pererace70 Posted May 7, 2008 Posted May 7, 2008 With winter coming along I've decided it's time to invest in a Mountain Bike.... Therefore I need some suggestions? I think in the region of 10 - 15k should get me decent machine. Thanks (P.S. PLEASE don't paste your dream machines... I also wish I was a bazillionaire six times over)
Dirtbreath Posted May 7, 2008 Posted May 7, 2008 What are you planning on riding. Have a K2 posted in the classifieds. if you are in the region of 6" and are looking to do XC this bike is amazing. Downhill then you'll have to look elsewhere.
AndreZA Posted May 7, 2008 Posted May 7, 2008 (P.S. PLEASE don't paste your dream machines... I also wish I was a bazillionaire six times over) Well, some of are not and still got amazing machines. You can get a pretty good NEW machine in that price range ot get a great SECOND HAND machine in that price range. HT or FS? XC or AM? Freeride or Downhill?
pererace70 Posted May 7, 2008 Author Posted May 7, 2008 Sorry, I didn't mention. Hard Tail and I'm a Medium (in case anyone knows of a deal)
AuctionLamb Posted May 7, 2008 Posted May 7, 2008 I am also looking to buy MTB this month.....have a look at the Merida TFS 900!! Think I am gonna go for that one....you get good value for money! They go for around 11K
Dirtbreath Posted May 7, 2008 Posted May 7, 2008 Sorry, K2 not for you then. Have you checked bikebay?
AndreZA Posted May 7, 2008 Posted May 7, 2008 Look for the best possible fork. Look at the Mongoose aswell.
pererace70 Posted May 7, 2008 Author Posted May 7, 2008 Sorry' date=' K2 not for you then. Have you checked bikebay?[/quote'] Nope, but I will now AL: That bike does look good value - full XT. Mampara, then what fork's are the good ones?
AndreZA Posted May 7, 2008 Posted May 7, 2008 Anything higher then Rock Shox Recon Race, any Fox, Manitou R7.
Dirtbreath Posted May 7, 2008 Posted May 7, 2008 Really nice Yeti arc on bikebay. Yes, I am a fan of the Abominable Snowman. XO and other nice bits for 15k. NEGOTIATE!
com_menc(t)tal Posted May 7, 2008 Posted May 7, 2008 what about looking at the commencal range? good prices at the moment on 2007 stock. i bought my supernormal deluxe - it has a fantastic fox shock, sram 9 and 7 mix, truvativ cranks etc etc.. and havent looked back. well..to be honest I have, but only to see where the competition has disappeared to. also, it is pearl white. whadda beeeudy.
Tumbleweed Posted May 7, 2008 Posted May 7, 2008 Sorry' date=' I didn't mention.Hard Tail and I'm a Medium (in case anyone knows of a deal) [/quote'] would you insist on discs?
pererace70 Posted May 7, 2008 Author Posted May 7, 2008 Sorry' date=' I didn't mention. Hard Tail and I'm a Medium (in case anyone knows of a deal) [/quote'] would you insist on discs? Yip, since that's something I'd end up "upgrading" to anyway...
Tumbleweed Posted May 7, 2008 Posted May 7, 2008 Sorry' date=' I didn't mention.Hard Tail and I'm a Medium (in case anyone knows of a deal) [/quote'] would you insist on discs?Yip, since that's something I'd end up "upgrading" to anyway... ok, in your price range, you could pick up a nice giant xtc, or that commencal is also nice?
PappaBear Posted May 7, 2008 Posted May 7, 2008 Also take a look at the GT Zaskar Pro, for about 12k.
Slowbee Posted May 7, 2008 Posted May 7, 2008 sorry to hijack the meta 5.5.2 and 5.5.3 .... where can I find pics and specs ?
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