LukasMcNeal Posted December 10, 2009 Report Share Posted December 10, 2009 Can anyone suggest a decent mountain bike for around £320 new. Ill be using it for riding to school and other places, so not dirt jumping or anything else. Occasionally riding through the woods etc. Any good websites?Also what Frame Size? I'm 6ft2 and still growing atm.Cheers Luke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arw_86 Posted December 10, 2009 Report Share Posted December 10, 2009 (edited) trek, specialized or giant.best you can get in the price ranges. Here's good examplesmike vaughan cyclesto narrow it dwon just compare specs and see which forks and brakes they have chosen....these will be the main difference from bike to bike and make to make.as for frame size.....21" id say. But go sit on a few at shops. Edited December 10, 2009 by arw_86 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukasMcNeal Posted December 13, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 13, 2009 Anyone else? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam 94 Posted December 14, 2009 Report Share Posted December 14, 2009 Can anyone suggest a decent mountain bike for around £320 new. Ill be using it for riding to school and other places, so not dirt jumping or anything else. Occasionally riding through the woods etc. Any good websites?Also what Frame Size? I'm 6ft2 and still growing atm.Cheers Luke u quiting luke? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revolver Posted December 14, 2009 Report Share Posted December 14, 2009 We've got one of these, the MTB pics thread... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dale-Hill Posted December 14, 2009 Report Share Posted December 14, 2009 20" frame + would be best for you. Have a look at the ridgeback range too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukasMcNeal Posted December 14, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 14, 2009 u quiting luke?Hell no just need a new bike as the bmx is too small and is buggered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trialsmax04 Posted December 15, 2009 Report Share Posted December 15, 2009 Carrera range from halfords. My 2005 kraken is an absolute beast. I ride the local DH trails on it and it rips A giant/trek/specialized you wont get a lot for your money, where as a carrera hardtail will be laced with goodies.max Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukasMcNeal Posted December 16, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 16, 2009 Ok thanks guys i've had a look around and the carreras look a good range for the money but people always down rate halfords bikes so im not too sure atm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dale-Hill Posted December 16, 2009 Report Share Posted December 16, 2009 Go to your LBS they will be able to tell you a hell of a lot more about what to get for your money, and will be a better spec than halfords. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ullapool Trials Rider Posted December 16, 2009 Report Share Posted December 16, 2009 Have a look at the mongoose fireball double disc and £280 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trialsmax04 Posted December 16, 2009 Report Share Posted December 16, 2009 (edited) hmm i do think you get a lot for your money from the carrera range. Mine has been faultless and there often get high scores in mbuk. best thing to do is get to some shops and try a few bikes out.It tends to be the appolo bikes that are shit. At least the casseras are half decent construction with decent spec parts. Edited December 16, 2009 by trialsmax04 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christophe' Posted December 16, 2009 Report Share Posted December 16, 2009 We've got one of these, the MTB pics thread...Thats a bike picture thread,not a help buying an mtb thread...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revolver Posted December 17, 2009 Report Share Posted December 17, 2009 Thats a bike picture thread,not a help buying an mtb thread......True, but then look at the post a pic of your car thread... full of advice and general chat about cars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey1991 Posted December 17, 2009 Report Share Posted December 17, 2009 Quit your jibber jabber.The best thing to do is look through sites... Find something you like, then ask if its ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake. Posted January 24, 2010 Report Share Posted January 24, 2010 Hello there, When I was looking for a new MTB as my old Giant wasn't fit for the job- fancied something newer and better. I went to a local bike shop and asked them what they recommended, I told them that I had a budget of £350 (similar to yours) and they pointed me in the direction of Marins and Giants. Aways I asked them If I could test try the best looking bikes (for riding not in actual looks) and I left a deposit and my Dad in the store and went up and down the road on the Marin and then a Giant, sprinting, low gear, brakes, saddle height, if the length felt right. Being me- I wanted another go on the Marin, so I did... Then I'd realised It would be a close call between the two, so I looked at the components. The Marin had a free disk brake upgrade and a lifetime warrenty- the Giant had vee's and 1 year's warrenty. I went for the Marin. While cycling the south downs way (hilly MTB route) home 10 miles, on flat platform pedals. I'd realise that I wouldn't like the Marin's riding style straight away so halfway through the ride going up some hills I normally had no problem with- I was reduced to walking pace... Felt like I'd got a shit bike- also got TWO punctures in the same ride home... But looking back at that now, I realise I'd suffered the price to pay for buying an awesome bike that will last me a long while! So my reccomendations to you are, go to a bike shop, go with an adult/parent you know that know a decent amount about bikes, tell them your budget and get them to point out their recommended bikes at the price, then ask if you can test try (no doubtedly they'll say yes as they want you as a buyer!). If your unsure about the bikes, go home, come back another time or go to another shop and just see which one feels right. Sorry about the super-long post but I hope that helped! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigamac Posted January 24, 2010 Report Share Posted January 24, 2010 Come see me at work. Got a sale on atm aswell. And can get a fairly good bike with that money (: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrEvil270183 Posted January 24, 2010 Report Share Posted January 24, 2010 get one of these In 20". Hydraulic brakes and lock out fork, not bad spec for the cash. For your needs, it would be ideal. It lacks control in the fork other than lock out but it's an okay fork for a 300quid bike. Tektro brakes are okay too, pads available, better than cable discs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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