Pre-owned hardtail... Max £500
Pre-owned hardtail... Max £500
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Dan_1981

Original Poster:

17,974 posts

223 months

Saturday 29th November 2025
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Looking for something just to join the kids on their rides, nothing adventurous, absolute max of £500.

Thinking Vitus Nucleus VR or Voodoo Bizango... Maybe a pro if lucky.


Anything else that is obtainable at this sort of price?

Ta

missing the VR6

2,490 posts

213 months

Monday 1st December 2025
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Pretty sure you've hit the nail on the head with those.

beermtb

25 posts

5 months

Monday 1st December 2025
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You can get new HT's from all the big names for circa £500, or do you want something a bit more interesting, hence second hand?

magpie215

4,927 posts

213 months

Monday 1st December 2025
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Dan_1981

Original Poster:

17,974 posts

223 months

Monday 1st December 2025
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beermtb said:
You can get new HT's from all the big names for circa £500, or do you want something a bit more interesting, hence second hand?
I don't mind going new, but have always found there are bargains to be had in the pre-owned world!

missing the VR6

2,490 posts

213 months

Monday 1st December 2025
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I don't know if a £500 hard tail from a big name brand would actually be better than the Bizango, reviews always seem amazing for that bike.

Dan_1981

Original Poster:

17,974 posts

223 months

Monday 1st December 2025
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The only other option i keep see popping up is the Calibre Line T3

missing the VR6

2,490 posts

213 months

Monday 1st December 2025
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Don't know that one, but seems well regarded.

Master Bean

4,944 posts

144 months

Tuesday 2nd December 2025
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Voodoo Hoodoo is about £150. 27.5 wheels and 1x10 Shimano with hydraulic brakes.

Lotobear

8,674 posts

152 months

Tuesday 2nd December 2025
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Nukeproof Scout?