Huffy 26 in Maxx Mountain Bike

Tom

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Apr 28, 2001, 2:09:03 PM4/28/01

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Hi,
I'm a newbie at biking. What do you guys think about a Huffy 26 in Maxx
Mountain Bike(its only $89)? I would like to get started on a couple of easy
off-roading trails, but nothing hardcore. Would you consider this bike to be
sufficient?

thanks,
Tom

Martees

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Apr 28, 2001, 2:49:51 PM4/28/01

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I think I can predict what the bulk of the responses here will be
but........ I started with a Huffy about 10 months ago with the
understanding that I would be learning what I needed and what I didn't need.
By the time I was ready to buy my first "real" mtb I had a very clear idea
of what I needed. The idea for me was to get a bike and ride. Then get a
better bike and ride better...........

Go with what you got and your budget can afford. But don't ride beyond the
bike. I understood that my bike was cheap, the brakes weren't great, I had
NO suspension, and 18 speeds. I didn't go fast, no jumps, etc etc. BUT I
LEARNED ALOT and had a blast. I also learned that I love this stuff and
wanted a decent bike.

Just my two cents.

Marty

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j schmidt

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Apr 28, 2001, 3:28:56 PM4/28/01

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great reply maetees, couldnt have been more helpful to this guy! good to see
that there are serios posters out there and not just flamers every time they
see the word huffy, well done!
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Kevin

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Apr 28, 2001, 10:31:49 PM4/28/01

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I started my riding 'career' on a ninety dollar Magna. Fully rigid, side =
pull caliper brakes, and as heavy as my ex wife. I learned tremendous =
handling and how to go really fast on downhill because the brake pads =
would continue to crystalize. I rode a world class trail on that tank =
and then thought of moving up so bought a 135 dollar huffy aftershock. =
Front suspension that provided some relief on the bumps but had poor =
quality bearings in the crank and rear wheel. I lost two wheels and one =
crank bearing set. I rode it hard and it actually proved worthy. It's =
been about three years and the bike I ride now is a low end cannondale =
super V 500. It too has taken it's toll from my aggressive riding but by =
far of the three bikes I have been riding on, it is the best of them =
all. I know there are others out there much better but my budget won't =
let me find a $$$ bike right now.=20
You ride what makes you feel the best and I tell you what Tom, it's =
the rider not the bike. Go with your heart and ride until you feel you =
can handle more...Whatever you decide, it's you and no one else's bike =
so ride with wreckless abandon and you can pay more later....Kevin

Paul

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Apr 29, 2001, 8:24:58 AM4/29/01

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"Tom" <tch...@removeme.home.com> wrote

You will, if you buy this bike, learn a lot very fast... Like what parts
wear quickest, what parts fail quickest, and why bikes like this are cheap.

At $89, it's not going to hurt too much when it starts to need major repairs
in 6 months, as you can throw it away and buy a new (hopefully better) bike.

DO NOT try anything more hardcore than rolling (not jumping) off a gutter
(kerb) as you will then be at the mercy of the bike gods, and they will
smite you.

Pauly

Prof FatTrax

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Apr 29, 2001, 9:40:02 AM4/29/01

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I doubt that anyone who posts in here would disagree that "it's the rider not
the bike," but the fact remains that $89 bikes are typically unsafe at any
speed (to borrow a phrase). You are as likely to find yourself frustrated and
perhaps injured by the limits of a poorly engineered, incompetently assembled
bicycle as you are to discover that you love the sport and want to invest more.
Before you buy--at least check the LBS. You can probably find a bike for
about $200 (the Giant Upland, for example) which will be fitted to you and
will do what you seem to be asking the Huffy to do--very light trail riding.
You will save a substantial part of the extra $100 with the free tuneup that
any reputable LBS will give you after a month or so of riding. Good luck.

Bill

> it's =
>the rider not the bike. Go with your heart and ride until you feel you =
>can handle more...Whatever you decide, it's you and no one else's bike =
>so ride with wreckless abandon and you can pay more later....

To reply, take the money.

R.J.

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Apr 29, 2001, 7:17:50 PM4/29/01

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Buy the Huffy, learn, then when you need a new bike..... do the HUFFY TOSS!
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Ed Prokop

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Apr 29, 2001, 11:35:33 PM4/29/01

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Tom wrote:

> Hi,
> I'm a newbie at biking. What do you guys think about a Huffy 26 in Maxx
> Mountain Bike(its only $89)?

I've spent more money on beer and billiards on one evening. Buy it and
get some cheap bike lessons as mentioned by the other responses. If you
enjoy it, you will get a much better bike and really appreciate it.

By all means though, invest in a good helmet. Even if you quit biking you
can use it if you ever drive I-95.

Best,
Ed

ozarkmtbr

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Apr 30, 2001, 10:48:30 AM4/30/01

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One thing is for sure...if you have a Huffy/Wal-goose first you will appreciate the better bikes when you get one. Better yet, if
you can borrow one and then go test ride a bike from your LBS and you will feel the quality differences in the shifting and braking
(and all other areas too).

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ozarkmtbr

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Apr 30, 2001, 10:51:53 AM4/30/01

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And many LBS's have used bikes which make excellent first bikes. You can get a better bike for less.

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