what bike?

steven litherland
steven litherland Posts: 8
edited June 2007 in MTB general
once again a comonly asked question but i need help i have up to œ420 to spend and i need a hard trail i am 6ft tall and still growing (so need one that will still fit me in a few years time)
i need a strong durable bike for hard trails.
i have had a look around but have little idea whats the best for this price range.
was thinking about this. is it any good? is 19" frame big enough?http://www.mikevaughancycles.co.uk/products.php?plid=m1b0s2p379&i=556
any help will be much appreciated

cheers
ste

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  • gravityengine
    gravityengine Posts: 581
    Have a look at these...

    œ400 Mongoose Tyax Super (Tektro Auriga comp hydraulic disc brakes,Fork-SR/Suntour XCR RL 100mm travel & rebound adjust)

    œ425 Giant Terrago Disc (2007) (Suntour 100mm fork with lockout, Deore 27spd gears, Giant MPH3 hydraulic disc brakes)

    The Mongoose has a very good spec level for the price & has better forks than the Hardrock (the 'Goose has damped forks.

    The Giant is also a good value bike for the money, but not as good as the 'Goose.

    As for sizing a 19" might be right, but if you can test before you buy it will help save hassle if you did get the wrong size.

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  • steelo
    steelo Posts: 542
    19" is generally a frame size to fit up to 6', between 6' and 6'3" you will be looking at a 21" frame. If you are still growing then I would advise at least 21" if you want a specialized. You may get away with a 20" frame by other manufacturers depending on how their sizing works.
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  • steven litherland
    steven litherland Posts: 8
    not specificaly looking for a specialized anything will do (within reason)
    ive read some reviews about the mongoose and i was seriously considering it but in reveiws people where saying that the brakes are crap and fidly to adjust and stuff is their any truth behind this? i cant afford to upgrade them (yet)
    think i had a look at that giant above (not sure tho) it didnt seem to catch my eye tho. brakes are good apparently.

    cheers for replies so far

    ste

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  • Silver Bullet
    Silver Bullet Posts: 1,064
    I know that a lower specced Mongoose got 'Best Budget Buy' or sub-œ300 Hardtail or somehitng like that in WMB, so I guess the Mongoose would be a good buy judging from that
    On the otherhand, the Spesh is rock solid, and you could ride it for pretty much anything (within reason) - I know some people use them as DJ bikes (e.g. Flurry)

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  • steven litherland
    steven litherland Posts: 8
    found some 2004 season bikes. are they worth looking into?

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  • steven litherland
    steven litherland Posts: 8
    how much better/ more reliable will a bike that costs œ600 compared to a bike that is œ400 e.g. parts on it. is it wort spending that extra money?

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