best xc bike for a grand

Sam12

the bike i am looking at ,at the moment is a scott scale 40 anyone know what they are like to ride or any other bikes i should have a look at



'Scott reflex 20'

ahsatb

There have been a few threads on this over the past couple of weeks:

e.g.: http://www.mbuk.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=188226

The outcome of me asking was buying a Spes Rockhopper Pro. Having spent some time looking I felt it was one of the best all round packages for the price. Has to be said I didnt really look at the Scotts as everyone said they were ace for racing, but a little harsh for a long days ride.

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AgedGT

Scandals are cool, and well rated:

http://www.on-one.co.uk/index.php?modul ... on=289:289

My Aged GT

My Inbred 29er

My Pompino

And the wife's Diamond Back

ddoogie

Focus Raven has a pretty good spec for the cash. Fox F100RLC forks are top dollar and the wheels/gears/brakes are all worthy components. The frame got a good write up as well.

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BTR

I like the look of the Saracen Zen 3. Got a good spec, as well.
Ignore the name, its a good bike.

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ddoogie

It is a great bike but its quite aggressive for XC. The Kili Flyer 1 is a great looking bike which is a bit better suited to XC.

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dave_s

The Zen 3 does look a decent bike, I agree with the comment about ignoring the brand name. Saracen don't have the best rep nowadays but the Zen 3 looks a very good bike
http://www.drakescycles.co.uk/products. ... =m1b0s2p47

Same type of bike would be the Marin Rocky Ridge, as a sort of hardcore XC/AM bike. The marin would get my vote for allrounder XC hardtail but it's a close run thing with the Zen 3.
http://www.yorkcycleworks.com/products. ... b0s167p932

The Rockhopper Pro Disc looks more of a pure XC bike and would be a good one to go for if it's more XC than hardcore XC/AM riding you do.
http://www.cyclestore.co.uk/productDeta ... ctID=8386#

All three bikes are quality

lachoman

edinburgh bicycle revolution scandium

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