PpPete
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I'll admit I know sweet FA about MTBs
However a friend has asked me for help finding a suitable full-suss MTB.
His doctor has told him he needs full-suspension because of a recent spinal op, even though chances it will never be used off-road.
I suggested hardtail with maybe suspension seatpost but he's adamant it's got to be full suspension.
He's a big guy, maybe 18-20 stone and 6 ft and needs to lose some weight, he's 50+ and doesnt fancy gyms or running hence the wish to start cycling
He's quite prepared to spend the money to get something decent. Up to £1000 or even a little more.... and preferably from LBS rather than online. The only other thing he knows he wants apart from suspension is hydraulic discs, but at that price I imagine that's normal ?
I'll make sure he gets suitable tyres for road use and so on, but I've really no idea which brands/models to point him at?
So - any suggestions for really good value?
However a friend has asked me for help finding a suitable full-suss MTB.
His doctor has told him he needs full-suspension because of a recent spinal op, even though chances it will never be used off-road.
I suggested hardtail with maybe suspension seatpost but he's adamant it's got to be full suspension.
He's a big guy, maybe 18-20 stone and 6 ft and needs to lose some weight, he's 50+ and doesnt fancy gyms or running hence the wish to start cycling
He's quite prepared to spend the money to get something decent. Up to £1000 or even a little more.... and preferably from LBS rather than online. The only other thing he knows he wants apart from suspension is hydraulic discs, but at that price I imagine that's normal ?
I'll make sure he gets suitable tyres for road use and so on, but I've really no idea which brands/models to point him at?
So - any suggestions for really good value?