New bike options!

mikeysickalrigh

I am in the market for a new bike, I want to spend around £1600 - £1700.
I want at least 120mm travel and must be full sus. I was originally going to go for a canyon AM or XC but they are sold out for the year and apparently the waiting times for canyons is long when they first come out.

I have paid a refundable deposit on a Whyte T 120 which is on sale within my price range. http://whytebikes.com/2011/bike_page.php?ModNo=W-1-003-11

It is really light, got 2x10 which I want and fits the bill. Gonna take it on a test ride on Wednesday and see what I think, but I really like it. Had a sit on it in the shop and have pretty much decided on it...

1) Is there anything else I should consider for the money?
2) What do people think about the Reba Rl and monarch TL on the Whyte?

THanks!

Eranu

Giant Trance is worth a look too, great bikes.

mikeysickalrigh

I don't really like the Giants, I know they're good spec and good rides but for some reason have never liked them

streetvw

canyon nerve XC7 is around that price might be wortha look

cooldad

streetvw wrote:

canyon nerve XC7 is around that price might be wortha look

I guess reading is not your strong point.

mikeysickalrigh

What about this? http://www.cyclesurgery.com/marin-mount ... uct/19988/

very similar to the whyte, but maybe better spec?

cooldad

Your link is broken

mikeysickalrigh

http://www.cyclesurgery.com/marin-mount ... duct/19988

cooldad

Have a look at Winstanley's sale - some real bargain Marins.

mikeysickalrigh

I keep looking at other bikes, but I still have my heart set on the Whyte, after seeing it and sitting on it, I think I am going to have to have it!

streetvw

cooldad wrote:

streetvw wrote:

canyon nerve XC7 is around that price might be wortha look

I guess reading is not your strong point.

my bad promise to read stuff more closley in the future :roll:

campbellrae1

The Whyte is a really sweet ride, feels great and pretty good value for the quality! If it were me I would stick with that!