new beginner

mccmarc

Hi

i am very new to mountain biking so much that i dont have a bike yet

so i am seeking advice or what type would be for a novice like me and if there is any one in the local area of preston and lastly if any one knows any routes to start me off please

cheers

mac

geordiefreerider

Dont know where to start, what budget would you have would be good starting point ?

llamafarmer

Start off with a look in the 'what hardtail' stickie in the buying advice forum and a trip to your local shops. It's unwise to buy anything without at least sitting on it first. It all very much depends on your budget, but you're probably looking at a hardtail for your first bike.

The Northern Monkey

welcome to the forums... the more info you can provide will help people help you make your choices

ie... Budget, type of riding, approx height + weight might help etc etc.

By preston your pretty central to quite a lot of trails, but you have to travel unfortunately
This thread will help you find local trails http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtop ... highlight=

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mccmarc

gosh what a response
thanks to you all


ok i am 5ft 6 looking at bout £200 at the most looking at basic routes around rivington up the lakes , pendle hills ect ect dont htink i am ready for hardcore biking as of yet


and am looking for buddys to get going with

hope this helps

Whytepeak

£200 isn't much, at all, but it'll still get you a ride - would look at this saracen:

http://www.evanscycles.com/products/sar ... e-ec001172

also look at the decathalon rockrider 5.2:

http://www.bikeradar.com/gear/category/ ... er-52-8964

The Northern Monkey

Aye, tis said that £300 is probably the lest you should look to spend to ensure that you do get something fairly capable and with a respectable spec list.

That saracen does look fine for that money tho, good find Whytepeak

mccmarc

must say they both look cracking bikes thanks for finding them

Whytepeak

What size frame are you thinking of buying, as there are some deals on pauls cycles - but you have to be the right size:

http://www.paulscycles.co.uk/products.p ... Suspension

mccmarc

thats a very good question

mccmarc

am not sure about frame size and such

Whytepeak

How tall are you, inside leg measurement?

mccmarc

oh right am bout 5ft 6 and think inside leg is 28-30 does that make sense

ezee_d

Like mccmarc i'm also not sure on frame size etc, i'm about 5ft 8, inside leg 30-32.

Cheers

JxL

I would say around 16" to 17" frame.

I am 6.2, 34" inside leg, and have a 20.5 frame, but a 19" would have also fit well.

Best bet is to go into the shop and have a look yourself, they should also know better regarding height/frame size.

mccmarc: I posted a link to Commencal Normal (£250) in Merlin Cycles (not far from where you live) in another thread, they have the bike there to look at.

GHill

I'd second the recommendation to get yourself down to Merlin Cycles, they'll help you out.

mccmarc

Nice one i look in to merlins see what they like