Bike for riding round Epping Forest + excursions

superkenners

Hi,

Looking for a MTB for mainly pootling round Epping Forest and maybe a few weekend events here and there. No scary downhill, recovering from broken shoulder from a miscalculation on a hill on my road bike so gone off them a bit!

Wondering if anyone cycled round Epping regularly and what they are riding, been looking at the Canyon Full Sussers (120mm) and new 29er hardtail although wouldn't mid a Lapierre Zesty if I can find a budget somewhere.

I know a bit of a general question but any thoughts much appreciated.

Cheers

mar_k

Im in a similar position to your self,
after recieving advice on here and else where the bike that keeps getting recommended and also the bike I have settled on is the Cube LTD pro.

Bearing in mind Im no expert and MTB is pretty new to me ( havent rode off road for 10 years )

superkenners

I see the 2012 Cube Lt Pro's come as 26's or 29er's, did you go for one of these?

mar_k

I havent ordered mine just yet, but it will be done buy the end of the week.....
Im getting mine from tredz

not sure if its 26 or 29, maybe some one can tell me?

http://www.tredz.co.uk/.Cube-LTD-Pro-Mo ... _49461.htm



think its 26

drtobiasfunke

mar_k wrote:

I havent ordered mine just yet, but it will be done buy the end of the week.....
Im getting mine from tredz

not sure if its 26 or 29, maybe some one can tell me?

http://www.tredz.co.uk/.Cube-LTD-Pro-Mo ... _49461.htm



think its 26

Yea its got 26 inch wheels.

VWsurfbum

I ride Epping quite a bit and have both 26" and 29ers.
29ers are fast and flowy but the 26" is better for throwing around and in the real tight stuff.
I have used both at epping and i prefer my 29er, but it is just personal preference. those Cubes are bargain bikes and i would recomend them to friends if they were looking.

PS www.essexhertsmtb.co.uk for a few guided tours

superkenners

Thanks, will check out the website. I guess the best solution is to get one of each!