GT Karakoram or Fuji Nevada
ChrisP3
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Hello!
I've just begun looking for a new bike to replace my old GT Timberline. I've been reading about the 29ers and fancy giving one a go. So far I've narrowed it down to these 2 which are both around £500 after a £100ish discount
http://www.evanscycles.com/products/gt/karakoram-30-2013-mountain-bike-ec042821
http://www.evanscycles.com/products/fuji/nevada-29-15-d-2013-mountain-bike-ec041844
I was originally looking at a Decathlon Rockrider but want to use the cycle to work scheme which I believe Decathlon don't offer.
My last 2 bikes have been GT and they've lasted well, don't know much about Fuji but thought the components were a bit higher spec than the GT. I am open to other ideas as well though.
My other question was regarding size, for my last bike I was measured in the shop and ended up with what was supposed to be the correct size me (5' 11''), this was a size up from my previous bike but I did feel more comfortable and in more control on the older / smaller frame bike. According to recommendations, I should go with large for the GT and 19'' for the Fuji but would be tempted to go with medium or 17''. Are there likely to be any problems with getting a smaller than recommended bike?
Cheers!
Chris
I've just begun looking for a new bike to replace my old GT Timberline. I've been reading about the 29ers and fancy giving one a go. So far I've narrowed it down to these 2 which are both around £500 after a £100ish discount
http://www.evanscycles.com/products/gt/karakoram-30-2013-mountain-bike-ec042821
http://www.evanscycles.com/products/fuji/nevada-29-15-d-2013-mountain-bike-ec041844
I was originally looking at a Decathlon Rockrider but want to use the cycle to work scheme which I believe Decathlon don't offer.
My last 2 bikes have been GT and they've lasted well, don't know much about Fuji but thought the components were a bit higher spec than the GT. I am open to other ideas as well though.
My other question was regarding size, for my last bike I was measured in the shop and ended up with what was supposed to be the correct size me (5' 11''), this was a size up from my previous bike but I did feel more comfortable and in more control on the older / smaller frame bike. According to recommendations, I should go with large for the GT and 19'' for the Fuji but would be tempted to go with medium or 17''. Are there likely to be any problems with getting a smaller than recommended bike?
Cheers!
Chris
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The Fuji is marginally better but still a nasty fork.
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Is there anything else you'd recommend?
http://www.evanscycles.com/products/pin ... 1#features
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Which scheme does your employer use?
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Thanks for that.
It doesn't have to be Evans, just as long as they do the scheme.
Is the Pinnacle a 29er?
I'm not sure, didn't realise there was more than one. I work for the NHS, will check next week.
You need to see if the your NHS trust self administer or use one or more scheme.
retired 9.6kg Carrera Kraken
The Carrera Hardtail combined thread - come on all you Carrera's!
The Sons Scott Genius RC20 build
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Thanks for that, I'll look into it.
Would the next models up buy me a much better fork? Not sure what I need to look for coming from a stone age bike.
http://www.evanscycles.com/products/gt/karakoram-20-2013-mountain-bike-ec042822
http://www.evanscycles.com/products/fuji/nevada-29-13-d-2013-mountain-bike-ec041845
This appears to be the best spec 29er Decathlon offer - http://www.decathlon.co.uk/rockrider-big-rr-53-mountain-bike-white-id_8202905.html
http://www.evanscycles.com/products/fuji/nevada-29-13-d-2013-mountain-bike-ec041845
This appears to be the best spec 29er Decathlon offer - http://www.decathlon.co.uk/rockrider-big-rr-53-mountain-bike-white-id_8202905.html[/quote]
Is there any kind of guide to show the difference between forks? I'm finding it difficult to work out which are better from bike specs.
How does the fork on the Rockrider compare with the forks on the other 2 bikes above?