Good SS 29er Under a Grand
05-22-11, 08:19 AM
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Good SS 29er Under a Grand
What are the best options for a singlespeed hardtail that can be had for under a thousand bucks? There seem to be very few options. Thanks.
05-22-11, 11:09 AM
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Here's about five of them under $1000, if you don't mind generic mayo
https://www.bikesdirect.com/products/29er_bikes.htm
After reviewing them, I like this one:
https://www.bikesdirect.com/products/...utcast29_x.htm
Disk brakes
SS
Front suspension
Good looks
$500
Buy it, go to LBS upgrade the suspension for a downhill set up, new pedals and decorate with colored grips, pedals, chain, seat, and some pin striping if you wouldn't mind doing it yourself
05-22-11, 02:08 PM
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This is a question?
Here's about five of them under $1000, if you don't mind generic mayo
https://www.bikesdirect.com/products/29er_bikes.htm
After reviewing them, I like this one:
https://www.bikesdirect.com/products/...utcast29_x.htm
Disk brakes
SS
Front suspension
Good looks
$500
Buy it, go to LBS upgrade the suspension for a downhill set up, new pedals and decorate with colored grips, pedals, chain, seat, and some pin striping if you wouldn't mind doing it yourself
Here's about five of them under $1000, if you don't mind generic mayo
https://www.bikesdirect.com/products/29er_bikes.htm
After reviewing them, I like this one:
https://www.bikesdirect.com/products/...utcast29_x.htm
Disk brakes
SS
Front suspension
Good looks
$500
Buy it, go to LBS upgrade the suspension for a downhill set up, new pedals and decorate with colored grips, pedals, chain, seat, and some pin striping if you wouldn't mind doing it yourself
05-22-11, 05:58 PM
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I like that Dawes with the Chromoly frame.
Not sure how easy it would be to convert it to multi-speed though.
Not sure how easy it would be to convert it to multi-speed though.
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Go to google.com and perform an image search for "hardtail mountain bike." Notice how nearly every bike has a suspension fork? Then perform an image search for "rigid mountain bike." Notice how nearly every bike has a rigid fork? Yeah, there's a reason for that....
05-24-11, 11:42 PM
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I bought a 2 year old Spot Longboard 29er off of eBay for $750 shipped. Steel frame, belt drive, nice brakes...
Probably one of the best bikes i've ever ridden.
Probably one of the best bikes i've ever ridden.
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I've had an SE Stout for a few months to review on my blog, and I liked it a lot. It's been on sale at Performance Bike recently for $499, and Bikesdirect.com has a prior year model for under $400. You can see my review here: SE Stout Review
05-25-11, 04:56 PM
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look at REI and Performance websites, maybe they have a store near you. GT, Giant, Marin, Diamondback and Raleigh all come to mind as all offering 29ers for less than a thou. as mentioned, you can reserve the option to buy rigid and easily add a suspension fork.
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Lots of them.
Chromoly single speed on bikesdirect for 339 with good components.
I know, I know. We're supposed to hate that website (even though they kick butt on prices over the LBS).
Chromoly single speed on bikesdirect for 339 with good components.
I know, I know. We're supposed to hate that website (even though they kick butt on prices over the LBS).
05-25-11, 06:32 PM
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