Look to buy my first bike, need your opinions

jamsy

Hi, im new to the sport and looking for a bike just to get me started so i can join my local club, the bike im using the now is so old and horrible to ride, iv got about 300-350 to spend, iv seen one i quite like and hoped someone with more knowledge than me could let me know if this would be ideal, iv left a link at the bottom of the page, many thanks

jamsy

http://www.mailordercycles.co.uk/produc ... 1b0s1p6062

Andy B

I would avoid that bike in your link like the plague, it is an utter piece of crap.

Your money would be better spent on a Mongoose Tyax Elite (or Tyax Super) or GT Avalanche.

jamsy

Thanks mate, a couple of people have said that to me now so i think i'll give it a miss, i like the mongoose but was hoping for a full sus, or do you reckon a hardtail would do, thanks again mate

Jamsy

Andy B

You will not got even a half decent full suss for £300, stick with a hardtail like the Mongoose.

You can ride (almost) anything on a hardtail that you could ride on a full suss.

dirtbiker100

People do possibly the hardest race in the world (megavalanche?) on hardtails along with people doing freeriding on them too. It'll be fine for what you want and you'll become a much better rider by getting a hardtail first.
please please please don't get a full sus at that price.
I've heard many people talking good stuff about the mongoose and the gt avalanches at the lower prices you want.

pdrolo

try this

http://www.bikeradar.com/gear/category/ ... ider-10998

jacktheoc

i would stay well clear of a full sus if you only have £300...definetely have a look at a hardtail as it will be much better and will last longer