Another "what bike?" thread - sorry!
Discussion
Hello all,
I’m currently looking at the best way of spending my Cyclescheme voucher which I will (fingers crossed) be receiving shortly and would love a bit of help and advice. I’ve plumped for the full budget (£1000) and I’m wanting a hard tail mountain bike. I mainly ride bridleways and trails near the peak district, it needs to be up to the job of Cutgate and hopefully the odd red route at a trail centre once or twice a year.
The best so far seems to be the On-one “Maccatuskil” 29er. Come with a carbon fibre frame, SRAM X5 groupset etc.
Has anyone ridden one of these? I’m struggling to find more than one review for the bike. Is there any others to consider given my type of riding and the budget available?
I looked at the On-one 45650b and although the groupset and fork is a little better, I don’t think I need all the extra travel and idea of a carbon frame of the “Maccatuskil” is appealing to my love of shiny bike bits.
I also had a look at a Trek Superfly 5, it seemed that I would be paying an awful lot for the Trek sticker rather than anything else – it had an aluminium frame and pretty poor kit compared to the on-one kit.
Any help would be greatly appreciated!
I’m currently looking at the best way of spending my Cyclescheme voucher which I will (fingers crossed) be receiving shortly and would love a bit of help and advice. I’ve plumped for the full budget (£1000) and I’m wanting a hard tail mountain bike. I mainly ride bridleways and trails near the peak district, it needs to be up to the job of Cutgate and hopefully the odd red route at a trail centre once or twice a year.
The best so far seems to be the On-one “Maccatuskil” 29er. Come with a carbon fibre frame, SRAM X5 groupset etc.
Has anyone ridden one of these? I’m struggling to find more than one review for the bike. Is there any others to consider given my type of riding and the budget available?
I looked at the On-one 45650b and although the groupset and fork is a little better, I don’t think I need all the extra travel and idea of a carbon frame of the “Maccatuskil” is appealing to my love of shiny bike bits.
I also had a look at a Trek Superfly 5, it seemed that I would be paying an awful lot for the Trek sticker rather than anything else – it had an aluminium frame and pretty poor kit compared to the on-one kit.
Any help would be greatly appreciated!
dont base your decision on frame material. Ask yourself why the carbon fibre planet X is cheaper than a aluminium Trek (and its not just because of the sticker....) personally I wouldnt get a carbon mtb because when I drop it or clobber a rock, that could be the end of the frame and I normally bin it at least once a ride.
Ideally you want a good fork, Fox 32 or RockShok Rebas, which give you good quality air damping and rebound adjustment. To get that you will have to make some sacrifices elsewhere but its worth it.
Any bike will be able to cope with trails and red runs, the rider is the one guiding it down the hill after all. Some will just be more accommodating to poor rider ability than others. I could crash my Cotic BFE with 140mm forks through anything but the Commencal Super4 with 100mm front and rear required a far more measured line
A starter for ten:
http://www.paulscycles.co.uk/m1b0s155p5701/CANNOND...
Ideally you want a good fork, Fox 32 or RockShok Rebas, which give you good quality air damping and rebound adjustment. To get that you will have to make some sacrifices elsewhere but its worth it.
Any bike will be able to cope with trails and red runs, the rider is the one guiding it down the hill after all. Some will just be more accommodating to poor rider ability than others. I could crash my Cotic BFE with 140mm forks through anything but the Commencal Super4 with 100mm front and rear required a far more measured line
A starter for ten:
http://www.paulscycles.co.uk/m1b0s155p5701/CANNOND...
pablo said:
dont base your decision on frame material. Ask yourself why the carbon fibre planet X is cheaper than a aluminium Trek (and its not just because of the sticker....) personally I wouldnt get a carbon mtb because when I drop it or clobber a rock, that could be the end of the frame and I normally bin it at least once a ride.
Ideally you want a good fork, Fox 32 or RockShok Rebas, which give you good quality air damping and rebound adjustment. To get that you will have to make some sacrifices elsewhere but its worth it.
Any bike will be able to cope with trails and red runs, the rider is the one guiding it down the hill after all. Some will just be more accommodating to poor rider ability than others. I could crash my Cotic BFE with 140mm forks through anything but the Commencal Super4 with 100mm front and rear required a far more measured line
A starter for ten:
http://www.paulscycles.co.uk/m1b0s155p5701/CANNOND...
I think you point about the frame material in particular is a good one. I think I had carbon fever, an ally frame is better for what i want and will allow me to get better kit else where. Ideally you want a good fork, Fox 32 or RockShok Rebas, which give you good quality air damping and rebound adjustment. To get that you will have to make some sacrifices elsewhere but its worth it.
Any bike will be able to cope with trails and red runs, the rider is the one guiding it down the hill after all. Some will just be more accommodating to poor rider ability than others. I could crash my Cotic BFE with 140mm forks through anything but the Commencal Super4 with 100mm front and rear required a far more measured line
A starter for ten:
http://www.paulscycles.co.uk/m1b0s155p5701/CANNOND...
Have you had any experience with any on-one bikes? Some of their range has some great kits for the price, especially the Parkwood 27.5 but I cant find any serious reviews anywhere.
James
I've only ridden a carbon bike once, but I didn't get on with it - it just felt too light and flimsy. This was a Cube hardtail on the red trail at Cannock Chase.
I tend not to focus too much on the groupset on a bike, as they are easy enough to replace as things wear out, the frame (especially the fit) and fork are more important.
There have been a few £1k hardtail threads this year, may be worth searching those out.
I tend not to focus too much on the groupset on a bike, as they are easy enough to replace as things wear out, the frame (especially the fit) and fork are more important.
There have been a few £1k hardtail threads this year, may be worth searching those out.
head over to www.singletrackworld.com for on one reviews. my mate has had a few and quite likes them, they are best described as utilitarian imho. nohting special but reliable and functional. good value for money because On one/Planet X buy in bulk, sell online and cut out the middle man, no advertising etc. I am building up a Planet x road bike which looks ok, welding is neat etc but I've never ridden an On One. I still think you can get better bikes elsewhere if you search for them though and it you are content to size yourself and buy online, the likes of Radon from Bike-discount.de are awesome.
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