Choice of 4, Whats your opinion?

[Gaz Vickers]

Having decided to spend a few quid, rather than end up spending twice. Can you give me your opinion on these 4 choices......?
http://www.evanscycles.com/products/gt/palomar-2012-mountain-bike-ec00595
http://www.evanscycles.com/products/norco/storm-62-2012-mountain-bike-ec031690
http://www.decathlon.co.uk/rockrider-52-id_8156187.html
http://www.decathlon.co.uk/rockrider-529-id_8202060.html
Or spend £180 on a 2nd hand Bike?

 

[wheres_my_beard]

Keep saving up, or buy second hand, if you really need a bike soon.

 

[Gaz Vickers]

i can't save anymore! it has to be one of those listed above!! i can't afford to spend more.

 

[vickster]

The Decathlon bikes have a good rep. I go and have a look and lift them up - they could be weighty beasts. Is it only full on off road you need, or also roads? I'd try to find a bike with lock out forks if you can

 

[wheres_my_beard]

Those two Decathlon's are fine unless you want to ride on "dirt" or on "rough terrain", according to the restricted use info, which is odd for an MTB.

 

[vickster]

Presumably as they aren't the toughest bikes. Not surprising given the price

 

[Muddyfox]

i can't save anymore! it has to be one of those listed above!! i can't afford to spend more.

Gaz .. dont be to put off by the cheap prices as many people on these forums have the belief that if its cheap it'l be crap (bike snobbery is rife within cycling) instead, have a read of what people that earn their living from reviewing bikes have to say about decathlon bikes

http://www.bikeradar.com/gear/category/bikes/mountain/product/review-decathlon-rockrider-52-8964

 

[Gaz Vickers]

The decision was made for me! Came home before and this was in the kitchen.......

 

[wheres_my_beard]

Was that a gift or was someone spending your money for you!

Either way, it looks great; I'm sure you'll get a lot of enjoyment out of it. Have you taken it for a spin yet?

 

[Gaz Vickers]

Haha, spending my money! It's ideal for me. And no, not had a chance yet. Thursday will be the maiden voyage!!

 

[defy-one]

I recognise that rear light!