Mountain Bike

[ctonry]

I have a budget of about £400 and want a mountain bike. I will only be using it for road, parks, grass areas etc... I dont need anything amazing BUT I dont want something that will break in a year. Im 5ft 10 and I prefer a comfier ride to a harsh one due to athritis in my back. Just to add, I dont really want a road bike with thin tyres

Ive been looking at these two, not sure if to get one of these or something else.

Rockrider ST 520S Full Suspension
https://www.decathlon.co.uk/st-520s-full-suspension-mountain-bike-275-id_8378294.html

Rockrider ST 540 Hardtail
https://www.decathlon.co.uk/st-540-mountain-bike-grey-red-275-id_8500757.html

All other suggestions greatly appreciated! I dont have much knowledge on bikes

 

[raleighnut]

I have a budget of about £400 and want a mountain bike. I will only be using it for road, parks, grass areas etc... I dont need anything amazing BUT I dont want something that will break in a year. Im 5ft 10 and I prefer a comfier ride to a harsh one due to athritis in my back. Just to add, I dont really want a road bike with thin tyres

Ive been looking at these two, not sure if to get one of these or something else.

Rockrider ST 520S Full Suspension
https://www.decathlon.co.uk/st-520s-full-suspension-mountain-bike-275-id_8378294.html

Rockrider ST 540 Hardtail
https://www.decathlon.co.uk/st-540-mountain-bike-grey-red-275-id_8500757.html

All other suggestions greatly appreciated! I dont have much knowledge on bikes

The hardtail would be a better bike than anything 'full suspension' unless you're adding a nought to the end of your budget.

 

[ctonry]

Ok, thats what I thought. On their site they list S M L XL as a buying size. Ive had a look and I think L is the right sort of size for me.

 

[AndyRM]

The hardtail would be a better bike than anything 'full suspension' unless you're adding a nought to the end of your budget.

This by the barrel load.

Size wise, I dunno how B'Twin bikes measure up, but large might be a bit big? Hard to judge without swinging your leg over one, which is particularly difficult right now!

 

[ctonry]

These are the measurements they put on their site. I dont really understand them but apparently size L would suit me bwing 5ft 10.

I think going for the 540 will be best then. I imagine cheap full suspension can be quite bouncy

 

[ChrisEyles]

For your described intended use, a 2"+ wide tyre run around 40psi would probably be sufficient to give you enough comfort and control without a suspension fork.

Unless you're riding a bit more aggressively off road a suspension fork is overkill IMHO and adds weight and expense.

If you're not set on a brand new bike I'd strongly consider a second hand rigid 90s mtb. They sell pretty cheaply, and you could kit it out with new tyres, cables, brake blocks etc easily within your budget (well under if you don't need the help of a bike shop to get it into tip top working order).

 

[AndyRM]

These are the measurements they put on their site. I dont really understand them but apparently size L would suit me bwing 5ft 10.

I think going for the 540 will be best then. I imagine cheap full suspension can be quite bouncy

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You imagine correctly!

 

[vickster]

Ok, thats what I thought. On their site they list S M L XL as a buying size. Ive had a look and I think L is the right sort of size for me.

According to the site, a large would work for 5’10 or 177cm ish

 

[ChrisEyles]

If you're already decided on a proper MTB and want to buy new, the decathlon hardtail looks pretty good to me. I'm about your height and I'd go for a large frame. Medium might feel a bit more nimble/responsive if you prefer that sort of thing. Fiddling around with seat height and handlebar height either could be made to fit just fine.

 

[ctonry]

I would prefer new, especially with a warranty. I have looked at second hand but theres so many and as I dont know what im looking at I dont if theyre any good.

 

[vickster]

This is a good discount, triple chainset
https://www.paulscycles.co.uk/4506/...5-hardtail-mountain-bike-2019-yellowblue.aspx

 

[ctonry]

This is a good discount, triple chainset
https://www.paulscycles.co.uk/4506/...5-hardtail-mountain-bike-2019-yellowblue.aspx

Thank you! How does that compare to this one, any better or similer?

Rockrider ST 540 Hardtail
https://www.decathlon.co.uk/st-540-mountain-bike-grey-red-275-id_8500757.html

 

[Justinslow]

This is a good discount, triple chainset
https://www.paulscycles.co.uk/4506/...5-hardtail-mountain-bike-2019-yellowblue.aspx

Good buy, bought a bike from Paul’s last year, good little bike shop, also have a Forme mountain bike myself, nicely built and a little different from the “supermarket” brands.

 

[ChrisEyles]

I would prefer new, especially with a warranty. I have looked at second hand but theres so many and as I dont know what im looking at I dont if theyre any good.

That's fair enough, it definitely helps to have a bit of experience working with bikes if you're buying second hand.

What about one of these?

https://www.cyclerepublic.com/carrera-subway-2-mens-hybrid-bike-2020.html

 

[ctonry]

That's fair enough, it definitely helps to have a bit of experience working with bikes if you're buying second hand.

What about one of these?

https://www.cyclerepublic.com/carrera-subway-2-mens-hybrid-bike-2020.html

I just think that with how harsh our rides and paths can be that some form of suspension will help. I do suffer with athritis in my back so sometimes harsh bumps can cause some twinges