œ250-œ350 new bike
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Georgeb
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I am looking for a new bike for œ250-œ350 and I would like a hardtail.
I ve looked at the ridgeback mx4- http://www.evanscycles.com/product.jsp?style=71043
Is it any good or can you get better bikes for the money?
Cheers
I ve looked at the ridgeback mx4- http://www.evanscycles.com/product.jsp?style=71043
Is it any good or can you get better bikes for the money?
Cheers
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If you can stretch to œ400, get this. - http://www.paulscycles.co.uk/products.p ... m1b0s2p470 - Giant xtc se
If not, there is this for œ350. - http://www.paulscycles.co.uk/products.p ... m1b0s2p470 -Claud Butler cape wrath
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I've got a Specialized Hardrock (œ299) and it is very good for the money. I said for the money but I had a go on my mate's Trek 8500 and over most stuff the Hardrock held it's own, the much better fork on the 8500 made a difference though.
I have put new stuff on it (rear mech, rings, tyres and a lot more that I won't bore you with) and one thing that you should replace is the bottom bracket which is pants.crazy about bikes0 -
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Iv'e got a spesh hardrock, it's a nice little machine, changed it a bit hydraulic brakes etc. but you can now get a hyd disc version of the hardrock for œ400 off Evans. Forks will definiteley need replacing after about a year though, mine were almost rigid, lol.
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have a look at the claud butler definately. especially at last years model as its going to be cheaper.
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gt aggressor only probs is front mech with mine
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Same here, any dust and they become rigid, not just almost rigid[:(]
<i>Forks will definiteley need replacing after about a year though, mine were almost rigid, lol.
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