What bike?

[technicalfoamboy]

Hi fellow bikers!

Please help me choose my next bike......

I'm looking to spend up to £1k and so far have shortlisted the following. What would be your choice? Or, do you recommend something else?

https://www.leisurelakesbikes.com/bikes/hardtail-m...

https://www.leisurelakesbikes.com/bikes/hardtail-m...

https://www.evanscycles.com/brand/trek/marlin-7-ge...

https://www.cyclesuk.com/shop/bikes/sub/mountain/s...

https://www.giant-bicycles.com/gb/talon-0-2025

https://www.halfords.com/bikes/mountain-bikes/vood...

Edited by technicalfoamboy on Sunday 3rd May 12:27

[Master Bean]

Voodoo is probably best vfm.

[Ste-EVo]

For me it would be the Trek (i've just bought a Marlin too)

I'm absolutely no bike expert by ANY means but spec of components, price, style and brand too sold it for me over others at the price point. Although I was tempted by the Specialised, but felt the Trek was a better-looking bike.

[Daveyraveygravey]

Have a look at Sonder Bikes, from Alpkit. If there's a branch near you you might be able to get a test ride on one, which will give you the best idea if you like it.

I bought a Sonder Dial about a year ago, love it.

[TwistingMyMelon]

Sonder good shout

Id find a local LBS and see if they can do you a deal/ what they have , so much easier if there are issues as well.

@masterbean - great seeing you Monday. Voodoo looks a bit cheap and nasty compaired to the rest, plus they will probs fit the forks on the wrong way round.

I

[Master Bean]

TwistingMyMelon said:

Sonder good shout

Id find a local LBS and see if they can do you a deal/ what they have , so much easier if there are issues as well.

@masterbean - great seeing you Monday. Voodoo looks a bit cheap and nasty compaired to the rest, plus they will probs fit the forks on the wrong way round.

I

Brutal. I ride a Voodoo Hoodoo. It's amazeballs.

[POIDH]

1. Describe the riding you do and where.
2. How much can you self-service and how much do you need shop support?
3. What are your local bike shops aside from Halfords?