Cheapish Mountain Bike
 

I know a few of you are seriously into mtb and will poo-poo 'lesser/budget' bikes.....but.....

what do you think of the spec of this bike im looking at getting. Im not into downhilling etc, just want a decentish bike for road and lanes usage


FRAME: Custom profile tapered 7005 aluminium tubing with hydro-formed gusset, snake stays and disc mount

FORK: Rock Shox Judy TT

GEARS: Shimano Deore 27 speed with Shimano STI controls

CRANKS: Truvaliv Five D alloy cranks, 22/32/42 chainrings

WHEELS: Mavic 117 rims built on Shimano disc compatible hubs fitted with Tioga Factory XC tyres

BRAKES: Clarks Front and rear hydraulic disc

STEERING: Semi intergrated Ahead design with Truvativ handlebar and stem


Im not going to mention the brand name in a bid to stop brand snobbery, but the bike retails at £499

What do you reckon...worth it or not ??

http://mysite.wanadoo-members.co.uk/zeroone/2005.jpg

Doesn't sound too bad. If thats your budget, go for a Trek/Specialised etc etc recognised brand make...? Having said that the pic/spec of the bike seems quite nice though...

If your sticking to mainly roads, why not get some slicks and dont bother with front suspension forks...other than that looks/sounds fine for the price. Look into a second hand GT zaskar etc.
Kam.