Access Raptor 2.0 There are several features that make good mountain bikes and the Access Raptor 2.0 has most of these features. Though new to the market the Access Raptor series of mountain bikes are well equipped and as far as mountain bike prices go great value for money. The bikes combine a lightweight aluminum frame, Shimano drivetrain, disc brakes and durable Alex wheels to [...]
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Access Raptor 3.0 As far as good mountain bikes go the Access Raptor series of mountain bikes are relatively new to the market. The Access Raptor are well specked and perfect for beginners who are seeking great value for money. The bikes combine a lightweight aluminum frame, Shimano drivetrain, disc brakes and durable Alex wheels to deliver an incredible value for money mountain bike . The [...]
Trek 820 As far as good mountain bikes go the Trek 820 is perfect for beginners who purchase with intent to upgrade and is great value for money. This bike is strong, durable, and as capable as you are. The bike is made of steel so it’s heavier than some but that can make it more stable when traversing over rocks or roots and it [...]
GT Aggressor 1.0 The GT Aggressor 1.0 follows the GT bicycle lineage of being good mountain bikes that provide great value for money. The familiar lightweight 6061 aluminum frame, stable, easy-to-ride geometry, trail-worthy component spec and, 63mm travel forks, the Aggressor has everything the aspiring trail rider needs to be introduced into the sport of mountain biking, without riding like a bogged-down-hog on the street. [...]
2011 Mongoose Tyax Elite The Mongoose is synonymous with good mountain bikes. The mongoose Tyax Elite is a solid hardtail mountain bike for beginner to intermediate trail riders that can be ridden on various types of terrain, from light DH trails to XC tracks, and it will hold out pretty well. 2011 Mongoose Tyax Elite - SPECIFICATIONS TYPE OF FRAME Mongoose 6061 formed aluminum, [...]
Rocky Mountain Flare Rocky Mountain Bicycles proven frame geometry as a light and stiff package is what makes these mountain bikes stand out as good mountain bikes. The heart of a bike is its frame. The geometry, the material, the feel, and the way it reacts under the rider are the very essence frame’s unique riding feel. This is a great bike for beginners, it’s [...]
Specialized Hard Rock Disc The Specialized Hardrock Disc is one of the good mountain bikes that not only provides great value for money but also is a great purchase. This bike can take a on rough trail and doesn’t skip a beat. Drop offs, small jumps, steep climbs, it does it all plus it has a comfortable riding positioning for 2-3 hour rides. This bike [...]
GT Avalanche 3.0 GT are know for making good mountain bikes and the Avalanche 3.0 is no exeption. There are better bikes on the market but they are also considerably more expensive. The only issue I see with the bike are the pedals which tend to become slippery when worn or wet, which can simply be upgraded once they become worn. The GT Avalanche 3.0 is well built, smooth shifting, handles real [...]
2010 Jamis Durango 1 Whether a dye hard trail junkie or casual off road rider, we all appreciate riding good mountain bikes and the Jamis Durango is a good mountain bike that is made to be ridden. The Jamis Durango 1.0 shares the geometry of Jamis’ performance hardtail Dragon. Its 6061 aluminum frame is super responsive and comes with smart components that enhance trail feel [...]
2012 Trek 3700 Disc Let’s face it all good mountain bikes have knobby tires, they just look better. The Trek 3700 Disc has the knobbies and everything that comes with ‘em. Like the rest of the 3 series bikes theTrek 3700 Disc comes “Trail Ready”. Not all bikes with knobby tires are ready to handle the real world of off-road riding. Trek’s Trail Ready certification indicates that the frame has passed Trek’s [...]




