Entry level FS bikes

[Ja Da Dee]

Keep an eye on Ebay. Also, if your local mtn bike group has a website, they often list bikes for sale.

I found a used, macked out Juliana for a very good price locally. We also found a nice used Marin for my husband on Ebay. you need to be fine with the occasional scratch, nick and dent, but you can often get twice the bike for the money.

[kermit]

I bought a new 08 Specialized Stumpjumper pro closeout at a great price from my LBS. That being said, Craigslist has several FS mountain bikes that are a real bargain. I kinda wish I looked around a little more knowing what I wanted. As you said, informing yourself is the key and I am pretty sure you can find a bargain. You can also checkout mountain bike review (www.mountainbikereview.com) for great tips and reviews, they also have a classified section.

[blackhillsbiker]

I went to the Specialized dealer today. The guy who was there was very helpful. Maybe they're trying to change their image. Anyhow, I looked at lots of bikes. There is a 2008 Safire at a killer price. If I thought I could swing it. Sigh. Anyhow, it was fun to look.

Deb