Mountain Biking

bolterixus · 25 Jul 2015 at 19:24

Can someone help me with choosing the right hardtail mtb ?

Phil W · 25 Jul 2015 at 19:43

Not unless you give a budget...

bolterixus · 25 Jul 2015 at 20:06

Would someone be able to help to choose my next hardtail mtb? I am looking for a bike for up to £450, these are my following choices
-Specialized Hardrock Disc SE 26 Mountain Bike 2015 - Hardtail MTB
-Specialized Pitch Sport 650b Mountain Bike 2015 - Hardtail MTB
-Cube Aim Disc 27.5 Mountain Bike 2015 - Hardtail MTB
-GT Avalanche Comp Mountain Bike 2015 - Hardtail MTB
-Specialized Rockhopper Sport 29 Mountain Bike 2015 - Hardtail MTB
and last TREK MARLIN 7

What wheels should I get I am 183cm tall
Which one would you say is the best choice, or maybe you can recommend a different one

MrKnifey · 25 Jul 2015 at 20:20

MrKnifey said:
Well hopefully I will, ill keep you all updated with it!

New frame and shock on the way, no upgrades left but more than happy having what I had previously!

bolterixus · 25 Jul 2015 at 20:39

After doing more research I think I will go for the -Specialized Pitch comp 650b Mountain Bike 2015 - Hardtail MTB as I read many good reviews on it. Also for the price it is perfect for me. What do you guys think about this bike?

milko · 25 Jul 2015 at 21:20

It'll be fine. Try and sit on them, get the one you like the look of best.

Raptor · 25 Jul 2015 at 21:49

bolterixus said:
After doing more research I think I will go for the -Specialized Pitch comp 650b Mountain Bike 2015 - Hardtail MTB as I read many good reviews on it. Also for the price it is perfect for me. What do you guys think about this bike?

That will be fine, the 650/27.5 is probably the better (read future proof) choice, I'm still stuck in the 26" club, really don't like the 29ers.

rhysduck · 25 Jul 2015 at 21:59

Malt_Vinegar said:
Had my first proper ride-out today on the new bike.

Was having a great time at "the lookout" in Bracknell with my brother, till we came across a crashed rider towards the end.

Unfortunately he died at the scene. RIP old dude

Oh ****

You know what happened? Heart Attack or due to injury?

mangobreeder · 25 Jul 2015 at 22:16

Was this at swinley forest?

Phil W · 25 Jul 2015 at 22:31

I think so, sure Malt said the lookout, which is swinley...

Malt_Vinegar · 25 Jul 2015 at 22:32

Severe injury. The lookout at Bracknell.
Nothing in the media yet.
They pronounced him dead at the scene about an hour after the accident. He was not a pretty sight.

Phil W · 25 Jul 2015 at 22:36

Real shame. Was he riding alone?

Malt_Vinegar · 25 Jul 2015 at 22:56

Yes, he was riding alone, but people were on the scene very fast. 2 ambulances, air ambulance and police were all in attendance when we arrived. We were the last to arrive before the trail was closed.
They had the HEMS team working on him when we got there, and full treatment was in effect. However after some time the crews all decided that there was little more they could do, and stopped treatment.
I am told that he died from massive head and neck injuries.

He had seemed to jump a mound, and looking at his front wheel, which was badly buckled, hit the top of the next mound with a turned wheel, and went over the bars hard into the ground. The bike had travelled a long way afterwards, so it was at some speed.

It was fairly traumatic, and after treatment had concluded, we were allowed to pass, and it was quite horrific to see the state he was in.

Phil W · 25 Jul 2015 at 22:59

Ouch.

One thing I'm always cautious of (probably too cautious at times) is what follows after a jump. Generally I'll roll over if two jumps are close together. Always have the odd mate asking if my brakes are stuck on but I'll only ever go at a pace I'm comfortable with.

Poor guy

neil_g · 26 Jul 2015 at 08:42

Holy sugar that's terrible news

MrKnifey · 26 Jul 2015 at 08:52

Was he wearing a helmet?

Malt_Vinegar · 26 Jul 2015 at 08:58

He was. My brother said it was a cheapy and and looked pretty old. I only saw that it from a distance but it was split all the way.
However, in this particular case I am not sure even the best helmet in the world would have saved him.

MrKnifey · 26 Jul 2015 at 11:09

Such a shame when it happens but it does

RIP

neil_g · 26 Jul 2015 at 11:27

The Swinley Fb page is awash with speculation :rolleyes:

One of the guys that stopped to help has spoken to the wife to pass on the well wishes and should have some info when all family members have been told.

Phil W · 26 Jul 2015 at 14:20

Did Hopton Woods this morning. Not the best weather to be doing it in;

We read online about being cautious in the wet, LOTS of exposed tree roots.. They weren't wrong! Still, pretty enjoyable even if we were carrying our own body weight in mud.

Will probably go back when its forecast dry!