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What Mountain Bike ?
baileyman - 25-2-2008 at 09:39

Want to buy a new mountain bike.

Any suggestions on a good website or place to get a good deal

Also, what's a decent make these days? Want to spend a grand tops. I've always had Trek roadbikes - so figured they'd be Ok.

Any info would be great

Might see you all next weekend if I get back from India at a decent time Fri night.

Rich

dunk - 25-2-2008 at 13:36

Hi Rich,

As you know I've had a Marin Mount Vison for a few years. I have to say though, I really like the look of the Specilized now.

I'd probably try to pick up a "last years model" so you get more for your money. Its gota be a full bouncer and lock off's a bonus.

Give me a call when you get back.

Dunk

shem - 25-2-2008 at 17:57

I got a giant anthem 3 from jejames cycles for 780 quid, on sale from 1300 as it was last years model. Cant fault it.

pjh - 25-2-2008 at 18:58

i favour kona stinky great dh bike if u like that style, 07 modle for around a £1000 evans cycles or chain reaction are good online shops.

jon d hat - 25-2-2008 at 22:06

http://www.forces-of-nature.co.uk/forum/viewthread.php?tid=4372

shem - 25-2-2008 at 22:11

nice one John, didnt know how to do that, should save a world of repeat answers.

jon d hat - 25-2-2008 at 22:16

But if your gona spend a grand, if I was in your boots, I'd spend an extra coupla quid or so and get one of these

http://www.evanscycles.com/product.jsp?style=70134

jon d hat - 25-2-2008 at 22:24

Dont't bother with a downhill bike as most of the riding you'll undoubtedly be doing in this country wouldn't warrant it, that is unless your going to a circuit that is equipped with an up-lift. Nothing more than an all mountain or enduro rated bike will more than do you. The majority of d'massif and associates ride full sus xc bikes and ride all terain that they come across.

baileyman - 26-2-2008 at 03:56

Cheers chaps - will go check a few shops when I get back and then buy on online

Like the look of the specialized Jon - bit over my budget - but ya never know !

Hopefully be on the beach Sun/Mon

Dunks - will call you when I get back - hopefully Friday night.

Rich

mNeil - 26-2-2008 at 09:44

of course Rich you could go for the dogs danglies like i did; buy on, get one free for under £100,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,see jons pics of it somewhere. its got me back and forth to the pub many times without a single hitch

dunk - 26-2-2008 at 13:12

Hey Neil,

I didn't know they made Penny Farthings with off road tyres!

He he