XC Beginner

conorXC
conorXC Posts: 2
edited May 2009 in XC and Enduro
I've been wanting to get into XC biking, except I'm completely lost on what kind of model/brand of bike to look for. Because this will be my first XC bike, I don't want it to be expensive: $500 and under. On-road; I'm not going to be going down any trails for a while. Hardtail; I doubt I'll need full-suspension if I'm remaining on the road for the most part. I'm not exactly sure which type of brakes I'm looking for yet. But pretty much I was just wondering if anyone could offer some ideas of websites and brands that I could look into for a good bike. Thanks :D

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  • tomxc
    tomxc Posts: 139
    i wud suggest claud butler cape wrath d27....may be more than $500 but its worth it....if you do start off roading then you wont have to upgrade it.... :D
    up, up, up, down, up, up, down, up, dowwwn...yep sounds good to me :)
    http://i592.photobucket.com/albums/tt6/ ... MG0201.jpg
  • oldholborn
    oldholborn Posts: 114
    Buy secondhand.
    Consider Specialsed and Scott.
    Find a good frame you can always upgrade components
  • SiLanc
    SiLanc Posts: 180
    The end of Summer is always a great time to buy a bike as shops are trying to clear the decks for the new bikes which are coming in for the the following year. I got a Scott Spark 10 for £1600 (rather than £2700) last year by doing this.
    Lap by lap analysis, videos, photos, race reports and a map of race locations www.xcenduro.co.uk
  • TonyWard
    TonyWard Posts: 149
    I'm confused. If you want to get into XC why are you planning to ride on the road and not go down any trails?
  • thomasali
    thomasali Posts: 179
    Spend some more cash £500 isn't even a vaguely expensive mtb! Get something with at least a Rockshox Tora fork, or you will have to upgrade the fork later which will cost you £££££££ Something like a Boardman MTB Comp or an Orange G3 for around £700 is a great starter mtb.
    http://www.last.fm/user/bobfossil
  • Achillestwanger
    Achillestwanger Posts: 19
    Hi

    I would go with what you like the look of and feels comfy.

    If biking works for you then you will spend a stack of cash on your next one.

    We all get soooo carried away with first bikes and buying advice - just get one, get some padded shorts and get out.

    I'm off out now - having worked myself into a frenzy

    achilles

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