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Post by garwoodfire on Jan 30, 2015 22:21:38 GMT
Hello! I have a budget of up to £850 for a new mountain bike. Im doing the london to brighton off road this year and il be doing general trails/woods/off road up to and afterwards.... I like the look of the following bikes but I'm not up to date on whats hot or not and maybe someone could shed some light.... Scott Aspect 910 2015 £799 Trek X-Caliber 8 2015 £750 Scott Scale 960 2015 £899 Specialized Crave expert 29er 2014 £999 (maybe i can push the budget if i can justify it!) Specialized Rockhopper expert 2015 £850 I do like the look of a 29er which all of these are... Any advice would be much appreciated  Dave |
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Post by Nelly on Jan 30, 2015 22:35:35 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Jan 30, 2015 22:51:37 GMT
Not a bad looking bike, good luck on the London to Brighton ride that's a good days riding off road hope you get plenty of training in  |
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Post by hodgy on Jan 31, 2015 6:13:57 GMT
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Post by Jimbo on Jan 31, 2015 9:32:56 GMT
Nice choice Nelly. OP put some links to the actual bike and you will get more people's opinions.
Personally there are all good bikes, have you tried any of them?
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Post by Deleted on Jan 31, 2015 9:35:39 GMT
Ps put some ergo grips on it but but not bar ends  |
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Post by Nelly on Jan 31, 2015 9:42:46 GMT
Ps put some ergo grips on it but but not bar ends Do not do this Ever |
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Post by garwoodfire on Jan 31, 2015 10:07:25 GMT
Haha... Ok noted... I like the look of the boardman! Looks like it's got good kit. I kinda wrote off halfords and went straight to specialized, Scott, trek etc but looks like I was wrong...
Do you think I'd benefit from a 29er? I'm 6ft 2 for the record...
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Post by garwoodfire on Jan 31, 2015 10:10:09 GMT
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Post by garwoodfire on Jan 31, 2015 10:25:38 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Jan 31, 2015 10:38:09 GMT
I think the crave is obviously best value for money - though I'm not keen on the mix of SRAM and Shimano gearing (don't know why, just my OCD kicking in)
I'd personally go for the Trek if I was after an out and out XC bike.
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Post by hodgy on Jan 31, 2015 10:38:19 GMT
Boardman and Voodoo ...both are better bikes
...this is classic ...as per a different post / thread which both Nelly and myself answered earlier this week .
Can you recommend me ....ignore advice ....oh I bought this instead ...!
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Post by hodgy on Jan 31, 2015 10:42:58 GMT
For the type of riding you said you were going to do ( mile munching ) a 29er will suit your needs perfectly .
Your height really has nothing to do with it ..frame size being the determining factor ..as always though ..go and try a few of these bikes before deciding
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Post by garwoodfire on Jan 31, 2015 11:24:09 GMT
No I appreciate the advice... I'm pooping down to halfords today to check the boardman and voodoo out. It's a shame you can't borrow them all for a week to decide;)
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Post by Chopper on Jan 31, 2015 11:45:50 GMT
No I appreciate the advice... I'm pooping down to halfords today to check the boardman and voodoo out. It's a shame you can't borrow them all for a week to decide;) hahaha. " Pooping" down to halfords is the best thing to do , Pooping IN there would be better :-) |
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Post by roundie1981 on Jan 31, 2015 20:46:18 GMT
BUY MY ORANGE CRUSH!!!
Please........
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Post by Deleted on Jan 31, 2015 20:49:54 GMT
Ps put some ergo grips on it but but not bar ends Do not do this Ever Yep never put bar ends on but keep the ergog Ergaz grips )) nelly just bitter lol |
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Post by barffy on Feb 1, 2015 13:43:02 GMT
I can do you a Nukeproof mega with pikes and Hope wheels for a little over 1k and it will be full of new parts.
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Post by garwoodfire on Feb 1, 2015 16:01:48 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Feb 1, 2015 16:44:11 GMT
For what you intend to do, stick with the HT 29ER. Seriously. The Boardman FS has its place but will be heavy and draggy for you. Unless you fancy hitting trail centres after your XC run in which case the Boardy FS is spot on.
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Post by hodgy on Feb 1, 2015 16:44:50 GMT
I would be asking Barffy about his Mega ...the post above your last one ...send him a pm !
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Post by garwoodfire on Feb 2, 2015 17:04:20 GMT
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Post by hodgy on Feb 2, 2015 17:15:08 GMT
Nukeproof Mega ...seems like a bargain at that price ...get him to send you some pics
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Post by garwoodfire on Feb 2, 2015 17:20:36 GMT
Ok, will do...
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Post by top15 on Feb 2, 2015 20:59:43 GMT
I can do you a Nukeproof mega with pikes and Hope wheels for a little over 1k and it will be full of new parts. I would have a look at this mate, post the spec Barffy.. To add my 2 pence worth, think hard before committing to an XC bike, I bought one 2 years ago thinking that was all I wanted to do but ended up buying a full sus 14 months later. |
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