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[Gordy7]

Looking at a xtc4 or may be 3...any thoughts or other options in the sub £600 range

Edited by Gordy7 on Saturday 23 May 13:13

[Henry Hawthorne]

Does you company do the cycle2work scheme or whatever it's called? Ihaven't used it because I'm a student but as I understand it you can get 50% of off a bike if you go through with it... Someone on here will correct me in a min, but if I'm right that means you can get a 1k+ bike for your budget.

Personally, with you budget I'd look for older models (say 07/08) and get a bike with better spec.

[Chris71]

I had an XTC years and years ago - an XTC850 IIRC, my first proper mountain bike. Handled superbly for a hardtail and the Giant MPH hydraulic discs were superb. No idea how the current model compares (sorry!) but from my somewhat outdated experience I'd recommend the range.

[Gordy7]

thanks guys. I am still working my probationary period at Norfolk County Council and am not eligible for the ride to work scheme that they have yet to put in place......

I've arranged to hire an xtc3 from the local bike hire to do three hours in the morning that should be help make my mind up...

[arryb]

If you can stretch your budget to £750 and want a 16", I can recommend the XTC A1 I bought mine back in december and very happy with it

linky

[Gordy7]

I have service looming for the car and other bills so trying o keep the expenditure down...and with 33"legs and 6' 1" I need a 19" or 20" frame....... You seem to have landed a really good deal at £750....

[Gordy7]

Well I ended up taking an unhired XTC3 out from High Lodge in Thetford Forest to try it out and bought it !!! really pleased with it for the money and I did a 3hr race at the Bristol Bike Fest last Sunday. My first competiton and loved it.....thanks for your comments :-)