Torn between...

PYT1984
PYT1984 Posts: 10
edited March 2013 in MTB buying advice
http://www.evanscycles.com/products/kon ... e-ec044007

Or

http://www.evanscycles.com/products/gt/ ... e-ec042841

Previously owned a Kona Hahanna when I was at school and most recently a Specialized Hardrock, which has pretty much fallen to pieces.

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  • 97th choice
    97th choice Posts: 2,222
    Is just between those? There are probably better bikes out there for less money.
    Too-ra-loo-ra, too-ra-loo-rye, aye

    Giant Trance
    Radon ZR 27.5 Race
    Btwin Alur700
    Merida CX500
  • PYT1984
    PYT1984 Posts: 10
    No I'm open to suggestions, I have about 800 to play with.

    Any ideas?
  • chez_m356
    chez_m356 Posts: 1,893
    PYT1984 wrote:
    No I'm open to suggestions, I have about 800 to play with.

    Any ideas?
    http://www.paulscycles.co.uk/m1b0s2p4207/CUBE-LTD-2012
    Specialized Hardrock Sport Disc 10- CANYON Nerve AM 6 2011
  • 97th choice
    97th choice Posts: 2,222
    http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Mode ... elID=81012

    Or, slightly above budget


    http://www.canyon.com/_en/mountainbikes ... tml?b=3008
    Too-ra-loo-ra, too-ra-loo-rye, aye

    Giant Trance
    Radon ZR 27.5 Race
    Btwin Alur700
    Merida CX500
  • PYT1984
    PYT1984 Posts: 10
    Thanks for the suggestions. I'll have a browse over those but I do like the look of the canyon at first glance.
  • Dirty-Boy
    Dirty-Boy Posts: 47
    The GT Avalanche seems quite pricey when compared with the others
  • dhooper7
    dhooper7 Posts: 156
    From what's already been suggested above I'd go for the Cube or Canyon.
    If you can raise the extra £250 then this is worth a look...
    http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stor ... yId_165499
    2011 Specialized Enduro Comp
    2014 Boardman Hybrid Comp
  • PYT1984
    PYT1984 Posts: 10
    After looking over those bikes i do like the Canyon but it's out of the question as i would be relying on getting the bike on finance.

    With the Canyon out of the picture, i like the Cube LTD, looking on that website though i came across the 2013 model http://www.paulscycles.co.uk/m1b67s2p4685/CUBE-LTD-2013

    it'll end up at £65 a month, is it worth it over the 2012 model? aside from the fact i much prefer the look of the 2013.
  • scottymazda
    scottymazda Posts: 58
    PYT1984 wrote:
    After looking over those bikes i do like the Canyon but it's out of the question as i would be relying on getting the bike on finance.

    With the Canyon out of the picture, i like the Cube LTD, looking on that website though i came across the 2013 model http://www.paulscycles.co.uk/m1b67s2p4685/CUBE-LTD-2013

    it'll end up at £65 a month, is it worth it over the 2012 model? aside from the fact i much prefer the look of the 2013.

    looks like £260 more for the same bike...

    personally I prefer the look of the 2012.
  • PYT1984
    PYT1984 Posts: 10
    Yeah, i see the brakes are different but not much else really...

    I see pauls cycles only do the 2012 in 16" or 20", i'm currently on a 17.5", i've been on a friends bike which is 21" and its far too big for me, i'll have to have a look around for the 2012 model somewhere else if that's what i end up getting.
  • scottymazda
    scottymazda Posts: 58
    PYT1984 wrote:
    Yeah, i see the brakes are different but not much else really...

    I see pauls cycles only do the 2012 in 16" or 20", i'm currently on a 17.5", i've been on a friends bike which is 21" and its far too big for me, i'll have to have a look around for the 2012 model somewhere else if that's what i end up getting.

    I'm no expert, but I think those brakes are pretty similar as well, both hydraulics which is what matters and some seem to some say formula are better and vice versa.. how tall are you? what is your arm span and inside leg? what 17.5" bike are you on?
  • scottymazda
    scottymazda Posts: 58
    also worth considering..

    http://www.decathlon.co.uk/rockrider-81 ... 68918.html

    although imo the Cube edges this.
  • PYT1984
    PYT1984 Posts: 10
    scottymazda wrote:
    PYT1984 wrote:
    Yeah, i see the brakes are different but not much else really...

    I see pauls cycles only do the 2012 in 16" or 20", i'm currently on a 17.5", i've been on a friends bike which is 21" and its far too big for me, i'll have to have a look around for the 2012 model somewhere else if that's what i end up getting.

    I'm no expert, but I think those brakes are pretty similar as well, both hydraulics which is what matters and some seem to some say formula are better and vice versa.. how tall are you? what is your arm span and inside leg? what 17.5" bike are you on?

    I'm 5'8ish and inside leg about 30". I had been riding a 17.5" Hardrock which after a year of abuse is near the end, took it up to Keswick around Lonscale Fell and i think that was the final nail!
  • chez_m356
    chez_m356 Posts: 1,893
    scottymazda wrote:
    also worth considering..

    http://www.decathlon.co.uk/rockrider-81 ... 68918.html

    although imo the Cube edges this.
    similar spec to the cube, in medium http://www.paulscycles.co.uk/m1b0s2p434 ... -SL-1-2012
    Specialized Hardrock Sport Disc 10- CANYON Nerve AM 6 2011

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