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Could you maybe get it through the cycle to work scheme? You could double your budget then and get something pretty nice. Others will probably tell me I'm talking balls but for a mountain bike for serious use I'd be looking to spend over £600. If it's just for light use then something like a Specialized Hardrock may be good.
600 plus..hmm second hand maybe the way to go in that case..dont know much abt c2w so cant help there.
£400 isnt worth spending on a new bike really, you wil lget far better value for money, more robust components nad ultimately more fun on a second hand bikes. mountain bikers are notoriously bad at keeping bikes/components for long, easily succombing to a thing called "upgradeitus" so you should get some good kit for your money.
if you do go c2w and can spend more, up to £1000 will get you a very capable hardtail, its only worth going fuill suspension if you intend to spend over £1000. others may disagree but teh componnets are generally poor and bikes are full of areas where ocsts have been saved using poor quality parts to keep hte bike under a grand. inevitably, amost manufacturers need a ful sus bike around the £1K price band to be competitive in the market but a hardtail <£1K will be good enough for all but themost serious UK trails.
as mentioned eleswhere Cube are worth a look but have very short top tubes, usually an inch shorter than most so they can be uncomfortable and you are pitched quite far forward. popular brands like giant, kona, specilaized and trek will have a bike to suit you but brands like merida and focus may offer better value for money. focus are serisouly good bikes for the price and dont let buying online put you off, wiggle are a top company. what mountain bike magazine is a good read and full of advice.
whatever you get must be the right size though or it will be uncomfortable and you wont enjoy riding it.
£400 isnt worth spending on a new bike really, you wil lget far better value for money, more robust components nad ultimately more fun on a second hand bikes. mountain bikers are notoriously bad at keeping bikes/components for long, easily succombing to a thing called "upgradeitus" so you should get some good kit for your money.
if you do go c2w and can spend more, up to £1000 will get you a very capable hardtail, its only worth going fuill suspension if you intend to spend over £1000. others may disagree but teh componnets are generally poor and bikes are full of areas where ocsts have been saved using poor quality parts to keep hte bike under a grand. inevitably, amost manufacturers need a ful sus bike around the £1K price band to be competitive in the market but a hardtail <£1K will be good enough for all but themost serious UK trails.
as mentioned eleswhere Cube are worth a look but have very short top tubes, usually an inch shorter than most so they can be uncomfortable and you are pitched quite far forward. popular brands like giant, kona, specilaized and trek will have a bike to suit you but brands like merida and focus may offer better value for money. focus are serisouly good bikes for the price and dont let buying online put you off, wiggle are a top company. what mountain bike magazine is a good read and full of advice.
whatever you get must be the right size though or it will be uncomfortable and you wont enjoy riding it.
Gazzab said:
Many bike shops are kept very busy fixing up bikes bought on ebay.
So buy with care if you go 2nd hand.
there are aenough classified ads online to not bohter with ebay. bikeradar, retrobike etc all have good classifieds sections and you are more likely to be dealing with a cyclist rather than someone selling a bike if you get what i mean... ebay sellers always seem to be reluctatnt to let you come and test things before bidding......So buy with care if you go 2nd hand.
For £399 from Evans Cycles you get one of these with free delivery and a warranty.
And none of the parts are clapped out! No brainer.
And none of the parts are clapped out! No brainer.
Edited by Vespula on Friday 2nd October 13:46
Vespula said:
For £399 from Evans Cycles you get one of these with free delivery and a warranty.
And none of the parts are clapped out! No brainer.
I have the F6 Disk 2008 and love it to bits. Bought it last year when the 09 bikes started appearing in the shops and paid £360. And none of the parts are clapped out! No brainer.
Edited by Vespula on Friday 2nd October 13:46
Im now on the scout for a road bike to partner it..... :-)
BIANCO said:
OK there bikes may be slightly less hard work to ride and slightly better handling and in the long run there components should last longer.
I would always pay more to have an easier ride. Most days on my commute to and from work, I get held up by cyclists that are peddling hard while I am only free wheeling.Have you ridden your friend's £1.5 bikes?
Bit of a dilemma! 2 nice bikes on my local gumtree, 1st is a specialized rockhopper 2007 with computer lock and pump for 350 (pound sign not workin)
The other is a 2007 Kona cinder cone and that chaps lookin for 325..maybe haggle him down to 300, Has anyone got any experience or knowledge of either bike? which should i go for. Thanks
The other is a 2007 Kona cinder cone and that chaps lookin for 325..maybe haggle him down to 300, Has anyone got any experience or knowledge of either bike? which should i go for. Thanks
Go for neither, second hand older models with knackered drive trains and worn tyres (probably).
Flippin' heck mate, I thought your budget was £400?
If you want to spend £300 (or less) get a Giant Boulder or Rincon, perfectly acceptable beginners bikes, brand new and with a warranty.
Boulder
Rincon
Flippin' heck mate, I thought your budget was £400?
If you want to spend £300 (or less) get a Giant Boulder or Rincon, perfectly acceptable beginners bikes, brand new and with a warranty.
Boulder
Rincon
Edited by Vespula on Sunday 11th October 08:22
I am looking to sell my Rockhopper, cost me £550 two years ago. Black, 19 inch frame, matte black frame with decent spec. Very good condition and has seen very little use in the time I have had it (spend a lot of time out of the country). Has been mainly used for cycling to work and back, has seen a little off road use but nothing serious. Very nice bike, the rockhoppers are well known as a quality bike. I'll even chuck in a lock and pump!
Need the cash to part fund a new road bike... Make me an offer?
Need the cash to part fund a new road bike... Make me an offer?
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