Upgrade or Buy new?

Ricey_UK

Hi Guys,

I've been looking around the forums for a while now and it appears to be an excellent source of information

So, as I'm looking to get back into biking I've joined up here to get some advice from you guys.

Here's my story!

A long while ago I used to enjoy MTBing and got myself a nice little Scott Boulder (1997 model)
I stopped riding a while later due to work and starting a family! But now as my family is getting bigger (as is my waistline!) I've decided to get back on my bike.

Here's my quandry for which I need some help!

With a budget of up to 350 pounds....

Do I upgrade/replace the components of the Boulder to the latest gear or splash out and get a new bike?

If I go for an upgrade which are the best components to get for this budget?

If I buy new, what do I get for around 400 quid?

I've set 350 as the top limit for the upgrade as there is a Cannondale Trail SL 5 (2011) on pauls cycles for 380 which I'm thinking is a similar level of bike with a decent equipment level???

So please, all your expert advice is most welcome.

thanks all in advance

Dave

supersonic

I'd go for a new bike, the old Boulders have a lot of basic parts that will cost a lot to get anywhere near as good as what you can get for £400. The SL5 is a solid bike, but check the GT Avalanches out from Paul's too, as well as the Voodoo Bantu from Halfords, and the Rockriders form Decathlon.

Ricey_UK

Thanks,

have had a look, and they are nice bikes! The difficult part is choosing which one, there are various different models, especially the Rockriders.

any suggestions?

cheers

supersonic

Rockrider 8.0 is excellent for the money - a spy tells me it is being reduced to £190 on Saturday ;-)

cooldad

supersonic wrote:

Rockrider 8.0 is excellent for the money - a spy tells me it is being reduced to £190 on Saturday ;-)

As long as
"Come to the store from Monday with your Loyalty Card - Saturday: BTwin Rockrider 8.0 MTB Save £180!"

Ricey_UK

cooldad wrote:

supersonic wrote:

Rockrider 8.0 is excellent for the money - a spy tells me it is being reduced to £190 on Saturday ;-)

As long as
"Come to the store from Monday with your Loyalty Card - Saturday: BTwin Rockrider 8.0 MTB Save £180!"

Sounds like a great deal!

where did you get that quote? I can't see it on Decathlon's site

I'm quite happy to get a loyalty card and go to a store for that saving!

cheers

Chunkers1980

Do it!

cooldad

Ricey_UK wrote:

cooldad wrote:

supersonic wrote:

Rockrider 8.0 is excellent for the money - a spy tells me it is being reduced to £190 on Saturday ;-)

As long as
"Come to the store from Monday with your Loyalty Card - Saturday: BTwin Rockrider 8.0 MTB Save £180!"

Sounds like a great deal!

where did you get that quote? I can't see it on Decathlon's site

I'm quite happy to get a loyalty card and go to a store for that saving!

cheers

Somebody linked to this in another post
http://ebm.cheetahmail.com/c/tag/hBQFj8 ... .chtah.com

Ricey_UK

Ah great,

looks like the offer email someone was sent - useful details, I wonder if it only applies to his store?

I'll have to wait and see I guess - fingers crossed!

Apart from that bike, what are the similar models for that price?

cheers