Trek 4300 or a Giant Yukon?  Which is a better bike?
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Trek bikes  are the truth........frame design and specs are just better than giant ...buy the trek you wont be dissapointed
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Minn Kota has got to be the best as far as for pound for pound, I know the older moto guides are a pain to operate, the newer ones look about the same with a little power button on the right hand side of the foot pedal, the minn kota has about and inch and a half round nob to step on and is really dependable, most guys that have motor guides carry a spare with them. I have an 18 foot ranger and a maxx74 on it and don't have any problems with the wind, I did put a 40 all-terrain on it for a bit due to the fact the old trolling motor that came on it finally went bad, that was an old johnson/evinrude. As soon as I got the money for the maxx74 I purchased one and absoultely love it, no more getting blown down a lake. some times you can find a deal on ebay on them or bass pro, cabella's has a bargin cave and you may get a great deal their online also. Minn kota makes saltwater motors also. good luck
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You should find everything you need to know here.\n\nhttp://www.specialized.com/bc/SBCBkModel.jsp?arc=2004&sid=04Rockhopper\n\nif not\nhttp://www.specialized.com/bc/SBCBikes.jsp?my=2004\n\nHere's a bunch of reviews for bikes. You'll have to look yours up as I'm too lazy right now. Sorry.\n\nhttp://www.mtbr.com
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I think the ideal setup for you would be a mountain bike, but you can go to Wal-Mart or a LBS (local bike shop), and get some slicks (tires). These are not so nobby, so you can go 1-2 mph faster, (so the BF doesn't get bored), and cost about 12 dollars each! \n (slicks grip the road well, and often have tread)\n\nThen, get a wider seat from Wal-Mart (or the LBS) if the one installed is not very comfortable.\n\nAs for the bike, I suggest you go used. You can get something four times as expensive (a better bike) for the same price).\nGood places to fing a good bike are:\n\nhttp://sfbay.craigslist.org/about/cities.html    (I got mine there)  \nIf craigslist has a city near you, click on the link, then find the "bikes" link and click on that!\n\nAnother place is Ebay\n\nAlso, check your newspaper's classifieds!\n\nMake sure the bike fits well. It is best to get fit to a certain frame size at a LBS, but you can also search for bicycle fitting guidelines on the web. ( I only suggest this because you probably are not going to ride too much) However, you do need the right sized bike, or it will be very uncomfortable. (for the back and the knees).\n\nAs for the actual bike, a good brand should be Trek or Specialized. Everything should work fine on a test ride, and have no rust (a very bad sign of maintenance) and the drivetrain (gears, chain, etc.) should look in good shape.\nIf you do get a  bike, I suggest taking it to a bike shop for a tuneup, at least to oil the chain, etc. and to tighten everything up.\n\nGOOD LUCK!
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Mongoose is not up there with the best, but then, not everyone is rich and not everyone needs every trick in the book! Its a good bike for getting about.\n\nIf you want something serious, durable and great to ride look at Trek, Specialised, Cannondale and Klein (amongst other good makes).\n\nMy current MTB is a Klein Attitude Race. Its superb and good value considering the very high spec'. Try one, buy it or use it as your yardstick when choosing your next bike.
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First of all, depending upon the type of riding that you're planning on doing, I would recommend a hybrid type bicycle that's from a bicycle shop.  This means that you have a mountain bike frame, 700 mm wheels (larger wheels), 27-gear range, and a much lighter package that you could get from a retail store.  Next, have them fit you to the right size bike and tell them the type of riding that you will be doing.  Why I recommend a hybrid, I can run 700 mm wheels with less tread for commuting (l live off a rail trail) to and from work, then put 650 mm wheels with more aggressive trail for riding.  In theory I have two bikes in one package.  My bicycle is a Cannondale with a head shock for front suspension and a cane creek seat post to absorb the shock of riding on the seat.  I have rode from New York to California with this bike and it still serves me well after 10, 000 + miles.  Because of my love of biking and my dedication to the sport, I would love to share any insights I have that may help you or answer any questions that you would like to ask.  Please Email me at discgolfforever@myway.com and I will answer you as soon as possible.
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I don't mean to sound mean or like a snob or anything but don't waste your hard earn cash on a department store bike.  They're made to 'look' tough and all but the components aren't any good and you'll constantly be fidgeting with the derailler tension.  You'll have mis-shifting all the time.  The frame and suspension is crap too.  Go to an actual bike shop and look at the low end bikes there that will last a long long time.  Sure, they cost a bit more but you'll have free service for at least a year and the shifting will stay nice and smooth.  A much better deal on a much better bike.
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As a former bike shop employee and NORBA racer I can tell you there are alot of great bikes out there. Trek is and always has been a good bike. Owning one will not make you Lance.Alot of all brands of bikes are made by China-bike for their entry to mid level bikes.Specialized is a great bike.Raleigh bicycles are wonderful machines I own a R-600 road model.But!....In my opinion and I have had,Schwinn's,Diamonbacks even a Pro-flex, Cannondale Bicycles are in a class of their own. They are hand made in America by bicyclists for bicyclists.Oh....yeah I have one....a Cannondale Super V-1000.........you need one too.
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that bike wont last long off road it will soon break down into scrap metal.\n\nu should consider getting companys like haro,kona,norco,specialized,tr... and gt. start with kona, specialized and giant they make good bikes and they are cheap for bikes within the same range. for kona look for stuff, lavadom or scrap\nnorco:shore series\nharo:v series\nspecialized:any thing they are all good and cheap\nironhorse:make almost unbreakable bikes but they are heavy\nbanshee:morphine series\n\n\nbefore buying the bike make sure that the dimonds of the frame should be small and points upwards the tyres should be wide and with lots of rubber studs. the fork should have atleast 100mm of travel better if beond 130mm. the suspention brand that you should look for is marzochii or rock shock they are the most common ones. if you dont like the suspention then you might consider spending an other 500$ on bomber shocks they are good qualityed stuff. i recomand a hard tail because they are easier to ride up hill and gives lots of air. and is cheaper and lighter. you should look for disk breaks but if the bike dont come with them v breaks are good too exept over time they dig into your rim and shorten the rim's life.
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Giant is a pretty good ride along with Trek & Specialized. Some of the Gary Fishers aren't too bad either. Set your budget for the bike. For the most part, all the manufactures will have something at that price point plus or minus. Look at all the specs (fork, shifters etc) on the bike to see what gives you the best bang for the buck. Consumer Reports had something recently on bicycles, you may check their best bike buys. Also hit the bike shops to ask questions, get catalogs & actually test ride the bikes.
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full suspension is not really needed front shocks are nice thue I use a Trek 4300 its a hard tail but its a graet bike and I'de recamend it for anything I've used it to mountain bike and I've ridden it on the road and getten up to 45.1 mph and it cost only 460 bucks new incloding tax so thats my two cents hope it helps
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this is definetely a great site and the x-18 is the BEST pocket bike there is because it offers a honda based 4 stroke upgradeable engine...yes, there is a whole world of aftermarket upgrades for this bike and any other..i wouldntget the interceptor....sadly, all those fun looking little japanese and chinese made pocket bikes arent good at all....no one realy services them and they break frequently...go-carts are a better investment
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Looks like a pretty standard all-purpose mountain bike.  12 miles is about half what most people do in a car, so you want to be happy, comfy, and efficient.\n\nI'd go with a hybrid instead.  700c wheels make a huge difference, especially with semi-slicks.  You'll expend much less effort, and "your colleagues will appreciate you more" if you sweat less!\n\nThe 7000 series is comparably priced and has true hybrid geometry.  And for all intents and purposes, they are just as strong as mountain bikes in this range.
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Both are rubbish.\n\nSave up a little longer and buy a quality bike that you'll enjoy long term. \n\nMost important of all, buy your bike from a good bike shop. It makes a BIG difference, because they'll help you choose the best for your budget and for your intended use of the bike. They'll also give you good advice and they'll look after you into the future (you won't get any of this from Wal-Mart etc).
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I would have to agree that you should not go with any large travel shocks unless you are doing downhill, however, if you have the dough to get good components and rear suspension, go for it. The technology has changed drastically in the last few years and now most good CC and trail bikes perform just as well as a hardtail on the climbs, but will be much quicker and smoother through the rough sections. New air shocks are the way to go since they are substancially lighter than coil-over, plus they have great configurability (travel, rebound etc.) and coupled with 4-bar and virtual pivot technologies, among others, these shocks virtually eliminate pedal bob(loss of power to wheels through shocks). Even on higher end shocks something called stable platform valving is applied which basically  at which locks out the shock  until there is enough upward force (from the ground) to open it and give you the travel. The best part about this is you set how much force it takes to open it. There are a ton of new features and technologies coming out now so really chech out as many companies as possible if you are buying a new bike. Consider what type of riding your gonna be doing and choose the qulaity and travel of the shock form there. Some good shock companies to check out are fox, manitou and rockshox. Good luck and happy trails!
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You can spend a lot of money. If money is no object, I'd skip Trek, Felt, Specialized, Giant, and all of the other mass produced bikes out there.\n\nGo with a reputable custom builder that will size you up and build a bike that will fit you like a glove. You'll be much happier with the end result.\n\nOff the top of my head, you have Cyfac, Seven, Serotta, Calfee, Bob Jackson, and more...
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You're going to want a hardtail if you'll be pulling a trailer, and definitely front suspension if you'll be doing long rides, a longer seat post, with either a high rise stem, or a riser bar, or maybe both, after all comfort is the most important part of the trip, and you don't want your neck and back to be stiff and sore after a good ride, just your legs. Some semi slick continental tires will do you good also. Rocky Mountain Bicycles are the way to go to get a quality ride, hand built in Canada! check them out at http://www.bikes.com