Spec me a bike..............

doddsy105 · 3 Aug 2014 at 14:59

Hi guys, as its summer now im looking to get a bit fit and start riding a lot more. Currently don't have a bike at the moment. Anybody on here good with bikes? i need something to take up the Forrest on trials etc and be durable and light. Looking to spend 250 - 300 for a mountain bike. Can anybody help me spec out a few?

cheers

fretted · 3 Aug 2014 at 15:01

I doubt that you will get a serious answer in GD!

Dis86 · 3 Aug 2014 at 15:04

Go to the sports forums there's something there along the lines of The Big Bike Thread.

I'm not sure but I think it's about bikes.

Beerbaron · 3 Aug 2014 at 15:07

For that budget i would look at getting a hardtail as a full sus would be awful and heavy. Look at mountain bikes rather than road or hybrid.

Look at https://www.bike-discount.de

PapaLazaru · 3 Aug 2014 at 15:19

http://www.halfords.com/cycling/bik...rera-vulcan-mountain-bike-2011-2012-medium-18

Order it this weekend and get another £20 off it.

jimferno · 3 Aug 2014 at 20:45

Have a look at this, yes it's £50 over budget but it looks to be a decent recreational trail bike.

arknor · 3 Aug 2014 at 21:32

if you get a bike in halfords you might as well get a british cycling member ship that takes 10% off and should pay for itself on a £200 bike