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Dazzzar
You do not say where you are located and any preference on retailer, but for the price point, type of riding and frame size you will need (XL), then a 29er hardtail is the most likely choice.
Does the budget also need to stretch to things like helmet, gloves, pump etc?.
a quick Halfords search has Voodoo and Boardman options (https://www.halfords.com/bikes/mountain-bikes/?prefn1=gender&prefv1=Mens&prefn2=suspension&prefv2=Front Suspension&prefn3=type&prefv3=Mountain Bikes&pmin=749.00&pmax=1000.00), and it is also worth looking at Go Outdoors.
Try and at least sit on any suitable bikes to see how they feel and which you prefer.
Also if you make your mind up, look for TopCashback, vouchers and offers to get a deal.
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wilberforce said:
Dazzzar
You do not say where you are located and any preference on retailer, but for the price point, type of riding and frame size you will need (XL), then a 29er hardtail is the most likely choice.
Does the budget also need to stretch to things like helmet, gloves, pump etc?.
a quick Halfords search has Voodoo and Boardman options (https://www.halfords.com/bikes/mountain-bikes/?prefn1=gender&prefv1=Mens&prefn2=suspension&prefv2=Front Suspension&prefn3=type&prefv3=Mountain Bikes&pmin=749.00&pmax=1000.00), and it is also worth looking at Go Outdoors.
Try and at least sit on any suitable bikes to see how they feel and which you prefer.
Also if you make your mind up, look for TopCashback, vouchers and offers to get a deal.
Report back on what you end up buying as people like a new bike story
thanks for your advise , i was looking at the Voodoo Bizango on halfords but they don't have the XL size , the Boardman MHT 8.8 dose have the XL size so i might get that .
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I'd go second hand at that price point... in fact I did, and it's up for sale
https://forum.bikeradar.com/discussion/13118211/trek-elite-9-8-2012-carbon-xc-hardtail-xl-550#latest
I would include all the extras listed for the price (as my new bike's arrived now...), so pedals/dropper/nearly-new tyres... all ready to go.
Must get around to amending the advert!0 -
Do you know what size i should get for the Voodoo Bizango , i am 6"4 heightwilberforce said:Dazzzar
You do not say where you are located and any preference on retailer, but for the price point, type of riding and frame size you will need (XL), then a 29er hardtail is the most likely choice.
Does the budget also need to stretch to things like helmet, gloves, pump etc?.
a quick Halfords search has Voodoo and Boardman options (https://www.halfords.com/bikes/mountain-bikes/?prefn1=gender&prefv1=Mens&prefn2=suspension&prefv2=Front Suspension&prefn3=type&prefv3=Mountain Bikes&pmin=749.00&pmax=1000.00), and it is also worth looking at Go Outdoors.
Try and at least sit on any suitable bikes to see how they feel and which you prefer.
Also if you make your mind up, look for TopCashback, vouchers and offers to get a deal.
Report back on what you end up buying as people like a new bike story0 -
Sizing chart for the Bizango on Halfords has XL as 6' 0" to 6' 4"0
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https://www.halfords.com/bikes/mountain-bikes/boardman-mht-8.9-mountain-bike-189342.html?istCompanyId=b8708c57-7a02-4cf6-b2c0-dc36b54a327e&istFeedId=367c5610-f937-4c81-8609-f84582324cd6&istItemId=iwlrttqml&istBid=t&_$ja=tsid:|cid:17632096466|agid:|tid:|crid:|nw:x|rnd:14907972025922998579|dvc:m|adp:|mt:|loc:9044952&gclid=Cj0KCQjwz96WBhC8ARIsAATR2508aREZyDYfzuhbE4Okrv4WgoYbJ6RrDpBCTXxOM-wQJhdQZPAQF0QaAkKjEALw_wcB
Not sure on sizing but I have this bike and for £1000 it's very well specced0
