new bike œ2000
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I'm looking at buying a new bike in the next few weeks but still not sure which one I want or need. I'm riding an old scott hardtail at the momment but think it's time for a full suspension.I like to go up mountain as well as down them so it's it's an all round bike i'm after. ANY SUGGESTIONS??????????
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alternitively buy a Commencal Meta 5.5.1 or 2 in large or extra large, and if you dont like it, ill buy it for you for a reasonable second hand price....0
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Would 2nd the Orange 5 Pro suggestion - really good bikes and think a few people on here have them now.
You cold also look at something like the Rcoky Mountain ETS-X 50 which you should be able to get for just over the two grand mark - excellent climbers, handling is spot on and the frames are very well built. I have the ETS-X 70 and think it is brilliant.
I am sure others will say it aswell but it is usually best to try bikes out first, size/fit can vary a lot between the different manufacturers.
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Just try them out, and see if your LBS will do any deals. In a month or so the sales will start, usually my LBS starts to give a 20% discount around mid July, so thats thats the time to buy. Try some demo full sussers in the mean time, most LBS will have demo bikes; this way by the time the sales arrived you will have been able to test a range of bikes. A test will also let you know if you really want a full susser, I think its the future but not all like them.
Spesh Stumpjumpers, Trek Fuel EX's and Scott Genius bikes seem to be popular and will be well discounted come sale time.
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What about a Turner full sus! Ar ethey avaliable with a decent spec for 2K!?! I'm not really up on full sus prices, but I like the look of the turner bikes!
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Well I've got a Commencal Meta 5.5.1 and it's fantastic if you like rocky all-mountain terrain. If you ride smooth trails then you might want something with a faster feel to it. Find a Commencal dealer who will give you a test ride!0
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What about a Turner full sus! Ar ethey avaliable with a decent spec for 2K!?! I'm not really up on full sus prices, but I like the look of the turner bikes!
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If you search enough for cheap bits you could, I got my frame in the Sale for œ1200, which would leave œ800 for a build-up which is possible with a few compromises. The standard price for a 5 spot is œ1500, so œ500 would be insufficient for a build-up. I have seen dealers offering complete bikes for œ2500.
Great bike though, I love it (except for the period today when it threw me head first into a tree; need new crash lid now).
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if you went secondhand on Forks, it is do-able to build a a 5-spot for 2k, IF you got the frame in the sales... e.g. XT group from Merlin, Leaving œ300 for forks...
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Thing is, who wants a Turner built up with compromise parts. If you really want a bike like this then you need to do it justice with the parts you buy. The 5 spot isn't the lightest 5" frame around so you would want good parts for a decent build-up weight of 28-29lb.
If I had œ2k to spend on a bike now I would get a complete bike, better value for what you spend. A nice Cannondale Prophet maybe.
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Forgive my bluntness, but what are you, mad? !!
Just kidding, but to spend that much without having a clear idea of what you want (need?) or a lot of test-riding is taking quite a gamble.
I would suggest you take a good long look at the Specialized Stumpjumper, which by general consensus is a supremely competent all-rounder, and decide from that very-safe-buy reference point if you want to go for something more exotic and/or something more downhill hardcore (heavier, stronger) or more racy (lighter, not so tough, not so comfortable).
Botttom line: get some test rides!
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The Orange 5 is a very good bike, more All Mountain than XC.
It leaves me grinning from ear to ear every time I ride it, it just begs you to go faster than you think is possible!
It climbs well, descends superbly & eats singletrack for breakfast [:D]
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Is that a V7 180mm rotor on the front Andy, if so where did you get it?
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The rotor in the pic is actually a V6 (160mm), although now I do have a V7 (180mm), thanks to a forumite (can't remember who, sorry!)
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Thank's for all the advice I've been out booking test rides for the next few weekend0
