Buying Advice

JamiePo · May 2016

Dear Community,

I am a new mountain biker and have recently fallen in love with biking after a very enjoyable stag do in Scotland in Glentress.

While up there, my mongoose Hardtail wasn't cutting it. So I hired two different Orange bikes. These bikes were both truly amazing bikes in their own right and very enjoyable for different reason. *both full sus"

I am keen now to buy my on bike that I will be able to use for both basic trails etc but also able to use for more down hill burns and jumps etc (needs to be able to last)

I am keen to buy a bike in the region of £1,000 - £3,000 with the latter being more preferable and am looking for the most bang for buck at that price in terms of spec and addons. I am aware there are some super duper bikes that are pretty and cost lots of money, but feel at this stage, would be wasted on me.

I hope this is enough information to help you guys to help me but please ask if need me to provide more information.

All the best!

kickaxe · May 2016

How does a Giant Trance sound? It's truly a great bike that can handle more than seems likely, both uphill and downhill. Coming from a hardtail I was afraid that it would not climb very well, but I was proven wrong. In fact, at least when seated, the pedaling does not affect the suspension at all, it does at the same time absorb bumps though. Downhill it is a great bike as well, able to handle a downhill track (I'm the weak point here), tested on the new trail my club and I built.

iwilldoit · May 2016

As suggested above I bought one of these http://www.paulscycles.co.uk/m1b0s183p5 ... 7-5-1-2015 hell of a good bike and I think good value for money.

Bought two bikes off them and they have been very good.

JamiePo · May 2016

Thanks guys, I'll have a look into this bike. In the meantime are there any other suggestions?

Thanks again all.

supersonic · May 2016

The YT Capra is worth a look - is on the more extreme side of what you want, but a well reviewed bike with a good component spec (they are a little short though for a given size).

rockmonkeysc · May 2016

Giant Trance is excellent but the Transition Scout is even better. Not as good components for the money but such a great frame that it's just a brilliant ride and built like a tank.

JamiePo · May 2016

Thanks guys,

I'm going to research some on these bikes and will get back to you with my thoughts!

Rookie1986 · May 2016

If you've tried and enjoyed the Orange then why not look to get an Orange? Seems logical...

Or if you are looking at "bang for buck" then consider one of the mail order only bikes (Radon, Canyon, Bird, Rose etc etc). These usually offer far greater spec vs the high street stores and have become hugely popular in recent years offering people the chance to get a much better bike for a fraction of the big named brands equivalent. Just give them a google as there are loads of reviews and information out there!!

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