Looking for a new full suspension bike under £1700

richpl

Hey all, any help you all can give would be greatly appreciated. We had a trek fuel 6.5 stolen so are looking for a replacement costing under £1700

Ive had a look around and just wanted to ask if anyone had any recommendations on some of the bikes I have seen or any other bikes I should seriously consider.

After a look around I have come across:

Specialized Camber FSR Elite 2012
http://www.bikeradar.com/gear/category/ ... e-11-42273
at £1200

2012 Cube Stereo Pro
http://mountain-bikes.findthebest.com/l ... Stereo-Pro
at £1350

Canyon Nerve AL 7.0
http://www.canyon.com/_en/mountainbikes ... ab-reiter2
at £1400ish with the delivery.

or possibly the Canyon nerve AL +6.0 http://www.canyon.com/_en/mountainbikes ... tml?b=3039
at £1600ish

I ride mostly cross country with some decent ish downhill sections ( last ride was the marin trail in north wales)


With the specialized it almost feels I will be overpaying for the brand name with obviously a sturdy frame but lesser spec to back it up. I'm going to be having a short test of the Cube stereo pro next weekend and it appears great other then the strangely situated rear shock which they seem to have abolished in the 2013 model. I have read great things about the Canyon bikes and would seriously push through with a purchase if I wast going half's on the bike with the rents who insist you need to try before you buy.

If there are other bikes or good deals I have missed please let me know, I am really open to suggestions.

Thanks very much!

mcnultycop

I've got a Canyon Nerve AM7.0 (last years equivalent of the Nerve +) and it is superb. I couldn't see any reason last year not to buy a Canyon and I'd make the same decision this year.

If you don't want the hassle at someone over the channel if things go wrong, then what about this?

richpl

Thanks for info, im going to push a little harder for the Canyon choice but who knows maybe another bike will pop up.

theraggyone

Im not usually a fan of cube bikes but that stereo is really nice

hainman

i looked at the stereo plus the canyon but eventually opted for Giant Reign 2 and its an awesome bike but a bit over the 1700 you have quoted....i got it for 1800 from shop in glasgow

richpl

I'll test the Cube on Saturday as they are ordering it in to my LBS. As for most of Canyons customer base it is a real shame they only sell straight to the consumer but i suppose that's how they keep the good value. I use to ride an old Giant NRS 3 which was wicked for its time so the Reign could be a real possibility and will consider it If I can track one down. Cheers all!

rapid_donkey

This Giant Trance X3 is great vfm:

http://www.paulscycles.co.uk/products.p ... 1b4s1p3505

Although a 2011 model, it is better equipped than the 2012 X3, and for 2013 Giant have restructured the whole Trance X range. Increasing the price, decreasing the spec etc.

adamfo

EBC have got 15% off all new bikes over the Easter weekend. Brands include Giant, Specialized, whyte etc.

http://www.edinburghbicycle.com/

97th choice

adamfo wrote:

EBC have got 15% off all new bikes over the Easter weekend. Brands include Giant, Specialized, whyte etc.

http://www.edinburghbicycle.com/

http://www.edinburghbicycle.com/product ... ance-x2-13

Bargain, ctd fork and shock plus shimano kit.

richpl

I know! I had a look on the site yesterday at the Trances. Its a very good deal! How would you compare that to the X1 29er for £1,699.14.... worth the exta £ ? Cheers Guys great help

concorde

My mate has that stereo, great bike. The Formula brakes are a bit shit mind.

richpl

http://www.edinburghbicycle.com/product ... -29er-1-13

What do you guys think about the Giant Trance x1 29er vs x2?

My head is killing trying to work out the +'s for the the price difference.

http://www.edinburghbicycle.com/product ... ance-x2-13

97th choice

Very little in it, most people prefer shimano vs sram on a like for like basis, but nothing wring with either spec.

whether you want a 29er or not is the important decision.

richpl

Cheers all really appreciate it!

What with it being a bank holiday Monday all the local Giant Dealers were shut so didn't manage to try out a trance in time to then order one!

Bit gutted! but the search goes on... thanks for the info and letting me know about the 15% off it was a great chance to get a decent bike.