Decent MTB for £400?
24 February 2005, 04:29 PM
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Decent MTB for £400?
A mate has £400 spend on a mountain bike.
he is happy to buy secondhand to get a better bike.
must have decent front suspension.
rear suspension is optional.
must have disc brakes.
will be used for general hacking around the likes of dorking and box hill. no Epic XC's, no jumping, no hardcore DH.
the guy is very strong so weight not a problem.
any thoughts?
he is happy to buy secondhand to get a better bike.
must have decent front suspension.
rear suspension is optional.
must have disc brakes.
will be used for general hacking around the likes of dorking and box hill. no Epic XC's, no jumping, no hardcore DH.
the guy is very strong so weight not a problem.
any thoughts?
24 February 2005, 05:28 PM
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I bought a hardtail before Xmas. bout the 2004 version of Kona Fire Mountain. no disc brakes though the 2005 version has but it is around £500. you will find that alot of last years model will be going cheap atm. stick to Kona and you will not go too far wrong. better still get down to a bike shop and try some out. i was happy enought to buy a £100 bike from halfrauds but having ridden a proper bike with suspension better brakes there is just no comparison
I bought a hardtail before Xmas. bout the 2004 version of Kona Fire Mountain. no disc brakes though the 2005 version has but it is around £500. you will find that alot of last years model will be going cheap atm. stick to Kona and you will not go too far wrong. better still get down to a bike shop and try some out. i was happy enought to buy a £100 bike from halfrauds but having ridden a proper bike with suspension better brakes there is just no comparison
24 February 2005, 05:33 PM
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Originally Posted by bigsinky
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I bought a hardtail before Xmas. bout the 2004 version of Kona Fire Mountain. no disc brakes though the 2005 version has but it is around £500. you will find that alot of last years model will be going cheap atm. stick to Kona and you will not go too far wrong. better still get down to a bike shop and try some out. i was happy enought to buy a £100 bike from halfrauds but having ridden a proper bike with suspension better brakes there is just no comparison
I bought a hardtail before Xmas. bout the 2004 version of Kona Fire Mountain. no disc brakes though the 2005 version has but it is around £500. you will find that alot of last years model will be going cheap atm. stick to Kona and you will not go too far wrong. better still get down to a bike shop and try some out. i was happy enought to buy a £100 bike from halfrauds but having ridden a proper bike with suspension better brakes there is just no comparison
Here is mine: http://edbartlett6649.fotopic.net/p11092051.html
Cheers, what front forx have you got on the Fire?
24 February 2005, 05:42 PM
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Originally Posted by bigsinky
Marzocchi MZ-Comp 80mm do for starters
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24 February 2005, 06:24 PM
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Im spending around £400 ni July on one so will keep an eye on this thread to jog my mammories in the summer...
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24 February 2005, 09:29 PM
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I got a 2004 Hardrock Pro Disk for £350 from www.leisurelakesbikes.com - Was reduced from £500
Can't get enough of it, has Marzocchi MZ-Comp 100mm incidentally.
Oh, and I thought Wiggle didnt sell complete bikes, only parts ?
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Can't get enough of it, has Marzocchi MZ-Comp 100mm incidentally.
Oh, and I thought Wiggle didnt sell complete bikes, only parts ?
JD..
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