Newbie needs some advice for 1st bike

doubleyouwhy
doubleyouwhy Posts: 5
edited May 2013 in MTB buying advice
Hi riders, I'm 17 this year, recently picked up mtbing as hobby and I'm working as a part timer and I am about to get my 1st bike by paying on my own although my dad offered to pay a part of it for me and I need some advice from more experienced riders.

My budget for my bike is £750
What kind of mtb could I get?
A FS or HT would be better for my budget?
What FS/HT do you recommend?

Hope to see some replies from you.
Pardon my bad English as English isn't really my best language. :|

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  • doubleyouwhy
    doubleyouwhy Posts: 5
    Anyone can offer me with some advice? :(
  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    For that budget, start with a hardtail, look at one of the Boardmans from Halfords or the Rockrider 8.1 at Decathlon is excellent value
    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.
  • doubleyouwhy
    doubleyouwhy Posts: 5
    I heard from my friends that GT and Giant bikes are much better. Is that true?
    If so, what GT/Giant bikes could I afford with this amount of budget and in a scenario whereby my dad pays a part of it (lets say £250)?
  • cooldad
    cooldad Posts: 32,599
    Your friends are wrong. Some will be, but will cost more. At the same price you'll get more, and a better bike for your money with one of Beginners' suggestions.
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  • doubleyouwhy
    doubleyouwhy Posts: 5
    cooldad wrote:
    Your friends are wrong. Some will be, but will cost more. At the same price you'll get more, and a better bike for your money with one of Beginners' suggestions.

    Many thanks to you guys! I guess I'm getting Boardman HT Comp (http://www.integratedriding.co.uk/page2 ... rands.html) or I should spend an extra 500 bucks to get HT Team? :?

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