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Mountain Bikes--opinions requested

 
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CentralCali



Joined: 17 May 2007

PostPosted: Sun Sep 20, 2009 9:11 pm    Post subject: Mountain Bikes--opinions requested Reply with quote

Well, the local Home plus is selling some mountain bikes (folding and non-folding) for 30 to 40% off. Has anyone tried any of these models?

Mono 12/14
Mini 12
LeBoiClassic

They're all made by Corex.
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Crockpot2001



Joined: 01 Jul 2007

PostPosted: Sun Sep 20, 2009 10:54 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Are you actually planning on hitting some dirt with those or just commuting on bike paths/roads?
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Thiuda



Joined: 14 Mar 2006
Location: Religion ist f�r Sklaven geschaffen, f�r Wesen ohne Geist.

PostPosted: Sun Sep 20, 2009 11:23 pm    Post subject: Re: Mountain Bikes--opinions requested Reply with quote

CentralCali wrote:
Well, the local Home plus is selling some mountain bikes (folding and non-folding) for 30 to 40% off. Has anyone tried any of these models?

Mono 12/14
Mini 12
LeBoiClassic

They're all made by Corex.


I don't know what your budget is for purchasing a bike, but consider purchasing a quality bike, rather than buying one because it's on sale. A poor quality bike can be a lot of grief and a few hundred more might save you some serious headaches.

For 500k you can a reasonable bike that'll last you years if you keep it maintained. For 120k you'll get a bike that you'll have to replace in a year or less, depending on how you ride it.
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CentralCali



Joined: 17 May 2007

PostPosted: Sun Sep 20, 2009 11:56 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

The bikes I'm looking at usually go for 169,000 and are on sale because it's the end of Summer.
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runthegauntlet



Joined: 02 Dec 2007
Location: the southlands.

PostPosted: Mon Sep 21, 2009 3:49 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

If you're just going to be riding on a sidewalk, then fair play and get what you can afford. If you're going to be doing anything other than that, I'd highly recommend getting a halfway decent bike.
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The Gipkik



Joined: 30 Mar 2009

PostPosted: Mon Sep 21, 2009 4:14 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Even better, do yourself a favor and get a used bike. I paid 140,000 and got a really good used bike that is more than satisfactory. There are so many transient foreigners around, you should be able to find a good one.
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BobbyOrr



Joined: 01 Jun 2009

PostPosted: Mon Sep 21, 2009 4:24 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I'm a totally bike snob, but to be honest, just buy one from Home Plus if you get a deal. It took me a month before I found a bike to buy used. If you're just cruising around, those bikes will do and you can probably turn it around for 70 000 or 80 000 when you leave.
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drunkenfud



Joined: 08 Mar 2007

PostPosted: Mon Sep 21, 2009 5:56 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Anyone got any idea where to buy a Specialized MTB, no front or rear suspension. Seoul preferred.
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