CUBE AIM SL 2016/VooDoo Soukri/VooDoo Hoodoo

tkb1

Hi - the usual newbie post

I'm an unfit, overweight, middle aged woman who wants to get back into cycling. I last rode properly about 20 years ago when I had a Marin mountain bike which I loved and did many miles on. I'm now living a few mins from a great canal track, and having been down it once on my hybrid type bike, quickly realised I need something with suspension and fatter tyres!

Initially it will be for the potholed canal track, but would like to venture to actual trails once fitter. I would love some advice on which of the following would be suitable - also welcome any other suggestions. How are Marin rated these days and am I likely to get one in my budget range?

Many thanks


Budget of about £400-550 and currently looking at the following.....

CUBE AIM SL 2016
http://www.ttcycles.co.uk/collections/b ... im-sl-2016

CUBE ANALOG 2016
http://www.ttcycles.co.uk/collections/b ... nalog-2016

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

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

cooldad

I doubt if you can get a new Marin to compare with with the spec. Of those the Hoodoo is the best value IMO. Best fork and bits.

Just get a more lady specific saddle if necessary.

Although cheapy picked up for £30 for my girlfriend to use, complete with original tyres (and probably the air in them as well) just for nostalgia.

tkb1

Thanks cooldad, need to go test them as well. Ah now I'm nostalgic for my Marin!