New Hardtail Bike for around £850

shidevil

Hi,

My brother has been riding my old Specialised Rockhopper, for a few years now, which I had for a few years before that, so it must be a 2008/2009. He's still got the standard setup. He's doing a lot more biking, riding several times a week, doing Viking Challenges etc on Sundays (did the 50K in 2:30 last Sunday). He has come on a long way. He mainly rides cross country and trail, but not descents etc, just what you would see on a Viking Challenge of BHF Ride.

I've spoken with him about the type of bike he want's which is a hardtail, and he is keen on the 650b/27.5 rather than a 29er. He does do some forest biking occasionally and wants some maneuverability.

So a 27.5/650b hard tail.

I've looked at a few options for him including the Vitus Sentier 275 VR, which won best Hardtail 2014 for under £1,000.

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/vitu ... prod107047

I may also be able to get a deal on a KTM Ultra 1964 Ltd Edition.

http://www.ktm-bikes.at/en/bikes/hardta ... ed47c12c8d

I wondered if there were others you would suggest for serious consideration, as I'm not up to date on bikes e.g. Boardman, Radon etc.

Thanks,

Steve

mcnultycop

For XC I'd be looking at Radon.

http://www.bike-discount.de/en/buy/rado ... wg_id-6198

The Rookie

Shame he said no to a 29er as a Voodoo Bizango as it would seem to really hit the spot you've given us.

rockmonkeysc

Sounds like a cyclocross bike would be more suitable.

shidevil

Hi,

Ended up getting the KTM Ultra 1964 Limited Edition.

http://www.ktm4u.co.uk/ktm-cycles/ktm-m ... ition-2014

Great spec and managed to find one on eBay brand new (guy had barely ridden it) for £500!

Happy days. Had a spin on it earlier and its a swifty!

Steve