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Title: Bicycling
Notice:Bicycling for Fun
Moderator:JAMIN::WASSER
Created:Mon Apr 14 1986
Last Modified:Fri Jun 06 1997
Last Successful Update:Fri Jun 06 1997
Number of topics:3214
Total number of notes:31946

2693.0. "Mt Bike purchase" by NQOPS::APRIL (Topical solutions are my specialty) Thu Oct 14 1993 09:13


	I have been looking for a Mt. Bike for my son (just turned 12) for
	about a month now and I want to buy *TODAY* ....

	I have narrowed it down to 2 choices.

	Help me make the decision !

	Between a ....

	Raleigh  M50  21-speed  C10's all-round.  sale price ($330) reg pr ($369)
	DiamondBack Ascent 21-speed C10's in front C20's rear, sealed bearings
	all around  Sale price ($395) reg price ($495).
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2693.1STRATA::HUIFri Oct 15 1993 15:426
Those price sound reallly high for the Diamond Back. You should be able to get
into the A20 and some A10 went you get to the $390 range. ARe you located in
New  England area?


Dave
2693.2I bought the DBNQOPS::APRILTopical solutions are my specialtyMon Oct 18 1993 14:1310
	Well, after giving it some serious thought and having my son come down 
	to take a look at them on Friday night I bought the Diamond Back Ascent.
	
	I was incorrect in saying these had C10's on the bike it actually came
	with A10's all around.  Also, sealed bearings so maintenance should be
	less.  I got a nice helmet for half-price and he threw in the waterbottle
	and cage.  

	Chuck
2693.3Yet another looking for guidence on a purchase (or 2 or 3)MSHRMS::BRIGHTMANPMC - Sitting on a cure for cancer, Join me?Tue Mar 15 1994 13:1131
With an attack of Spring fever and 'tax return' fever my wife and
I are thinking of making a purchase or 2 or 3 or...

Here are the 'requirements';
- Our main activity is road riding (training for the Pan-Mass Challenge) 
- We are interested in getting a couple of bikes for this time of year. Spring,
  alot of sand, rough roads etc.
- Family camping trips. Riding with my kids around the campground. unpaved rodes
   etc.
- On a rare occasion, might join a friend for an 'off-road' experience.

I've visited Franklin bicycle and Landry's (Westboro) and have zero'd in on
the Specialized Hardrock Sport or Ultra as a 'catagory.'  Prices ($319 & $359 
respectfully) seem ok FOR THE INTENDED / EXPECTED use.  Landry's also had a
Swchinn High Plains.

Anyone have an opinion :-) in this catagory ?

I've even talked her into keeping an open mind towards a tandem, but that might 
be a whole nuther note ;-)


Another purchase in mind is a new bike for my son.  He is only 7, but is out 
riding his little 16 wheel single speed.  I'm considering buying a 20 wheeled,
5 speed.  I seen Specialized and Schwinn.  He's a small 7year old and I hope
will stay with the 20" for at least 3 years.


Any input would be helpfull. (I hope!)

	Thanks in advance, Tim