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    I'm looking at getting a mountain bike tomorrow in the $550-$650 price range. This is one that came recommended: http://www.fisherbikes.com/bike/model/wahoo

    Primary use is mostly in the city carrying newspapers on my route and running down small children. Some use will be off-road, but not hardcode.

    Any other specific brand+model I should consider?
    May 22, 2009 12:56am PDT
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    I'm looking at getting a mountain bike tomorrow in the $550-$650 price range. This is one that came reco... : iamgoatThis person is cool!

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      I really like my Raleigh hardtail. Specialized is very popular. : MoreVespeneGas
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        Hmm, I might consider a Specialized Rockhopper - http://www.specialized.com/us/en/bc/SBCBkModel.jsp?spid=... : iamgoatThis person is cool!
        • More like Cathopper amiright : MoreVespeneGas
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      You'll be much happier with a road bike if the vast majority of your riding will be in the city. Like, m... : bipolarThis person is cool!
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        I have a mountain bike and use it in the city nearly all the time. I'm sure I would go faster and use sli... : MoreVespeneGas
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          Road wheels are way quieter than mountain. : KentorThis person is cool!
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            can't say I've ever considered noise created when riding as a factor when buying a bike : MoreVespeneGas
            • It's kind of nice ridding road bikes in the country side -- very little sound at all. I typically ride a ... : KentorThis person is cool!
      • I can't see myself jumping over cats on a road bike and I've never been a big fan of them. : iamgoatThis person is cool!
      • I have both and the road bike is MUCH faster, not just a bit quicker. My ride to work is 25 minutes on th... : jcupittThis person is cool!
    • Im getting this next week http://www.specialized.com/us/en/bc/SBCEquipPopup.jsp?equipimage=/OA_MEDIA/2009... : CashhThis person is cool!
    • I am also looking at getting a mountain bike in the same price range tomorrow. Weird. I was looking at ... : sugarwaffle
    • You might want to look at hybrids. Not as efficient or quiet on the road, but will handle rough ground, ... : ArcanumThis person is cool!
    • You should get a hybrid or a commuter bike. : nomaadThis person is cool!
    • My Specialized Crosstrail sounds right up your alley. It was about $500 for last year's base model. Plent... : zyklonbeeThis person is cool!