Spoilt for Choice!

lukebrewerton
lukebrewerton Posts: 16
edited October 2017 in MTB buying advice
I'm looking to buy a new MTB. I have found a few but I'm spoilt for choice and have narrowed it down to the below options:-

Giant Talon 2:
https://www.tredz.co.uk/.Giant-Talon-29er-2-Mountain-Bike-2018-Hardtail-MTB_113698.htm

VooDoo Bizango:
http://www.halfords.com/cycling/bikes/mountain-bikes/voodoo-bizango-29er-mountain-bike

Marin Bobcat Trail 4:
https://www.tredz.co.uk/.Marin-Bobcat-Trail-4-29er-Mountain-Bike-2018-Hardtail-MTB_109960.htm

Merida Big Nine 100:
https://www.tredz.co.uk/.Merida-Big-Nine-100-29er-Mountain-Bike-2017-Hardtail-MTB_95792.htm

Scott Scale 970:
https://www.tredz.co.uk/.Scott-Scale-970-29er-Mountain-Bike-2017-Hardtail-MTB_96142.htm

I'm after the best value, so the best mix of components for my budget of £600 on a hardtail MTB.

Anyone own any of these?

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  • larkim
    larkim Posts: 2,485
    No. But the answer is the Bizango.
    2015 Canyon Nerve AL 6.0 (son #1's)
    2011 Specialized Hardrock Sport Disc (son #4s)
    2013 Decathlon Triban 3 (red) (mine)
    2019 Hoy Bonaly 26" Disc (son #2s)
    2018 Voodoo Bizango (mine)
    2018 Voodoo Maji (wife's)
  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    No need to ride them to know the Bizango is ahead of all the others by varying margins, varying from a big margin to a huge one.
    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.
  • lukebrewerton
    lukebrewerton Posts: 16
    I think the Bizango is the way to go!

    What is the upgrade-ability like though? Are components pretty standard with fittings?
  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    Very good, all parts are too a common standard, it has nothing causing complications and the headtube will take a tapered steerer fork.
    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
    Most of the bits on most bikes are pretty standard parts.

    In this case, yes.
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  • mark_fogel
    mark_fogel Posts: 158
    Consider this, costs a little more but better than the Bizango in my opinion and a nicer colour too:
    https://www.winstanleysbikes.co.uk/prod ... _2017_Bike

    1x11 gearing, wide 27mm 29er rims, Rockshox Recon RL fork, through axle front and rear, slack ish head angle with wide bars and short stem works very well on the trails and is very capable for a hardtail, I just bought one to compliment by full sus and its great cant fault it in any way.

    Reviews for this model:
    https://factoryjackson.com/2017/02/14/m ... -6-review/
    https://socalbicyclist.com/features/mar ... ail-series

    Other model reviews
    http://www.bikeradar.com/mtb/gear/categ ... iew-50598/
    http://www.bikeradar.com/mtb/gear/categ ... -15-49839/
  • cooldad
    cooldad Posts: 32,599
    Nice bike at that price ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
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  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    At that price it's a good buy for sure, but it is 33% more than the Bizango so you would hope it would be better!
    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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