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I'm hoping to get a better bike than my current one which is a Carrera banshee x 2012.
The only upgrades I've done is swap the tyres to nobby nics and the wheels to alex rims which has knocked the weight down to 14.7kg with pedals.
It seems to be doing ok but things keep breaking and it feels like a massive challenge to climb the thing compared to other bikes.
So I want something:
-is easier to climb
-which rolls over rocks a little better
-that can still vaguely cope with a down hill track
-that is no better or worse on the road
-which is a general do it all bike
Ive currently narrowed it down to:
1) Boardman pro full sus
2) Cube ams race pro
Canyon nerve al 7.0
http://www.canyon.com/en/mountainbikes/bike.html?b=3572
Canyon nerve al 7.9
http://www.canyon.com/en/mountainbikes/bike.html?b=3663
Id be interested to know your thoughts and recommendations. I'm a bit of a beginner and don't want to waste any more money
thanks
Christian
How about this little bargain Lapierre
http://www.ubyk.co.uk/lapierre-zesty-tr-329-2014/15134
Less than £1400 good reduction in price
Giant Trance 3?
Have a look here http://www.paulscycles.co.uk/m1b0s1p0/Mountain-Bikes/Full-Suspension
New or secondhand?
Or this bargaintastic Anthem....
http://www.winstanleysbikes.co.uk/product/67658/Giant_Anthem_X_29er_2_2014_Bike
Less than a £1000
-which rolls over rocks a little better
-that can still vaguely cope with a down hill track
-which is a general do it all bike
[url= http://www.commencal-store.co.uk/PBSCProduct.asp?ItmID=12501282 ]This one?[/url]
2,199.00 EUR = 1,647.47 GBP
You've all ready bought a bike your not happy with don't make the same mistake again by buying an internet bargain that costs even more and doesn't fit or you don't get on with.
I bought the Boardman full sus last year and on paper it should have been great but i just didn't get on with it. Rode it 6 times around Macc forest and sold it to my mate who loves it for half what I paid for it as I knew it wasn't right for me. I also bought a medium prophet frame and built it up but it was always a little to small for me and in the end after about 6 years I sold the medium and bought a large and its ace.
Don't rush and make sure you get a test ride I would have known after 5 minutes I didn't like the boardman.
Another vote for an Anthem or Trance here, I've had 2 Trances and 1 Anthem (all 26ers mind), all been great do-it-all bikes, great both up hill and down hill, and fantastic value if you get an end of year bargain like the one linked above, my Anthem was from Paul's cycles.
Cheers guys i will look into these bikes and like the lapierre.
Does anyone have any views on the cube and canyon?
I would recommend the Zesty.
My brother had one. And swear by it.
He's had lots of bikes over the years and says nothing comes close
Buy my brand new(ridden once then stored in shed) Trek Fuel EX7.. Large 2013.. £1150 (2k bike).. Ideal.. Put a reverb on it and ur in business...
cookci.......what did you decide on
Will be making the purchase next month.
I still like the cube but I'm wondering if the forks might be flexy?
The lapierre seems to have better forks which I like so this is still an option
Would you consider a used bike?
Obviously you'll have to work out which is best for you regarding travel, geometry, etc
Definitely good to get some rides in, but I still can't believe the price of these 2:
[url= http://shop.birdmtb.com/featured/aeris-pre-order-deposit.html ]Bird Aeris 3 (£1550)[/url]
[url= http://www.commencal-store.co.uk/PBSCProduct.asp?ItmID=15145075 ]Commencal Meta AM V4 (£1477 + shipping)[/url]
Both Cube and Merida are pretty competitive in an LBS.
I'd be inclined to shop local.
Id consider second hand yes.
I have been looking at the whyte e120 scott genius 30 (2011) both can be found for under 1500.
I know they are 26rrs but i figure a brilliany 26er will out perform an average 29er?
What size bike you after , I'm selling my 2015 whyte t129 at the end of the month
I think i need a large or a large medium.
My banshee x is a large 19" and it seems pretty much spot on. Im only 5 9 but i have long legs and arms
Drop me an email to the address in my profile mate as I might have something suitable.
Is it a 5 spot? 🙂
Nope !! 😀
I think it might be a Trance?
Check out the GT Sensor Comp 2015 at Cyclestore.Looks a great frame/bike to me.Plus,you get £150.00 free accessories thrown in.Also, have you checked out Decathlon bikes?Some well equipped bikes for the money there.
Sia20 - what size is the Whyte you're selling?
[url= http://www.trailscotland.co.uk/forums/viewtopic.php?f=83&t=9671 ]bargain[/url]