Getting back into bikes
Samslow
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Hi im new so from the other forum im on (Supermoto) i believe its traditional to get the beers in so mines a stella and whatever you lot are having 
Anyway many years ago i used to be very much into my bikes. Im now looking to get back into mountain bikes again.
Since i was last riding i see there is now many different types (it has been about 16 yrs)
of bike
Im probably looking at purchasing a s/hand bike as at least i can get alot more bike for my money. I will probably be spending initially upto £500
few quick question s if i may
1. im about 5ft 8" ish not too sure perhaps 5ft 9 31" inside leg am i right to aim for a 17.5 inch frame?
2. What different types are there and whats the difference? as im not sure what to buy
i see myself doing some road and light trail riding with the wife, and eventually some heavier stuff. i was always a bit of stunt freak so liked something tough that i could have some fun on too.
Am i looking at 2 different bikes here or do you think one would do the job?
Sorry to go on
thanks Sam
Anyway many years ago i used to be very much into my bikes. Im now looking to get back into mountain bikes again.
Since i was last riding i see there is now many different types (it has been about 16 yrs)
of bike
Im probably looking at purchasing a s/hand bike as at least i can get alot more bike for my money. I will probably be spending initially upto £500
few quick question s if i may
1. im about 5ft 8" ish not too sure perhaps 5ft 9 31" inside leg am i right to aim for a 17.5 inch frame?
2. What different types are there and whats the difference? as im not sure what to buy
i see myself doing some road and light trail riding with the wife, and eventually some heavier stuff. i was always a bit of stunt freak so liked something tough that i could have some fun on too.
Am i looking at 2 different bikes here or do you think one would do the job?
Sorry to go on
thanks Sam
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Hi and welcome!
Size wise, maybe arond the 16" mark - but they all vary so sit on as many as you can. Top tube length and reach is very important.
Bikes at this price mostly tend to be 'trail' bikes - 100mm suspension fork, fairly relaxed geometry, disc brakes - designed for the woods, trails, xc. You may get the occaisonal 'xc' type bike with racier geometry (think longer, steeper, lower) with a short travel fork, or a hardcore hardtail (burlier frame, longer fork, relaxed geometry). None of these are going to be the best on the road, and off it, so a compromise will have to made somewhere I feel. Could go for two bikes, but at this price I dont think youd get much worthwhile. Is the road more important, or stunt riding?!0 -
i think i could probably take the road riding out of the equation and keep it to trails and stuff at the lightest0
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Prob best to go for a hardcore hardtail bike, like this:
http://www.mcconveycycles.com/products. ... 3410&rs=gb
Somewhere does them for 500 - I dont usually recommend buying off the newt, as its hard to try them out, and back up, but you dont seem to be a beginner! Hopefully can find one local.0 -
supersonic wrote:Prob best to go for a hardcore hardtail bike, like this:
http://www.mcconveycycles.com/products. ... 3410&rs=gb
Somewhere does them for 500 - I dont usually recommend buying off the newt, as its hard to try them out, and back up, but you dont seem to be a beginner! Hopefully can find one local.
that might be more for me hardtail poss you're right i need to go sit on a few and get feel of what works for me
What sort would you call that then?
im tempted to look on ebay for a 2nd hand bargain once i know what sort of thing i want
not the cyclocross deff not!0 -
Its basically a beefed up trail hardtail, better suited to being thrashed! Not that many at this price mind. Compare to say the Rockhopper:
http://www.mcconveycycles.com/products. ... 3248&rs=gb
you can see the difference in the design.0 -
supersonic wrote:Its basically a beefed up trail hardtail, better suited to being thrashed! Not that many at this price mind. Compare to say the Rockhopper:
http://www.mcconveycycles.com/products. ... 3248&rs=gb
you can see the difference in the design.
well im gonna start looking this week
i'll back with more questions before long thanks for the advice so far0 -
No probs! Hope you find some hiils in Leicester to ride ;-)0
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It's best to sit on a few different sized bikes - and different brands - to get more of a feel for what frame size you'll be.
But saying that, you're maybe 1" shorter than me and have the same inside leg - so I think a 17.5" frame would be about right for you - so long as you don't have unnaturally short arms!0 -
Also, I was just browsing the reader adverts and there's a Dialled Prince Albert in medium for £450 on sale there.
Should be quite a versatile bike and looks very good value.0 -
well ive purchased a bike its a 2006 specialzed hardrock pro comp i think got what i think is a bit of a bargain its got upgraded wheels and stem and has hardly been used due to the owner working overseas so i think im happy
i will let u know how i get on0 -
well got the bike today after a 350 mile drive
and it s great think it ll do fine for my level now so hoping weathers abit better tomorrow0 -
Where abouts in leicestershire are you?0
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