Need HT with Juicy 5s and Sram X gears for under a grand

astro_nomenoff

I'm going to get a bike on the 'cycle to work' scheme and I'm going to use it to complement my existing full susser so I need it to have the same kit in order to be able to 'steal' bits when necessary.

I need SRAM X 1:1 gears. A minimum of Avid Juicy 5s, a decent 100mm fork for cross country use. The frame needs to be in the 14 to 16 inch size range and cross country capable, not jump specific. A women specific frame would be ok. I'm not a fan of integrated headsets or oversize bar/stem combos.

Any ideas?

supersonic

Boardman? Arent womens specific, but a few changes will alter that.

Many headsets are now internal, and oversized stuff is either here nor there really. I wouldn't let it put you off.

astro_nomenoff

Wow! thanks! just looked at the website:

http://www.boardmanbikes.com/index.html

The top of the range hardtail has it all and under a grand... just gotta find a 'cycle to work' scheme member and I'm sorted!

Amazing value!

astro_nomenoff

actually, Boardman bikes are Halfords only - I think Halfords were an early partner of the cycle to work scheme, I'll find out tomorrow...

astro_nomenoff

Halfords have their own scheme, my work is going with the independent retailer scheme so Boardman bikes are out, any more ideas?

FSR_XC

How about:

Cannondale F1 Feminine 2009 Mountain Bike or Trek 6700 Disc 2009 Women's Mountain Bike

But both are Juicy 3.

Or I spotted this on Evans' site:

Specialized Era Comp Hardtail 2008 Womens Mountain Bike