Build Kits-MTB

[a100mark]

Where to buy? I am somewhat mountain bike naive..........I'm currently building up a sweet mountain bike for the better half. Scored a deal on craigslist with a brandnew Shimano XT 9-speed shift/brake combo for 90 bucks!. Anyone got any ideas where I can be looking for an XT build kit (sans the shifter/brakes of course) for decent prices? anyone? anyone?

[gdw]

Ebay is the place for the best deals if you know what you're doing. Since you're new to mountain biking the following mailorder/internet vendors are reliable:

jensonusa.com
pricepoint.com
greenfishsports.com
cambriabike.com
wheelworld.com
adrenalinebikes.com
blueskycycling.com
nashbar.com

Give them a call and see what is instock and on sale.
The season is ending and Shimano has introduced a new generation of XT and XTR components so you should be able to get a pretty good price on a build kit made up of last years components.

Check out the "Where are the best Deals" forum at http://forums.mtbr.com/
for the lattest discount coupons to save additional cash when you place the order. Good luck.