Advice needed!
-Brad-F-
Posts: 8
Hi everyone!
Im 15 and dont really know that much about specs, pro's and con's etc of MTB's...
Im looking to buy a new bike for no more than the £300 mark. Problem is, theres far too many to choose from, too many reviews to read and too many bikes i like the look of!
At the moment i have a Barracuda Jacabat which im not too keen on as it was a insurance replacement for a bike that was stolen last year. I am going to sell it for £100 to a friend who is in a need of a bike to get him about and put £200 towards buying a new one.
I was after a dirt jump bike until today when i discovered this forum and liked the look of some of the simple MTB's, so im after either one of them. Im after a bike with dual disc brakes and decent suspension, I would like a bike that isnt going to drop bits, gears breaking or frame snapping.
Can you reccomend any bikes and places to buy bikes from for good value? I have a Halfords located near me but ive found they are not that good for bikes!
Any help would be appreciated, just remember i have a budget of £300...
Thankyou!!
Im 15 and dont really know that much about specs, pro's and con's etc of MTB's...
Im looking to buy a new bike for no more than the £300 mark. Problem is, theres far too many to choose from, too many reviews to read and too many bikes i like the look of!
At the moment i have a Barracuda Jacabat which im not too keen on as it was a insurance replacement for a bike that was stolen last year. I am going to sell it for £100 to a friend who is in a need of a bike to get him about and put £200 towards buying a new one.
I was after a dirt jump bike until today when i discovered this forum and liked the look of some of the simple MTB's, so im after either one of them. Im after a bike with dual disc brakes and decent suspension, I would like a bike that isnt going to drop bits, gears breaking or frame snapping.
Can you reccomend any bikes and places to buy bikes from for good value? I have a Halfords located near me but ive found they are not that good for bikes!
Any help would be appreciated, just remember i have a budget of £300...
Thankyou!!
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have a read of the What Bike thread in the general section. What is your style of riding?0
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One in the £300 price bracket not mentioned is the Specialized Hardrock. Check out the link.
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dan1983 wrote:One in the £300 price bracket not mentioned is the Specialized Hardrock. Check out the link.
http://www.evanscycles.com/product.jsp?style=70143
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Are GT Chuckers any good? I like the look of them
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If its a jump bike you are after they are ok. But for general riding a poor choice.0
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Id say my style is general riding. However if im out with my mates it can get a bit rough 0
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You'll need an all purpose trail bike then I'd reckon, something like the Mongoose Tyax Elite. Jump bikes are crap at anything but jumping, and too small for general riding.0
