new all mountain bike for around £1500

richg1979
richg1979 Posts: 1,087
edited November 2008 in MTB buying advice
im looking for a new full sus bike that will do everything, ive found a 08 giant reign 1 at my local shop and have had a quick ride and it feels very good with no pedal bob and was quite suprised how well it pedaled considering it has 6" travel.

i was also looking at the treck fuel ex8 and the a couple or marins and stumpjumpers.

any opinions on these bike from someone who has owned them?

im 6"2 and about 15 stone, the giant was a size med but felt really comfey and not cramped at all.

Comments

  • grantway
    grantway Posts: 1,430
    The Quick ride was this in the Forest ? If not then ask for a test bike
    or find another shop with test bikes and go and ride has many till you
    find the one that suits you sir

    The Reign is a good bike for do everything and will certsinly go over
    everthing too and with good suspension.

    The Stumpy is XC/Trail and only 120mm travel which would go over most
    things and a lighter bike.
  • I'm also looking at Trek ex 8 very nice bikes you looking at the 08 or 09 version?
    Ride : 09 Trek Fuel EX 8