newbe looking for advice

mega bug

hi guys

another newbe looking for some advice

not been doing mountin biking for long and wanting to upgrade from my hardtail
to a full suspension bike

i have a budget of around £1500 and have been offerd a new giant anthem x3 2010 for £1260 from my lbs can any one tell me if this is the best move for me or is there another bike i should try

look forward to your thoughts

cooldad

Try the buying advice thread

Buckaroo

Try as many bikes in that price range as you can. Don't rush in, good lbs will let you trial a demo bike over wknds for example, best way to know if a bike is for you. Sit on everything, even above and below your budget to get an idea of what fits. The x3 is a wicked bike but only you will know if it feels right....

And remember to have fun choosing!

Crash Test Dummy

My Local bike shop have Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Comp atm for £1500.

mega bug

thanks for you feedback

i will try as much bikes as i can i beleve the new 2011 bikes will be out soon will it be worth wating until then b4 getting one?

trebor127

mega bug wrote:

thanks for you feedback

i will try as much bikes as i can i beleve the new 2011 bikes will be out soon will it be worth wating until then b4 getting one?

I'd get a 2010 model at a reduced price

Buckaroo

+1 for 2010 bikes... Some sweet specs and wicked bikes out there, the new range just means better deals for us as they attempt to clear stock. Plus the 2011 season bikes are guaranteed to be 'slightly' more expensive...

cooldad

trebor127 wrote:

mega bug wrote:

thanks for you feedback

i will try as much bikes as i can i beleve the new 2011 bikes will be out soon will it be worth wating until then b4 getting one?

I'd get a 2010 model at a reduced price

Me too. Discounts can be massive (30-40%) when new models come out. Often nothing in it but the paint job.

mega bug

thanks for feedback fokes
i am going to go to my lbs on sat see what they have to offer
b4 the new range come out think i will end up getting the anthem as its a great looking bike with a good spec for my first full suspension cant wait to get out and have fun

sdas777

anthems a great bike for that price, and also good from your lbs... service is unparalleled, and they are the fount of all knowledge...

t0pc4t

I have an anthem X4 and I totally love it

that is very cheap for the X3 which has the added advantage of a lockout on the rear shock, very lovely bike

Mr Dog

Agree with TopCat. I too have an X4. The upright position dosen't suit eveyone but helps weight distribution across the bike and drives the rear wheel into the ground giving phenomenal handling.

Hope you make the right choice and enjoy the ride.