A mountain bike for a Female 16 yr old? Budget is 150?

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I need a bike for a 16yr old.

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Hello! Welcome to the 21st century. I ASSUME you mean $150 and not rupees or German marks or pesos. The only thing $150 will buy is heartaches in the form of a " Bicycle Shaped Object" from a discount store.
http://www.google.com/#hl=en&tbo=d&output=search&sclient=psy-ab&q=bicycle+shaped+object&oq=bicycle+shaped&gs_l=hp.1.2.0l4.6235.13313.0.16500.14.11.0.3.3.0.375.3094.2-7j4.11.0.les%3B..0.0...1c.1.2.hp.uc8RVct5b7I&pbx=1&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.r_qf.&bvm=bv.42080656,d.aWc&fp=72bf9325becb8e42&biw=1024&bih=568

And it certainly won't buy a true "mountain bike". The ones in discount stores may look like a mountain bike with the knobby tires & front fork suspension. They are actually designed & built for streets use ONLY with a (small) warning sticker somewhere on the bike stating that fact. They are also designed & built for KIDS.

Need a REAL bicycle? Then go see a REAL bicycle shop. Good bikes of any type or style now start around $450 to $500 - any brand. Again...welcome to the 21st century.

Question about mountain bike pedals...?

HoleInOne2

I have a 2007 Raleigh Mojave 4.0, and I would like to buy new pedals for it online from www.danscomp.com

Does anyone know what size my bike would need, whether it be 9/16" or 1/2"?

Please only answer if you are sure of what size I need because I would like to order them ASAP

Thanks

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9/16" is the standard and what you should order. 1/2" is for kids or really crappy bikes.

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6' 1" tall and don't know what size frame to get for a mountain bike??

Rich "The

I'm trying to get a mountain bike online for cheap, but don't know what dimensions to look for since kids bikes look the same as mens bikes with out a frame of reference? I'm 6' 1" tall and about 200 lbs...please help. These people online have all told me I would fit comfortably on their bikes w ith the frames ranging from 21" - 26"??? I think they are just trying to sell their bike to some sap :)

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As a retired bike dealer, I can tell you that fit is very important. I would recommend getting fitted by you local dealer...but remember, all bikes are not the same size. There are really 2 measurements involved...1st is wheel size...that's the 12,16,20,24,26,and 27 inches . Then there is frame size...ths distance from the top of the seat post of the frame to the middle of the crank. How the bike isdesigned can make a difference in this measurement. There is also stand-over height and leg length. You should be able to stand flat footed over the frame and bend your knees a little (If you fall or have to jump off in a hurry you are going to bend your knees, so make sure you have enough clearence.) Most of the good manufactures will have these measurments readily available.
Don't let anyone tell you that you can raise the seat or put in a longer seatpost. That will not raise the handlebar height, and you will bent over too much, and not comfortable.
Lastly, are you going to ride off road, or just around town? The rougher you are going to ride, the smaller the frame you can handle (see above about falling off.)
Go see your local dealer.

Need help on buying a bike?

Trey

I am 16 years old male my height is 6'8 and I weight 323 lb. I wanted a mountain bike trek brand but I wanted to be comfortable on it I am willing to send $650.00 usd what is the best one

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SIX feet eight inches? You're kidding? and 16 yrs old? At that age you are still growing.

Good luck on finding a bike to handle your height and weight -- defiantly get a professional fitting!!

(you really mean 5'8" right?)

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A mountain bike for a Female 16 yr old? Budget is 150?

Q. I need a bike for a 16yr old.

Answer
Hello! Welcome to the 21st century. I ASSUME you mean $150 and not rupees or German marks or pesos. The only thing $150 will buy is heartaches in the form of a " Bicycle Shaped Object" from a discount store.
http://www.google.com/#hl=en&tbo=d&output=search&sclient=psy-ab&q=bicycle+shaped+object&oq=bicycle+shaped&gs_l=hp.1.2.0l4.6235.13313.0.16500.14.11.0.3.3.0.375.3094.2-7j4.11.0.les%3B..0.0...1c.1.2.hp.uc8RVct5b7I&pbx=1&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.r_qf.&bvm=bv.42080656,d.aWc&fp=72bf9325becb8e42&biw=1024&bih=568

And it certainly won't buy a true "mountain bike". The ones in discount stores may look like a mountain bike with the knobby tires & front fork suspension. They are actually designed & built for streets use ONLY with a (small) warning sticker somewhere on the bike stating that fact. They are also designed & built for KIDS.

Need a REAL bicycle? Then go see a REAL bicycle shop. Good bikes of any type or style now start around $450 to $500 - any brand. Again...welcome to the 21st century.

Question about mountain bike pedals...?

HoleInOne2

I have a 2007 Raleigh Mojave 4.0, and I would like to buy new pedals for it online from www.danscomp.com

Does anyone know what size my bike would need, whether it be 9/16" or 1/2"?

Please only answer if you are sure of what size I need because I would like to order them ASAP

Thanks

Answer
9/16" is the standard and what you should order. 1/2" is for kids or really crappy bikes.

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How much room can be maid in the back of a 90's Jeep Cherokee or Grand Cherokee?

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sy greenbl

Can the seats be easilly removed? Is there enough room for 2 or 3 bikes to fit in the back?

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There's not enough height. I couldn't get my kid's 16" bike in straight up. No way would my mountain bike fit, even with the seat down.

It's why roof racks or bumper hitch mounts are sold. Think about it, it will take a full sized van to gain enough vertical height handle bars to tread to just walk one in.

What kind of bike should I get my son?

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I'm not into bikes, but he wants one for Christmas. He doesn't want a "cheap" $80 one, so I'm going to go ahead and get him about a $200 one as his big gift. He wants a bike that he can ride on the street and in someone's backyard but not one that can like ride through a forest or something. PS, He's 12 years old if that helps any and he's a little small for his age.

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Even $200 or less will mean a discount or big box store bike. (puke) Is he even close to 5' tall? If so, get to some real bicycle shops. Real bicycles come in various frame sizes to fit most anyone from small to tall - with either 26" or 700C wheels & tires.

Kids usually like mountain bikes. Click on the link below & look at the upper left side of the page: Sizes. Those are not wheel sizes, but frame sizes - 12, 16, 18, & 20". Bike cost about $300.00.

Also see 2nd link for a guideline on bike sizing (mountain bikes).

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