patperry2766 wrote:
check rvtrader.com for used in your area...you will probably save a good chunk of money. Let somebody else take the depreciation hit because more than likely, it has spent more time in the driveway than anywhere else.
I have looked at Orbea, Marin, Trek, Specialized, Cannondale, GT & Diamondback. I want something with at least Shimano's Alivio brand derailers, but would really prefer Deore or XT, 29". I figure I'm gonna be at least $900-1000 if I can find a closeout on a last year's model.
Thanks for your input
Thanks, I definitely plan on buying used for the TT.
You should easily find a bike with Deore for that price, which I think is a great entry point for a good quality MTB that can handle most anything. You won't get up to XT at that price point unless you find some very, very good closeouts, or used. SLX is in between Deore and XT so keep that in mind when you are looking.