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PostBike Advice
by False » Tue Nov 17, 2015 1:43 pm

Hello cycling people.

I have up to £1000 to spend on a bike for trails with some light road riding. I think that means I want a hardtail with hydraulic brakes and 27.5" wheels..

Also I basically need one with quick release wheels etc because Ill need to break it down to take in the car.

Any brands to avoid, any to prioritise? Gotchas?

I have to buy from Evans Cycles.

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PostRe: Bike Advice
by abcd » Tue Nov 17, 2015 1:53 pm

You're probably looking at either Trek or Specialized.

http://www.evanscycles.com/products/spe ... 4#features

http://www.evanscycles.com/products/tre ... e-ec120432

Depending on "extreme" you go, you might be wanting for rear suspension. Of course, that depends on whether you'll be doing slaloms and so on.

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PostRe: Bike Advice
by False » Tue Nov 17, 2015 1:58 pm

The few people Ive spoken to who have already got bikes have told me to steer clear of rear suspension. I think its something to do with lost power when pedalling, especially on roads.

As for extremity, I am basically a complete trials amateur. I did a bit years ago, but I wont be competing in any way, so just need a very competent bike that can do more than I can.

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PostRe: Bike Advice
by TigaSefi » Tue Nov 17, 2015 2:30 pm

No rear suspension and get a front fork that is lockable and you are golden. As you are just starting out, this is the perfect time to raid Evans cycles' 2015 range that has been reduced in price to get you started.

http://www.evanscycles.com/products/can ... e-ec071445

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PostRe: Bike Advice
by Preezy » Tue Nov 17, 2015 5:29 pm

I have a Trek Excalibre 9, which I like very much and should be about £900-£1,000.

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PostRe: Bike Advice
by darksideby182 » Tue Nov 17, 2015 6:10 pm

Get yourself sized up as frames come in different sizes.

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PostRe: Bike Advice
by Dual » Tue Nov 17, 2015 6:55 pm

Sounds like someone has signed up for the cycle 2 work scheme. Eh falsey?

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PostRe: Bike Advice
by Rightey » Tue Nov 17, 2015 7:38 pm

Dual wrote:Sounds like someone has signed up for the cycle 2 work scheme. Eh falsey?


He's had enough of cars all together, and has decided to get a bike.

Now taking bets on how long before some squeak in his new bikes seat drives him to sell it.

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PostRe: Bike Advice
by False » Tue Nov 17, 2015 7:55 pm

Dual wrote:Sounds like someone has signed up for the cycle 2 work scheme. Eh falsey?


Yuuup.

£1k to spend on a bike that I can play with at weekends? Sure.

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PostRe: Bike Advice
by TigaSefi » Wed Nov 18, 2015 9:20 am

Read the small prints about the ownership of it after so many months/years. Different companies have different interpretations of it.

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PostRe: Bike Advice
by False » Wed Nov 18, 2015 9:32 am

Yeah Ive done all that. Its a 3 year term but you are all paid up in a few months.

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