Bike Classified- your opinions, please!

[emily_in_nc]

Sounds like you have the perfect place for mountain biking! I love zipping around on the trails and gravel roads around my property and neighborhood!

This particular bike might be a little small for you, though. Would you be able to take it on a test ride to make sure it fits before purchasing? Also, how wide a tire does it take? You don't want a road bike for unpaved roads/trails. And bear in mind that a 21-speed drivetrain is going to be restricted in parts available. However, it might be decent enough to see if you really like mountain biking. Then you'll be wanting something better and more $$!

I can't imagine living without my front shock (and the rear shock is great too - I upgraded from a hardtail to a full-suspension mtb this summer), but it all depends on conditions. If the trails/roads around your house are relatively smooth, you'll probably do fine, and the weight is nice and light. For comparison, my REI Novara hardtail weighs about 32 lbs -- a lot to lug up hills!

Let us know what you do!

Emily

[CyclChyk]

Ditto to what DOG said - for $135 its hard to go wrong. If you can afford it and it would save your Terry from abuse and give you that much more of riding options..... I too have a very nice road bike, and an older mtn bike that can "take a lickin'".... comes in handy.

[Bikingmomof3]

Sopunds like an awesome deal. Are you able to test ride it?