Help: choosing between 2 bikes

grid_1
grid_1 Posts: 8
edited August 2016 in MTB buying advice
Hi All

thanks for looking at this thread

i am looking between 2 bikes unfortunatly i dont live near any of these shops so buying online.

Vitus Bikes Sentier Hardtail Mountain Bike 2016 - http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/vitu ... prod135384

or

B'TWIN RAFAL 720 MOUNTAIN BIKE - 27.5" - http://www.decathlon.co.uk/rafal-720-mo ... 37929.html

any help i would be greatful

i am 5'7-5'8 with 30" inside leg so concerned about the Btwin

Dave

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  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    Concerned? In what way?

    Have you measured the ETT on your current bike and compared it (allowing for any offset seatpost)?
    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.
  • cooldad
    cooldad Posts: 32,599
    The Vitus is a bit more hardcore, the BTwina bit racier/XCy.
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  • grid_1
    grid_1 Posts: 8
    Concerned that the Btwin will be to big for me as they only come in M,L.
    i dont have a current bike, first bike in 20 years lol

    i be using the bike for forestry roads and bike park wales.

    thanks for advsing.

    Vitus hardcore and Btwin XC could do with a bit of both there
  • grid_1
    grid_1 Posts: 8
    Thanks OXOMAN for the informtion, great to have some imput from someone who rides. looks like you have made my mind up.
    i wouldnt be doing the extreme trails as im 46 and over the hill haha
  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    46 is not over the hill!
    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.
  • grid_1
    grid_1 Posts: 8
    haha well i need to get into shape. so i will probably struggle for a few months, i am very near bike park wales but will not even attempt that until im fit enough. i am sure you guys been doing this a while now?

    i am hesitating with the bike due to security as it need to go into a shed and i will probably need to get anchor down bolts and bars for door.
  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    oxoman wrote:
    I'm 51 and still going. Young whipper snappers.
    You are sooooooo much older than me of course.
    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.
  • Growbag84
    Growbag84 Posts: 3
    Does it have to be these 2 bikes. This voodoo is cheaper and got rave reviews. I have missed mine since selling it.
    http://www.halfords.com/cycling/bikes/m ... ntain-bike.
    Sorry to throw another one at you.

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