full suss suggestions £1400

specialeyes

Mate is after a new bike, he wants a full suss and has been looking @ this http://www.leisurelakesbikes.com/produc ... ?&id=17902.

I suggested taking a look @ the canyon nerve xc but its not floating his boat.

I don't know much about the manitou fork and shock on the cube, any good?

Any other suggestions in that price range?

Riding is getting towards the aggressive end of xc, I think with the new bike he might be trying a few small jumps and drops. Lee and cragg quarry and llandegla black, gisburn are regular routes.

Edit* I'm sure there was a similar thread not too long ago but I can't seem to get the search function working for me on my phone.

supersonic

It's not a bad spec for the money, but am sure I have seen older AMS for cheaper. Not seen any reviews on the Manitou, but there latest forks are supposed to be very good.

An older model, but good allrounder:

http://www.slanecycles.com/scott-genius ... rrency=GBP

DigitalStorm

Maybe this, http://www.cyclestore.co.uk/productDetails.asp?productID=25349

Is a good all rounder and will take the drops and jumps when he decides he is ready, they climb really well too.

supafly1982

http://www.winstanleysbikes.co.uk/produ ... _Bike_2009

handles drops and aressive riding fine, good for black graded trails and off piste fun, shreds well going down too , it does climb pretty well for what it is

specialeyes

Cheers for the replies! I'll show him the suggestions on Monday!

Edit* just found this! http://www.bike-discount.de/shop/a36265 ... html?lg=en never heard of the website though.

HarryK

Always worth having a look at canyon, you'll be surprised what you can get for your money- the nerve xc 7.0 looks to be an absolute bargain. And its less than 1400 quid...