Great commuting mountain bikes

Exzes · June 2007

I'm thinking about joining the cycle to work scheme at work, and we are offered up to œ1000 for a bike and goodies from wheelies.co.uk

It's been a few years since I cycled, and never before have I cycled in London, but I was curious as to what people would recommend? I'd be looking to use around œ500 of the budget, as I would inevitably have to pay it back

As well as cycling to work (10 miles either way) I'd also want something that can withstand the rigour of light off-roading too.

Thanks for any help

The ones I've been looking at are:

http://www.wheelies.co.uk/bikesNew/bike ... OND%20BACK

http://www.wheelies.co.uk/reviews/bikeR ... sp?ID=2066

http://www.wheelies.co.uk/bikesNew/bike ... lier=GIANT

drewcole81 · June 2007

If i were you i'd go with one of these, œ50 more i know but a very good bike. i think you'll find people on here will say the same.

http://www.wheelies.co.uk/bikesNew/bike ... PECIALIZED

Or

http://www.wheelies.co.uk/bikesNew/bike ... PECIALIZED

http://www.wheelies.co.uk/bikesNew/bike ... plier=KONA

Alex · June 2007

Put slicks on a Specialized Hardrock. Sorted.

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homers_double · June 2007

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jackmcd · June 2007

Hi

I'm no expert but if I had to commute and only did light off road I would definately go for a 29er. Much faster on roads, paths and firm smooth tracks etc.

fozy · June 2007

Sorry to sound dumb but whats a 29er?

Shadow_Conspiracy · June 2007

A bicycle with 29" wheels, in comparison to 26" wheels on 'normal' bikes.

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joshleb · June 2007

26" Back Wheel
29" Front Wheel
I think this is correct

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drewcole81 · June 2007

That would be horrible.... like riding a Penny Farthing...

maurice · June 2007

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by joshleb

26" Back Wheel
29" Front Wheel
I think this is correct
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Nah, that's a 69'er, I think.

http://www.pinkbike.com/photo/1345770/

drewcole81 · June 2007

Which is okay with a girl, never good with a bike... you'd get your lips all caught up in the spokes...

Big Red S · June 2007

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by Alex

Put slicks on a Specialized Hardrock. Sorted.
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Uh, no.

If it's only/primarily for commuting, why carry round the extra weight of a Hardrock when something like a Trek 4100 or a Giant XTC will do the job for half the weight? Or even a Hardrock XC, though they are a bit cheap.

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Alex · June 2007

I'll leave Rich, Matt or Stuart to explain that one. [;)]

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