Originally Posted by
Singlespeed420
So I want to start getting into mountain biking, but I've noticed that a mountain bikes are pretty expensive. Like if you want to get a decent bicycle you can pay five to seven hundred dollars but if you want a good mountain bike that you can really shred trails with it seems like they're almost like $1,000 and above. Wondering if you guys have any recommendations for a good mountain bike. I don't want it falling apart LOL.
Good equipment that lasts and is reliable is expensive. It's not just limited to mountain bikes.
As another example...Photography...my girlfriend has over $5000k wrapped up into her camera and related equipment.
And if buying a new bike..You aren't going to get a decent bike for $500-$700. And if you plan to "shred trails" you'll need to push your budget to ~$2k
Best bang for the buck with a limited budget is going to be Giant. Now you just need to decide if you want a hardtail for full suspension.
https://www.giant-bicycles.com/us/bi...erial=aluminum
https://www.giant-bicycles.com/us/bi...bikes/hardtail