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Bubb
Bubb Posts: 5
edited March 2009 in MTB beginners
Hi I am new to this forum and would like some advice.

I am looking to buy a hard tail bike for both me and my girlfriend. We are looking to spend up to £500 each.

I would like some recommendations of what to buy. I dont know what it is best, GT, specialised of marin etc etc.

Could you recommend a make and model for both of us please.

Thanks in advance.

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  • JxL
    JxL Posts: 383
    Hi mate,

    There is a big sticky to have a look at:

    http://www.bikeradar.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=12590132

    Also try to use the search function, i think there are thousands of threads for the price range!

    I just picked up a Genesis Core 10 myself from local bike shop, its absolutely delicious! Paid £500 (+£30 for XT shadow rear mech upgrade).
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  • Furkuk
    Furkuk Posts: 71
    Wecome to the forum.
    I suppose it depends on what you want to do with your bike. Just for general use I would suspect that any of the bikes in the price ranger would be good. It all depends on how you feel on each. I had a Scott Reflex until the forks failed and I have now got a GT Aggressor which I bought from Halfords and the difference in performance is massive. :D

    I use mine everyday, mostly off road but not real mountain bike stuff. Mainly to get fit.
    Now the owner of a GT Aggressor XC 3
  • xtreem
    xtreem Posts: 2,965
    Does your girlfriend wants girls specific bike of men's?

    For you, see this: GT Avalanche Expert 2008, but only in small size, 16". If you're not tall enough...
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  • The Northern Monkey
    The Northern Monkey Posts: 19,174
    welcome :) 8)
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  • Bubb
    Bubb Posts: 5
    Thanks everyone. My girlfriend is after a womens specific but does not really matter as she is 5ft 8 so quite tall for a female.

    I am looking at GT now, is it better to get hydraulic brakes or cable?
  • Antwon
    Antwon Posts: 29
    Hydraulic Brakes are a world better. Aim for those over mechanical (cable) brakes.
  • Bubb
    Bubb Posts: 5
    Has anyone had any dealings with Boardman bikes?
  • Bubb
    Bubb Posts: 5
    Right folks I have decided to get a Specialized Rock hopper pro! What are peoples opinions on these, my other half is getting a Specialzed Myka expert. We went to a specialized concept store in Birmingham and i was very impressed by the bikes.
  • BoardinBob
    BoardinBob Posts: 697
    Great bikes. You wont have any complaints.

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