2014 sales...

TCottle
TCottle Posts: 65
edited July 2014 in MTB buying advice
So I'm about ready to buy my first full bouncer...

I was looking at spending about £2000-2500. 29'er, with a dropper post - They were my basic requirements. I'm quite tall so also need a 22'' + sized frame.

I just found this, which would have been perfect, especially given the price;

http://www.leisurelakesbikes.com/p/1399 ... -2014-sale

Only thing is, they don't have any 22'' sized frames in stock.

Can anyone make any other suggestions, or know of any other websites that stock such things at discount?

Cheers.

Comments

  • njee20
    njee20 Posts: 9,613
    Most XL frames are only 21" anyway, so you'll struggle to find something that big. How tall are you? Geometry is more important than the declared frame size.

    Also the volumes of the XL bikes sold is far lower, so the chances of finding one in the sales is correspondingly lower.
  • bigmitch41
    bigmitch41 Posts: 685
    Been looking at that deal on the Cube myself, very tempting!
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  • TCottle
    TCottle Posts: 65
    I'm 6'8''... Currently have a 23'' framed Trek hardtail, which is fine.

    One of the few bikes which does fit the bill (Price, 29'er & dropper post) and is available in 23'' is this;

    http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/cube ... prod114099

    But then that's more XC... Ideally I'd like something AM, with a bit more travel.

    I'm open to suggestions :)
  • tarbot18
    tarbot18 Posts: 531
    Whyte are doing the latest T129s 2015 for £2200 in xl size awesome bike great spec etc
    The family that rides together stays together !

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    Whyte T129s 2014 viewtopic.php?f=10017&t=12965414&p=18823801&hilit=whyte+t129s#p18823801

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  • TCottle
    TCottle Posts: 65
    edited July 2014
    tarbot18 wrote:
    Whyte are doing the latest T129s 2015 for £2200 in xl size awesome bike great spec etc

    Oooh yeah good spot cheers! I would've bought last years model, but they only went up to a large.

    http://www.leisurelakesbikes.com/p/1746 ... -bike-2015

    Any idea on release dates? Doesn't say much, even on Whytes site;

    http://whyte.bike/gb/models/trail/t-129 ... r/t-129-s/
  • paul.skibum
    paul.skibum Posts: 4,068
    TCottle wrote:
    I'm 6'8''...

    F**k me! I was just looking at the sizing chart and thinking - he cant be over 6' 6"! Never mind buying bikes where do you find clothes and shoes to fit!
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  • TCottle
    TCottle Posts: 65
    TCottle wrote:
    I'm 6'8''...

    F**k me! I was just looking at the sizing chart and thinking - he cant be over 6' 6"! Never mind buying bikes where do you find clothes and shoes to fit!

    Mostly Next... They do some longer stuff :)