Re: Mountain Biking Discussion : Sat Jun 09, 2012 12:44 pm  

In your price range then the Spesh or the boardman are quality bikes. I have a sub for What mountain bike and they rate the Carrera Fury as the number one starter mtb bike for your price range And also the voodoo Hoodoo (£500) is rated higher than the spesh. I also wouldn't rule out this from Canyon http://www.canyon.com/_uk/mountainbikes/bike.html?b=2537 Or if you could stretch the budget a bit this from Planet x http://www.on-one.co.uk/i/q/FBOOINX529/on_one_inbred_x5_29er_bike I'd also look at this Giant which has a great spec on it http://www.edinburghbicycle.com/products/giant-revel-ltd-0-12

In your price range then the Spesh or the boardman are quality bikes. I have a sub for What mountain bike and they rate the Carrera Fury as the number one starter mtb bike for your price range And also the voodoo Hoodoo (£500) is rated higher than the spesh. I also wouldn't rule out this from Canyon http://www.canyon.com/_uk/mountainbikes/bike.html?b=2537 Or if you could stretch the budget a bit this from Planet x http://www.on-one.co.uk/i/q/FBOOINX529/on_one_inbred_x5_29er_bike I'd also look at this Giant which has a great spec on it http://www.edinburghbicycle.com/products/giant-revel-ltd-0-12

Re: Mountain Biking Discussion : Sat Jun 09, 2012 12:46 pm  

jonny the leyther wrote:

Looking at building myself a bargain, custom hardtail with bargains I can find on the internet.


First: Frame.

I've set myself a budget of no more than £50 for any parts and i'll have to be shrewd and very patient.

Anyone know of any good second hand frames for sale?

So £50 for the frame as well?


EDIT - just looked on ebay bloody loadsa kona, spesh, Giant frames for less that £50!!!!!!!!

Re: Mountain Biking Discussion : Sat Jun 09, 2012 7:18 pm  

Fungus The Muffin Man wrote:

So £50 for the frame as well?


EDIT - just looked on ebay bloody loadsa kona, spesh, Giant frames for less that £50!!!!!!!!

I know, i've got a huge thing that I hate the fittings for pads being on the frame, I want a disc only bike!

Re: Mountain Biking Discussion : Wed Jun 13, 2012 6:40 am  

Got my frame.

Boardman HT Pro.

£70!

Bingo!

So if anyone has any parts for sale let me know!

Re: Mountain Biking Discussion : Sun Jun 17, 2012 10:37 am  

Picked up my Core 26.3 yesterday. Any good places to ride, where you don't have to queue? ie; not Delamnere

Re: Mountain Biking Discussion : Sun Jun 17, 2012 2:05 pm  

Llandeglla, cannock, ladybower, cutgate, hayfield cloverleaf. Lee quarry.

Re: Mountain Biking Discussion : Sun Jun 17, 2012 2:47 pm  

jonny the leyther wrote:

I know, i've got a huge thing that I hate the fittings for pads being on the frame, I want a disc only bike!

Why discs?

Heavier and more of a pain to maintain, i have a hybrid i bought it in 2007, it came with discs, and i switched to V's in 2008 the difference is minimal, i had a couple of years off the bike due to injury and people will tell you about the superior benefits of discs but personally i just don't see it.

I've just switched to road brakes(calipers) recently as my off roading love has gone and it's less faffing around when i take my wheels off.



love these

Re: Mountain Biking Discussion : Sun Jun 17, 2012 5:40 pm  

There's no way a traditional brake caliper will stop you as quickly as a hydraulic disc brake. Especially off road once your rims get caked in mud , grit and wet. Plus you have more working parts to get worn within the caliper itself.
Plus discs brakes allow 1/2 finger braking . Something you wouldn't be able to do efficiently with brake calipers .
Your also using a 105 road caliper. That wouldn't last long . There's a reason why off road calipers are different to road ones. Though if your only on roads now I can understand why you would use it to an extent.

Re: Mountain Biking Discussion : Wed Jun 20, 2012 9:05 pm  

getdownmonkeyman wrote:

Picked up my Core 26.3 yesterday. Any good places to ride, where you don't have to queue? ie; not Delamnere

Llandegla is a great place, if you dont mind the drive then try Whinlatter - Superb place.

Good rides can be had a Rivington as well, let me know and we can meet up on a sunday morning sometime.

Re: Mountain Biking Discussion : Thu Jun 21, 2012 1:47 pm  

We could organise a day at llandeglla if anyone's up for it?