Newbie from Devon
mattrs2000
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Hi, I've just joined the forum as I am about to buy my first mountain bike. After spending the last few days reading lots of reviews and opinions, my head hurts and my eyes are bleeding, but I think I have narrowed my search down to the final 3 ( well done you are through to bootcamp!)
I haven't been on a bike for about 20 years, since I sold my Raleigh Team Banana racer and my bmx ( Raleigh Aero-pro, no less!!), if you can remember those being about then I feel your pain ; )
Basically it will be for light to medium use at best, woodland paths and some trails, but nothing too heavy. My budget is about £500 for the bike and I need to buy some basic equipment to go with it.
I have spotted a couple of deals to get a slightly better price, but anyway i'm babbling on, which is best bike (for both value and capability) out of the following?
The Bianchi Kuma 5300 2013 at £590 inc p&p
Frame: Kuma Alu
Fork: SF13-XCM RL 100mm with remote lockout
Headset: Fsa NO10
Stem: Tec Obvius
Speed: 27
Front Mech: Shimano Acera
Rear Mech: Shimano Deore 9s
Chainset: Fsa DynaDrive 170-175mm 104/64mm BCD x 44/32/22T
Cassette: Shimano Acera 11-32T
Chain: Fsa Team Issue CN-906 9sp
Front Brake: Shimano BRM505KITA Hydraulic
Rear Brake: Shimano BRM505KITA Hydraulic
Rims: Mach 1 Sub-Zero Disc
Front Hub: Shimano HB-RM35
Rear Hub: Shimano FH-RM35
Tyres: Python Original WB Front Python Original WB Rear
Seatpost: Tec Obvius
Voodoo Hoodoo at £500
Approximate Weight (KG): 14.1kg
◾Brake Type: Hydraulic Disc
◾Chainset: Shimano FC-M430
◾Exact Frame Size: 18"
◾Fork Lock-out : Yes
◾Fork travel: 120mm
◾Forks: Suntour Raidon X3 Coil Suspension fork
◾Frame Colour: Red
◾Frame Material: Alloy
◾Front Brake: Tektro Gemini Hydraulic disc 180mm rotor
◾Front Mech: Shimano Alivio FD-M430
◾Gear Shifters: Shimano Alivio SL-M430 27spd
◾Gender: Mens
◾Handle Bars: Riser 31.8mm
◾Headset: 1 1/8 Aheadset
◾Hubs: Formula 32 hole Q/R disc hub
◾Number of Gears: 27
◾Rear Brake: Tektro Gemini Hydraulic disc 180mm rotor
◾Rear Mech: Shimano Alivio RD-M430
◾Rims: Double wall black 32 hole disc rim
◾Saddle: VL-3165
◾Seatpost: 400mm Alloy 27.2
◾Tyre size: 2.25"
◾Tyres: Maxxis Ardent 26 x 2.25
◾Wheel Size: 26"
◾Suspension: Front
Cube Aim with discs at £460
Frame: Alu Lite AMF 6061 RFR-Geometry, Disc only
Fork: Suntour XCM Lockout 100mm
Headset: FSA No.10 semi-integrated
Stem: Easton EA30 Oversized
Handlebar: Easton EA30 Lowriser Oversized
Grips: CUBE Performance Grip
Rear Derailleur: Shimano Alivio RD-M410 Top Normal 8-speed
Front Derailleur: Shimano FD-M310, Top Swing 34,9mm, 8-speed
Shifters: Shimano SL- M310 Shifter Acera Rapidfire-Plus, 8-speed
Brakes: Shimano BR-M445 hydr. discbrake(160/160mm)
Crankset: Shimano Acera FC-M361 42x32x22T, Shimano BB-UN26
Rims: Alex ZX 24
Front Hub: Shimano HB-RM66 Disc
Rear Hub: Shimano FH-RM66 Disc
Spokes: DT Industry
Tyres: Schwalbe Smart Sam 2.25
Innertubes: Impac AV14
Pedals: Fasten Alu
Saddle: Scape Active 8
Seatpost: Easton EA30 31,6mm
Seat Clamp: Scape Varioclose 34.9mm
Weight: 13.7 kg
If you are still awake, thanks for the effort, cheers Matt.
I haven't been on a bike for about 20 years, since I sold my Raleigh Team Banana racer and my bmx ( Raleigh Aero-pro, no less!!), if you can remember those being about then I feel your pain ; )
Basically it will be for light to medium use at best, woodland paths and some trails, but nothing too heavy. My budget is about £500 for the bike and I need to buy some basic equipment to go with it.
I have spotted a couple of deals to get a slightly better price, but anyway i'm babbling on, which is best bike (for both value and capability) out of the following?
The Bianchi Kuma 5300 2013 at £590 inc p&p
Frame: Kuma Alu
Fork: SF13-XCM RL 100mm with remote lockout
Headset: Fsa NO10
Stem: Tec Obvius
Speed: 27
Front Mech: Shimano Acera
Rear Mech: Shimano Deore 9s
Chainset: Fsa DynaDrive 170-175mm 104/64mm BCD x 44/32/22T
Cassette: Shimano Acera 11-32T
Chain: Fsa Team Issue CN-906 9sp
Front Brake: Shimano BRM505KITA Hydraulic
Rear Brake: Shimano BRM505KITA Hydraulic
Rims: Mach 1 Sub-Zero Disc
Front Hub: Shimano HB-RM35
Rear Hub: Shimano FH-RM35
Tyres: Python Original WB Front Python Original WB Rear
Seatpost: Tec Obvius
Voodoo Hoodoo at £500
Approximate Weight (KG): 14.1kg
◾Brake Type: Hydraulic Disc
◾Chainset: Shimano FC-M430
◾Exact Frame Size: 18"
◾Fork Lock-out : Yes
◾Fork travel: 120mm
◾Forks: Suntour Raidon X3 Coil Suspension fork
◾Frame Colour: Red
◾Frame Material: Alloy
◾Front Brake: Tektro Gemini Hydraulic disc 180mm rotor
◾Front Mech: Shimano Alivio FD-M430
◾Gear Shifters: Shimano Alivio SL-M430 27spd
◾Gender: Mens
◾Handle Bars: Riser 31.8mm
◾Headset: 1 1/8 Aheadset
◾Hubs: Formula 32 hole Q/R disc hub
◾Number of Gears: 27
◾Rear Brake: Tektro Gemini Hydraulic disc 180mm rotor
◾Rear Mech: Shimano Alivio RD-M430
◾Rims: Double wall black 32 hole disc rim
◾Saddle: VL-3165
◾Seatpost: 400mm Alloy 27.2
◾Tyre size: 2.25"
◾Tyres: Maxxis Ardent 26 x 2.25
◾Wheel Size: 26"
◾Suspension: Front
Cube Aim with discs at £460
Frame: Alu Lite AMF 6061 RFR-Geometry, Disc only
Fork: Suntour XCM Lockout 100mm
Headset: FSA No.10 semi-integrated
Stem: Easton EA30 Oversized
Handlebar: Easton EA30 Lowriser Oversized
Grips: CUBE Performance Grip
Rear Derailleur: Shimano Alivio RD-M410 Top Normal 8-speed
Front Derailleur: Shimano FD-M310, Top Swing 34,9mm, 8-speed
Shifters: Shimano SL- M310 Shifter Acera Rapidfire-Plus, 8-speed
Brakes: Shimano BR-M445 hydr. discbrake(160/160mm)
Crankset: Shimano Acera FC-M361 42x32x22T, Shimano BB-UN26
Rims: Alex ZX 24
Front Hub: Shimano HB-RM66 Disc
Rear Hub: Shimano FH-RM66 Disc
Spokes: DT Industry
Tyres: Schwalbe Smart Sam 2.25
Innertubes: Impac AV14
Pedals: Fasten Alu
Saddle: Scape Active 8
Seatpost: Easton EA30 31,6mm
Seat Clamp: Scape Varioclose 34.9mm
Weight: 13.7 kg
If you are still awake, thanks for the effort, cheers Matt.
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What he said, the XCM mechanical is a lesser fork than you'd find on a £360 Carrera Vulcan and has no place on a bike at those price points. The Hoodoo or the RR 8.1 as in the lunk CD provided.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.0