put it together.
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Re: Bike deal request and advice
« Reply #90 on: September 16, 2024, 11:00:30 AM »
I agree with used. I've done well on Facebook marketplace
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Re: Bike deal request and advice
« Reply #91 on: September 18, 2024, 12:01:47 PM »
Any suggestions for a teenage boy for a good bike like $300? Wants a brand name is that unreasonable for that price?

I can get you a cheaper bike. PM me

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Re: Bike deal request and advice
« Reply #92 on: November 02, 2024, 11:25:10 PM »
hartshorne park is about 45 min from Lakewood or less depending on where you live, in my opinion its worth the trip.
Any route recommendations? Going to try Hartshorne tomorrow for the first time
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Re: Bike deal request and advice
« Reply #94 on: November 10, 2024, 09:16:59 AM »
If anyone wants a brand new flyer kids bike for $100 a 16 inch, 20 inch, or 24 inch. PM me order online and can ship to your house

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Re: Bike deal request and advice
« Reply #95 on: November 14, 2024, 09:43:42 AM »
Sold here the 20 inch. Only have available now two 24 inch bikes in NJ.