My Plan:
I want to start mountain biking everyday so I can get exercise and stay in shape. I will ride 5+ miles a day and progressively increase the miles I ride. I do not want a road bike with skinny tires and curled handle bars. I’m looking to buy or build a Mountain Bike.

The Mountain Bike Must Include:
- Several gears for long distance riding and up-hills.
- Good and great shocks.
- Durable frame.

In your answer, please include any of the following:

- Brand names of good mountain bikes

- Brand names of bike parts (shocks, frames, tires, etc.)

- Prices (how much did you buy your bike for, how much were the parts (if any) that you put into the bike. If you built your own custom mountain bike.. how much were each part and the total amount you put into your bike.

- Specific Mountain Bikes (some brand names, for example Trek makes several different bikes. So go into specifics.

- Bikes I should avoid (Maybe you had a bad experience with certain bikes whether it be bad or cheap parts or durability problem with the bike)

- Additional Information (any other information that can be helpful or anything that I forgot to mention that will help me decide what kind of bike I should but or build)

- Custom Built Bikes (if you built your own bike, include what parts you have used, brand names, prices, colors, etc..)

If anyone chooses to answer this question you do not have to include all of the information I have asked for in your answer. You can simply name Mountain Bikes that you like or that you know are good. If you are really into biking or have a custom built bike, please include as much information on your bike as possible. You can also website links to specific bikes. Thank you everyone for helping me find the right Mountain Bike to buy or build! I appreciate everyone taking their time out to answer my question.

“Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride.”
- John F. Kennedy
cycle guy: I’m mostly going to ride on roads, down to the beach. I live near woods where I might ride in, but I’m sticking to the roads mostly. I’ve ridden road bikes with thin tires, those bikes ride nice but I like the feel of Mountain Bikes.

I wanted to give as much information as possible so people wouldn’t answer just go to a bike shop. That’s easy to do, I’d rather ask people who love and enjoy riding.

My Budget is up to $1500. I’m not necessarily a beginner when it comes to riding, I used to ride all the time, it’s just been a few years and technology has changed. Thanks Again!

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