Young Newbie Looking for Advice and Company

Hamasaki

Hi,

Im new with all this so bear with me. Im a 21 yo male living in west yorkshire, who would like to get into mountain biking, but im not really sure where to start.

Firstly, im pretty unfit, and would like to start biking as a way to get a bit fitter as well as for the enjoyment of it. Im quite happy to spend up to about £750 on a bike and would appreciate sum advice on a good bike to get for that money?

Also would like to know of any good places for biking in west yorkshire, and the whole yorkshire area really?

And finally i would like sumone to do it with? so if theres anyone out there in west yorkshire who dosnt mind helpin out a newbie it would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks for any help!!

Liam

Steve_b77

I'm sure you're not going to have any issues with finding a trail budy on here

Bike wise, you'd be best buying a Hard tail, ie a bike that only has front suspension, there are laods of good ones in your budget, there's a "What bike thread in the buying advice section that will be proper helpful.

James_F

At that price, I'd look at a hardtail, ie front suspension only, something like this would be good: http://www.merlincycles.co.uk/?fn=product&productId=560&categoryId=100 However, if you're new to the sport it may be best sticking to a £500 bike as they are very good nowadays. Have a look at the GT Avalanche 1.0 and the Carrera Fury from Halfords.

Sorry, I can't help on routes as I'm not from round there.

dunker

or something like this,
http://www.merlincycles.co.uk/?fn=produ ... egoryId=39
£751

OllyUK

The focus bikes on wiggle are very good value:
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/ProductDetail.a ... est%202008

But if this is your first 'proper' MTB I'd suggest going to your local bike shop and trying a couple. Merlin bikes are fantastic and imo they are one of the best bike shops in the country, so if you're tempted by their bikes and are willing to drive to Lancs to maybe try a couple then go for it!

thekickingmule

Hi there! Welcome to the forum
Whereabouts in West Yorkshire are you? I'm in Leeds and getting back into MTBing again. I currently have a couple of problems with my bike, but will hopefully get them sorted soon.

I'm considering joining the Bad Brains MTB Club once i've got a bit fitter and more use to riding again. They're based in Wakefield and go on loads of trails

supersonic

Some good chocies of bikes, but I'd but from a local shop, and not the net if you are a beginner. Give you chance to test a few out and easy back up.