up to £550 to spend

leeo666
leeo666 Posts: 10
edited June 2015 in MTB buying advice
Hi all sorry if this has been answered already but im a complete novice haven't been on a mountain bike since i was 16 im now 37 looking to start with the trails :D i've got a maximum budget of £550 and not to sure what to spend it on as there's so many bikes to choose from all or any help would be very helpful

thanks for all ur time lee

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  • cooldad
    cooldad Posts: 32,599
    Have a look at Decathlon (Rockrider) or Halfords (Voodoo), you can get a great bike in that price range.
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  • leeo666
    leeo666 Posts: 10
    so ive had a look at these 2 http://www.decathlon.co.uk/rockrider-560-mountain-bike-id_8293151.html or this http://www.halfords.com/cycling/bikes/mountain-bikes/voodoo-hoodoo-mountain-bike any ideas as ive got no idea as to whats the better bike parts upgrades in the future
  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,816
    The 560 is the much better 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.
  • leeo666
    leeo666 Posts: 10
    thanks rookie ive heard that the 560s brakes aint up to much other than these 2 is there any else u could recommend for my budget
  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,816
    I'd prefer the Shimano, but the new DB's seem to have sorted a number of the complaints that used to be aimed at Avid brakes.

    Unless you find a heavily discounted bike, the 560 is the best bike by far at this price point.
    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.

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