I have around £250 @ a push to spend... what can I get?

williamw1987
williamw1987 Posts: 58
edited April 2008 in MTB buying advice
Hello folks,

I have around £250 to spend on a bike. What is the best I can get for my money?

I do off road and on road riding, so maybe a hardtail?

If you have any suggestions I would greatly appreciate the help.

Thanks!

Comments

  • supersonic
    supersonic Posts: 82,708
    Hi,

    Many people have asked the same question recently: have a search through a few threads, read the What Bike thread for ideas, then maybe ask a few more Qs?
    GT ZASKAR CARBON TEAM

    VOODOO CANZO

    Come and see me at https://www.facebook.com/biketyke/
  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,666
    www.mtbr.com
    www.bikemagic.com
  • Hello There
    Hello There Posts: 16
    This may not help but just some advice... You said "maybe" a hardtail....?! Without question at this price bracket DO NOT go for a full-susser because you will find that it underperforms any hardtail within this price bracket. Also go for something with V-brakes because they will be of a better quality than any disc brakes. Go for the best frame you can get and then upgrade as you go along. Look for 2004/2005/2006 models as you will find much better deals. Look around and buy online as well as you will save much more money than buying from a retailer. Hope this helps. :D.
  • Hello There
    Hello There Posts: 16
    This may not help but just some advice... You said "maybe" a hardtail....?! Without question at this price bracket DO NOT go for a full-susser because you will find that it underperforms any hardtail within this price bracket. Also go for something with V-brakes because they will be of a better quality than any disc brakes. Go for the best frame you can get and then upgrade as you go along. Look for 2004/2005/2006 models as you will find much better deals. Look around and buy online as well as you will save much more money than buying from a retailer. Hope this helps. :D.
  • williamw1987
    williamw1987 Posts: 58
    ^ thats great, always thought cheapo full sus were a bit naff... so v-brakes and upgrade along the way! sounds good to me.... Thanks for the help folks :)

    How does this bike look?

    http://www.evanscycles.com/product.jsp?style=70060 its a Specialized Hardrock Sport 2007 Mountain Bike.

    Thanks!
  • toasty
    toasty Posts: 2,598
    Good place to start, lots of people on here own a Hardrock :) Other brands to look into would be the cheap GTs, Treks possibly, Carrera (Halfords).

    The big companies offer a lot of bang for your buck and will jump in to save the day with warranties should anything break of it's own accord.

    I'd try having a ride about on these if you can though, even just along a flat carpark, the sizes vary a lot between brands and although you can shift the seat up and down, fixing a short/cramped bike or too long bike can be impossible. Failing that, good luck :wink:
    Stumpy FSR 29er
  • Hello There
    Hello There Posts: 16
    The Hardrock seems a very good place to start :wink:. Because it is built by Specialized you are guaranteed that the bike will be up to a decent enough standard and that it won't fall apart on the first trail. As Toasty said cheap GT's are worth a look and as you can but them from Halfords you may be able to get quite a few pounds worth of accessories with the bike (I did :D).
  • Hello There
    Hello There Posts: 16
    The Hardrock seems a very good place to start :wink:. Because it is built by Specialized you are guaranteed that the bike will be up to a decent enough standard and that it won't fall apart on the first trail. As Toasty said cheap GT's are worth a look and as you can but them from Halfords you may be able to get quite a few pounds worth of accessories with the bike (I did :D).

Categories