Mountain bikes

gort · 27 Jun 2003 at 14:01

What bikes do you have/recommend?

Got back into cycling after a few years out and my current bike
(Standard with no suspension or anything) is a bit of a bone shaker when it comes to cycling over the rougher/uneven ground and woodland. Bought a decent gel saddle and it still kills my ass after a 3hr bike ride. :mad:

So I've been looking at the suspension bikes, anyone recommend one for around the £200-250 mark (single or duel suspension).

Heard that the cheaper duel suspension aren't that good (worth spending the same on a better "front-suspension only" bike).

Been on mountain biking forums etc. but they just say "you need to spend at least £400 on a bike to get a decent one" I'm like "Bugger that! :eek:

I'm not spending £400 on a bike!...not for what I use it for!"

gort · 28 Jun 2003 at 17:23

£4k

??? You're a serious rider I take it then???

Cheers for the info, I've actually been looking at the Specialized Hardrock bike you mentioned, I may be tempted to splash the extra dosh.
I was looking around to see if I could find it any cheaper than £299 but no luck yet. Price seems to be fixed everywhere!
I'll see if there are any 2nd handers going!

I suppose if I was to get into biking a lot more than I am now, I can always upgrade the shox and other parts if necessary.

I'll give it some thought, cheers!

gort · 28 Jun 2003 at 21:27

Could go and buy a £100 duel suspension Barracuda from an auction site!
Gotta be a good bike with a name like that!! :rolleyes:

Actually just found someone selling a 2nd hand 01 Hardrock FS for £200 local to me....sounds ideal.
Gonna give them a call me thinks!

Cheers!

gort · 28 Jun 2003 at 22:56

The ad says (it's actually an 02 not an 01 like I mentioned earlier!) "hardly used, excellent condition, never been off road" so I'm not expecting it to be a battered piece of carp but will definately give it a good once-over (if the bike is still available that is!) and double check the forks.

Thanks for the advice guys!

gort · 30 Jun 2003 at 15:34

I think the general rule is to measure your inside leg then subtract 10-12" to get the frame size (depending what the bike is gonna be used for (road or off-road).
My current bike is a 21" frame and I'm a 33" inside leg.

Had a look at the links noob and the 6 months 0% interest they're offering on their bikes is tempting!

gort · 2 Jul 2003 at 09:24

Originally posted by Cookie-Monster

and i cant believe that nobody has mentioned the cheapest yet most comfortable upgrade A DECENT SADDLE

Have already done that (see first post)

I'm hoping after a few more bike rides, my ass will be as tough as nails :eek:

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