Please can i have some help with my 1st bike options

Crow93
Crow93 Posts: 6
edited September 2011 in MTB buying advice
hi all.

im trying to get fit and lose some weight, i started running few months back and doing about 7km every other night, I now want to get into mountain biking on the nights/ days im not running. i have swinley forest right on my doorstep and would like a bike thats upto the task. MAX i want to spend is £450.

ive been looking at these, and like them in this order. are they good bikes, have i missed a special bike out there for my price range?

i can get this bike for £430, looks fantastic in person http://www.winstanleysbikes.co.uk/produ ... _Bike_2011

http://www.leisurelakesbikes.com/produc ... ?&id=14649

thanks in advance for any help

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  • supersonic
    supersonic Posts: 82,708
    Can you visit a store to try any out? The Hardrock has a nice frame, but poor fork and parts. The DB is good value, better (but still basic) fork.
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  • Crow93
    Crow93 Posts: 6
    edited September 2011
    they will let me sit on them, thats about it. at this stage , im going on looks :lol: as i dont know enough about all the different specs/parts etc.

    so just wanting pointing in the direction on a good spec bike for my money.

    could i upgrade the forks at a later date after i trash the ones on the DB

    have you heard of this bike.
    http://www.decathlon.co.uk/81-2011-id_8168695.html
  • 97th choice
    97th choice Posts: 2,222
    I'd take a look at Paul's cycles, the 2009 GT is similar money and better spec. or the full suss yukon with tora forks is under 500 now.
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  • Indigo Gorilla
    Indigo Gorilla Posts: 189
    That bike from Decathlon is very highly regarded for it's price point.

    The best fork you'll see on a bike at this price point, I have the same fork on a bike with an £850rrp. I don't think you'll find a better bike for the price.

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