Anyone who owns a Polaris 450MXR 26" Men's Dual-Suspension Mountain Bike?

Question

Do u like it , please leave any comments on it you can, is it a nice bike? Good 4 jumps?

Answer 1

No but I was thinking about getting one too, Its cheap though and it seems the frame is a little heavier then on some of the nicer bikes. I was thinking about getting some better tires and some other parts for it, but as far as reviews I haven't heard anything that sounds to bad about it yet except the gears are a little sloppy.

Answer 2

sloppy gears=inefficient riding=some one not long for the sport! if you're thinking of upgrading a few things, before you've bought the bike even, get yourself to a bike shop and get it right the first time! you'll get a better bike, and by the time you've done your aftermarket upgrades, you'll have paid less.

$150 - Polaris 450MXR 26" dual susp at Sports Authority

$150 - decent lower end wheel set

$300 - getting a decent drivetrain to replace those sloppy gears..

$50 - to switch to clipless pedals

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$650 - much better appointed hardtail with a lifetime warranty and 1 yr service plan from local bike shop.

yes, get a hardtail! if you want to keep the budget under $1000, and you're not planning to ride free-style or downhill..

listen, I don't own or work for a bike shop. I'm actually a chef, but passionate about cycling! there are 3 reasons why I advocate bike shops, the first I've just outlined. in the long run you get more for your hard earned dollar, pound, euro, whatever..

2d, you're supporting a local business.

3d, and perhaps most important, you're now a part of the larger biking community. you're building relationships with people who will care for your bike, as much and more than you will!

box stores are only about the bottom line. they don't care if you come back for your next bike, just that they made enough on this one! also, most of their bikes are poorly assembled, and as the reviews go, they're not built from the best materials either. sadly, too many folks who buy these bikes think the problems they have are normal and acceptable (they're not!) or end up burrying their bikes in the shed or garage, and never riding them after the first year! in almost every review of any of the box store bikes, I never see ownership beyond six months, which means all these "acceptable" issues occur early in the whole bike ownership experience. if was a new car these people would be suing someone! but, instead they quit riding. something everyone can enjoy, given the right bike!