grahamc Posted April 27, 2008 Share Posted April 27, 2008 looking for some advise for the next one for me... What to go for? What type of frame? Rear suspension? Disc brakes? Gear sets? Would it be worth while building the bike up for scratch? If so which frame should I start with? Anyone know of some good deals? Not fussed between new or 2nd hand... cleats (spelling) and shoes... never really used these, but want to start, so which ones and do you choose? Are there different types do some work/not work with others?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heckler Posted April 27, 2008 Share Posted April 27, 2008 biggest question, how big is your budget? What type of riding you intend doing? These will define what bike you end up getting. Personally, Id say Full susspension with hydraulic disks - I'm currently on my 3rd Santa Cruz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamc Posted April 27, 2008 Author Share Posted April 27, 2008 400 - 500 is the budget look at the full suspension frames... found some half decent ones. What sort of costs would I be looking at to complete the bike, if I bought a frame only? Type of riding is: Off roading and downhill trails Some road, but only short distances up to 10 miles at a time. Where did you get yours? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heckler Posted April 27, 2008 Share Posted April 27, 2008 that sort or rules out Full susspension. Dont buy a cheap full susspension frame, it wont last 5 mins. Decent FS bikes start at about £1k Look at this This will be they type/spec you sould be looking at. If possible get a bike that has a decent frame, as everything else can be changed. another idea is to look at "own brand" bikes. halfords, make some really good bikes now, I have one as a second bike. I have been biking for 17 years, my last bike cost me £3300 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamc Posted April 27, 2008 Author Share Posted April 27, 2008 Heres some that I was looking at: http://www.evanscycles.com/product.jsp?style=87191 http://www.evanscycles.com/product.jsp?style=86644 http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Giant-ac-all-mountain-full-suspension-bike-frame_W0QQitemZ250240652482QQihZ015QQcategoryZ22679QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1742.m153.l1262 Never heard of saracen, but always thought mongoose was a decent brand! Not going to spend £3300. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamc Posted April 27, 2008 Author Share Posted April 27, 2008 and slightly over budget... http://www.evanscycles.com/product.jsp?style=87406 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suprasonic Posted April 27, 2008 Share Posted April 27, 2008 heckler has it spot on there also worth looking on http://www.paulscycles.co.uk they have some real good deals on end of line stuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamc Posted April 27, 2008 Author Share Posted April 27, 2008 there are quite a few government programs and tax free offers for cycling to work here, so going to start looking into that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewOW Posted April 27, 2008 Share Posted April 27, 2008 PM'd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suprasonic Posted April 27, 2008 Share Posted April 27, 2008 its a good deal they got going you could double up on your budget that way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Posted April 27, 2008 Share Posted April 27, 2008 I'm currently keeping an eye out for an older 'retro' hardtail. I haven't been keeping track of the latest equipment, hydraulic breaks and 27 speed bikes where just coming onto the scene back then.......... I'm going for 'what i know' and am after a 24 speed good quality light'ish weight hardtail with old v-brakes. For me this will be £ for £, and lb for lb come to that, a better bike than a new 27 speed disk braked hardtail. The weight of a bike can make a big difference to your enjoyment on the trails, cause we all spend more time lugging them up hills than we do going down them. Saying this you do need to be careful with 2nd hand frames especially aluminium ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamc Posted April 27, 2008 Author Share Posted April 27, 2008 PM'd PMd its a good deal they got going you could double up on your budget that way yes, will be phoning them tomorrow to see if I qualify. Anyone know the details?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamc Posted April 27, 2008 Author Share Posted April 27, 2008 and this one: http://www.paulscycles.co.uk/products.php?plid=m1b1s1p101 ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suprasonic Posted April 27, 2008 Share Posted April 27, 2008 there is a pretty good write up on evans site it all works on income and tax codes plus if your company has signed up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamc Posted April 27, 2008 Author Share Posted April 27, 2008 doubt my cpmpany has signed up, they dont like extra work like this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heckler Posted April 27, 2008 Share Posted April 27, 2008 and this one: http://www.paulscycles.co.uk/products.php?plid=m1b1s1p101 ??? not too bad, not particuarly good spec, especially the fork To be honest, i'd stay away from f/s bikes, especially the older ones. it only recent that cheap f/s bikes have been any good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamc Posted April 27, 2008 Author Share Posted April 27, 2008 not too bad, not particuarly good spec, especially the fork To be honest, i'd stay away from f/s bikes, especially the older ones. it only recent that cheap f/s bikes have been any good. Makes sense 2007 model mongoose?? http://www.paulscycles.co.uk/products.php?plid=m1b0s1p1357&z=2082 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heckler Posted April 27, 2008 Share Posted April 27, 2008 Makes sense 2007 model mongoose?? http://www.paulscycles.co.uk/products.php?plid=m1b0s1p1357&z=2082 again, not too bad, looks as if money has been spent on the frame, but saved everywhere else - oh, 16" only Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamc Posted April 27, 2008 Author Share Posted April 27, 2008 again, not too bad, looks as if money has been spent on the frame, but saved everywhere else - oh, 16" only B******D!! Did not see that... Thanks! That is basically what I am looking for, a decent frame. The other parts, so long as they are decent, can be replaced as needed, but the frame needs to be good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heckler Posted April 27, 2008 Share Posted April 27, 2008 B******D!! Did not see that... Thanks! That is basically what I am looking for, a decent frame. The other parts, so long as they are decent, can be replaced as needed, but the frame needs to be good! Ebay - probably worth a shot... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
far Posted April 27, 2008 Share Posted April 27, 2008 i do a bit of mtb, I would say 500 quid is an ok budget for a bike but dont expect everything to be top spec, you are likely to find something has been saved somewhere. ......you could also end up spending more later on, on upgrading Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miles Posted April 27, 2008 Share Posted April 27, 2008 to be honest with you with the money your spending i would strongly reccomend buying a hardtail over a FS. i was going to suggest the rockhopper but i see your on the case already if you want to know anything about the ride2work scheme give me a call on the number on the evans website as i work there and i do the r2w and corporate stuff. Can see if i could knock a small amount off the bike if im allowed lol. happy hunting Miles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamc Posted April 27, 2008 Author Share Posted April 27, 2008 Ebay - probably worth a shot... been looking!! i do a bit of mtb, I would say 500 quid is an ok budget for a bike but dont expect everything to be top spec, you are likely to find something has been saved somewhere. ......you could also end up spending more later on, on upgrading I am just after a decent frame, with the rest of the parts being ok. At least with a decent frame I have the chance of changing and upgrading the other parts as I need to. hope this makes sense... to be honest with you with the money your spending i would strongly reccomend buying a hardtail over a FS. i was going to suggest the rockhopper but i see your on the case already if you want to know anything about the ride2work scheme give me a call on the number on the evans website as i work there and i do the r2w and corporate stuff. Can see if i could knock a small amount off the bike if im allowed lol. happy hunting Miles PM is on its way to you, as soon as this saves! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
far Posted April 27, 2008 Share Posted April 27, 2008 do you really need full sus dude? Hard tail will get you a beter spec for the same money.....or you could build a bike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiceRocket Posted April 27, 2008 Share Posted April 27, 2008 He's planning downhill trails so isn't full suspension recommended? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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