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Capocaccia

Capocaccia

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Hey guys. I am in need of a bike before next tuesday I love to trail ride and all but also need a bike as a commuter to and from classes. Im 5'10 165lbs and 18 years old. My price range is 500$ tops. Ive heard Trek 4300 and 4500s but they seem pricy. Anyone know of any other good suggestions? Preferably a hardtail and I dont really care about disc brakes.
 
Capocaccia said:
Hey guys. I am in need of a bike before next tuesday I love to trail ride and all but also need a bike as a commuter to and from classes. Im 5'10 165lbs and 18 years old. My price range is 500$ tops. Ive heard Trek 4300 and 4500s but they seem pricy. Anyone know of any other good suggestions? Preferably a hardtail and I dont really care about disc brakes.
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I've been riding my Trek 850 for over ten years now, no complaints--combination of city riding and trails. Are the 4500s still made in the states?

Also, used bikes are a hell of a bargain, if you can find what you want, in your size, without too much damage. Try here:

http://memphis.craigslist.org/bik/
 
Capocaccia said:
Hey guys. I am in need of a bike before next tuesday I love to trail ride and all but also need a bike as a commuter to and from classes. Im 5'10 165lbs and 18 years old. My price range is 500$ tops. Ive heard Trek 4300 and 4500s but they seem pricy. Anyone know of any other good suggestions? Preferably a hardtail and I dont really care about disc brakes.
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I've got an '06 Fisher Tassajara Disk that I'm considering selling. I might be a smidge big for you, but you are more than welcome to come check it out if you'd like. It is about a $900 bike off the show room floor.
 
tcb said:
I've got an '06 Fisher Tassajara Disk that I'm considering selling. I might be a smidge big for you, but you are more than welcome to come check it out if you'd like. It is about a $900 bike off the show room floor.
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PM me wiht a price that you want. Ill see what I can do. Also, what size is it? I talked to Bikes Plus and she said no more than an 18
 
Capocaccia said:
PM me wiht a price that you want. Ill see what I can do. Also, what size is it? I talked to Bikes Plus and she said no more than an 18
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It'd take every bit of your $500.... i've upgraded all the componentry to XT and it has a new $80 thomson seat post and $60 WTB seat on it.

It's an XL, 21 inch frame, maybe a 20... I believe. It is a bit small on me at 6'5".

The fisher geometry is a bit different than that of Trek. they are a more stretched out bike. The top tube would probably be a good height for you, but it would probably be too long.
 
Capocaccia said:
Hey guys. I am in need of a bike before next tuesday I love to trail ride and all but also need a bike as a commuter to and from classes. Im 5'10 165lbs and 18 years old. My price range is 500$ tops. Ive heard Trek 4300 and 4500s but they seem pricy. Anyone know of any other good suggestions? Preferably a hardtail and I dont really care about disc brakes.
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Anything nice enough to trail ride will get ripped while you're in class. Try to buy something used. There's a hard rock for sale in Memphis craigslist that would work great, but it's way over priced. Offer the guy $100 and see what happens.

You can probably find what you want here, but next Tue will be tough:

http://www.ibexbikes.com/Sale-LP-MTBR-1.html
http://www.jensonusa.com/store/sub/153-Hardtail.aspx
http://www.performancebike.com/shop/sub_cat.cfm?subcategory_id=3050
 
Fast Eddy said:
Anything nice enough to trail ride will get ripped while you're in class. Try to buy something used. There's a hard rock for sale in Memphis craigslist that would work great, but it's way over priced. Offer the guy $100 and see what happens.

You can probably find what you want here, but next Tue will be tough:

http://www.ibexbikes.com/Sale-LP-MTBR-1.html
http://www.jensonusa.com/store/sub/153-Hardtail.aspx
http://www.performancebike.com/shop/sub_cat.cfm?subcategory_id=3050
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I rode a rock hopper comp everyday to class at Mississippi State and nobody touched it. I imagine that Ole Miss is going to be about the same. Lock it up good and it will be fine.
 
Dang too big and too much. I know you ride alot, what would you suggest? Its not gonna see trails all that much so I would be fine with something thats a little heavier and not so trail rated. Im not gonna mind if its heavy and all just something somewhat decent and can hold up to everyday riding.
 
Capocaccia said:
Dang too big and too much. I know you ride alot, what would you suggest? Its not gonna see trails all that much so I would be fine with something thats a little heavier and not so trail rated. Im not gonna mind if its heavy and all just something somewhat decent and can hold up to everyday riding.
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The Hard Rock suggestion is a good one. They are cheap and heavy, but a really well built frame. You shouldn't have a problem finding a bike to fit you in a local store. Guys my size have to order s*** sight unseen because they don't stock bikes for Clydes... but 17 or 18 inch frames are available all day long.

I'd always ridden Specialized until I bought this Fisher. I like the bike, but it just seems a bit small on me, but it is as big as Fishers get. So I wouldn't mind selling it and getting a different make.

Casey Jones (cpjones or something or other on this board) is a local that had a smaller cannondale in your price range for sale. I think it might be a tad small for you though. Shoot him a pm or look in the classifieds for details.

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Here's the link:

https://forum.ih8mud.com/showthread.php?t=136710

Casey was looking to move, I haven't talked to him in a while... not sure if he's still here or not. I don't know the bike nor whether it's a fair deal or not.
 
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Ya I got a price on a fisher wahoo for 449 non disc but I really wanna spend the least possible since this is just a commuter primarily.
 
Good deal. I might go check that out. Im gonna head back sunday and see what I can find. Thanks for the help. Hopefully the prick who stole mine here gets hit by a train.
 
Do you want it mostly for commuting or mostly for trails?

If mostly commute, then buy a bike that has skinny tires. Unfortunately, a good commuter is not a great trail bike and a good trail bike doesn't make a good commuter.

I have a Trek 7100 (I think) for commuting. It has the skinny tires and upright riding position. I think I paid $319 brand new.
 
PHBeerman said:
Do you want it mostly for commuting or mostly for trails?

If mostly commute, then buy a bike that has skinny tires. Unfortunately, a good commuter is not a great trail bike and a good trail bike doesn't make a good commuter.

I have a Trek 7100 (I think) for commuting. It has the skinny tires and upright riding position. I think I paid $319 brand new.
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It will be mostly commute but I dont see anything over 5 miles in my future. So Id like something trail worthy and I dont mind workin for the ride anyways. I have a 2 mile commute to one class twice a week so I need it for that and need it for the trails when I wanna hit those.
 
tcb said:
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invest in some locks homey.

I was just spouting off about mine being safe at Mississippi State, but I guess that's what you get for choosing to go to the thug school.
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Hahhaha well we are called the rebels. Whatever It was a Jamis Tange. Just pissed me off when I went to ride to class and it was gone.
 
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