New rider looking for bike £900-£1400

nathanbutler

Hi everyone, Im new to mountain biking. Always had an interest just never the budget to do it. Im getting a bike on the Cycle To Work scheme so may aswell go all out. Ive been looking at a Kona Cinder Cone (http://www.konaworld.com/bike.cfm?content=cinder_cone) but want something a bit higher spec. I like the shape of it and the fact it has 26" wheels. Im not a very bulky guy so im thinking a 29er might be too big, where as Id have more control over a 26er.

I want the bike mainly too get into trail riding and to be able to just shoot about town jumping what I want and tail whiping over stuff! Danny Macaskill style! I know its along way from complete amature but I plan on keeping the frame and upgrading parts as they brake and as I require better.

Any advice on what brand parts are good and why would be great.

Thanks in advance!

paulneenan76

It's a fair bit of money to spend on a hobby you might not like, but it's your prerogative. I'd suggest heading to a decent halfords and go for a Boardman or Voodoo. You may get a Boardman carbon at your price point.

Are there any restrictions to where you can use the acheme?

kammybear

Do you know if you can get more than 1000 on your C2W scheme? Some companies can but not many.

Otherwise, I'm biased but outside of Canyon, Cube are the best value!

My LTD Pro 29 was £980....but I think £1400 might get you a Reaction...?

kammybear

Just had a look at that Kona, how much is it?

Alivio parts are stuff I'd expect on a £200 bike...well my £200 halfords GT had em so I'd be put off that.

chez_m356

nathanbutler wrote:

I want the bike mainly too get into trail riding and to be able to just shoot about town jumping what I want and tail whiping over stuff! Danny Macaskill style! I know its along way from complete amature but I plan on keeping the frame and upgrading parts as they brake and as I require better.

do you mean trial/street jump riding ?

probably something like this

http://www.winstanleysbikes.co.uk/produ ... _Bike_2011 would suit you better

The Rookie

What retail outlets are available on your C2W scheme? Most companies go with one of the 4 big schemes which limits you to certain retailers and hence certain bikes......