£500 MTB for a large guy

A[L]C
A[L]C Posts: 30
edited June 2012 in MTB buying advice
Can anyone recommend a MTB for my friend. Looking for a hard tail for the trails around Swinley forest, so nothing major. Max price of £500 (stupid company rule on the cyclescheme), and he's rather large at 6 foot and 19 stone 6. Was thinking something maybe like this http://www.evanscycles.com/products/nor ... e-ec031669

Thanks in advance!

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  • waby1234
    waby1234 Posts: 571
    I think he would be best off with a Voodoo Hoodoo from Halfords or Rockrider 8.1 from Decathlon.

    They are generally regarded as the best mtbs at this price level.
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  • waby1234
    waby1234 Posts: 571
    Ooh just read the cycle scheme so depends where your voucher is valid.
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  • A[L]C
    A[L]C Posts: 30
    Thanks, he could get the RR, but halfords isn't included.

    I've got the RR, so have already recommended this :D
  • mcnultycop
    mcnultycop Posts: 2,143
    The bike will be OK at his weight.
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  • Dirtydog11
    Dirtydog11 Posts: 1,621
    The forks on the Norco will be flexy, it only has 28mm stanchions but 29" wheels!

    The Rock Rider looks like the better spec/deal.

    Just keep in mind that at nearly 20 stone he will need to fit stiffer fork springs, having said that they're not particularly expensive.
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  • Cr3do
    Cr3do Posts: 89
    I have the RR and im 21 stone. I had no problems at all, it takes my weight very well. Ive even had a couple of crashes and everything was find except a buckled back wheel, but Im sure everyone get one from time to time.
    Rockrider 8.1 (2011)

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