First Real Bike

1990Dave

Hi im new to the forum as well as mountain biking and was looking for some help with the purchase of a first bike. Im not totally sure what aspect of mountain biking i want to do but bending towards jumps and light downhill so im looking for something of an entry level all rounder with a frame worth uprgrading a latter date. Iv seen the Commencal Normal and riden the Specialized hardrock comp which i found very comfy .However upon seeing the Specalized P all mountain series online, they are really tickling my fancy. I also looked into the Mongoose Tyax but my LBS quickly dismissed it saying the frame wasnt that great however this may of been down to unavailibilty of the bike and him trying to give me a quick sell on the Spec. I understand theirs a few bikes to narrow it down from but just wondered what thoughts on the topic you had?


Thx




Dave

ride_whenever

if you really want jumps and light downhill then a p-series is pretty nice, however you'll not enjoy long jaunts on it!

The scott voltages are gorgeous to ride, i prefer them to the p-series but are much more brutal.

nonnac85

I got a Spesh Hardrock when I started and Im glad I did because I have been able to do jumps, 4X, mini-DH, xc etc and its done the job well and no major problems even after 2 years of (ab)use.

bradford

Get yourself a marin nail trail for around £850.Amazing bike for the money, very light and quick!

supersonic

bradford wrote:

Get yourself a marin nail trail for around £850.Amazing bike for the money, very light and quick!

Entry level?!

Dave, have a look at the GT Avalanche series or Mongoose Tyax - tough frames and decent spec at good prices.