which mtb for around £350 / 450 hard tail

gorilly

hi all

looking at getting a new mtb, i just sold my GT aggressor and want something new.

im looking for a hardtail... i dont really have any preference for brands... but also have no idea where to start looking... there are so many on line..

id really like to maybe get a 2007 or even 2006 bike because from what i have seen you can get an £800/900 bike for less just because its a year or 2 old...

advice please!

its mainly for cross country and the odd bit of dh.. try and get a few drop offs and jumps in when i can...

thanks

TheRevOlutionary

At the top end of that budget, Ive just bought an 08 Felt Q720 which im very pleased with, good all-round setup with 80-100mm lockout Dart2 Rok-shox, Shimano hydro brakes, 27spd SRAM gearset, very solid wheels and kenda tyres... Was £550 but £440-450 in most shops at the moment as it's now technically last years model.

'07 spec Q720

You will no doubt be advised to try the ones you like, Specialized rockhopper will be at the top end of that budget too, very nice frame and solid set-up. Others will know more than I, so await the other replies

.blitz

Leisure Lakes have some '08 B-17s in medium for £629 if you fancy treating yourself or how about an '08 Hardrock Pro or a Rockhopper ?

gorilly

thanks for the advice....


how about this?

http://www.ashcycles.com/power/index.ph ... urrency=BP

physiosteve

can i throw a Focus Fatboy into the mix, in last yrs colour should find 1 for 400-450 quid
at 28lb and with XT rear mech u wont find nethin comes close

TheRevOlutionary

physiosteve wrote:

can i throw a Focus Fatboy into the mix, in last yrs colour should find 1 for 400-450 quid
at 28lb and with XT rear mech u wont find nethin comes close

Nice 8)

.blitz

gorilly wrote:

how about this?
http://www.ashcycles.com/power/index.ph ... urrency=BP

What about one of these: http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=14964 ?

No discs or pedals but a solid base to build on.

Rich9

The Genesis Core 10 is inside your budget. Reasonable level of kit and gets some good reviews

http://www.tredz.co.uk/.Genesis-Core-10-Mountain-Bike-2008-Hardtail-MTB_13537.htm

gorilly

physiosteve wrote:

can i throw a Focus Fatboy into the mix, in last yrs colour should find 1 for 400-450 quid
at 28lb and with XT rear mech u wont find nethin comes close

really like the looks of this... anyone had a go on one?

gorilly

took the plunge last night... i bought a rockrider 8.2 for £500...