Mountain biking?

[Frank]

I'm currently in the Market for a half decent mountain bike or hybrid road bike to get fit and have a bit of fun on some trails. Been smurfing the web for a few days now and found CRCycles in IrelandBicycles | Bikes | Mountain Bikes | Road Bikes | MTB Bikes | Bike Parts | Bike Frames | Road Frames | MTB Frames which seem pretty good and have some bargains. It has been a long while since I sold my last bike (kona fire mountain) and it seems to be an absolute minefield with sooooo many variations and setups. Anyone here got any tips for choosing or which parts to upgrade etc etc

 

let's see some pics of your bikes.

[Will Hinchliffe]

There are so many unloved bikes in the back of sheds and down at the tip, theres no need to buy a new one. Bikes can be repaired and brought back to there former glory so easily it seems daft to buy a new one.

 

For the ultimate cycling expereance build yourself up a fixed gear racer from junk bikes. My brother built me one and I absolutly love it.

 

Cycling rocks I dont get out enough but when I do I fly.

[Gareth Smith]

Hi , me personally i like GT and CUBE (tried and tested) bikes and some good sites are chain reaction cycles and evans cycles.

Hope this info is off use to you .

Happy riding

[Will Hinchliffe]

Vintage Raleigh Racing Frame Fixie Track Fixed Gear on eBay (end time 23-Jun-10 18:05:09 BST)

 

Give this a blast

[MattyF]

cant really help you there frank i know its stupid money though am looking my self but i just ride my mates spare bike when we go on trails ...he spent 800 on it second hand and then another 700 on it....seems silly to buy one when i can borrow his !!:sneaky2:my bike is a vintage 90's townsend:laugh1:

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[tommer9]

I have a cindercone that i built up and its luvverly. Bought a second hand frame and went for it. Really nice steel classic.....it MAY be for sale....

[Frank]

Just found a kona hei hei full suspension on flea bay. Might have to go for it.

 

Was thinking of goin down the build myself a beast route. Just pricing up all parts and could unleash a monster.

[armchairarborist]

full suspension is for fairies, you need to feel the ride, i would consider front fork suspension as i have a habit of bending front forks forward on landings, but at least you will get fit with power-sapping rear suspension.. doingy doing:thumbup:

[John Hancock]

Two questions – Whats your budget and what sort of riding to you intend to do?

 

Personally I’m all in favour of hard-tails as they offer much better value for money, will prove more reliable, easier to maintain and will be significantly lighter.

 

Decide on a price point and then start the research mate, maybe stick with the main brands to start with as these big companies have the buying power and often can fit quality components around a decent frame and wheel set-up.

 

Let me know how much you’ve got to spend and I’ll have a look at the market.

[redmoosefaction]

Just get out and ride!!! (hard tail, no discs, front suspension, saves loads of weight)