Newbie saying hi and looking for advice after a 12 year break
Gixxergimp
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Hi all,
I have been lurking for a while now so thought I would say hi and just jump in for some advice.
I am looking for a new hardtail to upgrade from my current 12 year old GT Avalanche 2.0 (yes I am that old). After a stint away from MB whilst I played with cars and motorbikes, got married and did the grown up thing I am now using the bike more as my toddler can come out with us on the bikes now (bit young for the motorbike tho) so gives us chance to have adventures as a family. After lots of Internet reading I can't believe how much things have changed since I last bought a bike. Single front gearing, dropper posts, slack geometry etc.
Anyway, to the issue. I'm looking for a hardtail that is suited to the transpennine trails, canals etc but will let me have fun when I venture out on my own to throw myself at trees.
Budget is up to say £900 and have been recommended bikes like the voodoo bizango, whyte 429, trek x-calibre and the vitus nucleus.
Now with covid meaning I can't chuck my leg over one and everyone in the UK suddenly buying a bike I'm not in a particular rush but would like to know what path I am aiming down.
Sorry for the waffle but I thought to ask the experts advice as there are now makes on the market that I am probably discounting as I haven't heard of them.
Any recommendations or real world reviews of the above most welcome.
Chris
I have been lurking for a while now so thought I would say hi and just jump in for some advice.
I am looking for a new hardtail to upgrade from my current 12 year old GT Avalanche 2.0 (yes I am that old). After a stint away from MB whilst I played with cars and motorbikes, got married and did the grown up thing I am now using the bike more as my toddler can come out with us on the bikes now (bit young for the motorbike tho) so gives us chance to have adventures as a family. After lots of Internet reading I can't believe how much things have changed since I last bought a bike. Single front gearing, dropper posts, slack geometry etc.
Anyway, to the issue. I'm looking for a hardtail that is suited to the transpennine trails, canals etc but will let me have fun when I venture out on my own to throw myself at trees.
Budget is up to say £900 and have been recommended bikes like the voodoo bizango, whyte 429, trek x-calibre and the vitus nucleus.
Now with covid meaning I can't chuck my leg over one and everyone in the UK suddenly buying a bike I'm not in a particular rush but would like to know what path I am aiming down.
Sorry for the waffle but I thought to ask the experts advice as there are now makes on the market that I am probably discounting as I haven't heard of them.
Any recommendations or real world reviews of the above most welcome.
Chris
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Any of the bikes you mention would be ideal. My addition would be the Carrera Fury from halfords. Biggest issue you at the moment is availability on any bike.
https://www.halfords.com/bikes/mountain-bikes/carrera-fury-mens-mountain-bike-2020---red---s-m-l-frames-340550.html
He got upset when people called him out and also said they weren’t that interested anyhow. It all smacked of self publicity as he was going to do some record attempt.
You don't care yet here you are again trying to prove a point to yourself.
Don't get your K.N.I.C.K.E.R.S. in a twist, move on, no one gives a S.H.#.T.🥱