What £1500-£1700 bike?

Ferenc
Ferenc Posts: 118
edited August 2009 in MTB buying advice
I have £1000 ride to work voucher.
I would like a 140mm front fork full suspension bike. As I am new to all the components, when it comes to comparing them, I am un-certain which is best. At least I know that XT & XTR with Shimano is good. I had my eye on the Trek EX8 2009. Towards the end of the summer season the bike prices start to come down. I have already seen bikes reduced by £599. I ride my bike for 4-5 hours in the forest so I guess I am looking for an endurance bike that I could cycle up the Alps with.......

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  • Ferenc
    Ferenc Posts: 118
    * Thats the Trek Fuel EX8 2009
  • llamafarmer
    llamafarmer Posts: 1,848
    I wouldn't bank on getting £600 off a 2009 Fuel Ex8, it's a very good and very popular bike, so there probably won't be many left come the sales. Have you tried one yet? That should be the first step.
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  • Ferenc
    Ferenc Posts: 118
    no I have not ridden one yet. I will see what I can get for £1500 when the sales happen. I have seen bikes like the Scott Ransom 30 2009 come down in price from £2299 to £1799.
    I am holding thumbs :roll:
  • largephil
    largephil Posts: 358
    Cannondale Rize 5 is worth a look in that budget, great all rounder.
  • Ferenc
    Ferenc Posts: 118
    thanx, will have a look at it.

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