Which Mountain Bike

[John Hancock]

don't buy GT bikes. ever.

 

 

Why??

[Mick Stockbridge]

Cos GT are ugly with their 3 way crossover. Personally I see nothing wrong with Halfords Boardman range of bikes, but if money is'nt much of an issue I,d buy Scott.

[Dean Lofthouse]

Is wearing lycra a must mick or can I get away with a good pair of tracky bottoms ?

[alex_m]

well, granted this is based on a 5-10 year old opinion but they tend to have the worst craftmanship of the medium range bikes. they tend to be marketed as really upmarket bikes by halfords argos etc...

for a bit more money Giant would be be a much better alternative

 

however if you have owned one and been happy with it then fair enough... maybe they have bucked their ideas up

 

edit: in response to j.hancock

[Mick Stockbridge]

You'd be better off with a decent pair of cycling shorts because they have the chamois insert for comfort, then a top with rear pockets for carrying keys,money etc. But whatever you decide to wear make sure you invest in a helmet.

[Dean Lofthouse]

You'd be better off with a decent pair of cycling shorts because they have the chamois insert for comfort, then a top with rear pockets for carrying keys,money etc. But whatever you decide to wear make sure you invest in a helmet.

 

Totally agree Mick, helmet is going to be the first bit of kit I buy, I'm a cross country type person, can't do with roadwork, too risky with all the pratts on the road that don't give you room and are texting

[Adam]

dean go to Bicycles | Bikes | Mountain Bikes | Road Bikes | MTB Bikes | Bike Parts | Bike Frames | Road Frames | MTB Frames i have been riding seriously for about 4 years and this is where is get all my bits from. they have some really good speced bikes for your price range and a bit more too. well worth a look.

[Mick Stockbridge]

Totally agree Mick, helmet is going to be the first bit of kit I buy, I'm a cross country type person, can't do with roadwork, too risky with all the pratts on the road that don't give you room and are texting

 

You're better off going off road and staying away from cars tbh. There was no such thing as mountain bikes when I started cycling and as a result I'm addicted to the road. I've been shot at, had someone try to slash my face with a knife and countless rows with drivers, I even had a near confrontation last Wednesday when someone pulled into a bus stop and jumped out of his motor. I blew him a kiss as I freewheeled by and he caught me at the next lights, funny thing is though this time he stayed in his motor

[tommer9]

well, granted this is based on a 5-10 year old opinion but they tend to have the worst craftmanship of the medium range bikes. they tend to be marketed as really upmarket bikes by halfords argos etc...

for a bit more money Giant would be be a much better alternative

 

however if you have owned one and been happy with it then fair enough... maybe they have bucked their ideas up

 

edit: in response to j.hancock

 

He he- giant and gt are one and the same!

[High Scale]

Ugly? I have a soft spot for Gary Turner bikes and this one has got some pretty high quality welding, made in the states in those days I think.