Why is this FS bike so Cheap?

[mtjam]

http://www2.trekbikes.com/bikes/bike.php?bikeid=1116600&f=15

Can somebody tell me why this is so cheap for a full suspension bike?

[MikeMoneymaker]

Because it's like a target bike

[ebrandel]

It's just a low end full suspension bike. It's really not intended for anything even semi-serious. The components will not hold up.
If you're looking for a good inexpensive ($500 or so) mountain bike I think this thread will help you out.
http://www.morcmtb.org/forums/showthread.php?t=17833

[tns1972]

At the price point your at I would keep in mind that simpler is better. For instance a $400 hardtail bike will have better components than a $400 full suspension bike. You may want to consider avoiding disc brakes also. If you ride a bike like that hard it is going to break down, so the simpler your ride the less that can go wrong. Hope my $.02 helps!

[FarmerBEN]

I've always thought that the Y-frame full suspensions look like a fairly crappy patent, and why is trek stealing ideas from magna... I had some respect for trek, once....

[steef]

I sold a barely used one of those last fall and considered myself lucky to get $225 for it. This was after my friend had torn the damn thing apart and decided there was nothing usable on it. ;)

[jkalla]

I've always thought that the Y-frame full suspensions look like a fairly crappy patent, and why is trek stealing ideas from magna... I had some respect for trek, once....

Trek introduced the Y-frame back in '95. I believe that they were the first. This bike does look pretty cheap.

[r32657]

Why is the perfect name for that frame:laugh:

[wanderingrobots]

Why is the perfect name for that frame:laugh:


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