Rockrider 520

Ryan-L
Ryan-L Posts: 4
edited May 2014 in MTB beginners
HI,
Just wondered what are the thoughts on the Rockrider 520? Seems to be a replacement for the 5.3 but is it worth considering for an overweight 40 year old who hasn't bought a bike for over 20 years! How does it compare to the Calibre two two spec wise? I'll be hopefully riding Swinley forsest and The Surrey hills area but nothing too crazy.

http://www.decathlon.co.uk/rockrider-52 ... 93188.html

http://www.gooutdoors.co.uk/calibre-two ... ke-p275612

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  • mcnultycop
    mcnultycop Posts: 2,143
    I'd go for the Calibre. I had a look at one a few weeks back and it's a really nice bit of kit for the cash.
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  • Ryan-L
    Ryan-L Posts: 4
    Thanks for the reply. I kind of thought the same. I'm looking to try and spend less than £500 to please the Mrs (although I'm happy to go higher on the quiet!) and it's a bit of a minefield! I like the idea of a 29er but I'm only 5'7" and I sat on one in Halfords and it felt odd.

    What are peoples thoughts on this?

    http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/vitu ... prod107043
  • 40ish
    40ish Posts: 31
    Hi,went with my mate to look at the calibre and it looked great for the money,only thing was it was out of stock nearly everywhere!great reviews as well! Take your time and get the right bike,I'm was same as you and got gt avalanche1.0 it's ok but wish I had asked for advice on here first!!
  • Rad2474
    Rad2474 Posts: 162
    Have you looked at the voodoo bikes in halfords or maybe a 2nd hand bike on pink bike.
  • Ryan-L
    Ryan-L Posts: 4
    I went in to Go Outdoors and picked up the Calibre .50 for £500. It's alot of bike for the money and I'm loving it!

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