Suggestions on an MTB

Kiith · 22-06-2014 4:55pm #1

Can anyone recommend a good MTB for around €1500? Would prefer dual suspension, but i know they won't be as good quality at that price range, so i'd be happy with a good hardtail. Will use it for a mix of road and off road cycling. Nothing too intensive though.

Had a 29er last, and it was a bit big for my liking, so i'm thinking a 27.5 or just a standard mtb. So far, i'm liking to two below.

Giant Trance 27.5 4 = €1599
Giant Trance X3 = €1499

C3PO · 22-06-2014 5:33pm

A Trance would be total overkill for your proposed use! It will be very heavy and "bouncy" for use on road and hard work for anything other than fairly technical riding! I'm pretty sure the lower end models have no rear suspension lockout either? If you are determined to buy a full suspension Giant then an Anthem would be a much better bet but, as you said yourself, it sounds like a good hardtail would seem like a more sensible option!

Idleater · 22-06-2014 5:46pm

Would you be interested in buying second hand? I've not used my 2007 s-works epic in a year or more and it'd suit your budget and use.

Kiith · 22-06-2014 8:08pm

Yeah, maybe a hardtail would be better. Planning on going in to a shop to have a look around, so will check them out. For hardtails, how about the Cube SL 27.5?

I'm not to familiar with anything other than Cube and Giant, so would take any recommendations.

Idleater wrote: »

Would you be interested in buying second hand? I've not used my 2007 s-works epic in a year or more and it'd suit your budget and use.

Cheers for the offer, but i think i'd rather get a new one.

Moreilly · 22-06-2014 8:29pm

For just over your budget id be tempted by http://www.canyon.com/_en/mountainbikes/bike.html?b=3280#tab-reiter2 ,sweet looking bike in the acid storm colour .......

Kiith · 17-07-2014 11:11am

So, i'm reconsidering the full suspension now, and will probably pick something up in the next few weeks.

The Canyon CF 6.9 seems to be pretty decent, but would there be a better one out there for around the same price? Any good 27.5 hardtails knocking about?

Colonel Panic · 17-07-2014 11:38am

The Rose Count Solo 2 would set you back around €1500. 27.5" Hardtail, 100mm travel in the fork.

LagunaSeca · 17-07-2014 1:08pm

So you don't have to upgrade again too soon I would recommend:
full suspension (rear shock lockout essential though)
27.5
minimum 120mm travel on front fork
overall weight no more that 13.5kg preferable

Canyons are great value and have options to fit your budget.

crosswords · 18-07-2014 12:55pm

Mint Condition & right in your budget

http://www.donedeal.ie/bicycles-for-sale/xc-full-suspension-for-sale-small/7278857

bogmanfan · 18-07-2014 1:17pm

crosswords wrote: »

Mint Condition & right in your budget

http://www.donedeal.ie/bicycles-for-sale/xc-full-suspension-for-sale-small/7278857

There's a few of those Sunn models on CRC for crazy money right now. No idea what they're like, but they certainly seem great value

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/ie/en/sunn-shamann-s1-suspension-bike/rp-prod115623

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/ie/en/sunn-shamann-s2-suspension-bike/rp-prod115624

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/ie/en/sunn-charger-s2-suspension-bike/rp-prod115615

Tenzor07 · 18-07-2014 2:26pm

Stick with Giant, there's a showroom on the LMR with a full range, and the Talon is just what you need: http://www.giant-bicycles.com/en-gb/bikes/model/2014.giant.talon.27.5.0/15005/66622/

Kiith · 19-09-2014 9:58am

Tenzor07 · 19-09-2014 10:13am

Go for the Fully... especially if this is your first MTB, it will be a lot more forgiving than a Carbon hardtail..
No use comparing components as they are two different bikes, but the parts are pretty much the same anyways..

jmrc · 19-09-2014 10:38am

Kiith, you stated earlier that a 29 was too big for ya, what changed your mind.?????

Kiith · 19-09-2014 10:43am

I was out and sat on a few of them. Had a 29er before, and thought it was just a bit more unresponsive than the previous 26", but sitting on a 26 after spending 6 months on a 29er just felt weird.

Tenzor07 · 19-09-2014 10:44am

If you're a tall person then a 29er won't feel so big..

Kiith · 19-09-2014 10:47am

Yeah, i'm 6,2" so its grand. Last bike i had was a Giant XTC 1 (29er), which was a carbon hardtail, so i've ridden on both (though it's 3 years since i had a full sus).

JBokeh · 19-09-2014 4:38pm

I found that when I went from a hard tail to a full sus the first time the it took a bit of getting used to. The bottom bracket would get lower as the suspension compressed,and pedal strikes became really common for a little while,after the first few rides I adapted my style and they stopped

The hard tail in the 2 seems to have slightly better spec,it's geared more towards Cross country,but it might be worth trying the full sus seeing as you've a hard tail already

Yanu · 31-01-2017 7:13am

canyon is a good choice, their prices are reasonable. Have you considered Vitus bikes from chain reaction? I have the escape vrx and I couldn't be happier.
I personally wouldn't spend 1500 on a second hand bike that has been used to come down mountains through roots and rocks...
yt industries ans commercial could also be an option
hope this help

oh sorry, 2014's post.... I didn't realise that! I'm sure you got sorted already...

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