I am looking to buy a Good Mountain Bike. Any recomendations?? (Walmart,

dkj9002000 · 02-12-2009, 09:43 PM

A bike shop, Ebay ect...)? I like to bike on Bike paths and on Side streets for fitness. Maybe 50-70 miles a week. I weigh 210, So I figure mountain bikes would be more durable. I usually buy Mountain bikes for $100 or so from places like Walmart or K-mart. That being said I am looking for a better Quality bike, Somewhere between 200-350. I am most concerned about safety and durability....Should I buy a High quality Used bike from E-bay,,,,I high end Model from a Walmart,,,Or should I go to a Bike shop and buy a Entry level Bike???...I wen't to Bert's bikes in Tonawanda NY and they recomended a Trek-820 for 329.99 with free lifetime service.. Sounded pretty good....So I figured I would ask the Smart riders of Yahoo Answers for some Good Advices...Thanks!!!!

Bob A · 02-12-2009, 09:43 PM

Get the Trek, never buy a Walmart bike.

Carl_the_Truth · 02-12-2009, 09:44 PM

Walmart doesn't have "high-end" bikes. The Trek 820 is an ok entry level bike. But it should be in near new condition for that price.

edward w · 02-12-2009, 09:44 PM

NEVER BUY A BIKE SHAPED OBJECT from any of the marts" Get that Trek! Although entry level you do not get the service that comes with a w-mart bike that you will with the Trek. The lifetime service probably only includes performance checks (brakes and shifters in proper working order) other than that you will have to pay for cables that stretch and brake pads that wear down. Stay away from the BSO's at w mart and K mart and all the other big box stores as they are inexpensive and thus you get the low quality that goes with them and you get the night stocker that assembles a few each night because he once fixed his chain on his bso and therefore is the "most qualified" in the store to build them...now how comfortable do you feel about that? Stick to the bike shop- that's all they sell and if safety and durability is your primary concern then you should not have to think about this now!