Full Suspension Trail Bike £1600 ish

JayX2A
JayX2A Posts: 113
edited August 2016 in MTB buying advice
So looking for my first FS bike and have around £1600. I don't want to overbike myself or get something just because its on the cheap.

I went and had a look at the Boardman Pro and although a good bike, I'm still not convinced on the sizing!

So two other options I tried for size are:

Trek Fuel EX7 (spare change for dropper):

https://www.evanscycles.com/trek-fuel-ex-7-27-5-2016-mountain-bike-EV251296?esvt=886-GOUKE1046478&esvq=&esvadt=999999-0-126384-1&esvcrea=63402922496&esvplace=&esvd=c&esvo=EV251296-19.5-BLK&esvaid=50080&gclid=CKmv2N-yw84CFcIV0wodrKgHkg

Trek Remedy 7

https://www.evanscycles.com/trek-remedy-7-27-5-2016-mountain-bike-EV251312

Whyte T130S was looking good, but just cant stretch that far!

Not sure if Remedy is too much for light trails, red routes etc?

Open to suggestions but like the Treks as local!

Giant Trance 2 is another shout...

http://www.paulscycles.co.uk/m1b0s183p6920/GIANT-TRANCE-27-5-2-2016

Comments

  • rockmonkeysc
    rockmonkeysc Posts: 14,774
    Definitely the Trance. Excellent bike with an extremely good frame and decent value.
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  • JayX2A
    JayX2A Posts: 113
    Think its defiantly between the Trance 2 and Remedy 7. Pretty similar all round I think. Need to ride both!
  • JayX2A
    JayX2A Posts: 113
    Reign 2 is just about in budget - but no way I need 160mm, but looks so pretty!

    http://www.giant-shoreham.co.uk/en-gb/b ... ifications

    Will see if I can get a ride on the Trance 2.

    After a bit of an all rounder if that helps. Climbs, red routes, long flat fields and bridle paths.
  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    I don't like the mushy feel from the Trek rear suspension, so for me the Trance.
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.
  • rockmonkeysc
    rockmonkeysc Posts: 14,774
    I agree about the mushy Trek. The Reign is awesome but unless you're really riding hard the Trance is better. The Reign is hard going up hill.
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  • JayX2A
    JayX2A Posts: 113
    Specialized Camber comp (both 650b and 29er) are both down to £1500. Good bikes?
  • chrisw333
    chrisw333 Posts: 695
    What about a Bird Aeris? Can spec it how you want and great bikes.
  • JBA
    JBA Posts: 2,852
    Camber is a great bike.
    If you look around you should be able to get a Stumpjumper FSR for around £1650. A very capable bike and nice to ride.

    Try and get a test ride on the bikes you are considering before making a final decision.
    “Life has been unfaithful
    And it all promised so so much”

    Giant Trance 2 27.5 2016 ¦ Sonder Broken Road 2021¦ Giant Revolt Advanced 2 2019 ¦ Giant Toughtroad SLR 1 2019 ¦ Giant Anthem 3 2015 ¦ Specialized Myka Comp FSR 2009
  • JayX2A
    JayX2A Posts: 113
    Bird looks good but over budget plus probably over kill for what I want it for!

    I was going to build up a kili Flyer but think it might come out too costly... Plus it would mean asking on here for more help lol
  • JayX2A
    JayX2A Posts: 113
    Anyone tried plus sized tyres?

    http://www.tredz.co.uk/.Specialized-Stu ... 965e58597e
  • rockmonkeysc
    rockmonkeysc Posts: 14,774
    They work great in the dry. Ideal if you don't live in the uk.
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