Changing from hardtail to full suspension

Genesis Core 20

Hi all,
Im thinking of changing to a full suspension mtb, just dont know which one to go for.
I have a rough budget of a grand, i found this one which i quite liked - http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Mode ... elID=55715
What are your thoughts?
Thanks

bentes

Did you consider Canyon bikes?
http://www.canyon.com/_uk/

They have an outlet now of last year bikes at very nice prices and specs.

Like this one for example, cheaper than what you listed and seems better "speced":

http://www.canyon.com/_uk/outlet/article.html?o=A1013712

hope it helps

Genesis Core 20

Thanks very much
Would that bike in that link be a good all rounder for a beginner?

forestdwelling_gibbon

I moved on eventually to a full susser last year and I love it. Though I have kept my trusty hardtail (Gary Fisher HKEK) as the feeling of riding the hardtail is purer imo and there's nothing like rinsing your mates on full sussers up a hill then keeping up with them on the downhill sections (if you ride like a nutter). Your scruttocks will thank you for riding a full susser over long Welsh jaunts though.

Depending on your riding style I would recommend a good second hand example. I was lucky enough to pick up a Giant Anthem X1 (2007) for an exceptionally low price. Or this if you want to look at new
http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stor ... yId_165499

Enjoy

bentes

My mate bought one of those about a month ago and loves it.

Personally I believe it's a very nice all-rounder with good components for the price and I've heard nothing but good from their customer service here in Portugal.

Might be worth asking around to other users on the forum, but I think this brand is a little unknown in the uk.

Genesis Core 20

Thanks I did some work in my local bike shop "bikeworks" and i loved a bike in there that was £1750 which was a bit steap for me, it was a Giant Reign X2. The boss let me take it for a wee test ride one day and i just loved the way i could glide over bumps and curbs without feeling them where as my hardtail could throw me off!
The thing is i would be using this bike for commuting too and not a massive amount of trails to be honest (being winter).
I need a fs bike thats gonna be great fun when i want some fun, and a nice cruiser when im going to work! Is this possible?

supersonic

Not many are that light at this price to make fast road weapons.

I'd be looking at the Boardman bikes - just about the lightest and best specced you will find for the money.

Genesis Core 20

Thanks guys!
Sorry to ask another question but i was just wondering, is adjusting the rear suspension a job for a bike shop or could i do it?
Thanks again

bails87

What do you mean by adjusting?

Setting up? This is normally done with a shock pump, which you should own if you have a bike that needs one.

Genesis Core 20

how much is a shock pump?

geoff93

Should come with your bike so no need to worry about buying one. if it doesn't come as standard, any good bike shop will throw one in for free if you're buying at close to RRP

Genesis Core 20

Ok, thanks all

TanukiRider

I just got a Kona Tanuki on the C2W for under a grand, and very happy with it, but, my first choice otherwise was KHS - their hardtail and full suss bikes have had rave reviews and they are very competitively priced. Worth a look:

http://www.khsbikes.co.uk/bikes/khs-xc-204

Shaggy_Dog

Have you thought about buying a frame such as a Santa Cruz Superlight, and transfering the parts from your Genesis?

t0pc4t

don't get me wrong I love my full susser but I wouldn't bother trying to commute on it

nicklouse

Genesis Core 20 wrote:

Hi all,
Im thinking of changing to a full suspension mtb, just dont know which one to go for.
I have a rough budget of a grand, i found this one which i quite liked - http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Mode ... elID=55715
What are your thoughts?
Thanks

Why?

Herbie The Dog

Geoff93 wrote:

Should come with your bike so no need to worry about buying one. if it doesn't come as standard, any good bike shop will throw one in for free if you're buying at close to RRP

I've had a few bikes and have never had a shock pump with one before. New forks yes...new bike no.

A decent bike shop willl set up the sag and other settings for you. But as others have said you really need a shock pump to allow you to make adjustments and top up the inevitable air loss. You can get these for around £15-£25 depending on the make.

Shaggy_Dog

All bikes with Rockshox air forks or shock should come with a shock pump and owners manual. Fox are slightly different, sometimes you get one, sometimes you don't, depends on the manufacturer