Consumster – Best Mountain Bike Under $200 (2015)

You maybe wondering if it is possible to buy a AWSOME Mountain Bike under $200. Well the answer we found was YES! While most bike that are under $200 are cheap and flimsy and fall apart after a few short rides in the mountains or even on the street, we that Consumster found the perfect mountain bike under 200 dollars for you; one that is tough, looks stylish, rides well, and has excellent value.

We based our choice on the review factors below:

  • Durability
  • Performance
  • Style
  • User Reviews
  • Value

Full Review, Best Mountine Bike Under 300 for 2015:

 

Durability/Toughness (9/10)

 

29″ Genesis Men’s GS29 Bike comes with a very solid built Stout aluminum hardtail frame and handle bars. Users report that it can take quite a beating on the off-road trails and as well as on the daily grinds of communing to work through urban areas. It is suitable for anyone from beginners to the expect mountain rider.

 

Perfomance: (9/10)

 

  • Gears: 29″ Genesis Men’s GS29 is equipped with Shimano 21-speed drivetrain with revo twist shifting. Shimano is the most trusted name is bike gears and with 21 speeds you should be fit for any hill or evaluation you may experience while riding.

 

  • Brakes: 29″ Genesis Men’s GS29 comes with reliable with linear pull front and rear brakes that are appropriate when going downhill a street mountain and should have no problem handling the street.

 

  • Tires: The bike comes with 29″ knobby tires which are okay but might not be as good as some of the available for the professional mountain bikers. This we feel is the weakest point of the bike.

 

  • Comfort: Users report the bike being a nice comfortable ride both in the city and off-roads.

 

Style (10/10):

 

This is only of those bikes that will make your friends turn the heads. Many users report the bike looks like it’s worth 400 – 500. It has a great paint job on its stout aluminum frame; front suspension and 21-speed drivetrain for Shimano.

 

User Reviews:

On amazon, the bike is rated 4.5/5 stars. What’s more impressive is all the good the video reviews that we were able to find from users online. Here is one for you:

 

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8eALyCBqpfY

 

Value (10/10)

The bike can be purchased on amazon for $189 with free shipping. With its high score in Durability, Performance and Style, the 29″ Genesis Men’s GS29 Bike has earn a perfect score in the value section.

 

Summary For Best Bike Under $200

29″ Genesis Men’s GS29 Bike is our top choice for the best Mountain bike for under $200. Please let us know what you think by leaving a comment below:

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9.4

Durability

9.0/10

Performance

9.0/10

Style

10.0/10

User Reviews

9.0/10

Value

10.0/10
CJ Brennan

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1 thought on “Consumster – Best Mountain Bike Under $200 (2015)

  1. Durability

    9.2

    Performance

    9.1

    Style

    10

    User Reviews

    0

    Value

    10

    Im a 310lb 6’1″ 41 year old beginning rider. Mostly for exercise, but some play. Other than a layed back seat post needed for my height, the bike is great.

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