need help fast with mountain bike (sport, Bucks, American, expensive)

[adtobias]

I would like to buy an americn bike that is well made and a price that is similar to there china competition . I need names please

[rubytue]

By "price that is similar to there china competition," are you referring to bicycle prices at big box stores (wal-mart, target, sports authority, etc)? You won't find a well-made bike at that price-point. I use to work on product safety, and bicycles was one of my areas. Don't buy a cheap bicycle. Don't even buy an expensive bicycle sold at a big-box store. Well, I suppose if all you wanted to do was ride around on the sidewalks, you might be ok. But I saw front wheels fall off, forks break, and all sorts of nastiness even on the sidewalk, for example when a kid hit a tree root growing through the sidewalk. Or a adult killed when his the quick-release on his front wheel failed and he was thrown off (no helmet). And that was just hitting a speed bump at normal speeds.

Go to a bike specialty store and find a bike that will last you for 10 years.

[X-Greensboro Resident]

Two names is all you need but you'll spend some bucks which you will learn to appreciate

Cannondale
Gary Fisher

These are the two brands I've riden for years and they're absolutely awesome and American made. Test drive them. Good luck!

[adtobias]

what about trek or trak.....any comments

[mrgoodwx]

Adtobias...since you want to buy American, I'm assuming you're really just talking about the frame. In that case, Cannondale, Gary Fisher and Trek are the choices that come to mind for me. However, most of the other components are not going to be American. Shimano almost has a monopoly on drive trains and other major components. I don't know what your level of experience with mountains bikes is, but it would be good to talk with a knowledgeable sales person so you can explain what kind of riding you plan to do. If you're just now getting into mountain biking...it's great...so...enjoy!