Im going to shoot Myself !

LAW4778

Not literally but this choosing a bike is so hard, been looking properly now for about 6 weeks and i probably decide on a different bike every day, when i thnk i have finally narrowed it down to a couple to go and test i find somthing i don't like about it either on here or somewhere else on the net, mainly something about the component details,

I know its asking alot but can someone tell me which is the perfect bike,

here are a couple of examples of my recent choices,

Marin Palisades Trail (nice fox fork but doesn't have lockout)
Marin Nail Trail (not sure about the Marzocchi fork)
Gary Fisher Hoo Koo E Koo (dont like the handle bars seem to straight)
Specialized Rochopper Expert (fork doesn't have lockout)
Boardman Pro (top spec but now think i am a bit of a brand snob)
Scott Scale 50 (expensive and rubbish tora fork)
Genesis Core 30/40 (good spec but brand snob again)
Trek 6series (dont like the cables running on the top tube)

and the list goes on, does any one have the same problem as me? can anyone tell me the easiest way to come to a decision, Cheers, Lee

supersonic

Have you tried them out? Perfect to you, and perfect to me will most likely be completetly different! Shortlist 3 you like the look of and try them out. Value wise the Genesis and Boardman would top my list.

The Palisades has a cheap Zochhi fork.

SpinningJenny

Perhaps realise that at some point, if you don't make a decision, none of the bikes will be available in their current iteration, in your size, and then you will have to go through it all again for the 2010 bikes (due out fairly soon)?

I'm not being unfair, just telling you how I see it, from my experience. I'm trying out bikes tomorrow and will hopefully find my intended...

I used to be indecisive, but now I'm not so sure....

Very best of luck!

blister pus

LAW4778 wrote:

can anyone tell me the easiest way to come to a decision, Cheers, Lee

Yep, try them out, as many as you can keeping in mind the riding you will be doing, it's the only way with a list, some bikes you'll like some the geometry you'll hate. And you won't be doing it overnight either.

supermonkey

The Genesis Core is the perfect bike for you.

Nik_B

I have the answer!

Do what I did and put your hand through a wndow. Now I don't have to worry about buying a new bike as I can't ride one.

Big dave 3

What about one of the Cubes i.e. a Cube team/Reaction?

LAW4778

SuperMonkey wrote:

The Genesis Core is the perfect bike for you.

Supermonkey what makes you say that ?

keirtristan

Can't rule out the Core due to being a brand snob. Genesis in that form are just new to the game but bear in mind thay have Ridgeback heritage which goes back many years.

They are also designed in the UK for the UK market.

Just think when you go down thw trail centre do you want to be one of the many riding Specs, Marins, etc? Or do you want something a little different?

Ford Focus or Lotus Elise?

LAW4778

what type of bike is the core classed as with its long travel adjustable fork is it XC or more trail bike as in the marin rocky ridge and b17 models?

jam1e

Of all the brands you've listed there Genesis are probably the brand with the least mainstream, least common and most well thought out range of HTs for use in the UK. Most of their bikes are really nice and I don't think I've ever actually seen one on the trails...

(I've certainly never seen any of their io singlespeed things so I'm hoping they'll be going cheap at the end of the season )

keirtristan

From the Genesis website:

"The Core. A verified trail classic, try it out, test it, push it. No flinching from this one, no second-thought stalling at the edge. Totally adaptable and capable anywhere, it's one bike that rocks every trail. "

dunker

malt4 with a reba but it does have those pesky cables on the top tube which make it less fuss when shouldering the bike :P

supermonkey

LAW4778 wrote:

SuperMonkey wrote:

The Genesis Core is the perfect bike for you.

Supermonkey what makes you say that ?

Sorry I was being facetious, I should have added a smiley or something. You were asking what was the "perfect" bike for you but no one can tell you this. You have to decide for yourself. What I've learned from reading these forums is that choosing a bike is a lot like choosing a wife - We all have different criteria (and budgets).

LAW4778

SuperMonkey wrote:

LAW4778 wrote:

SuperMonkey wrote:

The Genesis Core is the perfect bike for you.

Supermonkey what makes you say that ?

Sorry I was being facetious, I should have added a smiley or something. You were asking what was the "perfect" bike for you but no one can tell you this. You have to decide for yourself. What I've learned from reading these forums is that choosing a bike is a lot like choosing a wife - We all have different criteria (and budgets).

Well put lad thats why i can only go to a grand, ha.

LAW4778

Big dave 3 wrote:

What about one of the Cubes i.e. a Cube team/Reaction?

Just been looking at the Ltd Team nice bike and nice spec its at £1049 but in this months test in what mountain bike its listed as £899 wierd.

counterculture

the rockhopper expect does have lockout, well mine does, im assuming its not been changed since i bought mine a few months back

GTi-R23

Plus the Rockhopper Pro with a 10% discount from Evans is more or less the same price as the Expert.

Not that I'm a Spesh fanboi or anything :oops:

LAW4778

counterculture wrote:

the rockhopper expect does have lockout, well mine does, im assuming its not been changed since i bought mine a few months back

cheers fella that might change things.

LAW4778

GTi-R23 wrote:

Plus the Rockhopper Pro with a 10% discount from Evans is more or less the same price as the Expert.

Not that I'm a Spesh fanboi or anything :oops:

Don't like the gold colour.

supermonkey

I didn't think Specialized was included in the 10% discount?