Hi All,
Like many others, I'm getting back into riding my bike, spurred on by the kids mainly. We've been to a few places like Cannop cycle centre in the Forest of Dean and have ridden many bridle ways etc through Oxfordshire. Quite quickly I've come to realise that my 10 year old Giant Yukon (dont laugh too loud) isnt quite what it once was!
I've spent hours reading articles and figured that I now need to askt he guys that actually know. So here goes......I'm happy to spend about £1,000 ish. I've got as far as knowing I'd like a hardtail as I think that ticks the box for the sort of cycling we've been doing and will do (am I right based on the above?)
From there, I've got as far as the brands Cube, Whyte, Specialized and Scott. But that's where my knowledge ends and I start talking myself one way or the other, but for no real reason. I think I get the feeling that Cube may offer better componentry, but Whyte a better frame? Any help is greatly appreciated......I'm sure you've answered this question before, so thanks in advance for your help this time.
Like many others, I'm getting back into riding my bike, spurred on by the kids mainly. We've been to a few places like Cannop cycle centre in the Forest of Dean and have ridden many bridle ways etc through Oxfordshire. Quite quickly I've come to realise that my 10 year old Giant Yukon (dont laugh too loud) isnt quite what it once was!
I've spent hours reading articles and figured that I now need to askt he guys that actually know. So here goes......I'm happy to spend about £1,000 ish. I've got as far as knowing I'd like a hardtail as I think that ticks the box for the sort of cycling we've been doing and will do (am I right based on the above?)
From there, I've got as far as the brands Cube, Whyte, Specialized and Scott. But that's where my knowledge ends and I start talking myself one way or the other, but for no real reason. I think I get the feeling that Cube may offer better componentry, but Whyte a better frame? Any help is greatly appreciated......I'm sure you've answered this question before, so thanks in advance for your help this time.