What to get for £800-£1000ish?

Rodz

Hi all,

I haven't owned a bike for about a decade so getting back into the game somewhat!

The only thing I'm sure of is that I want a hardtail and, I think, I want to go down the 29er route as it'll be used more for long rides than technical ones (please correct me if that's wrong/a bad idea!) Also, back in the day, I wasn't averse to upgrades so a decent frame is probably the main thing, everything else is easily changed!

So far, my favourite by a long way is the Whyte 529: http://whyte.bike/gb/models/crosscountrytrail/x29-performance-xc-hardtail-29er/529-2/ Anyone recommend anything else?

Cheers

reformedfatty

Not a massive amount in it, but the on-one parkwood is 700 and the decathlon big 8 (750) are both slightly better spec, but it's not night and day, so if the whyte works for you, go for it.

Of course, the best option is to go to a store and see which one you like best in the metal.

Rodz

Ooh, that On-One Parkwood is very nice! My decision has been made somewhat more difficult now...

Thanks though!

mike hunts alpine

Bird zero.3 hardtail absolute brilliant value and superb to ride. I have one check my signature.

Antm81

[url=http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=19690511#p19690511]mike hunts alpine[/url] wrote:

Bird zero.3 hardtail absolute brilliant value and superb to ride. I have one check my signature.

Pity he wants a 29er

mike hunts alpine

[url=http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=19690521#p19690521]Antm81[/url] wrote:

[url=http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=19690511#p19690511]mike hunts alpine[/url] wrote:

Bird zero.3 hardtail absolute brilliant value and superb to ride. I have one check my signature.

Pity he wants a 29er

Face palm