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Hi all, I've just begun riding frequently this summer and am ready to purchase a more serious bike. Currently I've got some random Mongoose model with full suspension, SRAM shifts, and front disc brakes. I'm willing to spend 500ish dollars. Any suggestions/offers?

I just got a new bike and am selling my Marin Mount Vision. It has been raced, so it isn't in mint condition, but I just took it in for a tune up. They put a new bottom bracket in and some cables and everything works just fine. The bike originally retailed for over $2000, and I am asking $375. I seriously doubt you will get a better bike for that money. If you are interested it is a medium size. Hope this helps, or at least that you find something you like.

Could you post a link to pictures of the bike? I am about six feet tall and 170ish lbs. Is that a good size frame for my body? If it is, I`m very interested in buying.

I'm 5' 8" and the bike seems a good fit for me. It may be a little too small for you. The size is "medium", or probably 17.5 inches. If you know someone at a bike shop perhaps you could ask their opinion, but you might feel more comfortable on a size large. But if no larges are available in your price range this might still be acceptable.

Thank you very much for the quick response! I am currently touring Europe with my jazz band, but when i get back into the states iwill get in touch with a bike shop and check out some things. also, where do you live? i am in the huntington area.

I live in Clay County, but my son lives in Huntington, so it would not be much trouble to bring the bike and let you try it. Could go for a ride at Beech Fork or Barboursville Park or something. You are touring now - that's awesome. I was a percussion major at WVU and have been the middle school band director in Clay for a long, long time. Are you finding more people that appreciate jazz where you are playing? Best wishes!

This was the scene last time this bike got to do a race! Davis, 2008.

yes! we've smashed our two performances in the montreux jazz festival in switzerland. i'm in italy for a night, and then we head to nice, france for the jazz a juan festival (2 more shows). people here love our music. the crowds are so appreciative of real jazz, it's amazing. and yeah! i'd love to test it out. i fear that i may not be at or anywhere near your level of riding expertise though.

hey man! i just got back into the states. when are you free to ride?

I'm in Key Largo visiting relatives. I should be back next week some time. Had a good ride Sunday at Davis for the WV Championships.

sounds awesome man! is there any chance i can give you 150ish to 200 down if the bike is good for me? the trip to europe put a little bigger drain on my wallet than i'd anticipated.

Hey man! Back in town yet?

I'm back, after 21 hours straight in a car. Yuck. I can be contacted at 304-286-2248 or wvmtbiker@hotmail.com if you want to ride. Doug