Btwin rockrider series

RlamboFod

Hi

I'm looking at a number of his for my first real mtb, just wondering what opinions or the btwin rockrider 520 series is? Are any of these worth looking at with a sub-£1000 budget?

Cheers

supersonic

They are good value bikes, but most are in the £300-600 price range, bar a couple of full sussers and Rafal series. All are firmly aimed in the cross country/light trail riding bracket so if you are wanting a lightweight machine for not too demanding terrain then are worth a look.

A grand buys a lot of bike elsewhere though, such as the Giant Anthem, a highly regarded cross country bike:

http://www.paulscycles.co.uk/m1b4s183p5 ... 7-5-3-2015

Or for something a little more forgiving in the rougher stuff with its more stable geometry, there is the Calibre Bossnut and Boardman FS Team. For hardtails also check out the OnOne Parkwood.

larkim

For £499, the 560S with a RS air forks up front and a lesser known rear shock (which I've read good things about in relation to better known rivals, eg. Fox CTD) still looks a steal.

https://www.decathlon.co.uk/rockrider-5 ... 22588.html

Mapcase

I owned a Rockrider 5.3 for a year or two. Nice bike but as has already been mentioned they're really aimed at light trail use. Frames are well made but bars can be a little short and stems a little long for my tastes. The geometry also tends to lag behind the rest of the bike manufacturers by a couple of years (it's getting better though). Under £1000 can get you a very nice hardtail or a good entry level full suss.