Buying Advice

phafstad
phafstad Posts: 4
edited January 2017 in MTB buying advice
Hi! Can somebody tell me about this Wheeler Falcon Trail 42 bike:
http://www.wheelerworldwide.com/products.php?func=p_list&pc_parent=57&p_id=464&pc_type=c-1&year=2016 ?

Is this a good option for a mountain bike?
What similar bikes do you reccomment, for example from Spezialized? :D

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  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    How much are they asking for it?

    Never heard of it before, has mostly 'just about good enough' parts, the XC30 is a bit twangy and damping isnt great, likewise with the basic Monarch shock, with the geometry and 3x gearing I would call it an XC and not a trail bike as well.

    Hard to suggest alternatives without knowing your budget.
    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
    With no idea of price, and as they don't seem to be sold in the UK, it's impossible to say. Looks like an ok bike. Depending.
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  • rockmonkeysc
    rockmonkeysc Posts: 14,774
    It'd have to be cheap to be worth buying but then you'd be better off buying a decent hardtail.
    Transition Patrol - viewtopic.php?f=10017&t=13070235
  • phafstad
    phafstad Posts: 4
    Thanks for the answers!
    The price on this bike is approx 2000£ and that is about my buget.
  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    For £2000 that's pretty poor, where are you based?

    http://www.decathlon.co.uk/rockrider-74 ... 77641.html
    Better than the wheeler for a lot less dosh!
    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.
  • rockmonkeysc
    rockmonkeysc Posts: 14,774
    For that price it's a real sack of crap.
    This is better for £500 less
    https://www.paulscycles.co.uk/m1b0s183p ... 7-5-2-2016
    Transition Patrol - viewtopic.php?f=10017&t=13070235
  • phafstad
    phafstad Posts: 4
    Thanks a lot guys!
    I'm in Iceland so it can sometimes be hard to ship. But Thanks again, I will consider this.
  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    CRC ship pretty much worldwide, have a look at the Vitus range and come back for suggestions!
    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.

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