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Our Top 5 Mountain Bikes For Under $1,000

Posted by blogbike on Apr 12th 2013

So you're in the market for a mountain bike but don't have a ton of cash to spend? Here's a list of our top five mountain bikes for under $1,000 based on build and performance.While it's true this price range is usually characterized as entry-level for mountain bikes, that doesn't mean the bike has to be of poor quality. We've selected 5 bikes that perform above entry-level riding expectations and can be purchased at a great value.1. GT Avalanche 3.0 Hydro - 2013 - $599 You're not going to find all the features of a performance mountain bike packed into this price, but the GT Avalanche rolls …
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How Should I Choose A Bike When Big Name Bike Brands Aren’t Always Better?

Posted by blogbike on Mar 20th 2013

When buying a bike, are you paying for quality or brand name?Oftentimes it can be really hard to tell if what you're paying for is legit and bike buyers have a lot of questions regarding this very point.Are all bikes made in China? Are bikes made in the USA really of a better quality? What should I look for in a bike manufacturer and in the listed price? With so many bike brands on the market, how do you know what bike prices are legitimate, where a bike is manufactured, and what that means about the quality of the bike?These are all common questions for bike buyers in today’s consumer market. …
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