New Bike advice for a new member

Dvsjon

HI

Ive just started to get into mountain biking
I currently use an edge reflex which i bought second hand 2 years ago to use with my wife & kids on family days

Now ive got the bug a lot more with a health kick ive started going with friends on better rides but im looking for a second bike to upgrade to for off road riding

my budget is really £200 to £300 top end & im not afraid of second hand to be realistic for this

i did have a look at carrera kraken, Are they any good? the 2014 spec one compared to the 2007 spec one?

or any advice would be appreciated
Thanks

mangetout_rodney

What sort of riding do you want to do?

At that price I would definitely look for something used.
Another hundred or so will give you quite a few more options though.

Dvsjon

def off road , cannock chase dog & monkey style, district is easy distance away too

The Rookie

The krakens are pretty good bikes, the 07 in good nick is as good as the current one.

wmorgs

Pity You Not Local To Me, Coughs:
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Ta :oops:

Dvsjon

The Rookie wrote:

The krakens are pretty good bikes, the 07 in good nick is as good as the current one.

would they manage the dog & monkey ok?

http://www.chasetrails.co.uk/xc/

also people tell me giant, trek & cube are decent bikes, any decent names on these in case one pops up?

Dvsjon

wmorgs wrote:

Pity You Not Local To Me, Coughs:

Is it 20"? im 6ft fella

The Rookie

Dvsjon wrote:

The Rookie wrote:

The krakens are pretty good bikes, the 07 in good nick is as good as the current one.

would they manage the dog & monkey ok?

http://www.chasetrails.co.uk/xc/

also people tell me giant, trek & cube are decent bikes, any decent names on these in case one pops up?

A kraken will manage Cannock no problem.

Big name bikes are usually rubbish value at this price point compared to the better ones from the large turnover outlets like Decathlon and Halfords.