New bike purchase - HELP

brucie45
brucie45 Posts: 279
edited June 2013 in MTB buying advice
Hello all,

I have just sold my 09 Rize 5. I didnt want to lose anymore money on it and being a full susser without lockouts/pro pedal it wasnt great for commuting. I have a three mile ascent to contend with from my front door on a 6 mile commute (its great on the way home).

I am looking for a hard tail bike with a budget of £2k. I really like the look of the Commencal Ramone Cromo 2013. Looking at the type of bike (HT all mountain) thats the type I want. I do alot of technical trails so the 150mm Fox CTD forks are ideal.

Has anybody got one or does anyone have any recommendations on other bikes?

Thanks in advance.
Commencal Ramones Cromo 13 - viewtopic.php?f=10017&t=12926938

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  • supersonic
    supersonic Posts: 82,708
    OnOne 456 Carbon. Grweat value, light, tough. I'd go for an RS Revelation RCT3 though.
    GT ZASKAR CARBON TEAM

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  • Maro
    Maro Posts: 226
    You will obviously get better componemts for that money on a hardtail but have you considered a FS with lockout?
    Bird Aeris. DMR Trailstar. Spesh Rockhopper pub bike.
  • brucie45
    brucie45 Posts: 279
    Sorry chaps, gone for the Commencal Ramones Cromo 2013. Love the look of the bike. however, my LBS reckon the Ramones and Commencal as a bike are poor, low quality and bad service. I reckon my LBS were saying that just to try and upsell me to a Santa Cruz Chameleon @ £2499. Great bike with a great spec but way over budget.

    New bike being delivered Wednesdsay. I'll post some pictures and let you know how it is.

    http://www.mountainbikebitz.com/2013-co ... 24863.html

    Cheers
    Commencal Ramones Cromo 13 - viewtopic.php?f=10017&t=12926938
  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    Ruddyhell, X5 and X7 on a bike for that much........sheesh! 28lbs - double sheesh......

    Hope you enjoy it though.....
    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.
  • Grovsie29
    Grovsie29 Posts: 116
    The Beginner wrote:
    Ruddyhell, X5 and X7 on a bike for that much........sheesh! 28lbs - double sheesh......

    Hope you enjoy it though.....

    Doesn't seem the best...........Boardman team fs is cheaper, same spec, and 1lb heavier, lol.
  • supersonic
    supersonic Posts: 82,708
    Powerspline BB too...
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  • brucie45
    brucie45 Posts: 279
    Like I say, have just sold a full susser as I prefer a hardtail, Boardmans not an option. Also budget is £2k so I plan to upgrade with the £600 by getting the shifters, fr/rr mech, crank and bb upgraded. Soon enough I will get the wheels upgraded also. The weight doesnt really matter, I'm not racing and I'm 17st, I don't think two or three pounds makes a missive difference to my riding.

    Thanks anyway chaps
    Commencal Ramones Cromo 13 - viewtopic.php?f=10017&t=12926938

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