Anybody used a Whistle Miwok Bike?

asad5150
asad5150 Posts: 10
edited May 2015 in MTB beginners
Hi, Im wondering has anyone used the Whistle Miwok 1489D bike? I'm new to biking and like the look and spec of this bike.

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  • JBA
    JBA Posts: 2,852
    For the money that doesn't look like a very well specc'ed bike.
    There are much better value bikes for around the same money. Have a look at the VooDoo Aizan, Kona NuNu or Calibre Point.50 for example.
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  • asad5150
    asad5150 Posts: 10
    The bike will cost me £300.How does the bike compare to the diamondback peak?
  • cooldad
    cooldad Posts: 32,599
    Posting links might help.
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  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    For just over £300 you will get a bike with hydraulic discs, much better than cable, it's also pretty heavy for a 26".

    The Carrera Vulcan, Calibre two-two or Rockrider 520 are all much better bikes.

    The Peak has an even worse fork than the Whistle.

    When asking about bikes it helps to include a link to the specs so we are all looking at the same bike.
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.
  • asad5150
    asad5150 Posts: 10
    Sorry guys here are the links below

    http://www.halfords.com/cycling/bikes/m ... ntain-bike

    http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/p ... :1o2|bku:1
  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    Neither is worth buying as an MTB, but at that price the DB is at least priced about right for what you get.
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.
  • asad5150
    asad5150 Posts: 10
    ok so is the VooDoo Bantu the best bike to get for around £300
  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    That or the Rockrider 520.
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.
  • Antm81
    Antm81 Posts: 1,406
    If you are. Willing to buy used there are some barely used bikes at this level for a good price. For instance I picked up a barely used voodoo hoodoo which is the model up from the bantu for under £200, just requires a bit of patience to find the right one.
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