Actually think go outdoors do cycle scheme (its on their site, although can't figure out where to put the cycle voucher in!). Save about 42% with the scheme so its better than 15% off.
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Actually think go outdoors do cycle scheme (its on their site, although can't figure out where to put the cycle voucher in!). Save about 42% with the scheme so its better than 15% off.
RIP? What?
Yeah its gutting for everyone involved, i know a few from down my way (South Wales) due to head up. Unsure what they're going to do with all the tickets, refunds I would expect. Didn't have one myself for this year but plan on going next year!
Yeah its gutting for everyone involved, i know a few from down my way (South Wales) due to head up. Unsure what they're going to do with all the tickets, refunds I would expect. Didn't have one myself for this year but plan on going next year!
Theres a gofundme setup with the chance to win a megatower donated by Santa Cruz with all donations going towards the local communities. My mate was booked to race, he's been proper hammering the road and MTB to get his fitness up, stopped drinking for July (with all the lovely sunny days!) so he's a bit gutted now...
Hi All
Looking for some advice on my first mountain bike purchase:
I live in Shropshire and my local trails are Cannock Chase and more downhill like the coed-y-brenin, Welsh bike parks etc
I’m 6ft2 so probably looking at the 20" frames and have a budget of around £750 initially.
So I was looking at hardtails. Some of my mates run full suspension, other hardtails which I understand is better for beginners.
Two bikes I’ve narrowed down to are:
https://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs...goryId=165499&productId=1378487&storeId=10001
OR
https://www.gooutdoors.co.uk/15903687/calibre-bossnut-evo-mountain-bike-15903687
Does anyone have any recommendations?
Looking for some advice on my first mountain bike purchase:
I live in Shropshire and my local trails are Cannock Chase and more downhill like the coed-y-brenin, Welsh bike parks etc
I’m 6ft2 so probably looking at the 20" frames and have a budget of around £750 initially.
So I was looking at hardtails. Some of my mates run full suspension, other hardtails which I understand is better for beginners.
Two bikes I’ve narrowed down to are:
https://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs...goryId=165499&productId=1378487&storeId=10001
OR
https://www.gooutdoors.co.uk/15903687/calibre-bossnut-evo-mountain-bike-15903687
Does anyone have any recommendations?
The Voodoo is a good bike and a great starter hardtail. I've ridden the 27.5" version and that was a blast.
I'd seriously recommend looking 2nd hand too, you can pick up some bargains these days as the 2nd Hand market is full of bikes. Check Pinkbike, Facebook, Ebay, Local MTB facebook groups too.
I'd seriously recommend looking 2nd hand too, you can pick up some bargains these days as the 2nd Hand market is full of bikes. Check Pinkbike, Facebook, Ebay, Local MTB facebook groups too.
Get the bossnut, but modern bike sizes are generally fitted by the reach (or first of). But your not doing any better for £900!
Cheers guys - I have debated 2nd hand bikes. But it's a minefield for me at the moment! My tactic has been to look at current reviews and see what's good within a reasonable budget.
The hardtail was my initial choice, but after reviewing my local trails feel I would be upgrading to a full sus very soon after anyways.
Then I spotted the Bossnut which looks like a great bike at a great price!
The hardtail was my initial choice, but after reviewing my local trails feel I would be upgrading to a full sus very soon after anyways.
Then I spotted the Bossnut which looks like a great bike at a great price!
In fairness I would ride most things around here on my hardtail (cannocks also my local). But I still think I'd go for the calibre on that budget.
That's the thing I guess, the budget stretches to a decent full susser so might as well!
Do you have any recommendations for kit to start with? i.e. tools?
Tools, just buy as required but a good Allen key set is very handy. Good multi tool, pump (incl track) spare tubes helmet and knee pads are all worth investing in of course
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Multi tool for out and about, with a chain breaker! Spare quick links, spare brake pads, tubes, hand pump, and track pump for home. I got a decent Halfords bike tool kit which has chain whips and stuff, it's been essential for my maintenance. Also get yourself a park tool chain cleaner, love those things.
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helmet
multitool
pump
spare tube(s)
spare brake pad(s)
then save your money for a dropper post...
multitool
pump
spare tube(s)
spare brake pad(s)
then save your money for a dropper post...
https://www.pinkbike.com/news/calibre-bikes-overhaul-the-bargain-bossnut-for-2019.html#
If you can justify the extra couple of £££.
Ah yes just seen the new model. Do you think it’s worth the extra £££ and does this push my budgets into a better bike from another brand?
I still think the Evo is great value at £899.
Going to have a look at the two today.
The biggest change is the geo of the two, that you would notice really. Being new to the sport, you probably wouldn't notice anyway.
Even at £1100 you'd be hard pushed to get such a nice fs at such a low price. I'd be looking at hardtails, possibly 2nd hand at that kind of money. It's very good for the £££, both versions.