Which hardtail for unger £1000
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MadoneRider1991
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ermurray said:
go for the Trek 6700
this years paint is sooo hot http://www.trekbikes.com/uk/en/bikes/mountain_hardtail/6_series/6700e/
MadoneRider1991
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ermurray said:
the rockhopper has a mix and match of deore and the 6700 is all SLX
the wheels are better on the 6700 also the 6700 is a lighter bike
its all up to you in the end what you pick to buy, but the 6700 does look nice
MadoneRider1991
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ermurray said:
the 6700 would be ok for commuting because it has lock off front sus
Mr Pig
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After years of using aluminium bikes I bought a steel-framed hard-tail last year. It's a lot more comfortable, massively more comfortable than the RockHopper. Don't just look at the bits bolted to the bike, make sure you think about the whole package.
chonkers
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i,ve got the rockhopper comp 09 been using it for work everyday past 4 weeks and weekends for pleasure done about 400 miles so far i just locked of the front suss and just got road tyres fitted and must admit that makes a bit difference cant say what bike would be best for you,but as a lot say on here try as many as you can if possible
jpembroke
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MadoneRider1991 said:go for the Trek 6700this years paint is sooo hot
http://www.trekbikes.com/uk/en/bikes/mountain_hardtail/6_series/6700e/
Ooh, that is nice. I want a new hardtail but I reckon I'm going to strip the existing one down and build a new one on a Kinesis frame.
Some of the Focus hardtails (see Wiggle) look good too.
I have a Trek 6700 in 08 colours. I do mainly trail and mud riding in Epping forest (similar to Cannock Chase). It's very good for what I use it for and I have no complaints at all. I chose it because I got a good deal on it and I don't think you are likely to find a better bike in terms of components for the cash.
I do probably 4 miles on road before I get to the forest and it seems to go fairly nicely on road too.
Go buy it, you know you want to!
I do probably 4 miles on road before I get to the forest and it seems to go fairly nicely on road too.
Go buy it, you know you want to!
Angelfishsolo
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Having had the pleasure of riding a Cube Acid yesterday I was blown away by. For a bike <£600 it has a fantastic spec. See for yourself here. http://www.winstanleysbikes.co.uk/product/21141/Cube_Acid_Bike_2009
jpembroke
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I love those Cube bikes. And this ones really nice:
http://www.winstanleysbikes.co.uk/product/20855/Cube_LTD_Comp_Disc_Bike_2009
£679!!!!!
Howdaydoodat????
http://www.winstanleysbikes.co.uk/product/20855/Cube_LTD_Comp_Disc_Bike_2009
£679!!!!!
Howdaydoodat????
Cubist
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jpembroke said:
Spend another £70 and you get the LTD Pro with Tora SL air forks......, or go the whole hog and get the LTD Team for c£850, which has Rockshox Reba forks with "motion control" poplok.
I cannot fault my Ltd. It's fast, responsive, and in terms of VFM for specification is unbelievable. Reading other spec sheets for hardtails, you're getting an £800 to £900 bike for less that 700. Get one and spend the rest on beer. You know you want to.
jpembroke
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Cubist said:
Well, you heard the man.......
Cubist
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Interesting this Value For Money argument re Cubes. I was in the LBS yesterday arranging some servicing for the work fleet, and mentioned pricing. The shop owner told me that ALL cube prices will be hiked from today. The entry level Attention goes up £100 to the best part of £600 and the LTD Comp to the best part of £800. If you can still find one at £680 then get it while you can!
