| Have you been considering buying a Mountain Bike to | | | | Shape2.) Gift Card for a bike at a major retailer or |
| cruise around town and get back into shape on? If so, | | | | shipped to me3.) Yellow or Blue (you should have a |
| great idea indeed; in fact a mountain bike is perfect | | | | favorite color in mind)4.) Mono-shock and front |
| because you will not hurt your knees jogging while you | | | | shocks5.) Quick release front wheel, actually front and |
| dump those extra pounds. Once you are back into | | | | back is preferredNow then I recommend you get out |
| shape then running with less weight is less strenuous | | | | a yellow note pad and put down your criteria. Then |
| on your knees.But one would have to ask which | | | | shop the ads and go to a couple of bicycle shops and |
| Mountain Bike should you buy? Well let me go thru my | | | | ask questions and compare prices and features. |
| thought process and perhaps this will help you decide. | | | | Perhaps test-ride the ones you are interested in. If you |
| My thoughts are I need a Mono-shock, lightweight bike. | | | | find the prices too high; then check on eBay for a used |
| Not for racing so it does not have to be ultra-light. Also | | | | bike. It is important to get a sturdy bike that is safe and |
| I need a quick release front hub so I can transport it | | | | fun to ride to insure you will be diligent and ride off |
| easily to get to some local trails in the country I have | | | | those extra pounds to become a thinner you. Consider |
| not ridden on yet. Other than that, it could even be | | | | all this in 2006. |
| used. So My criteria would be;1.) New or Used in Good | | | | |