Mountain Biking

Beerbaron said:
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Yes I do and I'll add you :)

I'm in two minds on whether to get a new hard tail (£500-£600) or stretch to a second hand Bossnut Evo, its mainly trail riding and 10% road but I'm lost with the list of bikes to look at

Can anyone recommend some hard tails in that price range :) I've got the money in the bank and currently have a 7 year old Specialized Hardrock Sport which I got on the RTW scheme

EDIT: - Vitus Nucleus 275 VRS looks good, but out of stock in large, everywhere :(

Thanks
 
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iMacMart said:
Yes I do and I'll add you :)

I'm in two minds on whether to get a new hard tail (£500-£600) or stretch to a second hand Bossnut Evo, its mainly trail riding and 10% road but I'm lost with the list of bikes to look at

Can anyone recommend some hard tails in that price range :) I've got the money in the bank and currently have a 7 year old Specialized Hardrock Sport which I got on the RTW scheme

EDIT: - Vitus Nucleus 275 VRS looks good, but out of stock in large, everywhere :(

Thanks
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As someone who owns both a hardtail in that price range (2016 voodoo bizango I picked up for £400 in sale) and a Bossnut Evo unless you are going to be riding mostly trail centres/big mountain descent stuff I'd go with a hardtail.

The Bossnut is a great bike and at trail centres, uplifts and bombing down snowdon I love it but for mixed cross country riding it's a bit of a pig. Granny gear isn't enough for me, no lockout on the rear shock takes away half your power and the geometry doesn't make climbing or even long rides that comfortable.

The Bizango is fantastic. I've done 3000 miles on it of every type of riding. Done Snowdon 5+ times and sure the Bossnut is more fun coming down but I can ride most of the way up on the Bizango too :p Done plenty of long days on it including a 71 miler in July loaded with bike packing gear and I never have comfort issues on it. The geometry is spot on for cross country as its more upright but still fine when pointing downhill.

Mine is the older one so it's 2x which I love because the climbing ability is hilarious with the extra gears.

I was going to buy a new hardtail this year but instead I'm just going to upgrade the forks on the Bizango and save myself a grand+
 
Skillmister said:
As someone who owns both a hardtail in that price range (2016 voodoo bizango I picked up for £400 in sale) and a Bossnut Evo unless you are going to be riding mostly trail centres/big mountain descent stuff I'd go with a hardtail.

The Bossnut is a great bike and at trail centres, uplifts and bombing down snowdon I love it but for mixed cross country riding it's a bit of a pig. Granny gear isn't enough for me, no lockout on the rear shock takes away half your power and the geometry doesn't make climbing or even long rides that comfortable.

The Bizango is fantastic. I've done 3000 miles on it of every type of riding. Done Snowdon 5+ times and sure the Bossnut is more fun coming down but I can ride most of the way up on the Bizango too :p Done plenty of long days on it including a 71 miler in July loaded with bike packing gear and I never have comfort issues on it. The geometry is spot on for cross country as its more upright but still fine when pointing downhill.

Mine is the older one so it's 2x which I love because the climbing ability is hilarious with the extra gears.

I was going to buy a new hardtail this year but instead I'm just going to upgrade the forks on the Bizango and save myself a grand+
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Thanks for the detailed reply :D

The current Voodoo's are £625 not sure I like the reds, darker colors I do prefer, the Trek Marlin 7 look like a nice bike to, think I'm looking more to the hardtails and put a dropper post on it
 
iMacMart said:
Thanks for the detailed reply :D

The current Voodoo's are £625 not sure I like the reds, darker colors I do prefer, the Trek Marlin 7 look like a nice bike to, think I'm looking more to the hardtails and put a dropper post on it
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They were £600 at the time I got mine but it was a 20% off weekend and they threw in a £50 gift card if I bought the display model which I duly agreed to as it had just been built :p

I'm sure they are all fairly similar at that price. Check the MBR reviews that's what I based the decision to get the Bizango on as iirc it won best hardtail under £750 which for a £400 bike isn't too shabby. Plus I've abused it for 3000 miles and it's only really needed general maintenance

Come to think of it I haven't ridden (or even cleaned) it since that 70 miler in July :eek:
 
Hoping someone can help. The battery pack in my MagicShine MJ-900 is knackered and I also have a load of good 18650 batteries. Does anybody make a waterproof battery housing for 2 or 4 batteries that allows them to be removed to charge?
 
Skillmister said:
They were £600 at the time I got mine but it was a 20% off weekend and they threw in a £50 gift card if I bought the display model which I duly agreed to as it had just been built :p

I'm sure they are all fairly similar at that price. Check the MBR reviews that's what I based the decision to get the Bizango on as iirc it won best hardtail under £750 which for a £400 bike isn't too shabby. Plus I've abused it for 3000 miles and it's only really needed general maintenance

Come to think of it I haven't ridden (or even cleaned) it since that 70 miler in July :eek:
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I can get 10% off any Halford price through work, even in the sale. I basically buy a gift voucher for 10% less than the value and you just redeem it online or in the store. For instance, a £700 voucher costs £630.

Happy to help if anyone wants. Bizango is currently £725 with 20% off if you trade in any old bike, so goes down to £580. I can get a £580 voucher for £522.
 
Hi Gents

Out of a new Voodoo Bizango (£522ish with discount) or a Trek Marlin 7 2019 (second hand but mint £425) rockshox forks and hydro brakes which would be the best option do we think

thanks!
 
iMacMart said:
Hi Gents

Out of a new Voodoo Bizango (£522ish with discount) or a Trek Marlin 7 2019 (second hand but mint £425) rockshox forks and hydro brakes which would be the best option do we think

thanks!
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hate to say it, but I think the Voodoo is a better mtb, I think... Air vs coil shock. 1x11 vs 3x9. Shimano brakes vs Tektro, 13.2kg vs 14.35 kg

but, if you tried both and prefer the Trek then ace!, enjoy it.
 
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