Are these Mountain bike specs good for a bike that i can get for $500?
Frame:Flat Top Tube Technologies All Mountain 6061 Alloy
Fork:Rock Shox TORA 289 (U-TURN) 85-130MM travel w/ adjustable preload and rebound
Crankset:Shimano Deore M442 22/32/44T octalink
Bottom Bracket:Shimano ES25 octalink
Pedals:Mongoose Alloy platform
Front Derailleur:SRAM X-7
Rear Derailleur:SRAM X-7
Shifters:SRAM X-7 triggers 27 speed
Freewheel:SRAM PG-950 11-32 9-speed Cassette
Chain:KMC Z-9200
Rims:WTB Speed Disc
Front Hub:Shimano Deore M475 disc 32H
Rear Hub:Shimano Deore M475 disc and freehub 32H
Spokes:14G stainless
Brake Levers:Tektro Auriga Comp hydraulic
Handlebar:Mongoose alloy riser 31.8x30x685 mm
Stem:Mongoose alloy 31.8 x 90 mm (S & M) 110 mm (L)
Grips:Mongoose lock-on
Saddle:WTB Pure V Race
Seat Post:Mongoose Alloy w/ micro adjust clamp
I guess Yon Gamarra didn't notice the word "Mongoose". If the bike can be found on the real Mongoose web site - it's probably OK. If it's from a discount or big box store - RUN away.
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