Bike advice

Mochovich
Mochovich Posts: 3
edited April 2013 in MTB buying advice
Hi,

Looking to get a bike for some off road riding and maybe some trails.

Really stuck between two bikes.

Genesis core 100
http://www.genesisbikes.co.uk/bikes/mou ... e/core-100

GT Karakoram 4
http://www.formbycycles.co.uk/bikes/mou ... -bike.html

Was wanting to use a local shop rather than a big chain and they stock GT, Genesis, Orange and ridgeback.

Any advice you could give would be perfect so I can get out and use it.

Cheers sean

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  • cooldad
    cooldad Posts: 32,599
    No price on one, and no fork specs on the other, but I'm sure you can do better ate £500.
    See the sticky at the top of the forum.
    Big chains, but better bikes for the money.
    I don't do smileys.

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  • Mochovich
    Mochovich Posts: 3
    Cheers for quick reply

    Better spec for gt fork
    http://www.gtbicycles.com/2013/bikes/mo ... m-4-0-mech

    GT is 499

    And the genesis is 569

    I will have a look at the decathlon bikes but really have no idea of what is good or bad
  • cooldad
    cooldad Posts: 32,599
    Read the sticky.
    And avoid the GT - mechanical lock out is just nasty.
    I don't do smileys.

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  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    Mechanical lockout means no hydraulic damping, you wouldn't drive a car with the shock absorbers (dampers removed)!
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.

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