Can I get a decent starter mountain bike for under $400?

Question

If so, what are your recomendations? thanks for the help.

Answer 1

check out the diamondback bikes i think the response would be best that or you could check out the giant boulder or craigslist

Answer 2

well im selling mine for $200 in good condition i'll get new parts its worth a fare amount so its a bargain iv got two but i dont go riding anymore for it before you buy. its a massano. its got full front and back suspension...

[e-mail] contact me if your interested in buying

Answer 3

not really. Decent mountain bikes are generally $500 at LEAST. Trust me, in the bike industry, you have to buy well to get a good item. Don't go cheap skating around because you might end up with a dodgy item and you will end up hurting yourself.

Answer 4

Yes, most of the bike shops will have a starter bike at that price.

Answer 5

No.  You will get a bike that weighs almost 40lbs.  Your bike will rarely shift properly and never on command.  You will most likely wait 2 seconds for the shift to occur.  You will be going 10mph on a tiny 2% incline while struggling when someone else on a decent road bike will pass you at 20mph and make you look extremely out of shape.  You need to spend money to get a decent bike.  Otherwise nobody would spend $1,000 or even $15,000 on a bicycle.

Answer 6

Go to craiglist and find one for $50