beginner bike recommendation???

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A coworker is looking for a beginner bike, basic hardtail mtn bike, for $300.00 or less. He is 6'4" and about 250 lbs. He also may have been dropped on his head as a child.

Any suggestions??


Dave

[LeeMcGough]

Convince him to spend more money. $300 will get your friend a death-trap, especially at over 200lbs.

[jerman]

Yeah, not gonna get anything good at that price. Unless he buys used and if he doesnt know anything about bikes he shouldnt buy a used bike.

[Hand/of/Midas]

he doesnt have to spend alot, just make sure he at least spends enough for double wall rims.

[CT-CT-CT]

thanks for the replies. extending his budget is not likely. He is ready to drop $100 or $150 on a WalMart bike. I convinced him that $300 would likely get him something much better, a low end bike store job, or even from Sports Authority etc.

[Rock Star]

He could look at a Specialized Hardrock or a Trek 3700.
Just get him over to the local bike shop to check out what they have in his price range.

Also I'd suggest you have him take a look at the information in the link below.

http://forums.mtbr.com/showthread.php?t=30921

Does he want to ride off road?

[mimbresman]

Trek 820. Cheap! (http://www.trekbikes.com/us/en/bikes/2008/mountain_hardtail/820/820/)