Mountain Bikes....

[Jim-D]

Im looking for a good mountain bike as im taking up cycling on my steps to becoming super fit (O.K lose a few pounds round my beer belly would do)

Just wondering if any body knew of a decent web site and what brand i should look for (or stay away from)


I have googled and came up with 2 sites that look good but was wondering if any one had used one they could recommend.

Thanks
Jim.

[byronkincaid]

I got a Marin Rocky Ridge a couple of years ago after reading a zillion different reviews. It's a great bike but I get the impression that I have nowhere near as much fun as Red Dog has on his.

http://www.marin.co.uk/marin-2007/index.php#bikeDiplayEng1,3773

[RED-DOG]

Jim, do you want to use it mostly on or off road?

Whatever you buy, make sure it fits you properly

[Jim-D]

Jim, do you want to use it mostly on or off road?

Whatever you buy, make sure it fits you properly

It will 80% on road but as i live right near Dartmoor i might feel the need to get adventurous and explore them hills

[RED-DOG]

Don't get a mountain bike then, get a hybrid. much better for all round use.

[Jim-D]

Don't get a mountain bike then, get a hybrid. much better for all round use.

What sort of money are we talking here? (sounds expensive)

I dont really want to spend more than say £180.

[RED-DOG]

Don't get a mountain bike then, get a hybrid. much better for all round use.

What sort of money are we talking here? (sounds expensive)

I dont really want to spend more than say £180.

There are plenty of bargains on Ebay, and Halfords do a decent range, also see the small adds in the local papers.

One you have made the initial purchase, it's easy over time to replace worn out parts with better quality ones.

[Jim-D]

Thanks Tom,

I'll check them out.

[mex]

Halfords will sell off all the 06 models in the run up to xmas, i got a 1/2 Kraken last year, (well wife bought it) , spec is up with bikes at 3x the price, i love my bike, i ride to work and back twice a day 5 times a week and its never let me down (that includes a 5 ft drop off a railway platform twice a day. I think it was abouy 190 quid.

[jezza777]

I bought a mountain bike to get myself fit. It now resides in the shed along with my squash racquet , tennis racquet and golf clubs...................... I think I am going to fine myself 10 sit ups for every bad poker decision , I'll have a 6 pak in no time

[Colchester Kev]

I bought a mountain bike to get myself fit. It now resides in the shed along with my squash racquet , tennis racquet and golf clubs...................... I think I am going to fine myself 10 sit ups for every bad poker decision , I'll have a 6 pak in no time

Sell the bike to Jim

[Wardonkey]

I bought a mountain bike to get myself fit. It now resides in the shed along with my squash racquet , tennis racquet and golf clubs...................... I think I am going to fine myself 10 sit ups for every bad poker decision , I'll have a 6 pak in no time

I have two under used bikes in the garage, at least they can keep each company during the long months that I ignore them...

[Trace]

The eliptical strider I got a few months ago resides in my living room with a foot pouffe sat on top of it.

Anyone got room in their garage?

[Colchester Kev]

When did flushy move into your garage then ??

[Trace]

When did flushy move into your garage then ??

 

Sorry James, I couldn't help it.