Got £1000 for a hardtail?

theoallen

So I've deiced that I want a hardtail, and have £1000 to do so, can anyone recommend a good one? I want to do trails, etc?

I've been looking at the specialized rockhopper expert 29, any good?

Any other suggestions would be appreciated

cooldad

So leading on from viewtopic.php?f=20005&t=13061449

Generally big brands offer bad value at this level but links help - who knows what bits it has, which shops can you use, what are trails?

oodboo

http://www.bikeradar.com/mtb/gear/categ ... -16-50180/

theoallen

The boardman looks good, but from research I seem to be finding that £1000 will get you a really great hardtail but only an average full sus?

The Specialized I was looking at is https://www.specialized.com/gb/gb/bikes ... -29/106299 looks good but only has 100mm of travel yet is marketed as a trail bike?

cooldad

Very mediocre. Basic spec, you can do better at half the price at Halfords, Decathlon, Go Outdoors etc.

Both are better. Much better for £699, and great at your £1000 budget.

http://www.on-one.co.uk/c/q/bikes/mount ... s/parkwood

Jonesinamilion

Worth considering this?....

http://www.decathlon.co.uk/rafal-700-mo ... _new_range

I've got the 26" (rafal 740) version which I'm very happy with; and you'll have £250 to fritter away afterwards!

cooldad

Too late, he's already moved on.
viewtopic.php?f=20005&t=13061669&p=19829845#p19829845

Many random threads.