Pimp my Ride.....

Rich Kirby

Ok, mebeez not my current ride as its on its last legs.

Recently got RIGHT back into biking following a finger injury(climbing) preventing me performing at a world class level :? :roll:

I ain't ridden seriously for 15 years, just pootled canal tracks etc but am now living in Hayfield(Peak) where the riding seems ace if bit harsh on the bits(bike). My current bike is a specialized rockhopper circa 2004. I've been gradually getting fitter & doing harder rides over the last few weeks & am seriously considering a newer/better bike. I want to 'notice' the difference & puzzled at all choice + the "full susp" vs hardtail thing.

I ain't that good/diligent at maintenance & I'm thinking full sus will have more of this....

I also don't want to build it myself just buy it already built.

I have always liked the RockHoppers ride.....I'm 5'11'' & currently on a 17" frame

I guess I want to spend as little as possible :roll: but want a better handling, faster, easier ride. I have older bones & am not really after full on tricks/freeride type bike, more a ride for shorter after work blasts to 3-4 hour endurance fests with techy bits interspersed.

Budget, I guess up £1500 tops but ideally less.

Suggestions please.......

1mancity2

Hardtails,
Ragley Piglet
Ragley Blue pig
On one
Boardman

to name but a few, the list is endless tbh, try and narrow your search down to what travel you want, steel, ally frame etc.

oodboo

My suggestion would be either a Specialized Camber Comp or Trek Fuel EX 5 (or 6 if you can push the budget a little). Get in quick and you might find a 2011 model at a good price.

Rich Kirby

Ok my Budget has gone to £1600 & I need to decide on;

Longer travel forks or better components.

140 travel, 2lb heavier, better component spec;

http://www.evanscycles.com/products/spe ... e-ec024989

Or...120 travel, 2lb lighter & better components;

http://www.evanscycles.com/products/spe ... 37#answers

The place I'm getting them from they are the same price.....

Thoughts again please?

oodboo

Tough choice. I'd probably go for the Stumpjumer for the M5 frame and the extra travel wont go a miss when things do get a bit techy.

robmanic1

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/180744661162? ... 1092wt_881


If you fancy a hardtail?

Pudseyp

Rich Kirby wrote:

Ok my Budget has gone to £1600 & I need to decide on;

Longer travel forks or better components.

140 travel, 2lb heavier, better component spec;

http://www.evanscycles.com/products/spe ... e-ec024989

Or...120 travel, 2lb lighter & better components;

http://www.evanscycles.com/products/spe ... 37#answers

The place I'm getting them from they are the same price.....

Thoughts again please?

If your going to use it mainly on single track without any large drops etc I would go for the Camber as it is a quality spec for the money and a great trail bike.

Review here
http://www.bikeradar.com/gear/category/ ... -11-39944/

Tiz a tough call though

Liam1611

If your looking for people to ride with check out the Hayfield Hub with a few Mountain Bikers who live in Hayfield and meet up outside the Sportmans Inn every Wednesday night.

Regards

Liam

ljs1977

Have you had a look at the Cube AMS range?

felix.london

Rich Kirby wrote:

I want to 'notice' the difference...

I ain't that good/diligent at maintenance & I'm thinking full sus will have more of this....

http://www.specialized.com/gb/gb/bc/SBC ... e=Mountain

You'll notice the difference riding a 29er!..and no rear shock, bearings etc to maintain and no front mech!

Looks sweet too...stealth 8)