Mountain Bike Retail Online
Need your help? I am looking to spend between $250 to $400 on a 26″mountain bike?
I am a beginner and would like to know from all of you professionals out there what brand should I consider and why? Also where would you suggest I should purchase it from? Online, retail store, or a bike shop.
Thank you in advance.
I always recommend going to your local bike shop(s). The employees there will be able to help you pick out the right bike with the right fit for you. You can usually find good deals online, but you have to know exactly what you are looking for and what size you need. Avoid retail stores as they carry low quality, heavy bikes that are often poorly assembled.
Bike stores carry quality merchandise – Trek, Gary Fisher, Specialized, and Giant are some of the top brands. Each frame fits a little bit differently, so test ride different brands and models to see which one feels most comfortable to you. A good bike shop should also offer at least one initial tune up to adjust the bike after its break-in period. Having this initial tune up will ensure that your bike rides smoothly for many years. The employees can also give you basic care instructions and have other necessary products on hand and the knowledge to help you decide what gear you need and what gear you don’t need. By the way, if you feel pressured by the sales staff, go someplace else.
You will want to seriously consider what kind of riding you will be doing – street, bike path, offroad. This will help you zero in your options. Most mountain bikes start at around $250 and are configured to be a basic bike – versatile for getting around on paved surfaces and in loose dirt. More expensive mountain bikes are better suited to off-road riding as they often feature slightly different geometry and better components to maximize your power on loose dirt surfaces and allow for smoother, more responsive shifting on more challenging courses (they can still be ridden on the road), so if you will be doing a lot of technical trail riding, look to the higher end of your price range.
Happy cycling!
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