Hello..... I need Help!

[Madhamster]

Hi, I am looking at getting a new bike after a few years without, I am however having trouble choosing which Type of bike to get. I narrowed it down to either a:
Dirt Jump Bike -
- Or
Hardtail MTB -

Any recommendations would be really appreciated with a budget of around £450.

Also what helmet would be best a full face helmet or MTB?

Thanks

 

[young Ed]

not a clue on this one but i would guess it is down to what you want to ride, as in mainly trail with few jumps or riding jump parks?

any how it would be better to move this to the 'what bike?' section
maybe a staff member could do this
@Spinney
@SatNavSaysStraightOn
@Shaun
Cheers Ed

 

[SatNavSaysStraightOn]

Ed, if you just use the report button and suggest the move in future, it's easier.

 

[50000tears]

Nobody can tell you what type of bike to buy. Best bet is to go to the local cycle stores and ride as many as you can of each and hopefully one will hit you as the one to buy.

 

[Madhamster]

http://www.tredz.co.uk/.GT-Avalanche-Sport-Mountain-Bike-2014-Hardtail-Race-MTB_66168.htm or http://www.tredz.co.uk/.Specialized-Hardrock-Disc-Mountain-Bike-2014-Hardtail-MTB_65803.htm

Mod Edit: I've merged the 2 threads into one. Can all please assume that the user is looking at the two above bikes for advantages and disadvantages etc... thanks.

 

[young Ed]

Ed, if you just use the report button and suggest the move in future, it's easier.

i thought the report button was for inappropriate posts that broke forum rules, rather than simply in the wrong section but there we go i learnt something! thanks
Cheers Ed

 

[vickster]

Lockout on the GT, hydraulic brakes rather than mechanical, proper Shimano groupset (rather than basic Sunrace) - much better spec, I'd choose that one. Only benefit, is the Specialized will have a lifetime frame warranty

 

[young Ed]

hot rock is pretty popular, that is the extent of my knowledge
Cheers Ed

 

[Madhamster]

Could the GT be used also as a Downhill MTB? From what i have seen currently dont have the budget to get a proper one

 

[vickster]

I don't know, best post the links in the MTB section

 

[SatNavSaysStraightOn]

How tall are you? I ask because the Hardrock is only available in large upwards in either colour, whereas the GT Avalanche is available in all sizes.
That could be your limiting factor with those 2 choices, rather than anything else.

 

[Madhamster]

5'11

 

[SatNavSaysStraightOn]

I don't know, best post the links in the MTB section

they come over here quite often the mtb'ers do...

 

[young Ed]

Lockout on the GT, hydraulic brakes rather than mechanical, proper Shimano groupset (rather than basic Sunrace) - much better spec, I'd choose that one. Only benefit, is the Specialized will have a lifetime frame warranty

so far as i can see only sun race components are cassette on both, can't argue on brakes or lock out though

Could the GT be used also as a Downhill MTB? From what i have seen currently dont have the budget to get a proper one

surely you can ride any MTB down hill or up? any road bike can ride down hill and up sorry i will grab my coat and hat
Cheers Ed

 

[Madhamster]

Stupid Question really, Just meant as a bike for proper downhill courses