First Mountain Bike - whats best for my price range

[Dickie B]

Hi - I'm in the process of buying my first proper mountain bike but not sure which bike is best value for my bubget of £450 to £500.

 

[GrumpyGregry]

Something from Decathlon or last years model Specialized Rockhopper.

 

[subaqua]

decathlon rockrider 8.1 hardtail.

there was a review in the cycling press that called it the best sub £1k bike for under £500

heres the bikeradar review http://www.bikeradar.com/gear/category/bikes/mountain/product/review-decathlon-rockrider-81-10-39599

I bought one in september 2010 and its had the nuts ridden out of it and it still keps going. one chain and cassette so far. oh and a few innertubes

the new version has better specced wheels than the one i have and also the next model up of Hydraulic discs and still less than £500 Ok only by 1p but hey can't have everything can you

http://www.decathlon.co.uk/81-2011-id_8168695.html

I am 6'2" and have inside leg of 33inch and have the XL version if that helps with sizing of this one

 

[flying start]

Try looking at the Cannodale Hardtail range also try looking at the cube and boardman all hardtails the last two might just be a little out of that price range and you can only get boardman bike fron halfords but don't let that stop you!

 

[Dickie B]

Thanks, I will take a look. I did see a Fuji Nevada 3.0 2012 today are they any good?

 

[akb]

last years model Specialized Rockhopper

+1

 

[Dickie B]

Thanks everyone for the advice, just ordered a Specialized Rockhopper which should be with me Monday. Looking forward to taking it out for a spin. haha.

 

[Deleted member 20519]

Thanks everyone for the advice, just ordered a Specialized Rockhopper which should be with me Monday. Looking forward to taking it out for a spin. haha.

Enjoy! Don't forget to pick up a helmet too

 

[fuji-stu]

I had a rockhopper before I got a camber fsr, great little bike I wish I had kept it I miss the hard tale now

 

[akb]

Thanks everyone for the advice, just ordered a Specialized Rockhopper which should be with me Monday. Looking forward to taking it out for a spin. haha.

Did you get it?

 

[Dickie B]

Did you get it?

Just leaving to pick it up. Can’t wait.

 

[akb]

Sweet! Did you go for the 2012 model? Ive had mine for about 2 months now and love it! The only issue I have had is with punctures on the Spesh tyres; get yourself a couple of inner tubes whislt you are picking it up if you are thinking about taking it out in the wet weather

 

[Dickie B]

Sweet! Did you go for the 2012 model? Ive had mine for about 2 months now and love it! The only issue I have had is with punctures on the Spesh tyres; get yourself a couple of inner tubes whislt you are picking it up if you are thinking about taking it out in the wet weather

Yeah got the 2012 model going to take it out tonight can't wait.

 

[al-fresco]

Looks like a good bike for the money - enjoy!