can anyone recommend a mountain bike

trapperdee

hi
I'm I'm fairly new to this mountain biking and I'm thinking of getting the focus superbud 5.0 can anyone recommend it or a similar bike

Tenzor07

The 2012 Super-Bud is a well regarded bike... Though if i were you i'd save my few quid and try go for the higher spec 4.0

Transporting

I have seen a number of 2011 Superbud frames crack, from a number of different riders. Not a frame I would recommend if you want trouble free riding

trapperdee

Tenzor07 wrote: »

The 2012 Super-Bud is a well regarded bike... Though if i were you i'd save my few quid and try go for the higher spec 4.0

have you any idea what i'd pay for a 4.0

trapperdee

Transporting wrote: »

I have seen a number of 2011 Superbud frames crack, from a number of different riders. Not a frame I would recommend if you want trouble free riding

I'm only a beginner though, i wouldn't be going fast

Tenzor07

trapperdee wrote: »

have you any idea what i'd pay for a 4.0

Bout €1500 for the 2012 model...

hardCopy

trapperdee wrote: »

I'm only a beginner though, i wouldn't be going fast

Yet

Icyseanfitz

whats the budget? and what you using the bike for? xc i suppose if your just beginning

apoeiguq3094y

trapperdee wrote: »

hi
I'm I'm fairly new to this mountain biking and I'm thinking of getting the focus superbud 5.0 can anyone recommend it or a similar bike

If you're new I would recommend keeping the money down for a while until you are sure what you want the bike for, i.e. if you think you would need rear suspension etc....

As a miniumum you'd want to spend 800, but if you start spending more than that sometimes you can be buying stuff you don't need. Like spending an extra 500 quid on a frame because its 1kg lighter doesn't make sense unless you plan on doing a few races, especially if you go and chuck 2litres on water bottles on it. Sometimes a heavier bike can be easier if you are a beginner because it will be less likely to bounce around the trail on you.

A friend of mine bought a super light full sus bike and he is forever falling off the thing. And spectacularly falling i might add.

An 800 euro bike will last you about 2 or 3 years, at which point you can decide then what you want to spend money on.

Icyseanfitz

if you want something cheap with a decent spec this will do, no need to spend a fortune starting out if you dont want to, i also wouldnt bother getting a full suspension bike before riding a hardtail for a bit, the HT builds up your bike handling skills much better than a FS

trapperdee

Icyseanfitz wrote: »

if you want something cheap with a decent spec this will do, no need to spend a fortune starting out if you dont want to, i also wouldnt bother getting a full suspension bike before riding a hardtail for a bit, the HT builds up your bike handling skills much better than a FS

i have a ht at the moment and its killing my back

apoeiguq3094y

trapperdee wrote: »

i have a ht at the moment and its killing my back

I'm not sure that a full sus would fix this? it could be your position on the bike thats the problem? what type of ht do you have? are you getting off the saddle for downhill sections?

trapperdee

apoeiguq3094y wrote: »

I'm not sure that a full sus would fix this? it could be your position on the bike thats the problem? what type of ht do you have? are you getting off the saddle for downhill sections?

i think you're right i was talking to a guy today and he said the same thing and get a better ht so I'm looking at the grand canyon al 6.0

apoeiguq3094y

trapperdee wrote: »

i think you're right i was talking to a guy today and he said the same thing and get a better ht so I'm looking at the grand canyon al 6.0

I've heard very good reviews about the canyons, so that should do you nicely. Make sure to get the right size frame, especially since you are having back trouble.

Tenzor07

Yup, as for back problems a bit of suspension is not gonna fix that..a session with a physio will! Along with doing some core strenght exercises such as sit ups which will help when your on the bike...

Don't spend a lot for your first bike, even get a decent 2nd hand for about €350 or so...
I've had 4 Mtb's in 2 years before i found one that i really like!

trapperdee

does anyone have a corratec superbow world cup or does anyone know what they're like

Whitehawk

cube all the way

trapperdee

which cube would you recommend

Whitehawk

trapperdee wrote: »

which cube would you recommend

how mach u looking to spend - do you want a full SUS or just front sus.

i have a 2 cube mtbs full sus carbon bike such a nice bike did cost around 2500euro so but im guessing you looking for something bit cheeper and i have a noraml cube mtb that was around 800 2 years ago also a great bike,
there was a small prob with my full sus one bolt that made some noise on the bike shop tryed to fix it no luck so cube just sent me a new frame! great service

Conneff

I thought I'd throw in my tupence worth.

If you're starting off, you're best stickin g to a fairly basic hard tail. Depending on your budget, spend at least 800e but no more than 1300-1500e. A good starter bike would be a Focus, Cube, or Giant. You'll get good quality kit, and a half decent fork. You can upgrade it as you improve your skills/fitness or as the componants wear out. Go to your local bike shop and talk to somebody, they'll give you good advice, and you'll be supporting a local business. Also you could get a demo bike to try before you buy.Assuming you're in Dublin you've a half a dozen good shops to choose from.

If your budget is limited, you can pick up a great bargain in 2nd hand bikes. Look at the various club websites, like MAD, EPIC, IMBRC etc. In the new year many people will be selling last years race bikes, and you'll get a great bike at a good price if you're patient.

trapperdee

Conneff wrote: »

I thought I'd throw in my tupence worth.

If you're starting off, you're best stickin g to a fairly basic hard tail. Depending on your budget, spend at least 800e but no more than 1300-1500e. A good starter bike would be a Focus, Cube, or Giant. You'll get good quality kit, and a half decent fork. You can upgrade it as you improve your skills/fitness or as the componants wear out. Go to your local bike shop and talk to somebody, they'll give you good advice, and you'll be supporting a local business. Also you could get a demo bike to try before you buy.Assuming you're in Dublin you've a half a dozen good shops to choose from.

If your budget is limited, you can pick up a great bargain in 2nd hand bikes. Look at the various club websites, like MAD, EPIC, IMBRC etc. In the new year many people will be selling last years race bikes, and you'll get a great bike at a good price if you're patient.

thanks