New mountain bike

[Harl0]

Hi all

New to mountain biking and have been researching a lot over the past few months.

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 and have a budget of around £750 initially.

So I’m 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

And

https://www.halfords.com/cycling/bi...uei4UHxd8jj7djDVA3bXXMBcqSxPQ4DhoCN9IQAvD_BwE

Both bikes need a dropped post upgrade.

Does anyone have any suggestions or recommendations for me please?

 

[DereksDontRun]

https://off.road.cc/content/buying/best-mountain-bikes-trail-hardtail-for-under-1000-budget-1543

Halfords bikes:
usually Voodoo is better frame/ride than Carrerra
spec wise, they're both pretty similar

I would guess the Voodoo will have a quicker top-end, with slightly bigger wheels and 32T chainring. The Carrerra has smaller wheels and a 30tooth chainring - so possibly easier to climb

If I had to, I'd probably go for the Voodoo, as it's v well reviewed.

Other options (which are arguablly better)
Cube Acid Eagle with 12 speed groupset
https://www.tweekscycles.com/uk/cube-acid-eagle-hardtail-mountain-bike-2019-2004265/

The Vitus range from Chain Reaction Cycles are worth a look at this price too...
https://www.chainreactioncycles.com/vitus-rapide-mountain-bike-slx-1x11-2019/rp-prod173153
https://www.chainreactioncycles.com/vitus-nucleus-275-vrs-mountain-bike-2019/rp-prod173154
https://www.chainreactioncycles.com/vitus-sentier-mountain-bike-deore-1x10-2019/rp-prod173163


Or for a smidge more you can get a sorted full-sus:
https://www.gooutdoors.co.uk/15903687/calibre-bossnut-evo-mountain-bike-15903687
v well regarded bike...
There were some 15% off codes that seemed to work last week (thanku15 or summer15), but I can't get them to work tonight. Might be worth a look around if you can find a GoOutdoor discount code.

 

[DereksDontRun]

or the Whyte 605...

https://www.leisurelakesbikes.com/3...75-mountain-bike-2020-midnight-orangesky.aspx

 

[Harl0]

https://off.road.cc/content/buying/best-mountain-bikes-trail-hardtail-for-under-1000-budget-1543

Halfords bikes:
usually Voodoo is better frame/ride than Carrerra
spec wise, they're both pretty similar

I would guess the Voodoo will have a quicker top-end, with slightly bigger wheels and 32T chainring. The Carrerra has smaller wheels and a 30tooth chainring - so possibly easier to climb

If I had to, I'd probably go for the Voodoo, as it's v well reviewed.

Other options (which are arguablly better)
Cube Acid Eagle with 12 speed groupset
https://www.tweekscycles.com/uk/cube-acid-eagle-hardtail-mountain-bike-2019-2004265/

The Vitus range from Chain Reaction Cycles are worth a look at this price too...
https://www.chainreactioncycles.com/vitus-rapide-mountain-bike-slx-1x11-2019/rp-prod173153
https://www.chainreactioncycles.com/vitus-nucleus-275-vrs-mountain-bike-2019/rp-prod173154
https://www.chainreactioncycles.com/vitus-sentier-mountain-bike-deore-1x10-2019/rp-prod173163


Or for a smidge more you can get a sorted full-sus:
https://www.gooutdoors.co.uk/15903687/calibre-bossnut-evo-mountain-bike-15903687
v well regarded bike...
There were some 15% off codes that seemed to work last week (thanku15 or summer15), but I can't get them to work tonight. Might be worth a look around if you can find a GoOutdoor discount code.

I didn’t notice the Bossnut! Interesting to see you can get a full sus for under 1k. I may just pull the trigger on this!!

Cheers for the input dude!

 

[NickK]

You can get rear shocks that lock out so you can go hard tail for the ascents.

 

[Harl0]

Hey guys just thought I’d give an update!

Purchased the Caliber Bossnut mk3!
Hit the trails couple times now and it’s a great bike, highly recommended. Picked it up from the Shrewsbury Go Outdoors. Their MTB dept is pretty good; ask for Joel he knows his stuff!

 

[Beerbaron]

Not ridden one myself but i hear a lot of people on here recommending these bikes.