What Bike ???

MTBRich
MTBRich Posts: 3
edited June 2008 in MTB buying advice
Any advice out there on which bike i should Purchase that would accomodate my size? as i'm 6ft 4 and weigh 18 stone, i want to get back into XC as i really enjoyed when i was younger but i've been out of the loop for the last 10 years or so.

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  • beski
    beski Posts: 542
    Have you had a look here?...

    http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=12540401

    Then maybe make a shortlist & then ask again
    Giant Defy 4 2014
    GT Avalanche Expert 2006
    Specialized Hardrock 1989
  • MTBRich
    MTBRich Posts: 3
    Thanks for getting back to me so quickly, i have checked out the link and have made a shortlist with one of every bike from each price range, but i am still unsure which would be best to support my height and weight for XC riding.

    Specialized Hardrock Pro - £400: Sturdy offering from Specialized, with well proven Avid disc brakes, butted frame, hydraulic lockout sus fork and dependable shimano drivetrain.

    Mongoose Tyax Elite - £299: one of the best selling bikes of the year. Ups the
    ante with a superb damped forks, but still gets 8spd drivetrain, good frame and
    cable discs, excellent performer if a little weighty.

    GT Avalanche 1.0 - £500: according to WMB the best 500 quid bike ever, with superb frame, hydro discs, oversized damped fork and great shimano gear inc hubs and cranks.

    Specialized Rockhopper - £600: superb M4 frame is the standout feature; dependable Tora forks, good drivetrain and parts with Avid hydros. Great base to upgrade.

    Trek 6700 - £850: one of the cheapest bikes to feature the award winning Rockshox Reba. Add to this the legendary Alpha frame, Bontrager kit and the new XT shadow mech and you have a great value bike for trails and XC

    Kind Regards
    MTBRich
  • supersonic
    supersonic Posts: 82,708
    You need to set your budget - don't forget to include accessories ie helmet, tools, clothes etc.

    As for size, all the brands should offer something that will 'fit', but for what is best for you sizewise, and whether you like the riding position is down to you - hence the importance of testing them.
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  • Eranu
    Eranu Posts: 712
    I'm 6'3 and about the same weight as you and the GT fits me pretty well. Only problem I have is that I have short legs so the standover height isn't great for me with the large frame. Having said that it's a top bike for the money and won't let you down for XC riding.

    Like sonic says set a budget first, then go try some bikes out.

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