MTB up to £1000
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Cubist
Still wavin'
- Location
- Ovver 'thill
On one Lurcher X5 or a Carbon 456 Evo Deore if you can live with 26 inch wheels.
I like Skol
A Minging Manc...
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- Sunny Ashton-under-Lyne
Here we go again
Why would a 29r be best? Are you freakishly tall?
I only ask because I am 6'1" and do just fine on a 26" wheel MTB. With a £1k budget for a hardtail the world is your oyster but I have been very attracted to the Cube offerings at the sub £1k level both road and MTB. they seem to offer a very, very good spec for the £££
DCLane
Found in the Yorkshire hills ...
- Location
- Dewsbury, West Yorkshire
I've a Whyte 805 which is decent enough for a 650b wheel size; between a 26" and 29".
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Claud-But...78529?pt=UK_Bikes_GL&var=&hash=item5afe01a9e1
got my alpina in 2000 ,still going strong , forks upgraded , specialzied avatar seat, comp 3 on front , bontrager on back , you cant go go wrong with this english rose !
got my alpina in 2000 ,still going strong , forks upgraded , specialzied avatar seat, comp 3 on front , bontrager on back , you cant go go wrong with this english rose !
Cubist
Still wavin'
- Location
- Ovver 'thill
Or of course any of the 456 evo offerings. You did mean trail hardtail didn't you?
See also Ragley builds, Marley for alloy, Piglet for steel.
See also Ragley builds, Marley for alloy, Piglet for steel.
spennie
Veteran
I agree, stick with a 26" you get much more for your money. Plus 29ers under a grand weigh a ton, especially the trek x- calibre ( nice looking bike thou).Here we go again
Why would a 29r be best? Are you freakishly tall?
I only ask because I am 6'1" and do just fine on a 26" wheel MTB. With a £1k budget for a hardtail the world is your oyster but I have been very attracted to the Cube offerings at the sub £1k level both road and MTB. they seem to offer a very, very good spec for the £££
I'm in the same boat. Got a Halfords C2W voucher arriving in a few weeks.
Liked the look of the X-Caliber, but was told by an LBS that Trek have completely sold out it in my size, literally none in Europe. I'm 6'4" so I think I can justify a 29er.
Currently leaning towards to a Boardman 29er, as its well specced and easy to buy directly from Halfords. I've also considered a Whyte 629 as another LBS accepts Halfords vouchers.
Liked the look of the X-Caliber, but was told by an LBS that Trek have completely sold out it in my size, literally none in Europe. I'm 6'4" so I think I can justify a 29er.
Currently leaning towards to a Boardman 29er, as its well specced and easy to buy directly from Halfords. I've also considered a Whyte 629 as another LBS accepts Halfords vouchers.
Mr Haematocrit
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- Out of the saddle
Get a 29r you will not regret it. They roll over everything and you don't need to be an expert at picking lines.
You can be seriously fast on a 29r no matter what your size.. I'm 5,7 standing on tippy toes.
You can be seriously fast on a 29r no matter what your size.. I'm 5,7 standing on tippy toes.
PaulSecteur
No longer a Specialized fanboy
- Location
- Walsall, West Mids.
I got the epic as Im old and thought it would help my knees with its rear sus.
If I wasn't old I would be looking at this (£100 more than you budget)
http://www.specializedconceptstore.co.uk/crave-comp/27499/14crave
In a moment someone will pop up talking about specialized being expensive with lower spec and to a point they may be right... BUT spesh do have a lifetime warranty on the frame AND the concept store may be able to demo the bike you are thinking of buying with a small deposit. Canyon will be cheaper for the spec and so will Halfords but will you be sure of getting the right size without trying?
Also, for bikes with air suspension you have to budget £20 to 30 for a shock pump to adjust the forks.
If I wasn't old I would be looking at this (£100 more than you budget)
http://www.specializedconceptstore.co.uk/crave-comp/27499/14crave
In a moment someone will pop up talking about specialized being expensive with lower spec and to a point they may be right... BUT spesh do have a lifetime warranty on the frame AND the concept store may be able to demo the bike you are thinking of buying with a small deposit. Canyon will be cheaper for the spec and so will Halfords but will you be sure of getting the right size without trying?
Also, for bikes with air suspension you have to budget £20 to 30 for a shock pump to adjust the forks.
