MTB hardtail £1000.00 spend

[pubrunner]

Hi folks I wonder if you can help Im looking for a good quality hard tail for my dad weve looked around and we seen this bike basicaly we wanted a half decent spec which would last and the nice assistant said this was a lot of bike for the money.

Im a roadie and have no idea of the compentry to look out for on hardtails one thing my dad liked about this bike was the ability to turn the suspecnsion off at the front and also it was air based so if it lagged it was just a case of pumping them up.

Do you think I could get anything similar for less money he's not bothered about it being a brand name just wants a quality bike which is going to be reasonably comfortable

Many thanks

Merlin Malt bikes get good reviews; in your situation, I'd probably go along to the Merlin shop in Chorley (as it ain't far away), where they let potential customers 'try out' a range of bikes.

http://www.merlincycles.co.uk/Bike Shop/Bikes/Mountain Bikes/Merlin Bikes/list.htm

The staff there, certainly know their stuff and can advise accordingly.

 

[Aperitif]

£600 gets you quite a lot these days to be honest, above the Alivio mark in some cases, not that there is much wrong with Alivio.

I have never found Scott to be that good value for money unless you are dropping serious wedge, if you are just dipping your toe in the water there are plenty of hardtails that fit the bill if you aren't fussed about the name on the frame.

http://www.btwincycle.com/EN/8-1-2011-170473852/

Agreed Zoiders!
I bought one of these last week, after comparing a few bits and bobs and it seems pretty good spec - given my limited experience of MTB! All my life I have been road bike conditioned and the whirr of the tyres on the road away from Decathlon was a bit odd (bikes on the road should run silently - fact!)
Anyway, I hope your Dad gets a result, Edge and that he has fun...it will only be a matter of time before he casts a loving eye over a nice Colnago- "to expand his collection"!

 

[lukesdad]

Agreed Zoiders!
I bought one of these last week, after comparing a few bits and bobs and it seems pretty good spec - given my limited experience of MTB! All my life I have been road bike conditioned and the whirr of the tyres on the road away from Decathlon was a bit odd (bikes on the road should run silently - fact!)
Anyway, I hope your Dad gets a result, Edge and that he has fun...it will only be a matter of time before he casts a loving eye over a nice Colnago- "to expand his collection"!

I don t, won t believe it 'till it is seen with mine own eyes !

 

[Aperitif]

I don t, won t believe it 'till it is seen with mine own eyes !

Cheeky sod! Happy New Year, Mark...I'm in training to get calves like yours now!

 

[GrumpyGregry]

I bought one of these last week, after comparing a few bits and bobs and it seems pretty good spec - given my limited experience of MTB!

Friday Night Ride down the Woods anyone?

Decathlon Btwin is french for astounding value for money.

 

[CopperCyclist]

I bought a Trek 6500 for a grand last October-ish and haven't regretted it for a second. Fits your bill too, Reba (air) shocks, lockout front suspension.

That said, Cube are fantastic value for money, and I wouldn't overlook them.

 

[lukesdad]

Cheeky sod! Happy New Year, Mark...I'm in training to get calves like yours now!

....and a happy new year to you sir, Hope to catch up with you soon.

 

[bryce]

What about the Boardman MTB Pro at £999? Reba lockout forks, great spec otherwise and if you can look beyond a Halfords guy building it (or better still build it yourself), it seems a pretty good set up. Mate of mine has one and love it.

 

[kirby bennett]

On One 456 steel (2012 ones in next week) or Whyte 901 both about £1000

 

[Alberto]

Check out Canyon and Rose bikes, both german on-line online...if you're happy to buy online and not test ride first though! I've own a Canyon road bike for >5 years and it's still going strong. Their customer service was not that great a few years ago, but maybe they've improved since then.