Help me decide what bike

heathy_76

Hi all,
I'm currently saving and looking at 2008 bargains got it narrowed down to these....

http://paulscycles.co.uk/products.php?plid=m1b4s1p1733

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

http://www.leisurewheels.co.uk/products ... 1b3s1p3465

http://www.leisurewheels.co.uk/products ... 1b3s1p3451

I mostly ride trail centres and need something that can handle some abuse as I'm 6ft and carrying a bit of excess padding!

Any suggestions/help?

supersonic

Do you need all that travel and heft for trail centres? I would say your Marin looks ideal!

Any chance you can try any of them out?

Splasher

Perosnally, I'd rule out the Kona as being too heavy/freeridy for you needs.

Of the others, I would have thought you would need a large frame size so that only leaves the Pitch.

nikstar

The pitch pro its 2009 model, evans and edinbrugh cycles both doin it for around £1170, I like mine only got it last week and think its good allrounder.

LoUiS1985

Hi, i've got a spesh enduro (expert) and love it. i think its excellent for the trails! try before you buy though 'cos not everyone rates them as highly as i do!

littleandy0410

As Supersonic says, not sure you need 6" of travel for trail centres in the UK, it's just more weight to lug up the hills!

Have a look on tredz.co.uk, they're a bit cheaper that leisurewheels.

e.g.

Pitch Pro, £191.24 cheaper!!

http://www.tredz.co.uk/.Specialized-Pitch-Pro-Mountain-Bike-2008-Full-Suspension-MTB_23383.htm

I'd go for this:

http://www.tredz.co.uk/.Specialized-Stumpjumper-FSR-Comp-Mountain-Bike_13167.htm

All short travel full sussers between £1100 and £1300: http://www.tredz.co.uk/ProductList.asp?SearchString=&Filter=8|R%201100-1300

And £900-£1100: http://www.tredz.co.uk/ProductList.asp?SearchString=&Filter=8|Q%20900-1100

I'd also look at Giant Trance from Pauls Cycles or Tredz.[/url]

heathy_76

Thanks everyone. Travel isn't really my primary requirement, was just looking for something that could that could handle some rough stuff. My wife keeps on telling me there's nothing wrong with what I've got but Ive got my mind set on something new. I think I'm gonna look at a test ride for a Spesh.

Chris5.5

At that price the Stumpjumper is an absolute bargain, this years model is £1600 and the spec is all but the same.

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