First bike

Reme-teer

hi all, i am about to get into mountain biking for the first time and im looking at buying a bike for around £300. I wondered if anyone had any suggestions on a good first bike?

Thanks

supersonic

Hello and welcome,

A bike for cross country trails, or just canal paths? Or road even? Or all?!

Depends what you want really, are many options for your budget and riding.

Reme-teer

Yeah sorry was a bit vague with what id be using it for. I would be mainly riding off road in woods and such im guessing thats cross country trails?

I have been looking and spotted these:

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_271271_langId_-1_CarSelectorCatalogId__CarSelectorGroupId__varient__categoryId_106180_crumb_33980-33957-82393_parentcategoryrn_106180#

http://www.evanscycles.com/products/specialized/hardrock-comp-disc-2008-mountain-bike-ec001412

Although i dont really know what im looking for, are these any good?

ST Colin

Rockhopper is a good buy, as is the Kona Fore Mountain on the Evans site.

You can't go wrong with the Spesh though.

Get down to you local bike shop and try a few for size too, make sure you get one that is comfortable and fits right.

Reme-teer

I went down to my local shop and the guy there suggested one of these

http://www.feltbikes.co.uk/mtb-spec.php?id=4

For £310

it was pretty much the only bike they had in for my price range and requirements.

Reme-teer

i have been looking around the local bike shops and one shop specialized in Cuad Butler bikes. He said they are better value for money as your not paying for a big name. Has anyone had any experience with these bikes or know if they are any good?

supersonic

Yes, are good value. See if you can try one out.