New Bike recommendations

[Big_D]

I took up mountain biking earlier in the year, noting extreme, no big jumps or anything!! Anyways, I have been using my brothers old bike and it's not great, I wanted to see that I was going to stick at it before wasting money on buying something better. I've been really enjoying it as a way to get off the farm so think I will treat myself, maybe new, maybe 2nd hand! What do I get? I'm not doing anything extreme so is it possible to get something that's ok for short road runs as well as rough trails in the woods? I'm 6', does anyone know what size frame I need? Any advice greatly appreciated!

 

[Tomr10]

Options are only limited to bugget do you want hard tail or full sus

 

[blue power]

You should really try an Ebike

 

[Big_D]

Options are only limited to bugget do you want hard tail or full sus

No fudgein idea was hoping someone would tell me!!

 

[SilliamWhale]

I'd think about a Gravel bike - more road oriented than mountain oriented but can do trails and bridleways and lots of road miles.

I've got a pinnacle arkrose d3 which was good for the money.

I'd have a look at the Ribble and PlanetX equivalents too.

What do you want to spend?

 

[Optimus]

I took up mountain biking earlier in the year, noting extreme, no big jumps or anything!! Anyways, I have been using my brothers old bike and it's not great, I wanted to see that I was going to stick at it before wasting money on buying something better. I've been really enjoying it as a way to get off the farm so think I will treat myself, maybe new, maybe 2nd hand! What do I get? I'm not doing anything extreme so is it possible to get something that's ok for short road runs as well as rough trails in the woods? I'm 6', does anyone know what size frame I need? Any advice greatly appreciated!

Would say you be a large.you going for a 29er or 650b.full sus or hardtail?

 

[Big_D]

I'd think about a Gravel bike - more road oriented than mountain oriented but can do trails and bridleways and lots of road miles.

I've got a pinnacle arkrose d3 which was good for the money.

I'd have a look at the Ribble and PlanetX equivalents too.

What do you want to spend?

Ok thanks I will look those up! I'd like to keep it sub £500 if poss which I suspect means new is out

 

[Big_D]

Would say you be a large.you going for a 29er or 650b.full sus or hardtail?

I have no idea what those numbers mean??!

 

[Phil P]

I got a E fat bike earlier this year, it’s actually really good fun and very comfortable. The motor means I’ll tackle a lot of hills I wouldn’t usually. The trouble is no matter which way I go out out are yard it’s up hill which use to be a bit off putting as I was knackered before getting anywhere . Not any more, just wish I had a bit more free time to use it.
It’s a bit dirtier than this now.

Paid £500 second hand, only had 8km on it.

 

[SilliamWhale]

Ok thanks I will look those up! I'd like to keep it sub £500 if poss which I suspect means new is out

There are plenty of used bikes about

 

[Optimus]

I have no idea what those numbers mean??!

OK so 29er is 29 inch rim. 650b is 27.5 inch rim..

Go up hill quicker with the 29er.

Go on pinkbike to look for a good second hand bike.

 

[24/7 farming]

I got this scott bike during the summer, cost 450 euro think it was, its a great all rounder I think, would be classed as a beginners bike I believe. having only had road bikes for years I forgot how much handier an offorad bike is, bought it to run on a few local trails but it's ended up being used for everything, used it to get back from dropping machinery, and no bother to head off on an hour or twos run around back roads u wouldn't dream of on road bike, even the missus nicks it the odd time!

 

[Big_D]

OK so 29er is 29 inch rim. 650b is 27.5 inch rim..

Go up hill quicker with the 29er.

Go on pinkbike to look for a good second hand bike.

Ok, thanks, will have a look

 

[Boysground]

Don’t forget to join the TFF Velo Strava club. There’s quite a few of us who pit rides there.

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[Exfarmer]

Get measured, riding the right bike makes a huge difference

 

[Big_D]

https://www.facebook.com/StudioVELO/posts/3484707704946107

Local bike shop has these, seem good value? Do my job?

 

[Exfarmer]

If you want a quality cheap bike go for a Ribble! Can guarantee you will not get a quality bike cheaper

 

[bitwrx]

Would imagine so. Crack on.

New bikes around that budget will be all much of a muchness, and all well capable of bridleways and most trails in the UK. Might be a bit frail if you start clearing 30ft doubles, but doesn't sound like you're there yet. Might be a bit easier uphill or faster downhill if you spend three times that much, but you'll get there all the same.

In case you haven't already, get yourself a helmet. I'm not one of them helmet fascists - most cycling is extremely safe after all - but half the fun of mountain biking is in the unplanned trips to the undergrowth. And they happen surprisingly frequently.

 

[Luke6930]

I would look at second hand as you say as you can get more expensive bikes which are only a few years old or less much less than what they sold for initially. Try stick to better known brands as they will be easier to get upgrades and parts for and remember you can change near enough every part on the bike if you don't like it the local bike shop will be able to do most things for you

 

[The Seeker]

Just bought a giant trance 4 = very good bike for the money great on and off road - good around mtb i had a stumpjumpet but now in my older days prefer the trance as its a better allrounder