This a decent bike?

FATBELLYME

Sons going from bmx to MTB but wants a 29er, does this have a decent spec for the money

http://www.sunsetmtb.co.uk/shop/index.p ... ct_id=1754

ej2320

Not really
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/mobi ... -prod81010
This is better value

mcnultycop

It is £180 more expensive though.

FATBELLYME

so for the money is the cannondale fine..it is now £450

angry_bird

Around that price point you're not going to get anything amazing, 29ers tend to be more expensive than 26" bikes so there are compromises, like cable brakes and 8 speed drivetrains as opposed to 9 or 10 speeds.

If he likes it then I'm sure it should be just fine, especially for £450.

This is a similar price though, maybe worth a look if sizes are right
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/vitu ... -prod81005

ste_t

That Vitus Angry Bird linked to looks great for the money.

The Rookie

Compared to a similar priced 26er that is vastly inferior, in a 26er you would have those forks on a £350 carrera vulcan which also has Hydraulic disc brakes, you would have to really really want a 29er to get that over a much better 26er for the same money (Voodoo Hoodoo has a 2 level better fork, better gears, hydraulic brakes, better crankset all for the same money).

felix.london

Try and persuade him to get a 26" bike. Much better value and lighter. Personally I wouldn't touch a 29er at that price point

EDIT : what he said ^^

FATBELLYME

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stor ... yId_165499


that one?

The Rookie

Yup, much better value.