New Bike???

Question

Right now I have a 2006 Giant Iguana, stock. I was thinking it may be good time to buy a new bike or upgrade. First off, I mainly mountain bike, i'm 5'9" and weigh around 150. The Iguana is very heavy, so if i decided to upgrade what could i do to reduce the weight. Also if i upgrade i would like to spend no more than $300, if I'm going to get a new bike, i would like to spend around $700-800. Thanks!

Answer 1

Take a look at a Gary Fisher Marlin or Piranha.  They are in your price range.

Answer 2

get a shwinn

Answer 3

get a new one if ya cant find one u like keep the old and upgrade it

Answer 4

For a new bike, I would look into a specialized.  They have some bikes around $800.  As far as upgrading your Giant, upgrades are going to cost a lot more than $300.

Answer 5

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Answer 6

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Answer 8

It's going to cost alot more than $300.00 for an upgrade kit for your Giant.  Just a pair of basic pedals like the Crankbrothers Acid are over $100.00.  If your willing to spend up to $800.00 go with a Gary Fisher line.  Most of there stock bikes are fairly light weight (for a front suspension only).  I bought a Gary Fisher Marlin and up graded the handle bars, suspension fork, rims, and brakes.  I bought the bike for $600.00 new and now have about $1500.00 wrapped up in it.  Then again I do about 125-130miles per week on it.  Good luck.