new bike

hainman

so im thinking of buying a new F/S and i have about 1500 top budget,looking to get the best bike with the best spec for the money,i currently ride a RR 9.1.
i have been looking at the giant trance and anthem on pauls cycles but would like a wee bit more travel on the forks.
my wee dilema is do i buy the step up from my RR9.1
http://www.decathlon.co.uk/rockrider-92-id_8208373.html
http://www.decathlon.co.uk/rockrider-er ... ctFeatures
I know the RR aren't everyones cup of tea but my 9.1 has been a great bike but seeing the giants up close look pretty good bikes.
also was down at glentress last week and the hire bikes on sale were damn nice and good price,would these bikes come with some sort of guarantee with them being ex-hires...
thanks craig

supersonic

I'd upgrade what you have. Stick a RS Revelation on there, maybe new wheels and you're laughing.

hainman

cheers mate,i was looking at new bike so i would have best of kit and not need to upgrade but think the upgrade what i have is a sound bit of advice,how much are wee talking for these forks??would i get 1 1/8th steerer??

supersonic

Yep, 1 1/8th. One of these:

http://www.merlincycles.com/bike-shop/f ... forks.html

A set of these:

http://superstar.tibolts.co.uk/product_ ... b0a3jm6700

You can space the revs down if needed, but 140mm should be ok (though you might want to check the warranty).

hainman

nice one mate,cheers.....alot cheaper than a new bike,