Which bike?YOU DECIDE!!

madmatt2001

Hi All,

As with most peeps on this thread, I am about to purchase my first 'Proper'(I think so anyway) MTB

Now, it will be through my company CTW scheme, and my voucher is for £650, and must be used at Evans Cycles.

My cycling normally includes 10% Road, 40% Bridlepath(v.rutty) and 50% Cycle Tracks(Grit/Gravel)

After looking in Evans, my choice I feel is either:-

Fuji Tahoe 4.0

Pinnacle Iroko One
(Although really dont like the look of this one, but specs may be massive??)

GT Avalanche 1.0

Any other bike suggestions greatly recieved.Due to the road aspect, I do feel front fork suspention lockout is a must

As you may be able to tell, I am a complete novice, and have no idea what derailleurs are better than others wtc, hence my question.

Many Thanks in advence for any suggestions

Matt

jfry94

have you looked at the kona steely

cooldad

Links to the bikes might help - can't be bothered to search for them, but generally Pinnacle have decent spec for the money.

ThanksBye

Kona Steely is a heavy steel frame, longer travel cheap forks, wide heavy rims and tyres, so id avoid that one

Pudseyp

Cube attention or the Ghost SE 3000 are also worth a look

madmatt2001

Thanks for the replies chaps.I shall take on board re the Kona, and take a look at the other suggestions.

Thanks Again

Matt

madmatt2001

Wow,

I do like the look of the Ghost, Shame its sold out everywhere

Matt

Pudseyp

Matt, have a word with Evans, they might be able to order it in for you.

jt_intheuk

Genesis Core 10 also worth a look.

madmatt2001

Maybe Specialized hardrock pro???

Help me peeps!! £650 burning a hole!!!

Matt

supersonic

Can you visit the shops and take a look? Try for size?

felix.london

I'm by no means an expert but if you're thinking of a Specialized I think you'd be better off going for the better frame of the Rockhopper even if that means the components aren't up to much (to keep within budget) - you can always upgrade as & when you need to

madmatt2001

I still havent chosen.Any new bargains on the horizon?Im not fussed about having 'last years' colours etc, just want as much bike for £650 as I can get

Matt

Pudseyp

madmatt2001 wrote:

I still havent chosen.Any new bargains on the horizon?Im not fussed about having 'last years' colours etc, just want as much bike for £650 as I can get

Matt

Scot Scale
http://paulscycles.co.uk/products.php?plid=m1b0s2p3229

cooldad

Except he says has to use Evans.
So my advice is look at their website.

cooldad

And then just buy something.

Keith1983

http://www.evanscycles.com/products/gt/ ... e-ec026167

I'd go for that and use the rest for lights, lock, clothing if needed.

Pudseyp

cooldad wrote:

Except he says has to use Evans.
So my advice is look at their website.

Should have gone to specsavers....

Genesis Core 20 then.....

END OF THRED

bartimaeus

Yep, I'd go for the Genesis Core 20, or the Rockhopper... but I would try to get a ride in first to be sure.