Deciding on MTB
Posted: Fri Oct 28, 2011 11:19 pm
Hello,
Trying to decide on my "first" MTB. It has been a while since I ride. I want to use it on the reserve and also occasional commuting but don't really want to break the budget (800 max at the moment....have increased the budget several times)
At the moment, I have cut it to two options
1st option: buying it online
Focus Black Raider 4.0 - good bike components etc. Total cost around $818
http://www.this link is broken/focus-black-raider-40-slx-2011/
Heard the brand before but haven't found a lot of reviews on it. Anybody has any experience with the weight especially?
Assembling the bike is not a concern, but warranty might be...
2nd option: from LBS, total cost ~ $700
The decision falls to Montari 26.3, got all the bits and pieces offered from LBS, cage bottle, free 1st service, pump etc..
http://www.avantibikes.com/cross-countr ... px?bid=386
What do you all think? or should I be looking another model with much better value? Unbiased advise here is much2 appreciated as I am really confused.
I'm thinking to make the decision this coming weekend...so I can start riding!
Thanks.
Trying to decide on my "first" MTB. It has been a while since I ride. I want to use it on the reserve and also occasional commuting but don't really want to break the budget (800 max at the moment....have increased the budget several times)
At the moment, I have cut it to two options
1st option: buying it online
Focus Black Raider 4.0 - good bike components etc. Total cost around $818
http://www.this link is broken/focus-black-raider-40-slx-2011/
Heard the brand before but haven't found a lot of reviews on it. Anybody has any experience with the weight especially?
Assembling the bike is not a concern, but warranty might be...
2nd option: from LBS, total cost ~ $700
The decision falls to Montari 26.3, got all the bits and pieces offered from LBS, cage bottle, free 1st service, pump etc..
http://www.avantibikes.com/cross-countr ... px?bid=386
What do you all think? or should I be looking another model with much better value? Unbiased advise here is much2 appreciated as I am really confused.
I'm thinking to make the decision this coming weekend...so I can start riding!
Thanks.