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Ricky49

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Im wanting to get a new bike so I can take up mountain biking again.

 

I used to have GT as a boy and really like some of the stuff they have out at the moment. But im struggling to pick a bike as I dont know whats good or bad other than goig off the price.

 

I am stuck between two at the moment

 

GT Karakoram 1.0

http://www.gtbicycles.com/2012/bikes/mountain/trail/2012-karakoram-1-0

 

and this

 

GT Avalanche 1.0

http://www.gtbicycles.com/2012/bikes/mountain/trail/2012-avalanche-1-0

 

Also Im interested in this but rather not spend that much if I can help myself

http://www.gtbicycles.com/2012/bikes/mountain/xc-race/2012-zaskar-9r-elite

 

Im looking at getting a bike to take into the country side, go on some tracks about 3weeks a month so Im after your advise on out the 3 which is the best to buy for

 

Not in any order

 

1, Money

2, Quality

3, Ride

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Hav a trek 6500 for of road.an a cheap and chearfull gt 4 series road bike ...love both bikes but had to replace a load of stuff on the gt...rims,rear derailer twice d razor blade of a saddle...but i suspose i'm kinda say buy it right once and its cheaper in the long run...my trek gets savage abuse an i've never given it a single part...might be worth a look if you like the style and how the bike rides

 

best of luck way it mate.

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I have bought some stupidly expensive mountain bikes over the years, Cannondale are my current favorite brand, good prices, really good spec gears, brakes and forks if you are happy to spend around £600, Evans usually have some on offer, this is a good spec bike http://www.evanscycles.com/products/cannondale/trail-sl-3-2012-mountain-bike-ec031492 .

Here is my current daily ride to work bike, its better than the £1300 Specialized i had before it. http://www.evanscycles.com/products/cannondale/trail-sl-5-2012-mountain-bike-ec031494

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I have bought some stupidly expensive mountain bikes over the years, Cannondale are my current favorite brand, good prices, really good spec gears, brakes and forks if you are happy to spend around £600, Evans usually have some on offer, this is a good spec bike http://www.evanscycles.com/products/cannondale/trail-sl-3-2012-mountain-bike-ec031492 .

Here is my current daily ride to work bike, its better than the £1300 Specialized i had before it. http://www.evanscycles.com/products/cannondale/trail-sl-5-2012-mountain-bike-ec031494

Another vote for Cannondale, great bikes.

 

I have an Orange bike which I sometimes use to cycle, though it is setup as a hybrid as I hardly take it off road.

 

They do some top quality bikes: http://www.orangebikes.co.uk/

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Im wanting to get a new bike so I can take up mountain biking again.

 

I used to have GT as a boy and really like some of the stuff they have out at the moment. But im struggling to pick a bike as I dont know whats good or bad other than goig off the price.

 

I am stuck between two at the moment

 

GT Karakoram 1.0

http://www.gtbicycles.com/2012/bikes/mountain/trail/2012-karakoram-1-0

 

and this

 

GT Avalanche 1.0

http://www.gtbicycles.com/2012/bikes/mountain/trail/2012-avalanche-1-0

 

Also Im interested in this but rather not spend that much if I can help myself

http://www.gtbicycles.com/2012/bikes/mountain/xc-race/2012-zaskar-9r-elite

 

Im looking at getting a bike to take into the country side, go on some tracks about 3weeks a month so Im after your advise on out the 3 which is the best to buy for

 

Not in any order

 

1, Money

2, Quality

3, Ride

 

I know you said you like GT's (great bikes had around 15 of them and have some early 90's frames im refubing in my shop, RTS and Zaskar LE)

 

But if you would consider other brands then i have some old Konas left in stock that i am doing at what they cost me but we also import a few different ranges of bikes not often seen over here that i can do mega deals on.

 

If you are interested pm me with a realistic budget and what size bike you would want and i will see if i can help you out.

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Best thing is to set your budget first rather than looking at a specific brand - this can the dictate to what you ann get.

 

This. There are loads of different brands to choose from. I have just bought a Cube mountain bike, really well spec'd for the money so you could maybe have a look at these. This is the one I have just bought:

 

http://www.cube.eu/en/hard/ltd/ltd-pro-grey-metal-black/

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I know you said you like GT's (great bikes had around 15 of them and have some early 90's frames im refubing in my shop, RTS and Zaskar LE)

 

But if you would consider other brands then i have some old Konas left in stock that i am doing at what they cost me but we also import a few different ranges of bikes not often seen over here that i can do mega deals on.

 

If you are interested pm me with a realistic budget and what size bike you would want and i will see if i can help you out.

 

 

Cheers bud pmed

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  • 2 weeks later...

Right well I have ordered a new bike and I have gone for a GT. It is the Zasker Comp model in white and red.

 

I didn't buy it from here but it is the one I have ordered

 

http://www.tritoncycles.co.uk/m1b1s2p9158/GT_BIKES_Zaskar_Comp_2012/RS_GB/24772

 

 

Model Year

 

(2012)

 

Frame

 

Hydroformed 6061-T6 AL, Machined Integrated HT

 

Forks

 

Rockshox Recon Silver Solo Air, 100mm, Adjust. Rebound & TK Lockout

 

Rear Derailleur

 

SRAM X7 Medium Cage

 

Front Derailleur

 

SRAM X5, 2X10

 

Shifters

 

SRAM X5 Trigger

 

Chainset

 

SRAM S1000, 39/26T, 2X10

 

Bottom Bracket

 

SRAM GXP

 

Chain

 

KMC X10

 

Freewheel

 

Shimano CS-HG62-10, 11-36T, 10 Speed

 

Headset

 

FSA Integrated, 1”1/8

 

Stem

 

All Terra, 3D Forged, CNC Face Plate

 

Handlebars

 

All Terra Flat Top Riser, Double Butted

 

Front Brake

 

Avid Elixir 1, 160mm Rotor

 

Rear Brake

 

Avid Elixir 1, 160mm Rotor

 

Brake Levers

 

Avid Elixir 1

 

Rims

 

All Terra HP17 Disc, Double Wall, 32H

 

Front Hub

 

All Terra Lite Alloy Disc, QR

 

Rear Hub

 

All Terra Lite Alloy Cassette Disc, QR

 

Spokes

 

14G Stainless

 

Tyres

 

Maxxis Aspen, 26X2.1”, Folding Bead

 

Saddle

 

WTB Silverado Comp

 

Seatpost

 

All Terra Al6061, Forged Head

 

Pedals

 

GT Slim Line Flat, Cast Alloy

 

Grips

 

Dual Density, GT Wing, Waffle

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