new bike

dazzzer

I am looking for a new MTB if anyone can help me pick one , i am 6"4 tall, athletic build, i don't do fast down hill riding or big jumps i am more of a slow rider or safe rider , i can be out for 3 to 4 hours riding ,on Trails , roads , hills , a mix of surfaces . I guess a lighter frame would be good , i am not sure about 27 or 29er, i have £1000 to spend , i could get something that i could upgrade later down the line if i need to .

wilberforce

Dazzzar
You do not say where you are located and any preference on retailer, but for the price point, type of riding and frame size you will need (XL), then a 29er hardtail is the most likely choice.
Does the budget also need to stretch to things like helmet, gloves, pump etc?.
a quick Halfords search has Voodoo and Boardman options (https://www.halfords.com/bikes/mountain-bikes/?prefn1=gender&prefv1=Mens&prefn2=suspension&prefv2=Front Suspension&prefn3=type&prefv3=Mountain Bikes&pmin=749.00&pmax=1000.00), and it is also worth looking at Go Outdoors.
Try and at least sit on any suitable bikes to see how they feel and which you prefer.
Also if you make your mind up, look for TopCashback, vouchers and offers to get a deal.
Report back on what you end up buying as people like a new bike story

dazzzer

wilberforce said:

Dazzzar
You do not say where you are located and any preference on retailer, but for the price point, type of riding and frame size you will need (XL), then a 29er hardtail is the most likely choice.
Does the budget also need to stretch to things like helmet, gloves, pump etc?.
a quick Halfords search has Voodoo and Boardman options (https://www.halfords.com/bikes/mountain-bikes/?prefn1=gender&prefv1=Mens&prefn2=suspension&prefv2=Front Suspension&prefn3=type&prefv3=Mountain Bikes&pmin=749.00&pmax=1000.00), and it is also worth looking at Go Outdoors.
Try and at least sit on any suitable bikes to see how they feel and which you prefer.
Also if you make your mind up, look for TopCashback, vouchers and offers to get a deal.
Report back on what you end up buying as people like a new bike story

thanks for your advise , i was looking at the Voodoo Bizango on halfords but they don't have the XL size , the Boardman MHT 8.8 dose have the XL size so i might get that .

Defblade

I'd go second hand at that price point... in fact I did, and it's up for sale
https://forum.bikeradar.com/discussion/13118211/trek-elite-9-8-2012-carbon-xc-hardtail-xl-550#latest
I would include all the extras listed for the price (as my new bike's arrived now...), so pedals/dropper/nearly-new tyres... all ready to go.
Must get around to amending the advert!

dazzzer

wilberforce said:

Dazzzar
You do not say where you are located and any preference on retailer, but for the price point, type of riding and frame size you will need (XL), then a 29er hardtail is the most likely choice.
Does the budget also need to stretch to things like helmet, gloves, pump etc?.
a quick Halfords search has Voodoo and Boardman options (https://www.halfords.com/bikes/mountain-bikes/?prefn1=gender&prefv1=Mens&prefn2=suspension&prefv2=Front Suspension&prefn3=type&prefv3=Mountain Bikes&pmin=749.00&pmax=1000.00), and it is also worth looking at Go Outdoors.
Try and at least sit on any suitable bikes to see how they feel and which you prefer.
Also if you make your mind up, look for TopCashback, vouchers and offers to get a deal.
Report back on what you end up buying as people like a new bike story

Do you know what size i should get for the Voodoo Bizango , i am 6"4 height

wilberforce

Sizing chart for the Bizango on Halfords has XL as 6' 0" to 6' 4"

Andygayle83

https://www.halfords.com/bikes/mountain-bikes/boardman-mht-8.9-mountain-bike-189342.html?istCompanyId=b8708c57-7a02-4cf6-b2c0-dc36b54a327e&istFeedId=367c5610-f937-4c81-8609-f84582324cd6&istItemId=iwlrttqml&istBid=t&_$ja=tsid:|cid:17632096466|agid:|tid:|crid:|nw:x|rnd:14907972025922998579|dvc:m|adp:|mt:|loc:9044952&gclid=Cj0KCQjwz96WBhC8ARIsAATR2508aREZyDYfzuhbE4Okrv4WgoYbJ6RrDpBCTXxOM-wQJhdQZPAQF0QaAkKjEALw_wcB

Not sure on sizing but I have this bike and for £1000 it's very well specced