Budget mountain bike?
Discussion
Basically right now I'm after something that is under £250 if possible but the cheaper the better, is it best to buy used at this price point?
It'll be used for some road, some trails and on the beach.
Any reccomendations/ advice? Is it best to wait a bit and get something more expensive that'll last longer and be a lot better?
Cheers
It'll be used for some road, some trails and on the beach.
Any reccomendations/ advice? Is it best to wait a bit and get something more expensive that'll last longer and be a lot better?
Cheers
If you want to ride on a beach you'll be wanting one of these:
http://surlybikes.com/bikes/moonlander
(massively out of budget, sorry)
http://surlybikes.com/bikes/moonlander
(massively out of budget, sorry)
Be careful on beaches. Sand destroys bikes, it gets everywhere and forms a grinding paste with lubricants which rapidly wears out components. If I were you I'd buy a cheap bike from your local classifieds, police auction or something once every six months rather than spend 250 on one which has budget level components which are going to wear quicker
Not everyone is a racing god here, so , although the budget is set, you can buy a bike for that money. As you would expect, its not going to be used by elitest, but to get out on a bike is better than saying you need to spend at least 5 grand.
Decathlon do decent bikes for your budget and something like this might work if the frame fits.
http://www.paulscycles.co.uk/m1b0s2p3852/GT-AGGRES...
Also have a look at the budget Specialized bikes like here
http://www.mcconveycycles.com/store/product/16957/...
Second hand is always risky in the way that, you may spend the same as you bought it fixing it.
Good luck and hope you find a bike.
Decathlon do decent bikes for your budget and something like this might work if the frame fits.
http://www.paulscycles.co.uk/m1b0s2p3852/GT-AGGRES...
Also have a look at the budget Specialized bikes like here
http://www.mcconveycycles.com/store/product/16957/...
Second hand is always risky in the way that, you may spend the same as you bought it fixing it.
Good luck and hope you find a bike.
TheLemming said:
I've a mint 18" carrera Vulcan I keep meaning to put up for sale.....
Dammit! Literally about 3 hours too late, went down to halfords before it shut and got an 'Apollo evade' I know it's not great but it'll get me out and about for this year and then I can get something with a bigger budget next year when I'm more into it.The bike's RRP is apparently £370 and I got it for £175 and the helmet, repair kit and lock only came to £9 cause the man messed up the transaction so happy days.
Think I'll get a yearly membership down at bedgbury forest, anyone got any experience of how it is there?
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