Ridley V Cube V anything else

lochdara

Hi

I got a few prices on bikes and was wondering which is better that the other.
Its a B2W scheme and id spend full amount + a bit if needed on the bike.

Ive looked at Cube Acid and LTD
and also
Ridley Trailfire http://www.ridley-bikes.com/pd/fi/en-gb/5/394/mtb/trailfire

And A sweet Ridley Ignite for more than the €1000.
http://www.ridley-bikes.com/pd/fi/en-gb/5/390/mtb/ignite%20v/d-brake
(carbon Frame)

For trail biking and road biking which would be compared to be the better.
What components are regarded as the most trustworthy

I have a month or 2 to investigate

Hmmzis

The Ridley Ignite looks very nice, also the components are up to scratch, plus a carbon frame. My money would be on the Ignite.

lochdara

Would ya rate it alot over the Cubes?

Bearing in mind the Firetrail is €650, the Ignite is €1499 and the Cubes are €900 - €1100

Hmmzis

I think I would prefer it to any of the other options. It's a good bit lighter, has a more evened out drive train (most is SLX except for the crankset which is Deore). The Cube Ltd has a better derailer (XT) but shifters are of a lower spec. Forks are comparable. The thing that sells me on the Ridley is the carbon frame (stiffness, comfort, weight).

But if money is the main factor then you won't go wrong also with the Cube Ltd, it's good bike. Have a Cube mtb myself and can't complain (except for the Suntour fork, stay away from those things).

Alternatively, if you are happy with online ordering then Canyon or Planet X do some very nice bikes in your budget.

lochdara

i try to get the best i can and as its a bike 2 work scheme i think local is best. then i can add a bit on. I have seen bad comments around the suntour alright. The Ignite is super light compared to my old trek. Maybe a Santa pressie. Im only getting into mtbing after years of not cycling so comfort is important too.

Hmmzis

Alright. If you're just getting back into it then an alu frame bike might be a more reasonable option since you will be having spills on the trails and a carbon rame doesn't like lateral knocks too much (especially on sharp rocks) and repairing carbon frames is more expensive than alu ones.

Try the bikes out before you buy. See which one feels better on you. Sizing will be also very important, even more than the components I'd say.

lochdara

never thought of the frame. I;ll be doing a bit of research anyway. I think the difference between the carbon and alu frame is 1-1.5kg in the €1k bikes. Probably have to add pedals on to that cost too.

lochdara

here is a similiar spec to the Ignite
http://www.slanecycles.com/ridley-blast-1020a-mtb-bike-shimano-deore-2012-p-20058.html

and based on their prices it should work out around the €1k mark..

Opinions.. 300g heavier than the ignite too

Hmmzis

lochdara wrote: »

here is a similiar spec to the Ignite
http://www.slanecycles.com/ridley-blast-1020a-mtb-bike-shimano-deore-2012-p-20058.html

and based on their prices it should work out around the €1k mark..

Opinions.. 300g heavier than the ignite too

The 300g will be barely noticeable. If the difference goes into kg(s) then it becomes very apparent.

The spec of that last Ridley is very close to the Ltd, only the forks and rear derailer are one step lower. The Tora fork should be fine for starting out but be prepared to wanting to upgrade after a while.

lochdara

Cool..
Its looks a decent bike. there is a different version but is €1299
http://vccycles.com/ridley/561-ridley-trailfire-1019a.html

The stanard blaster posted above is €999 in vcc cycles so should be close to that mark in Wexford.

Thanks for your input. Maybe the new models will be out in the next month but at least im learning what components are decent.

lochdara

Hi guys. Ive been advised by a local shop that my search for an mtb might be the wrong choice as I want to use it for roads and rough terrain but not on purpose built tracks.that might be occasionally. A hybrid is something I should research. What's good in the way of suspension hybrids at a1000 euro budget or so.

Hmmzis

Do not go for a suspension hybrid! The forks on them are useless and heavy.
For roads you will be better sorted with a road bike or if you absolutely can't stand drop bars then a light all rigid hybrid like a Giant Rapid or Specialized Sirrus.

In my own experience I can say that nothings beats a drop bar road bike on the road. The hand positions alone can make a long and hard climb that bit easier and quicker. The drops also allow to hide from the wind a little bit.

As for rough roads, a road bike can handle rough roads quite well. Just don't get a stiff to the bones all out race machine. I've only tried a Giant SCR and a BH (not sure of the model) and both were much comfier on 25mm tyres than a MTB on 32mm tyres.

lochdara

Hmmzis wrote: »

Do not go for a suspension hybrid! The forks on them are useless and heavy.
For roads you will be better sorted with a road bike or if you absolutely can't stand drop bars then a light all rigid hybrid like a Giant Rapid or Specialized Sirrus.

In my own experience I can say that nothings beats a drop bar road bike on the road. The hand positions alone can make a long and hard climb that bit easier and quicker. The drops also allow to hide from the wind a little bit.

As for rough roads, a road bike can handle rough roads quite well. Just don't get a stiff to the bones all out race machine. I've only tried a Giant SCR and a BH (not sure of the model) and both were much comfier on 25mm tyres than a MTB on 32mm tyres.

Thanks. This will 'require a visit to my local shop..