Raleigh Massiff worn out - need a new bike
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Hi All,
Planning to become a born again mountain biker after ~16 years. It’s clear the gear has moved on since my Raleigh Massiff!
Not currently knowing which way is up at the moment, I want to buy a bike which is ‘half decent’ without the need to upgrade immediately or be disappointed by buying too cheap.
Use: Roads to get to off road trails and tracks, wooded areas etc. I can be a bit over enthusiastic as times therefore durability is key.
Height: 5’11
Weight:11.5 - 12 Stones
Must haves: Reliability/Durability
Hydraulic brakes
Front suspension only
I want to buy and try a bike locally (Wilts) therefore the RR D8.1 is out, also my local halfords seem to lack the necessary customer support I would need as a noob. Krakken/Fury therefore out.
Options I think may be suitable, in no order are:
Giant talon 2 £550
Kona Fire Mountain Deluxe 2009 Mountain Bike £439
Kona Blast Deluxe 2009 Mountain Bike £549
Trek 4500 Disc 2010 Mountain Bike £549
Kona Fire Mountain Deluxe 2010 Mountain Bike £514
Clearly I will need to try these out, but before that please could the JedI’s advice which of these are worth a punt?
Also which other bikes should I look at?
Thanks in advance
Planning to become a born again mountain biker after ~16 years. It’s clear the gear has moved on since my Raleigh Massiff!
Not currently knowing which way is up at the moment, I want to buy a bike which is ‘half decent’ without the need to upgrade immediately or be disappointed by buying too cheap.
Use: Roads to get to off road trails and tracks, wooded areas etc. I can be a bit over enthusiastic as times therefore durability is key.
Height: 5’11
Weight:11.5 - 12 Stones
Must haves: Reliability/Durability
Hydraulic brakes
Front suspension only
I want to buy and try a bike locally (Wilts) therefore the RR D8.1 is out, also my local halfords seem to lack the necessary customer support I would need as a noob. Krakken/Fury therefore out.
Options I think may be suitable, in no order are:
Giant talon 2 £550
Kona Fire Mountain Deluxe 2009 Mountain Bike £439
Kona Blast Deluxe 2009 Mountain Bike £549
Trek 4500 Disc 2010 Mountain Bike £549
Kona Fire Mountain Deluxe 2010 Mountain Bike £514
Clearly I will need to try these out, but before that please could the JedI’s advice which of these are worth a punt?
Also which other bikes should I look at?
Thanks in advance
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Get the Fury and tell your Halfords branch you want it in decent working order because you are the customer and you are giving them a chunk of your hard earned money
or buy it and get the lbs to sort it for a nominal fee.0 -
The Talon is pretty poor for the cash so I would avoid that. The others are all pretty decent - I would also look at the Decathlon Rockrider 8.1, or find another Halfords as the Fury does offer so much more.0
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thanks chaps,
Talon struck off then.
Supersonic, blister, what aspects make the fury better than the Kona Blast Deluxe? I'm feeling the Kona is good due the deore parts?0 -
Has a much better fork.0
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Thanks SS,
Can you elaborate to enhance my understanding please, in what respect is the fork better?0 -
Lighter, smoother, more adjustable, stiffer, more reliable, better performing.
I think that'll do it lol.0 -
you could try and find a kona fire mountain deluxe 2008 its exactly the same as the 2009 and possibly the 2010 as wellmongoose amasa elite 08
giant anthem x4 100