Recommendations for Full suspension Bike

FooFighters644
FooFighters644 Posts: 4
edited January 2017 in MTB buying advice
Hi all,
I am looking to upgrade my current hard tail for a new full sus. This would be the first full sus I have owned so I am somewhat of a beginner in the market. I have a budget of roughly £1000-£1500. I know this would only be entry level, but that would suit me fine as I only ride red trails and some black trails when I'm out.
My current bike has 120mm forks. Should I bother upgrading this on the new bike?
I had looked at cube bikes, specifically the Stereo 120 HPA Pro, and thought that they looked quite good. Am I right on this assumption or is this my inexperience of full sus showing? :P

Any ideas or comments are gladly received!
Many thanks

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  • JBA
    JBA Posts: 2,852
    Giant Trance 2 from Rutland for £1,400.

    It's a great bike at a bargain price. Buy one now!
    (Only small and medium in stock.)
    “Life has been unfaithful
    And it all promised so so much”

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  • JGTR
    JGTR Posts: 1,404
    The Trance is a good all rounder, also look at the Boardman, can be had for £1k with discounts.
  • FooFighters644
    FooFighters644 Posts: 4
    JGTR wrote:
    The Trance is a good all rounder, also look at the Boardman, can be had for £1k with discounts.
    Which boardman?
  • FooFighters644
    FooFighters644 Posts: 4
    JBA wrote:
    Giant Trance 2 from Rutland for £1,400.

    It's a great bike at a bargain price. Buy one now!
    (Only small and medium in stock.)
    Thanks, I'll take a look!
  • vulva65
    vulva65 Posts: 118
    I've just bought my first full-sus and went for the Trance 4 because I found somebody selling it in perfect condition for £600. Really cannot fault the trance, was worried it wouldn't perform well on the climbs but it smashes them out, mine doesn't have rear lock-out but not a problem as the maestro suspension seems to know when you're climbing because it doesn't bounce or sag at all. The downhill on it is bloody awesome fun, it handles so much nicer than my hardtail (Merida big 7 100) and soaks up everything, it's really fast but still feel in complete control.

    Whatever bike you decide to go for, just enjoy it!
  • mark_fogel
    mark_fogel Posts: 158
    I have a Boardman Team FS 650b 2014 and Cube Stereo 120 29er 2015 and both are really good.
  • rockmonkeysc
    rockmonkeysc Posts: 14,774
    You won't go wrong with a Giant Trance. Excellent bike and great value.
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