Which Bike?

MattCat · 5 Oct 2009 at 12:07

I went riding on some trails this weekend for the first time. I borrowed a friends bike and had a really good time. I'd like to get a bike of my own with front and rear susension but i dont want to spend loads of money. What price range am i looking at for a semi decent bike?

R0B75 · 5 Oct 2009 at 12:25

MattCat said:
I'd like to get a bike of my own with front and rear susension.....What price range am i looking at for a semi decent bike?

About £1000

Supercow · 5 Oct 2009 at 12:36

What are you looking to spend at most?
What kind of terrain are you wanting to ride?
Will you buy second hand?

MattCat · 5 Oct 2009 at 12:54

Around £400 is probably the most as I'm new to it. I will probably be riding woodland trails, uphill and downhill over rough terrain, rocks, roots ect. Yes I would buy second hand.

Inquisitor · 5 Oct 2009 at 13:25

Don't bother with rear suspension in that case. You'll get a better bike for your money if you buy a hardtail.

dante6491 · 5 Oct 2009 at 13:32

You can get the 2009 Hardrock comp for £350 at the moment which is a pretty awesome bike for that amount.

Big Chris · 5 Oct 2009 at 13:43

I'd certainly look at 2nd hand, the sales boards on Southerndownhill, Descent-World and Bike Radar have loads of bikes up for grabs, and with pics etc you can tell what condition the bikes are in.

Supercow · 5 Oct 2009 at 14:03

MattCat said:
Around £400 is probably the most as I'm new to it. I will probably be riding woodland trails, uphill and downhill over rough terrain, rocks, roots ect. Yes I would buy second hand.

Like the other guys have said, that's not enough for a full suspension bike.
I'd definitely go for a hardtail at the price. Either the Hardrock mentioned above... or look out for a Charge Duster or a Charge Blender. Saw a blender Hi spec go the other day for £450!!

Jonny ///M · 5 Oct 2009 at 18:23

Hardtail is the best way under £1k. Second hand you can pick up good deals. A guy dropped an azonic recoil with shivers,729s on pro 2s,XTR mech n shifter,MRP chain device + bones chainset......thing was mint. £540 he got for it!