Need some guidance please bike lords..! (quick too)

J_Napier

Hey guys and gals, i may be picking up one of these today and im pretty excited to be getting back on 2 wheels

http://www.decathlon.co.uk/rockrider-53 ... 682.html#-

I was advised that this bike for the price could be the one for me. (link to my original thread)

viewtopic.php?f=40052&t=12870269

Im looking to spend £300 max. Are there any hidden manufacturers, vendors etc that i should know about before i get this. Im in bham sonif anyone knows any sweet hook ups let me know.

Any wonder bikes that you know of before i go french?

Thanks

Twelly

So you asked for advice on which bike to buy, you got an answer.

Why ask the same question again? To the same forum? I don't understand.

For £300, the RR is the closest you will get to a 'wonder bike'

J_Napier

Mmm

http://www.cyclesurgery.com/trek-3500-2 ... duct/40633

J_Napier

Just making sure, times are tight. You dont have to participate. But everyone has bought spmething that they then hear that there may have been something else around the corner. The guy on the last thread was ace but just wanted to make sure that this was bang for buck! No offence meant

Twelly

J_Napier wrote:

Mmm

http://www.cyclesurgery.com/trek-3500-2 ... duct/40633

Nope. Rockrider.

Edit: sorry, bit blunt. The Rockrider has a better drivetrain and better brakes. The fork on the Trek looks shocking (pun intended) and more importantly the RR is 9 speed, making upgrades/repairs a lot easier with much more choice. I challenge you to find any half decent modern MTB which has 7 speed components.

Jimx26

J_Napier wrote:

Mmm

http://www.cyclesurgery.com/trek-3500-2 ... duct/40633

Stick with the Rock rider or have a look at the Voodoo range but maybe just out of your price bracket.

J_Napier

Ace cheers for that, one more question, im 6,4, shall i go for XL? Stupid question probably. :?:

Twelly

Go and sit on one at a Decathlon store. Can't say what you will prefer without you trying it. I would ask to try an L or XL. Ring them first, if they don't have one in stock they will order one for you to try and call you when it's ready.

rockmonkeysc

J_Napier wrote:

Mmm

http://www.cyclesurgery.com/trek-3500-2 ... duct/40633

Not even close to the RockRider. Forget it
Either buy the Rock Rider or spend more money to get something better.

J_Napier

I just phoned Decathlon and the guy said "i might be too big for a XL".?!

I hope not...

waby1234

Sit on it. You cannot tell from height alone.