Hardtail Advice

string78

Hi all,

I received some good advice on here a couple of months back but still find myself searching for a hardtail. I had ordered a Calibe Line 10 when Go Outdoors were running a 20% discount weekend but unfortunately the order was cancelled due to no stock.

It's put me back to the drawing board and the search continues. Initially had been thinking a 27.5 but have been thinking a 29er might be an option. Looking for a 1x11 or 1x10 set up, mainly to be used for riding in the woods and a bit at Hadleigh, Essex - although none of the major technical stuff.

The Bizango looks a good deal but just don't find it eye catching enough to buy.

The Calibre 10 is still a consideration but would rather wait until another promotion is run.

Three bikes in my thoughts are:

http://www.halfords.com/cycling/bikes/mountain-bikes/boardman-mountain-bike-pro-29er-16-18-19-20-frames
. Just been reduced to £800 and hopefully can get another 10% off with BC Membership.

or

http://www.halfords.com/cycling/bikes/mountain-bikes/boardman-mht-8-6-mountain-bike-blue
. Looks nice in the flesh but seems a little heavy although a much cheaper option, especially if it goes on offer.

or

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/vitus-sentier-vr-hardtail-bike-sram-nx-1x11-2018/rp-prod159770

and
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/vitus-sentier-hardtail-bike-deore-1x10-2018/rp-prod159764
.

Again can use BC discount on both of these.

Any thoughts or advice would be appreciated.

Cheers

billycool

Boardman Pro is good for the money, particularly with the discount. Decent spec.

Not so keen on the MHT.

The Vitus are also well thought of and its a good bike.

You've got 2 good options there. Really need to try them. Not possible with the Vitus (unless you know someone who has one).

string78

Thanks for the feedback.

Will see if Halfords will let me test out the Boardman Pro.

The Vitus is probably the preferred choice but I do like to get value for money and the Boardman at £720 is tempting! Probably other ways to bring that price down with cashback, vouchers etc too.