So first of all I get a $500 (taxed though ) allowance from work for a bike. I don't want to spend a lot and I'm not a big mountain biker. I just want a "normal" bike to ride around with kids and one that I can take offroad if I choose to.
Which of these would be better in your opinion.
http://www.amazon.com/Diamondback-Re...+mountain+bike
http://www.amazon.com/Diamondback-Bi...+mountain+bike
These are around $475. But I assume I have to assemble and setup.
The one bike shop by me has some Cannondale Trail (can't remember the number) retailed around $800, onsale for $660 but I know and employee there and can get 15% discount. So around $560. They setup and give 2 free years "tune ups".
Also if I'm in the middle of a frame size between L and XL do you usually go up a size or down a size? I'm leaning towards down just b/c I don't want a giant monster bike if possible.
TIA!
Which of these would be better in your opinion.
http://www.amazon.com/Diamondback-Re...+mountain+bike
http://www.amazon.com/Diamondback-Bi...+mountain+bike
These are around $475. But I assume I have to assemble and setup.
The one bike shop by me has some Cannondale Trail (can't remember the number) retailed around $800, onsale for $660 but I know and employee there and can get 15% discount. So around $560. They setup and give 2 free years "tune ups".
Also if I'm in the middle of a frame size between L and XL do you usually go up a size or down a size? I'm leaning towards down just b/c I don't want a giant monster bike if possible.
TIA!