Back to MTBing - Used MTB - £175.00 (max) to spend

apcmtb

Good Afternoon All

After what seems like an eternity (well 6 years really) & after taking a break, doing some road riding, and being generally busy with life, the opportunity has presented itself whereby I can get back to my 1st love.....MTBing.

I know you are a knowledgeable & friendly lot from my previous useage on the old WMTB forum, hence this is my 1st port of call.

I've been out of the MTB loop for that long that I really don't know where to start, what to look for etc. I'd previously had Specialized Hardrock & Rockhopper, Giant & numerous GT's.

I only have a small budget (from the sale of my Road bike), so go easy on me , but would really appreciate some advice/pointers of what this is going to get me & if possible some examples.

apcmtb

Thanks for the reply.

Cycle to work not an option as I don't want to commit to monthly payments when I have the cash available.

Looks like it's a long ebay search

The Rookie

Carrera Kraken or Fury, Voodoo Hoodoo or Bantu (the original models were well specced), Rockrider 520/540/560 are all worth keeping an eye out for.

Hydraulic discs and a fork with a damper is what you are after.

Big brand names tend to go for more money than a lesser brand name built better bike unless you can find one that needs some repairs when they can be very cost competitive.

apcmtb

What sort of price? Any pics

apcmtb

oxoman wrote:

Would be around your budget, will get some pics sent either tonight or tomorrow as dads taxi duties shortly.

Cheers, I'm looking at another tomorrow so should give me something to compare to.