Need help picking a new hard tail

[3narf]

No,but I can give you a wee bit of detail on a Blue Pig
Rode one this time last year,and in short, it was a blast down hills and a good climber for a bike with a slack head angle.It also felt quite (absorbent ??) and soaked up the rough stuff.
I only had it for 30 mins as the actual owner was getting very paranoid about someone canning it on his pride and joy.
(It didn't stop him hooning mine though).
A big shout then to Ragley's bikes from me.
Sorry,I know that's not what you were looking for.
But y'know

Thanks, it all helps! I looked at the Blue Pig, which is also heavily discounted, but they only have the very small ones left (14.5" or something).

TBH the Piglet is such a bargain I'd be hard pressed to justify spending more! Only thing I'm scared of is that they drop the price again right after I press the button!

 

[Spiderweb]

What about this one, Kinesium alloy, XT/SLX Spec, Rock Shox Reba RL air forks, lots of sizes available. A bargain with 50% off @ £699!
http://www.startfitness.co.uk/sale/bikes-sale/forme-winscar-29-xt-hardtail-mtb-black-for48.html

 

[3narf]

Hmm... Not really looking at 29ers on account of my short legs!

 

[Spiderweb]

Hmm... Not really looking at 29ers on account of my short legs!

Lower your saddle, get a short frame you know it's a bargain!

 

[3narf]

Lower your saddle, get a short frame you know it's a bargain!

British company as well, by jove...

 

[MarquisMatsugae]

Lower your saddle, get a short frame you know it's a bargain!

Can't disagree that it's a bargain,but a 29er though ?
On a smaller frame wagon wheels look simply ridiculous.

 

[Spiderweb]

British company as well, by jove...

What about a 27.5" Forme Ripley at £499!!
http://www.startfitness.co.uk/sale/bikes-sale/forme-ripley-1-hardtail-mtb-blue-for93.html

 

[3narf]

That's pretty good for the money! Plenty left over for a dropper post, single front ring and better tyres...

 

[Spiderweb]

That's pretty good for the money! Plenty left over for a dropper post, single front ring and better tyres...

I would leave the double and tyres and see how you get on first, you may require more Climing gears and the tyres may surprise you.

 

[3narf]

I usually get by with one gear...

 

[3narf]

Ragley Piglet down to £899 now! I had to do it...

 

[MarquisMatsugae]

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Ragley Piglet down to £899 now! I had to do it...

Nice one ,I love it.
Spec ?

 

[3narf]

Nice one ,I love it.
Spec ?

Manitou fork and Deore gears. 2X10 but I'll be converting it to 1X as soon as it hits my doormat!

 

[MarquisMatsugae]

Manitou fork and Deore gears. 2X10 but I'll be converting it to 1X as soon as it hits my doormat!

Nice one, but don't be too hasty and have a few rides with the 2X

 

[3narf]

Nice one, but don't be too hasty and have a few rides with the 2X

Nah, I'm convinced the time to do it is when it's new! 'Add lightness and simplicate...'