Cheap MTB

[MattDB]

I'm a daily commuter, 12 mile round trip on my road bike.

I'm looking for something sturdy to ride on those really wet or icy days. As it's for occasional use I don't want to break the bank. There are quite a few mountain bikes I've seen around £300 eg GT, Felt, some even have disc brakes. I'd go second hand but have been finding my size requirements (6'6'') limiting.

I would love some advice on entry level MTBs! More specifically would this be rideable? I bought a Halfords bike a few years back which was so heavy and the suspension was so springy I couldn't do anything with it.

 

[*Dusty*]

Cheap road bike as a winter hack? Giant Defy series is on clearance in most places.

 

[MattDB]

Apologies, was vague, have edited post. I think I'm after a mountain bike. Something with big tyres on it.

 

[Shortmember]

For commuting duties it would be best to avoid spending money on any bike with suspension, front or rear.At 6'6" you might need an oversized seat post fitted to a modestly priced ride-anywhere bike like this:http://www.halfords.com/cycling/bikes/hybrid-bikes/carrera-axle-limited-edition-mens-hybrid-bike

 

[vickster]

Decathlon?

 

[biggs682]

@MattDB my vote would be a 2nd hand road bike as well go for something like a Dawes Galaxy and you should be able to get 700 x 28 or maybe 32's in the frame