spec me a mountain bike please

garymcq23 · 2 Oct 2015 at 12:11

Ok thanks I will keep that in mind.

What do yous think of these bikes I can get one for £900

http://www.jejamescycles.co.uk/whyte-905-mountain-bike-id90220.html?gclid=CKnrlI7To8gCFWKv2wodUYwIkg

Supercow · 2 Oct 2015 at 15:03

Bargain!

Seems to get great reviews too

garymcq23 · 2 Oct 2015 at 16:44

Which one would you pick bearing in mind that the 905 doesn't have a droper

Supercow · 2 Oct 2015 at 19:48

Well, since the Bird's probably too small for you anyways (you need a L bike), then certainly the White, it looks ace and the price is great. You can always add a dropper.

garymcq23 · 2 Oct 2015 at 20:47

a **** i was thinking a medium would be ok for me looks like i might might have to do some more searching both bikes are medium

just messured myself im 5'11 and 32 inner leg

garymcq23 · 2 Oct 2015 at 23:08

tempted to just buy the medium as thats all i can find would that be a real bad idea?

dunker · 3 Oct 2015 at 01:53

5'11" on a medium, that just sounds wrong. i'm 5'9" 31-32" leg and ride a medium with 100mm stem and 20mm seatback seatpost with the saddle very close to all the way back in the clamp. you might get away with an 18" frame with a long top tube? best of testing some bikes really. it's a lot of money and you might really like it, go do some test rides.

Supercow · 3 Oct 2015 at 12:20

You'll be fine on the whyte medium, it's a long bike.

garymcq23 · 3 Oct 2015 at 13:40

just noticed that the whyte has a x7 front and x9 rear derailleur and not the slx like the 2015 model would this be a deal breaker for yous?

garymcq23 · 3 Oct 2015 at 13:41

here is a link to it

http://www.bikeradar.com/mtb/gear/category/bikes/mountain-bikes/product/review-whyte-905-12-46046/

Begbie · 3 Oct 2015 at 13:54

Still think the Bird is better VFM compared to the above link. But if it's the wrong size then it's pointless. For reference, I'm 6ft and my Zero in large is a perfect fit.

garymcq23 · 3 Oct 2015 at 14:19

just talking to another guy now with a 2015 whyte 905 its also a medium but has the slx derailleur i think i have agreed a price but i need to talk him into shipping to me he is in England and im in Ireland.

garymcq23 · 4 Oct 2015 at 18:06

can i have your opinion on this bike

http://www.pinkbike.com/buysell/1821848/?directtofirstphoto

gettothechopper · 5 Oct 2015 at 12:34

garymcq23 said:
can i have your opinion on this bike

http://www.pinkbike.com/buysell/1821848/?directtofirstphoto

decent enough parts

frame is a bit dull but can always swap that out later

garymcq23 · 27 Oct 2015 at 19:08

just got my bike today after it being lost in the post for almost a week

. so stayed behide after work to build it. its a 2015 trek remedy 7 with dropper and 1x10. the weekend cant come quick enough to get out to test it and myself out lol

Flipt · 28 Oct 2015 at 17:35

garymcq23 said:
just got my bike today after it being lost in the post for almost a week . so stayed behide after work to build it. its a 2015 trek remedy 7 with dropper and 1x10. the weekend cant come quick enough to get out to test it and myself out lol

Nice bike! I recently got my 2014 Trek Superfly 9.8 with 1x10 setup. Love the 1x10 setup and full sus. One thing I miss is the bail out of a granny ring when climbing. Do you have a 32t or 34T up front?

garymcq23 · 28 Oct 2015 at 22:07

im not to sure if its a 32t or 34t i bought the bike second hand and the guy that owed it before me converted it to a 1x10. i must check if it a 32 or 34 tomorrow