Whitesupraboy2 Posted July 13, 2006 Share Posted July 13, 2006 Ive got really up to a grand to spend, but ideally under £600 to spend on a mountain bike. It will only be used off road on heathland behind my house. Anyone point out some recommendations or good forums to look on? cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soonto_HAS_soop Posted July 13, 2006 Share Posted July 13, 2006 MMMmmmm Porsche Evolution..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitesupraboy2 Posted July 13, 2006 Author Share Posted July 13, 2006 i havent done mountain biking in 5 yrs.... more info is required lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangerous brain Posted July 13, 2006 Share Posted July 13, 2006 Save the money and get a f*cking turbo you pr*ck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitesupraboy2 Posted July 13, 2006 Author Share Posted July 13, 2006 i just done a search for it, that bikes £10k Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitesupraboy2 Posted July 13, 2006 Author Share Posted July 13, 2006 Save the money and get a f*cking turbo you pr*ck lol its a company incentive, tax free sort of thing. if i get a £600 voucher i have to pay back £28 a month for year they pay rest. i asked was a motorbike included they said no Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ewen Posted July 13, 2006 Share Posted July 13, 2006 A lot of choice at that price James....have you decided what sort of bike you need ? Full suspension or front shocks and hard tail ? Do you want a lightweight cross-country or a heavier free-style / downhillish one ? Theres a lot of top end brands that make each type, so its a bit of a minefield....Specialized / Kona / Scott / Orange I like myself, but theres loads more. The Bike Lab in Poole (near the Dolphin Centre, opposite Barclays House) is a good place to spend an hour, and the guys there are very knowledgable. My biggest tip is to put as much money as possible into the frame choice, next the drive train, next the brakes. That is, when deciding what offers the best value for money spec wise, remember that you can up-grade the ancilliaries later as and when, but the frame is the most expensive bit. http://www.evanscycles.com/ good place to start You can have mine for £3 k, Ive a bad knee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted July 13, 2006 Share Posted July 13, 2006 Save the money and get a f*cking turbo you pr*ck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitesupraboy2 Posted July 13, 2006 Author Share Posted July 13, 2006 i use to do cross country (i had a ridgeback) but im more into doing down hill now. I dont want a heavy bike and to be honest the downhill i do will be the more controlled and skilled so guess free style and not true downhill (ive done downhill before...slipped off the peddles, im sure the rest doesnt need explaining) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ewen Posted July 13, 2006 Share Posted July 13, 2006 Does the scheme allow you to buy secondhand ? There be bargains ahoy, aaarrrrh. If you want new, Giant do some excellent packages re value for money. The bike shop at West Parley (near Haskins) stock Giant as well as others. Our company has a similar scheme going, but cycling to work is sooo not me:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitesupraboy2 Posted July 13, 2006 Author Share Posted July 13, 2006 no first hand only, u have to buy through halfords but they will source the bikes for you from other places Yes i pass that one every day on way to work. Im not to keen on giant had one before it fell apart. Yeh ours is a cycle to work scheme, i wont be cycling to work as ill die on the A31 and ill be calling in the new life insurance policy from work instead Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terminator Posted July 13, 2006 Share Posted July 13, 2006 Does the scheme allow you to buy secondhand ? There be bargains ahoy, aaarrrrh. If you want new, Giant do some excellent packages re value for money. The bike shop at West Parley (near Haskins) stock Giant as well as others. Our company has a similar scheme going, but cycling to work is sooo not me:) Manage to smash a Giant frame jumping a bomb hole. My Specialised has done the same jump many times, it also went pretty well on its own while I hugged a tree.! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted July 13, 2006 Share Posted July 13, 2006 Two words "Orange" and "P7" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangerous brain Posted July 13, 2006 Share Posted July 13, 2006 LOL I have a company that can supply you with a specialist aircraft technician designed bike that will cost however much your company will pay with an in your pocket discount that your company doesnt need to know about The bike may look a little like an N/A exhaust that I need shifting out my garage sharpish as I am moving to Holland fulltime in 2 weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitesupraboy2 Posted July 13, 2006 Author Share Posted July 13, 2006 LOL I have a company that can supply you with a specialist aircraft technician designed bike that will cost however much your company will pay with an in your pocket discount that your company doesnt need to know about The bike may look a little like an N/A exhaust that I need shifting out my garage sharpish as I am moving to Holland fulltime in 2 weeks. you about for the full 2 weeks? lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ewen Posted July 13, 2006 Share Posted July 13, 2006 Two words "Orange" and "P7" Now youre talking...nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucifer Posted July 13, 2006 Share Posted July 13, 2006 Im just selling my this years bike, its a Kona Shred. Virtually New, only been out 1ce this year! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
osso Posted July 13, 2006 Share Posted July 13, 2006 I've got a Marin Eldridge Grade Hardtail, damn light retails at £1045 its great bike! it has a lockout front suspension so you can lock your suspension out for when you're cycling up hills. http://www.marin.co.uk/marin-2006/images/630/3645.jpg SPECIFICATIONS Frame: A4 Full Triple Butted Aluminum with Edge II Top Tube and Hydroformed Edge Plus Down Tube, Full Double Butted Seat and Chainstays, Disc Mounts Swingarm N/A Fork: Fox Forx F100RL, 100mm of Travel with Rebound Adjustment and Air Spring Preload Rear Shock: N/A Headset: WTB Momentum Comp ST Threadless 1 1/8" Rear Hub: Shimano 32 Hole Disc Front Hub: Shimano 32 Hole Disc Spokes: DT 15 Gauge Black Stainless Rims: Mavic XM 117 Disc, 32 Hole Tyres: IRC Mibro 26" x 2.1" Shift: Levers Shimano Deore Front Derailleur: Shimano Deore Rear Derailleur: Shimano XT Cassette: SRAM PG-950, Power Glide II, 9 Speed, 11-32 Chain: Shimano HG53 Crankset: TruVativ Firex, 44/32/22 with 2 Alloy Chainrings and Giga X Pipe Drive Exterior BB System Bottom Bracket: Giga X Pipe Drive Integrated with Crankset Seatpost: FSA SL-280, 6061 Alloy Saddle: WTB Speed V Comp with Love Channel and Comfort Zone Bar: 31.8mm Double Butted Alloy with 1" Rise Stem: FSA OS170 Threadless with Alloy Face Plate and 31.8mm Bar Clamp Grips: WTB Moto Grip Brakes: Avid Juicy 5 Hydraulic Disc Brake Levers: Avid Hydraulic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jspec Germany Posted July 14, 2006 Share Posted July 14, 2006 Rocky Mountain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Posted July 14, 2006 Share Posted July 14, 2006 My brother in law used to do Downhill for the Ireland team but had to give it up due to costs. He now sells bikes; if you like I'm sure he could save you a few pennies! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian W Posted July 14, 2006 Share Posted July 14, 2006 as it happens, i just bought myself one of these. £375 second hand but it's got some 'extras' on it from when it was new. highly recommend Kona's as well, shame you can't get a 2nd hand one as that bike Martin has would be a very good buy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missile Posted July 14, 2006 Share Posted July 14, 2006 I love my mountain biking, But im more into the dirt jumping etc. Check this site out. http://www.ukdirt.com Good site... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jspec Germany Posted July 14, 2006 Share Posted July 14, 2006 Kona does make f*cking awesome bikes. I ride a Bianchi Wannabee Hardtail with all Shimano XT components on Sun Rhino Lites. Next bike will definitely be a dualy though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian W Posted July 14, 2006 Share Posted July 14, 2006 Kona does make f*cking awesome bikes my house-mate has bought himself a second hand Cowan signature which was built rather than ordered whole, fantastic bike and it looks stunning too. I ride a Bianchi Wannabee Hardtail with all Shimano XT components on Sun Rhino Lites any pics of your bike jspec? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ewen Posted July 14, 2006 Share Posted July 14, 2006 This is mine, a right tank but I love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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