Newbie looking for a medium hardtail - FOUND ONE

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Robvb525

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Well, newbie as in I haven’t ridden trails since my bike got stolen 20 ish years ago (I was 16). I used to ride Hartshorne or Huber every weekend. Suffice to say bikes have changed wince then!

Looking for something that will see mostly street rides to and from the beach (2.5mi) but also plan to use on trails occasionally. Frame size medium, preferably 29er, under $500. I’m around Asbury Park.
 
qclabrat

qclabrat

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Robvb525 said:
Well, newbie as in I haven’t ridden trails since my bike got stolen 20 ish years ago (I was 16). I used to ride Hartshorne or Huber every weekend. Suffice to say bikes have changed wince then!

Looking for something that will see mostly street rides to and from the beach (2.5mi) but also plan to use on trails occasionally. Frame size medium, preferably 29er, under $500. I’m around Asbury Park.
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Have you checked out second life bikes in Asbury?
 
extremedave

extremedave

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Team MTBNJ Halter's
You could probably put the Monocog together for less than that with some secondhand hoops and BB7's.

Mirraco Apprentice, Marin Hawk Hill, Redline Monocog 29 frame

The bikes are a little dirty from the shed, will clean them up before sale. Located in West Orange. 16" wheel Mirraco Apprentice $40 Rusty chain, otherwise in ok shape Marin Hawk Hill $150 15" frame, early 2000 vintage. Stock but for Thomson seatpost, gel seat. Redline Monocog 29er frameset...
www.mtbnj.com www.mtbnj.com
 
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Robvb525

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extremedave said:
You could probably put the Monocog together for less than that with some secondhand hoops and BB7's.

Mirraco Apprentice, Marin Hawk Hill, Redline Monocog 29 frame

The bikes are a little dirty from the shed, will clean them up before sale. Located in West Orange. 16" wheel Mirraco Apprentice $40 Rusty chain, otherwise in ok shape Marin Hawk Hill $150 15" frame, early 2000 vintage. Stock but for Thomson seatpost, gel seat. Redline Monocog 29er frameset...
www.mtbnj.com www.mtbnj.com
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I wish I had the time and skills to piece together a bike, but no go there. I'd pay someone to do that :)
 
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Robvb525

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qclabrat said:
Have you checked out second life bikes in Asbury?
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No, never thought to. Honestly did not think they would have what I was looking for. Have you been? I just checked out their website, no inventory. But their IG shows some trail bikes, so I'll go check it out. thanks!
 
TimBay

TimBay

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My neighbor has one. Waiting for his reply with spec and all that. Will let you know. We're right up near hartshorne.
 
Mathers

Mathers

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tonyride

tonyride

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Since you're in Asbury Park did you check out Second Life Bikes on Main Street? I've donated a bunch of stuff there and they have tons of bikes.
 
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Robvb525

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Mathers said:
I rode one of these to ge started. You could spend a couple hundred more and get a better bike though which I regret not doing at the time. But I alos had NO idea what I was looking for.

Amazon.com : Diamondback Bicycles Overdrive 29er Complete READY RIDE Hardtail Mountain Bike, 18"/Medium Black : Sports & Outdoors

Amazon.com : Diamondback Bicycles Overdrive 29er Complete READY RIDE Hardtail Mountain Bike, 18"/Medium Black : Sports & Outdoors
www.amazon.com
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Thanks! I am in the market for something used. Which I should have specified. If I get to ride as much as I'd like, I'll eventually want a full suspension, so I don't want to spend full MSRP, ya know.
 
A Potted Plant

A Potted Plant

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Robvb525 said:
Thanks! I am in the market for something used. Which I should have specified. If I get to ride as much as I'd like, I'll eventually want a full suspension, so I don't want to spend full MSRP, ya know.
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Db does a lot of corporate discouts every company I've worked for has had 40 to 60% off
 
RobW

RobW

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ive got a cyclocross bike for sale.... its not a MTB but I've ridden it through Huber and Hartshorne and the henry Hudson trail/ocean ave/80acre park/allaire.... ill let it go for 500

2014 Felt FX65X Cyclocross bike price drop! $600

Since I don't ride this bike much, I need to offload it. Size 53cm http://2013.feltracing.com/USA/2013/2014-New-Release/2014-FX-Series/F65X.aspx Comes with two sets of vittoria mud tires and a set of Kenda grid 28c. A pair of Blackburn fenders Purchased for 1400, rode not even 800 miles on...
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Robvb525

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RobW said:
ive got a cyclocross bike for sale.... its not a MTB but I've ridden it through Huber and Hartshorne and the henry Hudson trail/ocean ave/80acre park/allaire.... ill let it go for 500

2014 Felt FX65X Cyclocross bike price drop! $600

Since I don't ride this bike much, I need to offload it. Size 53cm http://2013.feltracing.com/USA/2013/2014-New-Release/2014-FX-Series/F65X.aspx Comes with two sets of vittoria mud tires and a set of Kenda grid 28c. A pair of Blackburn fenders Purchased for 1400, rode not even 800 miles on...
www.mtbnj.com www.mtbnj.com
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no thanks!
 
TimBay

TimBay

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Couldnt pm the pics, so heres the full bit...

Specs for my old mtb:
Motobecane Fantom 29
Frame: aluminum size M
Seatpost: Thomson offset
Fork: Rockshox Reba RLT
Wheels: WTB FX 28 aluminum clinchers
Tires: Kenda Nevegal 2.2"
Crankset/BB: Sram GXP
Shifters: Sram XO 3x9
Rear derailleur: Sram x9
Front derailleur: Shimano Deore
Brakes : Tektro Gemini hydraulic disc.
Handlebar: Easton Haven
Seat : Prologo
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