Bike ~£150-200

JonJovi

Hey,

My friend is after a bike for around £150-200, for none heavy use on road and dirt paths.

He is happy with V breaks and no suspension (i advised perhaps just front suspension).

Does any know any reputable models with good; frame / gear set / wheels?

Edit: Do you think a BMX might be a good option, low maintenance, cheaper, less to go wrong?

Thanks

bails87

Do Decathlon do anything that cheap?

I'd consider something second hand though.

cooldad

BMX are rubbish for anything except BMX

JonJovi

Hey,

Scrap the BMX idea then!

Can you please give your views on the following:

http://www.decathlon.co.uk/rockrider-51-id_8167116.html

http://www.decathlon.co.uk/rockrider-52-id_8156187.html

Thanks again

Greer_

You may be better off with no suspension at that price, it will just add weight and feel like a pogo stick.

mcnultycop

I think that Fork does have some preload, so it shouldn't be "that" terrible. I'd prefer a rigid at that price-point though.

Greer_

Preload won't make much difference, its the damping that counts.