Advice about a decent mountain bike

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  apple2016 on 12/01/2024 - 14:06

  +8

  on regular paved roads not doing anything off track

  Why do you need mountain bike. Road bikes would be cheaper!

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    PH52 on 12/01/2024 - 20:13

    Thanks

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  LanceVance on 12/01/2024 - 14:13

  +3

  A mountain bike for your use is unnecessary and would add a lot of weight. I bought my first bike with a similar frame of mind to yourself that I just 'wanted' a mountain bike with use just like yours. I ended up switching for a flat bar road bike or commuter bike and it is so much nicer and easier to ride.
  If you do insist then maybe get a hard tail so you get some comfort advantages with front suspension. Otherwise based on the use you have outlined a mountain bike is a bad choice.

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    Euphemistic on 12/01/2024 - 19:25

    You cannot get a decent dual suspension bike for OPs budget.

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      LanceVance on 12/01/2024 - 22:18

      Seeing as I said ‘hard tail’ and ‘front suspension’ your mention of dual suspension is completely redundant and makes it clear you didn’t actually read my comment before replying to it.
      Have a good weekend.

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        Euphemistic on 12/01/2024 - 23:19

        If you do insist then maybe get a hard tail

        That implies that a dual suspension would be an alternative, and one that most people would expect of a mountain bike. A rigid mountain bike is not a thing unless you a weirdy beardy type that thinks more than one gear is redundant. Saying ‘go for a hardtail’ is redundant unless you are saying that to rule out a dually.

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          LanceVance on 13/01/2024 - 11:05

          @Euphemistic: No it doesn’t. You’re reaching to justify your initial mistake.

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            Euphemistic on 13/01/2024 - 13:25

            +1

            @LanceVance: That’s OK. If I misread your post that’s on me. But if others have misread perhaps I’ve added some info they weren’t aware off. You sound like you know a bit about bikes, but lots of people don’t.

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  altomic on 12/01/2024 - 14:27

  Unless you are travelling on hilly terrain then i would recommend a 3 speed step through bike with a basket.

  Easier to ride - more upright /not hunched over. A basket for your stuff. Inexpensive

  Check out this thread

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  jv on 12/01/2024 - 14:32

  4.5 / 5.0 rating

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  JimB on 12/01/2024 - 15:42

  +2

  "commuting from home to do daily small errands or going to the gym from home on regular paved roads"
  "not doing anything off track"
  "I dont want a hybrid bike."

  Hybrid bike is the answer.

  Just like there's no point buying a 911 GT3 RS if you're only going to use it on the road.

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    PH52 on 12/01/2024 - 20:15

    Thanks

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  Dollar General on 12/01/2024 - 16:00

  +3

  From the needs you stated, a hybrid bike is your solution. Mountain bike is just extra grunt work.

  It’s akin to having a large SUV for going to the shops and school drop off

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    franco cozzo on 12/01/2024 - 16:19

    +3

    like 90% of australian families?

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  DashCam AKA Rolts on 12/01/2024 - 17:45

  +1

  Don't get a Mountain Bike, wrong bike for your intended use. It will be heavier and slower than a flat bar commuter.

  See if you can pick up a Giant Cross City 2 or 3 flat bike, second hand. A new City Cross 3 is only $799 new.
  https://99spokes.com/en-AU/bikes/giant/2022/cross-city-disc-…

  A Polygon Path 2 Urban City Bike is $549 new.
  https://www.bikesonline.com.au/polygon-path-2-urban-city-bik…

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  Euphemistic on 12/01/2024 - 19:26

  +2

  Plus one for not a mountain bike.

  I had a Giant Roam that was a good compromise. Reasonably robust and mountain bike looking bit really built for the road. Find something similar to
  The Roam.

  Your budget isn’t great for a new bike but will get you a quite good second hand bike. The budget is really only entry level bike-shop-quality bikes.

  Don’t forget to allow some budget for the fine avoidance hat (helmet).

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  cashless on 12/01/2024 - 23:58

  a mountain bike i will be using for commuting from home to do daily small errands or going to the gym

  Why TF would you need a mountain bike to go to the gym? Is the gym at the top of a mountain?