viking Posted February 13, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 13, 2014 i think first i need to go to a shop and find out what size bike i should get first?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bear-uk Posted February 13, 2014 Report Share Posted February 13, 2014 Better still, buy my Rocky Mountain Full Susser Only 20 mile away. Or my Scott Carbon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viking Posted February 13, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 13, 2014 Better still, buy my Rocky Mountain Full Susser Only 20 mile away. Or my Scott Carbon pictures. prices and details please Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bear-uk Posted February 13, 2014 Report Share Posted February 13, 2014 Pm to you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hedge Posted February 13, 2014 Report Share Posted February 13, 2014 Better still, buy my Rocky Mountain Full Susser Only 20 mile away. Or my Scott Carbon LOL - I expect the Carbon to be slightly over budget. I've had Specialized hard tails since 1989 when they had rigid front forks and U-brakes. Now I have one with disc brakes and lovely Fox forks. If you are looking for a fitness bike to get into things gently then the advice given on here is ideal. 2nd hand hardtail and you don't need to spend a fortune. As a Spesh user, the Hardrock is a great entry level bike, the Rockhopper is superb (I've had 2) but now I'm on a Stumpjumper but TBH can't really tell the difference (Ok - maybe a bit more agile) Like you said - go get measured in a decent bike shop and stay away from buying new - particularly from those that we shall not speak about. Happy shopping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viking Posted February 14, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2014 thanks for all the answers chaps. i now have some good info to help my search, im not in a great rush so i will keep my eye out for a decent bargain and one thats close to home. thanks. Lee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazza9t9 Posted February 14, 2014 Report Share Posted February 14, 2014 As already stated get a named bike they tend to bet better put together. If you but second hand you will get more for your money with better spec bits. Try to buy one with disc brakes, it's easier to upgrade later if it already has them I started my mountain bike days on a Cheap bike, had nothing but problems with it and the riding position was terrible, I then bought a second hand gt avalanche which I upgraded enjoyed many years with it, sold it better equip than I bought it and then bought my current bike, a Santa Cruz chameleon, hard tail, fully custom built and a fantastic bike, I am starting to want a full Susser now however I had not properly rode for a few years. Just getting back into it really Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Bb Posted February 14, 2014 Report Share Posted February 14, 2014 Bikes are obviously like guns. Get one that fits. A second hand good make is better than a new cheapie. The bike/gun is likely to be better than the rider/shooter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bear-uk Posted February 14, 2014 Report Share Posted February 14, 2014 My Carbon Scott is the Genius model. Upgraded to the hilt to make it as light as poss. Even the brake levers are carbon.Adjustable rear shock. £3.5ks worth. Yours for 1k Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
owo1-man Posted February 14, 2014 Report Share Posted February 14, 2014 Would not even think of Halford's as a bike shop, they sell to the people who now nothing about bike's and the service is s--t to say the least, look at Wiggle,Merlin both in your neck of the woods and deals a plenty this time of the year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viking Posted April 18, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 18, 2014 (edited) so tomorrow is the day i go get my new bike,and iv got it down to 3 i like.cpmp pro whyte 529 hard tail 29er £800 specialized carve comp 29er £900 specialized carve comp pro 29er £1300 id like the comp pro buy its not cheap, and i do like the whyte. what do you guys think?? thanks, Lee Edited April 18, 2014 by viking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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novice cushie shooter Posted April 18, 2014 Report Share Posted April 18, 2014 Nice bikes. Cannodale sl series or a rockhopper for me. Hardtail and disks too and avoid avoid avoid halfords. Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shalfordninja33 Posted April 18, 2014 Report Share Posted April 18, 2014 I've owned a Whyte carbon 29c for about 18months and it's been the best bike I've ever ridden. Whytes are less common than specialized. Although the specializeds will generally have better componentry pound for pound than the whyte. Have a ride on all three, note which feels lightest to ride, big 29inch wheels can be heavy and rolling weight will make a bigger difference to the ride than over weight, it's an area where money was saved on my whyte, they were the first thing I changed and made a huge difference to the ride and handling. Whytes have long top tubes with short stems which make them stable and fast handling. The specialized will be more neutral and you might find it easier to get on with. For that money I'd go for carve comp. it's likely to be lighter than the whyte and better specced for the price. Plus if you really get into it and want to upgrade or don't like it and want to get rid it will be easier to sell on. In the meantime here's a pic of my 29c. Far more bike than I'm capable of using, like my guns really ;-) Let us know which one you go for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Browning 425 clay hunter Posted April 18, 2014 Report Share Posted April 18, 2014 They all seem good bikes. M personal opinion would be buy second hand though. I paid £1200 for a bike that was £3600 new. The second hand market is full if bargains. Good luck either way. ATB 425 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ack-ack Posted April 18, 2014 Report Share Posted April 18, 2014 Classic marin if it was my money. I love perving at bikes that cost a grand when i were a lad (and my reading list consisted purely of marin and kays catalogues ) on ebay - they go for less than thousand cartidges!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shalfordninja33 Posted April 19, 2014 Report Share Posted April 19, 2014 Mmmmm Kay's catalogues, essential 'reading' when I was a boy ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
washerboy Posted April 19, 2014 Report Share Posted April 19, 2014 I owned one of these http://www.bikeradar.com/gear/category/bikes/mountain-bikes/product/review-univega-alpina-ht500-10-35692/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnFreeman1310 Posted April 19, 2014 Report Share Posted April 19, 2014 For that kind of money your should be looking at a orange 5 great bikes and British made Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaconBoy Posted April 19, 2014 Report Share Posted April 19, 2014 Classic marin if it was my money. I love perving at bikes that cost a grand when i were a lad (and my reading list consisted purely of marin and kays catalogues ) on ebay - they go for less than thousand cartidges!!!!! I've got an old 'klein pulse comp' bike.................would this be allowed on your purve list? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fletcher1004 Posted April 19, 2014 Report Share Posted April 19, 2014 over the years I've spent a small fortune on Mountain bikes. if i were looking at spending £500 on a bike id be looking at the second hand market as others have already said. my advice would be to not get a full suspension bike at that price as it would be false economy. look instead at a hard tail with better and lighter components. only get disc brakes if they are hydraulic and stick to a 26" wheel size. just my 10 pence worth but hope it helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walshie Posted April 19, 2014 Report Share Posted April 19, 2014 (edited) My son bought a used Scott mountain bike about 5 years ago. Used almost daily and still going strong. Edited to add: That's a hardtail with front suspension. Edited April 19, 2014 by walshie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chady Posted April 19, 2014 Report Share Posted April 19, 2014 I was at decathlon today and was looking at the following and I did not think was bad for £550. But I know not a lot about bikes so don't know what your views would be on it?? http://www.decathlon.co.uk/rockrider-81-mountain-bike-grey-id_8168918.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viking Posted April 19, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 19, 2014 over the years I've spent a small fortune on Mountain bikes. if i were looking at spending £500 on a bike id be looking at the second hand market as others have already said. my advice would be to not get a full suspension bike at that price as it would be false economy. look instead at a hard tail with better and lighter components. only get disc brakes if they are hydraulic and stick to a 26" wheel size. just my 10 pence worth but hope it helps. why 26" wheels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr-Sheen Posted April 19, 2014 Report Share Posted April 19, 2014 why 26" wheels Every other size is a fad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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