Arghhh please help, getting confused now

gowm

Ok prob sounds silly, im looking to get a new sub 1k bike and after 2 weeks of searching i have come to the conclusion that i know nothing

So here is the question, can someone please list me the components in accending order, like forks etc

I know Rockshock darts3 is bottomish of the list and some fox with a number 32 is high up, but the tora recon reba etc i have no idea what order they go in, then they add silly letters etc, and there is a few common makes that bikes use, how do other makes budget models fit in that list.

Same with gears and brakes

I guess that slx is bottomish and deore seems toppish but then there are different xt and other models

Brakes the Avid ones seem easy, the juicy 3 is bottom ish and the 5's are higher, but i dont have the experiance to know if a Shimano 486 are better or worse etc

Also the bikes im looking are are ( 2010 models where i can get them )

Marin b-17
Orange pure 7
Rockhopper sl expert 10 ( dont really want this as its a bit to common )
Lapierre tecnic 700 ( prob the fave )

Please help before i give up, my LBS were not much use as the only stock trek and the other only stocks giant and neither were overly helpfull

Cheers in advance

Mike

thel33ter

Shimano kit goes Deore, SLX, XT, then XTR

Rockshox Forks - Dart, Tora/Recon Silver, Recon Gold/Sektor, Reba/Revalation/Lyrik.

Fox Forks - 32 is the stanchion diameter, models are basically R, RL, RLC, then Talas variations.

Brakes, as long as they aren't cable discs you'll be ok.

If you want the best spec for that much money look at Cubes and Boardmans.

gowm

iv been looking, is there a sub 1k bike with reba's ??

gowm

Mondraker Podium Pro £1000, this looks like good speks

* Frame: Podium Extrolite Scandium Hydroformed
* Fork: Rock Shox Reba SL 100mm Remote
* Headset: FSA Th-848 Semicartridge 1-1/8
* Stem: Easton EA50 31.8mm
* Speed: 27
* Front Mech: Shimano Deore FD-590
* Rear Mech: Shimano XT RD-772-GS Shadow
* Chainset: FSA V-Drive Megaexo 44/32/22T
* Bottom Bracket: FSA Megaexo
* Cassette: Shimano CS-HG50 11-32T 9s
* Chain: Shimano CN-HG53 9s
* Front Brake: Formula ORO K18 160mm
* Rear Brake: Formula ORO K18 160mm
* Rims: Mavic Crossride Disc wheelset
* Front Hub: Mavic Crossride Disc Qr
* Rear Hub: Mavic Crossride Disc Qr
* Tyres: Kenda Karma 2.0 Front Kenda Karma 2.0 Rear
* Seatpost: Easton EA50 31.6mm

ianrams

http://www.bikeradar.com/gear/category/ ... o-09-33635

bails87

gowm wrote:

iv been looking, is there a sub 1k bike with reba's ??

Boardman Team is £800 and the Pro which is £1k. Or the FS Team which is £1k.

Check out the reviews here.

gowm

sounds silly, but i just dont want to buy a bike from Halfords, i have been trying to find an equal in spec and price else where, there is a semi lbs that has a core 50 from 2010 sitting in it, might go try to blag my luck

delta5

gowm wrote:

sounds silly, but i just dont want to buy a bike from Halfords, i have been trying to find an equal in spec and price else where, there is a semi lbs that has a core 50 from 2010 sitting in it, might go try to blag my luck

Don't allow Halford's reputation to put you off their bikes - the Boardman and Carrera mountain bikes are generally well-made and are often cracking value for money. You just can't rely on some Halford's stores for assembly or servicing.

geoff93

I work in a good LBS and am often seeing Boardmans come into the shop. They are good bikes, and offer very good value for money because of Halfords' buying power, and the fact they cut out a middle man. Buy a Boardman and if you are worried about setup, just take it to your LBS for a quick check up!

t0pc4t

gowm wrote:

sounds silly, but i just dont want to buy a bike from Halfords, i have been trying to find an equal in spec and price else where, there is a semi lbs that has a core 50 from 2010 sitting in it, might go try to blag my luck

For that kind of money I would be looking at boardmans, as has been said, just pay £20 - £30 to your LBS to get it set up

good bikes

aegrey

Hi gowm, where are you based? Cause I live in Northeast england and my LBS choices were also Trek and Giant.......until I found another LBS dealing with Cube and Scott bikes.
For £1K I'd recommend the Cube LTD Team. Check the specs online!

supersonic

Of course, some LBS are dire too - just because it is not a Halfords does not mean it is any good. Depends on the store on staff.

n.battison

If you want the best value for money on your budget, a boardman would probably be your best choice.

Shame the LMT Pro is sold out now because that looks amazing.

But the pro is same spec for 999 and awesome value, if not the team is also great value.

Plus my halfords is quite good, better than most bike shops round me.