SoulOnIce
New Member
- Location
- Robin Hood territory
I went out for my first real session of MTB in the Yorkshire Dales this weekend. I stopped at Dales Mountain Biking (review of centre here on the review boards) who offer accommodation, bike hire and great advice on routes to take - well recommended place to stop.
Anyway I got the bug and want to get myself a bike. So I've come to the oracle for advice. Key points to note:
- the max I can spend is £700 though closer to £550 would be better
- I am fine cycling up the hills cos I commute on my hybrid regularly and run, so my cardio and legs are pretty good
- I am very much a beginner on the downhill stuff so I think I need something reasonably forgiving cos whilst I won't be doing any mad downhill stuff I will be doing some technical riding
- I know with the money I have a hardtail is the only option - and I'm cool with that.
- I will ride a bit on more strightforward trails so front sus lockout would be prefereable
- I want disc brakes
- I am about 90 kg if rider weight makes a difference
Any suggestions gratefully received
Anyway I got the bug and want to get myself a bike. So I've come to the oracle for advice. Key points to note:
- the max I can spend is £700 though closer to £550 would be better
- I am fine cycling up the hills cos I commute on my hybrid regularly and run, so my cardio and legs are pretty good
- I am very much a beginner on the downhill stuff so I think I need something reasonably forgiving cos whilst I won't be doing any mad downhill stuff I will be doing some technical riding
- I know with the money I have a hardtail is the only option - and I'm cool with that.
- I will ride a bit on more strightforward trails so front sus lockout would be prefereable
- I want disc brakes
- I am about 90 kg if rider weight makes a difference
Any suggestions gratefully received