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| gabe3105 Member Since: 25 May 2015 Location: Grimsby Posts: 237  
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Agree with the above - if you can't afford a brand new decent bike, go second hand rather than cheap new from Halfords etc.
Type in 29er in ebay and there are a few choices which could suit your budget..... http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_from=R40...p;_sacat=0 Good luck  |
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3rd Jun 2016 8:59am |
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| simon67 Member Since: 18 Jun 2015 Location: west sussex Posts: 569  
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Last thoughts
I spend a fortune on mine but then keep them for ten years Get the best frame you can and then upgrade the bits over time, Specialized Stumpjumper used to be a good frame to add bits to Its like owning a Defender, you can mod as you go If you want cheap, go for the Hardrock Disc The 2016 version of the Stumpjumper if you want something more Then the world is your oyster, mine is an Orange P7, £1500 basic and then £1000 of upgrades It will last ten years plus so works out at £250 a year |
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3rd Jun 2016 10:00am |
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| MartinK Member Since: 02 Mar 2011 Location: Silverdale (Lancashire/Cumbria Border) Posts: 2665 
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+1 voting FOR cable disks - they have significant advantages. Modern, good quality ones (such as Avid Mechanicals) have loads of power and feel... easy to adjust and simple to maintain. Agree with other posters - some shops sell ex-rental bikes with new consumable parts (chain, brake pads etc) - they can make an awesome buy
IMHO any new bike much under £400 new will be hefty with low quality components. If you don't want to use Gumtree / Ebay / local paper...Try ex-hire...such as...: http://www.deanforestcycles.co.uk/exhirebikes.html My bikes are all "evolved"... pick up wheels etc, swap frames, forks etc. I'm also still on 26". 29'ers seem to have come and gone... 27.5 seems to be the main size now. As above - won't be changing from 26" anytime soon. Tried a 29'er (my road/cross bikes are 29'er (or 700c)) and I think they have as many disadvantages as advantages off-road. Whilst a 29'er rolls better, it's less nimble IMHO (with weaker wheels). You could always send a PM to GREENI - he seems to be in the trade (or connected as a minimum) Defender "Puma" 2.4 110 County Utility (possibly the last of the 2.4's) |
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3rd Jun 2016 11:08am |
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| Likeomg Member Since: 29 Jun 2012 Location: Lake District / Newcastle Posts: 2638 
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think these are this years hire bikes,
http://www.merida-bikes.com/en_gb/bikes/mo...-6066.html approx 800 retail, if you can wait would be a good buy end of season... 10x better than any halfords stuff. |
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3rd Jun 2016 11:48am |
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| DonH2000 Member Since: 12 Jan 2015 Location: North Kent Posts: 551 
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Just sold my Decathalon RockRider dual sus bike for £170 to a local young lad.......
I have a 27.5" (650B) Haibike Sduro Hard7 eBike, but that's £1800ish...... The bigger front wheel gives you better stability. This is why off road motorcycles tend to have a 21" front wheel and most sports bike 16" - 18" front wheels for quicker stearing. Cheers Don. Last edited by DonH2000 on 4th Jun 2016 3:05pm. Edited 1 time in total |
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3rd Jun 2016 11:50am |
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| JOW240725 Member Since: 04 May 2015 Location: Suffolk Posts: 7904 
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Likeomg, I'd be interested in an ex hire. I assume end of season would be September/October? James
MY2012 110 2.2TDCi XS SW Orkney Grey - http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic43410.html MY1990 110 200TDi SW beautifully faded Portofino Red - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post743641.html#743641 MY1984 90 V8 Slate Grey - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post744557.html#744557 Instagram @suffolk_rovers |
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3rd Jun 2016 11:59am |
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| Likeomg Member Since: 29 Jun 2012 Location: Lake District / Newcastle Posts: 2638
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yeah the bikes i posted above are 27.5 / 650b.
26" is basically dead now, i ride a 27.5 for all mountain / enduro racing and have a 29er xc hardtail for training... the 29er pedals like you wouldn't believe... it does also weight sub 23lbs.. 
if i was to pack in all the expensive bikes, id aim for a 27.5 hardtail with decent running gear... exactly like what i've posted skip to 2:20 in this video and its the hire bikes being tested by me and my cousins when we decided to go with merida... http://www.pinkbike.com/video/403401/ they ride good. |
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3rd Jun 2016 12:00pm |
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| Likeomg Member Since: 29 Jun 2012 Location: Lake District / Newcastle Posts: 2638
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yeah, usually start selling off first week of sept. most of them are just used down a disused railway line by tourists so don't see much abuse lol. |
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3rd Jun 2016 12:08pm |
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| GREENI Member Since: 22 Aug 2010 Location: staffs Posts: 10379
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Thanks MartinK, I do work in the cycle trade for an on-line shop.... I've raced/crashed bikes for over 30 years!!! (though don't ride a lot anymore, just a little) so I'm paid for my knowledge!
We don't really sell bikes under £400 as they really are more trouble than they are worth...people expect them to do more than they're made for. Reading your original post, if you're hardly going to use it and keep other junk in the shed company, I'd look at ebay, or even better, yard sales or car boot sales, at least you can check them out in the flesh before pulling the trigger. However Halfords do sell bikes that fit your requirements, though as everyone else has said 'approach with caution'....even better, go to your local independent shop. I'm happy to advise! |
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3rd Jun 2016 12:11pm |
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| Panda Member Since: 29 May 2015 Location: Essex Posts: 432 
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Just a quick question if I may?
Are Land Rover branded bikes and good. I was thinking of getting a new bike but it's a mine field Cheers Paul Monty-2015 2.2 110 XS Puma Station Wagon Yoda Disco 3-Sold Larry Disco 1-Sold Muddly XS 90 TDCI-Sold Pearl Disco 2-Sold Larry Disco 1-didn't want too but sold |
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3rd Jun 2016 12:56pm |
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| Lost for Words Member Since: 18 Jun 2015 Location: Warminster, Wiltshire Posts: 200 |
I have a 2008 LR Khartoum - can't say I ride it regularly any more, as it's not the lightest thing or hugely special, but I do like it.
 Visiting from DISCO3.CO.UK
Discovery 3 TDV6 Auto HSE Zambezi Silver  |
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3rd Jun 2016 1:07pm |
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| Panda Member Since: 29 May 2015 Location: Essex Posts: 432
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Thanks for the feedback, Lost for Words
Monty-2015 2.2 110 XS Puma Station Wagon
Yoda Disco 3-Sold Larry Disco 1-Sold Muddly XS 90 TDCI-Sold Pearl Disco 2-Sold Larry Disco 1-didn't want too but sold |
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3rd Jun 2016 1:13pm |
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| excossack Member Since: 22 Feb 2012 Location: North West Posts: 5842 
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Thanks for the advice and suggestions, ended up buying a Claude Butler Hybrid last night. 1999 Defender TD5 110
Regards John M0VAZ Econet Station 48 no clock |
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8th Jun 2016 10:01am |
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