Bike for xc/ some easy dh

wprost1986

Hi
Im looking for a bike for a any xc and maybe some easy dh to see how is that lool like(then maybe buying another bike just for downhill). I got to spend £1000(maybe£1300) but as Im newbie prefer askf for suggestions/opinions about what bike will be the best.
From posts i saw on couple of forums my list so far, but open for new suggestions:

Sunn Charger S2 Suspension Bike £1000

CUBE LTD PRO 2013 £680

B’Twin Rockrider 700 S £799.99

B’Twin Rockrider 9.1 £800


Ahh,I forgot: It dont need to be new one but its better if gonna be...also I will buy it in a about 3 weeks time so if any time around there sales start, I can wait:)


Thanks so much for reading and hope I will have some constructive opinions about what bike to get:)

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Pudseyp

Go for a used Lapierre Zesty....for £1,300 you might be able to pick up a 2011/2012 514 carbon

rockmonkeysc

It all depends on your definition of downhill really.
A bike thats good for downhill is rubbish for xc and xc bikes are a bit twitchy and fragile on a downhill track.

wprost1986

Downhill is maybe too much what i said:) More trials with some small jumps and hops:P

wprost1986

And what about bike like Specialised Enduro Evo(used one)?

rockmonkeysc

wprost1986 wrote:

Downhill is maybe too much what i said:) More trials with some small jumps and hops:P

Any xc/trail bike would be fine for that. I would look for a used Giant Trance, Specialized Stumpjumper or Trek Remedy. Or new a Boardman FS or Decathlon Rockrider 9.2.
A bigger bike will just be hard work for xc rides.