Landrover bike?? need advice please

easy-_-
easy-_- Posts: 25
edited July 2010 in MTB buying advice
I am looking for a new HT bike.

winstanleysbikes have a 09 landrover kaikias at 399.99

full detail:
Frame: 7005 Alloy
Fork: Marzocchi 22 LO 100mm travel with lock out
Chainset : FSA black forged alloy cranks
Bottom Bracket: FSA powerdrive fully sealed cassette
Pedals: Wellgo
Gears: 27 speed with Shimano new SLX shadow low profile rear gear and Shimano Deore front gear
Shifters: Shimano STI Deore pod shifters
Cassette: Shimano
Hubs: Formula Black Alloy Quick Release Front and Cassette
Rear Rims: Black Alloy Double Wall
Tyres: Continental Mountain King 26x2.1
Brakes: Tektro Auriga Hydraulic Double Piston Disc
Brake Levers: Tektro
Handlebar: TIOGA Alloy Low Riser with Locking Grips A-Head Extension
Stem: TIOGA Alloy Ahead
Saddle: WTB Pure V
Seat Post: TIOGA
Sizes: 17.5" 19.5" or 21.5"
Frame Colour: Yellow Peril

cant find too many reviews for this bike. I am new to MTB. is it a good bike as a entry level MTB? is it worth 399.99?

thank you for your help^^

Comments

  • supersonic
    supersonic Posts: 82,708
    Very good spec, but always out of stock when I have seen them.
  • easy-_-
    easy-_- Posts: 25
    supersonic wrote:
    Very good spec, but always out of stock when I have seen them.

    I just sent them a email to make sure if they have 17.5" in stock
  • £400 is a sensible budget for an entry level MTB - there's a lot of choice at that price, and you'll be getting a 'proper' MTB rather than just an MTB lookalike.

    Personally, I would forego the Land Rover and go for an established brand name - there's plenty of choice out there from the likes of Specialised, GT, Trek... to name a few.

    To give yourself an idea, have a browse of the Evans Cycles website (link below is filtered for bikes up to £400):

    http://www.evanscycles.com/categories/complete-bikes/mountain-bikes?brand=All&price_from=0&price_to=400&sort=&per_page=20&x=30&y=5

    Also, if possible, try before you buy, so that you get the right size and a feel for how it rides...

    If you're thinking long-term, focus on getting a bike with the best quality frame & forks for your budget - other components like brakes, wheels, gears, tyres etc can be upgraded at a future date as and when they wear out (which they will), or as your budget allows.

    All the best with your new hobby :-)
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  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    Not sure about now, but Landrover bikes were all Claud Butler, just a mix of components you couldn't actually get with a CB badge on......sounds like an established (Bike I assume you meant, LR is pretty established!) brand name to me!

    Simon
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.
  • easy-_-
    easy-_- Posts: 25
    thank you for all the advices.

    maybe it's better to get a second-hand rockhopper or something similer..
  • supersonic
    supersonic Posts: 82,708
    Why's that? Is a good bike! 95% of the parts the manufacturers pick from are from the same pool, and the frames are made generally by a select few factories. Merida make specialized for example.
  • lawman
    lawman Posts: 6,868
    land rovers are pretty good for the price, the frames are reasonably light and the geometry is ballpark and the components are very good for the price.
  • jairaj
    jairaj Posts: 3,009
    I'd say stick with the LR bike unless you find a better deal. To me that is defiantly a bike not a Supermarket Special BSO (Bike shaped object).
  • lawman
    lawman Posts: 6,868
    jairaj wrote:
    I'd say stick with the LR bike unless you find a better deal. To me that is defiantly a bike not a Supermarket Special BSO (Bike shaped object).

    to right, they damn good bikes :) as good value as boardman in some cases
  • easy-_-
    easy-_- Posts: 25
    thank you guys. your answers made me more confident of LR KAIKIAS