New fs bike

F13tch23
F13tch23 Posts: 5
edited October 2016 in MTB beginners
Right guys I'm buying new bike and was looking at a ht for around 1000-1500 but now I've decided to go fs as I want to not only do trail riding but do a bit of dh riding as well.

I have been looking at the whyte t-130 (which appeals to me loads) and Vitus escape vrx and Vitus sommet.

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/mobi ... prod135391

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/mobi ... prod135390

Reason why I haven't 100% gone for the whyte is that its only got 130mm travel and I think that would not be enough for dh or is that the minimum?
Any bike recommendations that I have not looked at and be ideal for what I want would be much appreciated

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  • JBA
    JBA Posts: 2,852
    Do you want to do 'Downhill' or have a bike that is good for trails that have downhill sections?
    “Life has been unfaithful
    And it all promised so so much”

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  • rockmonkeysc
    rockmonkeysc Posts: 14,774
    Neither of those bikes is good for downhill, nothing new for your budget is.
    The Vitus bikes are OK as trail bikes but I've seen what happens when they're ridden hard.
    For your budget, a used Nukeproof Scalp would be the best downhill bike or a Giant Reign or Specialized Enduro for a more all round bike.
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  • F13tch23
    F13tch23 Posts: 5
    Trials with dh sections but I would like to do bit more just dh but not too extreme. I just want a all rounder which can handle dh well. I know my budget isn't the best for what I want but I just don't wanna have to buy two bikes.
  • rockmonkeysc
    rockmonkeysc Posts: 14,774
    On your budget I'd go for a used 2012ish Specialized Enduro. The more suspension travel you've got, the better quality damping you need which is why I'd avoid new budget enduro bikes like the Vitus.
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  • Danieljephcott
    Danieljephcott Posts: 334
    Not sure on a bike but if you do decide to buy from chain reaction join British cycling for £21 a year to get 10% off. Should save you £100 or so.
  • JBA
    JBA Posts: 2,852
    How about a Giant Reign?
    This looks good for £1,300 and this for £1,500 on eBay.
    “Life has been unfaithful
    And it all promised so so much”

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  • doomanic
    doomanic Posts: 238
    Danieljephcott wrote:
    Not sure on a bike but if you do decide to buy from chain reaction join British cycling for £21 a year to get 10% off. Should save you £100 or so.
    Really? Damn! I wish I'd known that sooner, it would have paid for itself this year easily.
  • F13tch23
    F13tch23 Posts: 5
    The reign looks awesome and from spec of new 2017 bike seems really good but also I've looked at the giant trance there are 4 2017 models. The gentlemen in my local giant bike shop he and his Bros are ex pro dh etc and he said he road the trance and its the best all rounder he ridden would you guys agree from the old models if you have or seen them ridden?

    https://www.giant-bicycles.com/en-gb/bi ... nce/28569/
  • JBA
    JBA Posts: 2,852
    I bought a 2016 Trance 2 a couple of months ago and really like it.
    Trances do live up to the hype and are very nice to ride.

    I got mine heavily discounted. Have a search, there are bargains to be had.

    The Trance 2 is £1,600 from Paul's Cycles. A little bit above your budget, but worth pushing it if you can.
    “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
  • F13tch23
    F13tch23 Posts: 5
    See I wouldn't mind going higher if I can get finance as I would go for the trance 2 at 2..2 k but only if its worth it in spec wise also I think the 2916 reign has come down in price

    http://www.giant-leamington.co.uk/en-gb ... 007/90569/

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