Used Mtn Bike - Cycling Mob: Road Cycling, Mountain Biking and More

10-12-2004, 12:31 PM

I just seen a older Mtn bike (no noticable brand name) at a local 2nd
store. The bike is in relatively good shape, tires have no cracks (rear
rim needs trueing), hold air, the gears, brakes work, but need some
minor adjusting. Another point is the bike is extremely light (no
suspension at all!!) for a mtn bike

All in all it is not too bad, I figure with an hour or so of work, the
bike can tuned up and ready to be rode.

The bike is equipped with Shimanno Deore shifters and derailleurs, what
is the quality on this components. I am not too worried about them as I
can replace if needed. If I decide to replace these components, what
would be a suitable replacement considering cost vs performance and
reliability without breaking the pocketbook.

Thanks,
Mark