£750 bike that can take a thrashing...
Morty_Oxon
Posts: 48
After happening across an unexpected gem of a jump-spot very nearby where I live in south Oxfordshire I've decided that the time has come for a second bike.
I've currently got a Trek 4500 (not my choice - the one I got over 5 years ago was nicked and insurers gave me a direct replacement) which I've upgraded a bit with Toras, Hayes discs and Candy SPDs and whilst slightly on the weighty side it's dealt with everything that I've shown it: around 40-80miles XC a week and general messing about on trails doing ill-advised drops etc. It even coped over a few table-tops. In short, I'm not ditching it (especially as I take great pleasure in beating the locals chugging round on their 2grand full sussers).
I'm now looking for something strong that's going to survive when I stack it on some double so I can develop some free-ride-ish skills on.
I'm looking to spend up to £750 (maybe a wee bit more if it's a good deal). Robustness and chuckability are the key factors but ideally I'd like to be able to pedal it a bit. Thinking hardtail but if there's the possibilty of a half-decent previous year Kona Coiler or similar going I'd be interested. Also I don't mind upgrading if the standard spec isn't quite up to scratch.
I've had a look in other forums, but couldn't spot a similar sort of thread so after writing a small essay, I'm opening this one up. Is it do-able?
I've currently got a Trek 4500 (not my choice - the one I got over 5 years ago was nicked and insurers gave me a direct replacement) which I've upgraded a bit with Toras, Hayes discs and Candy SPDs and whilst slightly on the weighty side it's dealt with everything that I've shown it: around 40-80miles XC a week and general messing about on trails doing ill-advised drops etc. It even coped over a few table-tops. In short, I'm not ditching it (especially as I take great pleasure in beating the locals chugging round on their 2grand full sussers).
I'm now looking for something strong that's going to survive when I stack it on some double so I can develop some free-ride-ish skills on.
I'm looking to spend up to £750 (maybe a wee bit more if it's a good deal). Robustness and chuckability are the key factors but ideally I'd like to be able to pedal it a bit. Thinking hardtail but if there's the possibilty of a half-decent previous year Kona Coiler or similar going I'd be interested. Also I don't mind upgrading if the standard spec isn't quite up to scratch.
I've had a look in other forums, but couldn't spot a similar sort of thread so after writing a small essay, I'm opening this one up. Is it do-able?
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For jumping you are much better off with a specific jump bike, or hardcore hardtail rather than a full susser.0
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Yeah, you're right. Just been a bit tempted by a few online deals I've seen recently. The guys hitting the jumps looked pretty hardcore with big rigs that frankly I wouldn't find manageable.
Aside from forcing me to learn better technique and being mechanically simpler think HT is def the way. Any suggestions? Sorry for my ignorance but I'm new to going airborne on two wheels.0 -
look at the stp zero the 2008 model is well bling looking. either that or the spesh p series. either alloy or steel are good bargains. have a look and a feel you might be impressed.internet (in ter net), secret sanctuary of idiots and nutters.0
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Tried a Spesh P.All Mountain the other day and it seemed pretty spot on. Though saying that, I might just hang on a while and save some cash for a more effective (and considerably more expensive) all-rounder like a stiffee, rc303 or b52 - which I saw raised by supersonic in another thread. I could easily spend all day dreaming up wishlists but I'm due a raise soon so hopefully I might finally be able to get a really decent bike.
Cheers for the feedback0
