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What is a good cheap mountain bike that doesn't offer a gear box sort of thing. I'm new to this world so please clarify names as well. :)

The first bike that I rode, and with which I got decent at riding (I guess) is a crappy one, in my opinion. It's super heavy, it's gear box never really worked (it always skipped gears), the brakes were instantaneous (instead of gradual like I prefer them), the range for turning was only 180 degrees to the front, etc. All in all, it isn't a good bike.

I want to change that with my second bike. I want a bike that's light (yet very durable and enduring), no gear box (if possible, if not then it doesn't matter, with this I mean only 1 gear of course), gradual brakes, and great tires that last a good while.

One more thing, it's gotta be attainable in Europe. If it's only found in America then don't bother, since I'm gonna get it in Europe.

So what do you recommend? If possible it's gotta be under $1000, since I'm not rich. It's gotta be a mountain bike, since those are naturally more durable and since I plan on entertaining myself in rough terrain. Any good ideas you have I will check and maybe what's missing or what it has extra (in order to further refine my request).

Of course, if it's good looking that's a plus, but not necessary. ;)

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Explain what you mean by "I plan to apply my own design for a gear box". From what it sounds like, you want a single speed mountain bike (no gears), but you want to some how add on some gears you designed yourself? – Kibbee Mar 19 at 17:53
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The "gear box" is dependent on the rear hub. Different types of gears connect to different types of rear hubs. There's different hubs for single speeds, cassette, freewheel, and internally geared hubs (for which the hub is a gearbox). So any mountain bike would work, as you would just have to find a hub (or invent one) that worked with the invented/found gearing system. – Kibbee Mar 19 at 18:02
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By a reasonably sound used bike that seems roughly like what you want, modify it with the "gear box", then, with what you've learned, buy the "right" new bike. You can then move the "gear box" to the new bike and scrap the old one. You can probably find a satisfactory bike under $100. – Daniel R Hicks Mar 19 at 20:06
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Questions asking for specific product recommendations are typically not a good fit for Stack Exchange sites. See this meta question for an explanation of what type of shopping question works best on SE sites. meta.bicycles.stackexchange.com/questions/276/do-we-go-shopping – jimirings Mar 19 at 20:16
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There's many many bikes that meet your needs. Most bicycle companies make a good mountain bike under $1000. Singlespeed's a little less common. You should probably instead ask what things to look for to best meet your needs, or go shopping at a few local bike shops and come back with questions related to the bikes you found while shopping... – freiheit♦ Mar 19 at 22:50
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