Close

Results 1 to 14 of 14
  1. #1
    DF VIP Member
    beerman's Avatar
    Join Date
    May 2001
    Location
    29 Acacia Road
    Posts
    8,446
    Thanks
    1,080
    Thanked:        1,626
    Karma Level
    956

    Default Recommend me a Mountain Bike

    It's time I got back on a bike and have around £500 to spend.

    My wish list is a 27.5 or 29er, hydraulic brakes and a lockout on the forks. Remote lockout would be nice but think that's probably pushing the budget a bit.
    With that in mind I've found a Cannondale Trail 6 29er at Evans cycles for £500 but thought I'd see what the good people of DF recommend.

    Here is the Cannondale

    Or a bit cheaper is this Trek.

  2. #2
    DF VIP Member lagigolo's Avatar
    Join Date
    Apr 2005
    Location
    umbongo
    Posts
    784
    Thanks
    306
    Thanked:        76
    Karma Level
    268

    Default Re: Recommend me a Mountain Bike

    What about a Kona Mahuna 29er 2013 for £419. Blue or Orange.

    You may be able to find a voucher for there to get it down a bit more.

    http://www.wiggle.com/kona-mahuna-29er-2013/

    Thanks to lagigolo

    beerman (18th July 2014)  


  3. #3
    DF Moderator Russ's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jul 2001
    Location
    North Wales
    Posts
    1,912
    Thanks
    77
    Thanked:        600
    Karma Level
    477

    Default Re: Recommend me a Mountain Bike

    Can't help recommending a bike, but can recommend a shop - Drake's Cycles in Leeds.
    http://www.drakescycles.co.uk/m1b100...rail_29_6_2014
    Same advertised price, but offer of 15% worth of free goodies (or you might get a 10% discount if you ask).
    I bought a Cannondale Quick CX2 from them last weekend - I had a 220 mile round trip to get it, but I wanted to see the bike I was thinking of and to be able to compare to a couple of other choices I had in mind and to check out the size frame I needed. I phoned them up before I left here & they were just about finished putting them together by the time I arrived & were very helpful.

    Thanks to Russ

    beerman (18th July 2014)  


  4. #4
    DF VIP Member BertRoot's Avatar
    Join Date
    Sep 2004
    Location
    Poppy Fields
    Posts
    23,955
    Thanks
    1,038
    Thanked:        2,059
    Karma Level
    2513

    Default Re: Recommend me a Mountain Bike

    If it were me in would go 650b and probably will if still working for my current employer come scheme time. Can't offer any advice but personally am looking at the OnOne 456 650b version.

    Thanks to BertRoot

    beerman (18th July 2014)  


  5. #5
    DF VIP Member
    beerman's Avatar
    Join Date
    May 2001
    Location
    29 Acacia Road
    Posts
    8,446
    Thanks
    1,080
    Thanked:        1,626
    Karma Level
    956

    Default Re: Recommend me a Mountain Bike

    I've never ridden a 650b bike so don't know what to expect. I've had a go on a few 29ers and liked the ride. It just seems the 650b bikes are what people are buying lately, maybe there's a reason. Out of interest why would you go for a 650b and not a 29er? I like the look of that kona, especially the price

    Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalk

  6. #6
    DF VIP Member Ginnerfreak's Avatar
    Join Date
    Sep 2007
    Location
    Eutopia
    Posts
    1,588
    Thanks
    270
    Thanked:        262
    Karma Level
    320

    Default Re: Recommend me a Mountain Bike

    I have just purchased a mountain bike. Haven't had a bike in about ten years. After a huge amount of research and a few visits to different bike shops I decided on this one http://www.edinburghbicycle.com/prod...rail-29er-4-14

    I am really pleased with it. I love the weight.. Its so light you can really throw it around. The 29" wheels mean you can hit some pretty rough stuff and still not feel it and it has a front forks lock out on the handle bars which is great for when I come out of the woods/bridal paths onto the road. The gear changes a smooth as feck and this is the first time ive had a bike with disk brakes and theyre amazing! couldnt be happier tbh.. I will say though that I know nothing about mountain bikes, I only know what I have read online.

    Thanks to Ginnerfreak

    beerman (18th July 2014)  


  7. #7
    DF VIP Member BertRoot's Avatar
    Join Date
    Sep 2004
    Location
    Poppy Fields
    Posts
    23,955
    Thanks
    1,038
    Thanked:        2,059
    Karma Level
    2513

    Default Re: Recommend me a Mountain Bike

    Quote Originally Posted by beerman View Post
    Out of interest why would you go for a 650b and not a 29er?
    I have tried a full travel 29er and found the wheels to be too big but I am only 5' 9". A lot of manufacturers have dropped 26" bikes now and I want to give the 27.5 a try as it is not much of a jump from 26 to there.

    Thanks to BertRoot

    beerman (18th July 2014)  


  8. #8
    DF VIP Member plug1's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jan 2001
    Location
    glesga
    Posts
    1,934
    Thanks
    361
    Thanked:        234
    Karma Level
    393

    Default Re: Recommend me a Mountain Bike

    Yeh iv got a specialised 29ervand the wheels are too big , and I'm 6.2

    Thanks to plug1

    beerman (18th July 2014)  


  9. #9
    DF VIP Member
    beerman's Avatar
    Join Date
    May 2001
    Location
    29 Acacia Road
    Posts
    8,446
    Thanks
    1,080
    Thanked:        1,626
    Karma Level
    956

    Default Re: Recommend me a Mountain Bike

    Quick update

    I ordered the Kona that lagigolo linked to. I didn't really want to spend too much Had to go for the orange as the blue looked too boring.

    I got it today and have given it a quick 5 mile ride on pretty flat terrain. It seems effortless to pedal. My only complaint is the seat, it's like a razor blade and not much padding so I'm a bit sore.

    I'm taking it to Swinley forest on Sunday to give it a good going over.

  10. #10
    DF VIP Member lagigolo's Avatar
    Join Date
    Apr 2005
    Location
    umbongo
    Posts
    784
    Thanks
    306
    Thanked:        76
    Karma Level
    268

    Default Re: Recommend me a Mountain Bike

    I would have had the orange too, glad you like it.

    Invest in some padded shorts, they help. Also if you haven't rode for a while its gonna hurt a bit on most seats.

  11. #11
    DF VIP Member
    Lou_smorals's Avatar
    Join Date
    Nov 2002
    Location
    UK
    Posts
    2,320
    Thanks
    743
    Thanked:        599
    Karma Level
    446

    Default Re: Recommend me a Mountain Bike

    Hi
    I on the other hand am an overweight 50 year old trying to lose a couple of stone and been looking at hybrids etc and come across these, they look ok with alloy frames etc...cheaper budget for me as its just for bikerides with my grown up kids.
    many thanks
    LS
    http://www.rutlandcycling.com/211953...brid-bike.aspx

    http://www.rutlandcycling.com/283363...tain-bike.aspx

    http://www.rutlandcycling.com/281904...brid-bike.aspx
    Dear Lord, please grant me the ability to punch people in the face over Standard TCP/IP

  12. #12
    DF VIP Member
    Realist's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jul 2001
    Posts
    5,321
    Thanks
    193
    Thanked:        733
    Karma Level
    673

    Default Re: Recommend me a Mountain Bike

    I just purchased one of these.

    Lombardo Erice 300 21-speed Mountain bike.

    Full Suspension Aluminium frame with Integrated headset. Front forks with 60 mm travel. 21-speed Shimano gears with ST-EF65 Shifters. Lombardo Mechanical Disc Brakes front and rear. Lombardo Wheelset with alloy profiled rims. Frame size 17.5 inch. Inside leg measurement 28-33 inch.

    Cost me £260.00

    Don't know what they are like but soon find out.

  13. #13
    DF VIP Member lagigolo's Avatar
    Join Date
    Apr 2005
    Location
    umbongo
    Posts
    784
    Thanks
    306
    Thanked:        76
    Karma Level
    268

    Default Re: Recommend me a Mountain Bike

    60mm travel is not a lot, just over 2 inches so don't do no big jumps. But if it gets you riding then all good.
    Last edited by lagigolo; 10th August 2014 at 01:59 PM.

  14. #14
    DF VIP Member
    Lou_smorals's Avatar
    Join Date
    Nov 2002
    Location
    UK
    Posts
    2,320
    Thanks
    743
    Thanked:        599
    Karma Level
    446

    Default Re: Recommend me a Mountain Bike

    Quote Originally Posted by lagigolo View Post
    60mm travel is not a lot, just over 2 inches so don't do no big jumps. But if it gets you riding then all good.
    He could be getting some "big jumps" WITH THE FAT SLAGS in the car park
    LS
    Dear Lord, please grant me the ability to punch people in the face over Standard TCP/IP

Similar Threads

  1. moutain bike for sale
    By magic1 in forum Buy, Sell and Trade
    Replies: 2
    Last Post: 5th September 2002, 10:07 PM

Social Networking Bookmarks

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •