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I have up to $350 dollars and I am looking for a mountain or hybrid bicycle.
f#%$ing bike people... I dont want to spend $2,000 on a bike...my car is barely worth more than that!
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EDIT: I put this at the top of the page so you see it- NEITHER OF THOSE BIKES I RECOMMENDED ARE OVER $400.
Not $4000, not $2000, not even $1000. f#%$ing people that don't read answers after asking questions...
Maybe my answer was too long and it confused you. I'm sorry if I used words that were too long.
Let's get our definitions straight and maybe that'll get you your answer right away.
Mountain bikes are for riding on trails... you drive it to a site, take it off the car, ride it. When you are done you put it back on the car and take it home. A hybrid is a slower, more comfortable version of a road bike that may be taken anywhere there is a paved surface (including finely ground stone)... think of molasses compared to high fructose corn syrup of a road bike.
I am making the assumption that you are thinking of an ALL TERRAIN bike or hybrid. An all terrain bike is intended for a 50/50 mix (or so) of on road/offroad riding up to rain rutted dirt roads or worn trails. The reason I think this is what you want is that mountain bike pricing STARTS at about $700 and go up while ATB pricing starts at about $250 and end about $700.
Enough of the gobbledegoop. Regarding an ATB, you would be very hard pressed to find a better specced bike than a Diamondback Response. This model has been in the lineup since at least 1998 and has always been a very good value. As far as a hybrid you should, at the very least, consider a Diamondback Insight 1 http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005NXO62M/ref=pd_lpo_k2_dp_sr_1/183-5148203-8543663?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_r=0WEBV2MDFV98DM7T4HF2&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_p=486539851&pf_rd_i=B002LFRTTM which is available from amazon.com.
BEFORE I GET JUMPED ON, I am not backing too far away from recommending that amateurs NOT buy bikes online with the following:
Prior to ordering a bike online, get fitted to a similar model from a bike shop. Order the bike, then bring the bike IN THE BOX to the same shop for building. The labor will be about $50 and worth every penny. Then, go back to the shop for anything you might need such as helmets, bottle cages, fenders, pumps, and extra inner tubes. You'll both be winners.
The reason I am even suggesting this is because I have supreme confidence in the quality of Diamondback and Raleigh products. I don't think any other company is as careful about what goes in the box.
EDIT: I put this at the top of the page so you see it- NEITHER OF THOSE BIKES I RECOMMENDED ARE OVER $400.
Not $4000, not $2000, not even $1000. f#%$ing people that don't read answers after asking questions...
Maybe my answer was too long and it confused you. I'm sorry if I used words that were too long.
Let's get our definitions straight and maybe that'll get you your answer right away.
Mountain bikes are for riding on trails... you drive it to a site, take it off the car, ride it. When you are done you put it back on the car and take it home. A hybrid is a slower, more comfortable version of a road bike that may be taken anywhere there is a paved surface (including finely ground stone)... think of molasses compared to high fructose corn syrup of a road bike.
I am making the assumption that you are thinking of an ALL TERRAIN bike or hybrid. An all terrain bike is intended for a 50/50 mix (or so) of on road/offroad riding up to rain rutted dirt roads or worn trails. The reason I think this is what you want is that mountain bike pricing STARTS at about $700 and go up while ATB pricing starts at about $250 and end about $700.
Enough of the gobbledegoop. Regarding an ATB, you would be very hard pressed to find a better specced bike than a Diamondback Response. This model has been in the lineup since at least 1998 and has always been a very good value. As far as a hybrid you should, at the very least, consider a Diamondback Insight 1 http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005NXO62M/ref=pd_lpo_k2_dp_sr_1/183-5148203-8543663?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_r=0WEBV2MDFV98DM7T4HF2&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_p=486539851&pf_rd_i=B002LFRTTM which is available from amazon.com.
BEFORE I GET JUMPED ON, I am not backing too far away from recommending that amateurs NOT buy bikes online with the following:
Prior to ordering a bike online, get fitted to a similar model from a bike shop. Order the bike, then bring the bike IN THE BOX to the same shop for building. The labor will be about $50 and worth every penny. Then, go back to the shop for anything you might need such as helmets, bottle cages, fenders, pumps, and extra inner tubes. You'll both be winners.
The reason I am even suggesting this is because I have supreme confidence in the quality of Diamondback and Raleigh products. I don't think any other company is as careful about what goes in the box.
How much should I pay for a 2004 Kawasaki Vulcan?
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8,000 miles, comes with saddle bags, road pegs, windshield, two full helmets, and no prior problems.
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You didn't say what size it was. There's a big difference!
It's not that easy to say what a used motorcycle is worth. The Blue Book is not really useful for motorcycles and sports cars because people usually want them so bad they're willing to pay more than BB price for a good one.
So much depends on how well the bike has been cared for. A bike with records of dealer service and regular oil changes is worth a lot more. Added equipment raises the value somewhat (but not nearly to the amount the equipment originally cost). Good cosmetic condition raises the value. 8000 miles is just barely broken in for a Japanese motorcycle. But tires are only good for about 10k miles, so consider that you might have to replace them soon.
Spend a few minutes on your local Craigslist and see what comparable bikes go for--not just Vulcan but Yamaha Star, Honda Shadow, etc., in that size range.
Also, before you accept the helmets, and their added value in the deal, make sure one of them fits you! 8^)
You didn't say what size it was. There's a big difference!
It's not that easy to say what a used motorcycle is worth. The Blue Book is not really useful for motorcycles and sports cars because people usually want them so bad they're willing to pay more than BB price for a good one.
So much depends on how well the bike has been cared for. A bike with records of dealer service and regular oil changes is worth a lot more. Added equipment raises the value somewhat (but not nearly to the amount the equipment originally cost). Good cosmetic condition raises the value. 8000 miles is just barely broken in for a Japanese motorcycle. But tires are only good for about 10k miles, so consider that you might have to replace them soon.
Spend a few minutes on your local Craigslist and see what comparable bikes go for--not just Vulcan but Yamaha Star, Honda Shadow, etc., in that size range.
Also, before you accept the helmets, and their added value in the deal, make sure one of them fits you! 8^)
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