Cannondale Prophet 4 Mountain Bike

[SUBMAN1]

Originally Posted by Bort

I know what you're talking about! I got a really nice Trek mountain bike last summer and boy does that seat hurt! Took it out for a little spin today to check out the new pool that the park district put in and even after a short one-two mile trip I was aching badly.

Love the bike though!

I hear ya! But when I take the seat out, the thing weighs in at absolutely nothing! So do I really want the extra weight of a softer seat?

-S

[bradclark1]

Just don't go by people of middle eastern origin and ask them if they like your Prophet.

[Heibges]

Are you looking for a bike just to

a. get around town once in a while?
b. exercise?
c. hard core mountain biking?

[SUBMAN1]

Originally Posted by Heibges

Are you looking for a bike just to

a. get around town once in a while?
b. exercise?
c. hard core mountain biking?

Probably a combination would best describe it.

My problem is, I went into the bike shop not even expecting to buy a bike, and when I started looking at them, I figured I'd spend about $1K and be done with it. Well, as of last night, I think I'm over $7K, (picked up a yakima bike rack that plugs into my Land Rovers hitch, + locks for it, + gloves, + new helmets, etc.) and rising. Why didn't anyone warn me? There is a whole wardrobe that goes along with this stuff too! Tonight I am picking up some SIMI shoes (Add $150 + for that easy) that clip into the pedals (not sure i like the idea of being locked into the pedals offroad, but I am told they are easy to step out of when needed). Picking up the second bike too, but its a drive to go get that one, so I will have to try out my new Yakima bike rack. Anyway, I don't see an end yet. Is there an end to bike accesories?

-S

[Heibges]

When I lived in Vermont I did some mountain biking, but mostly rode around town, along the shore of Lake Champlain, and through the parks.

I might suggest going with a used bike first. You should be able to get a decent used bike for $250. If you find you totally love it, you can upgrade your bike then. But if you find you are just riding around town, or find hardcore mountain biking a little rough, you haven't spent a whole boatload of money.

[SUBMAN1]

Originally Posted by Heibges

When I lived in Vermont I did some mountain biking, but mostly rode around town, along the shore of Lake Champlain, and through the parks.

I might suggest going with a used bike first. You should be able to get a decent used bike for $250. If you find you totally love it, you can upgrade your bike then. But if you find you are just riding around town, or find hardcore mountain biking a little rough, you haven't spent a whole boatload of money.

Its too late. I would have loved to spend only $250. The problem is - I'm a sucker for technology and a $250 bike doesn't have cool things like vented disc brakes! But what I didn't anticipate is spending any more than say $4,000. I'm way over that already.

-S