What bike should I buy?

[Taguilar90]

Working almost full time and going to college full time limits the amount of riding time I am able to get in. Generally I am only able to ride weekend mornings at Chimney Rock and occasional Tuesday evenings down in Allaire. But during breaks from college such as winter, spring, and summer I will be able to get in a significant more amount of time on the bike. I have a Schwinn Sidewinder 2.6 right now that I got cheaply off of Craigslist which definitely needs to be upgraded. Just from a few rides over at Chimney Rock and Allaire the bike is beginning to have problems, all have been fixed but will occur again as they have before. Also so you know I am about 6’1” tall, and weigh about 165 pounds and have pretty long legs. I need some recommendations on bikes to purchase. Remember I am not a pro I do not need anything over the top. I am interested in hard tail bikes only I do not see a need for a full suspension for myself. I also want a few features to be included: disc brakes, front suspension, and trigger shifters. With all the other components I want them to be decent quality. Also I do not necessarily need a brand new bike I am very open to buying used. Price range would max out at around $750(would prefer cheaper if possible), so whatever is the best for that price let me know please. If all you fellow mountain bikers could give me some suggestions I would really appreciate it.

Thanks,
Tim

 

[ellbiddy]

I'm selling my GF rig (29er SS), about the same height as you. It's in your price range....as is so popular to say now, peep it over in the bikes for sale section!

 

[Taguilar90]

I'm selling my GF rig (29er SS), about the same height as you. It's in your price range....as is so popular to say now, peep it over in the bikes for sale section!

I would love to jump right on this and buy it but currently I am trying to just get an idea of what to look for when I have the cash, because college is beginning at the end of this month and all the bike money will be spent on books. But I will be buying later on in the year. Thanks for the post though. i appreciate it.