Mountain Bike

[sovietsong]

Some of you may be aware that I've been trying to lose weight with the other fatties over on the "blonde will make you thin" thread.  I'm pleased with my progress food wise but am unhappy with my progress on the exercise front with this in mind I've decided to buy a bike.

I'm going to get a mountain bike rather than a road bike or hybrid as whilst I will be riding to work (only about 3 miles) I will also be doing some light of road stuff & I don't think a hybrid is very useful. 

A friend of a friend was going to help me build one but don't think he can do it anymore due to work commitments so looking for some second opinions on the bike i've picked out.

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_810649_langId_-1_categoryId_165499?shouldCachePage=true&msg=#tab1



Alloy Rims: Yes
Brake Type: Hydraulic Disc
Chainset: SRAM S200 3.0 chainset
Exact Frame Size: 18"
Fork Lock-out : Yes
Fork travel: 120mm
Forks: Suntour XCM-V3 hydraulic damping and lockout
Forks - Adjustable damping : Yes
Frame Colour: Midnight Blue
Frame Material: Aluminium
Frame Size: 19-20
Frame-: Lightweight 7005 T6 aluminium
Front Brake: Clarks SX hydraulic disc brake
Front Mech: Shimano FD-M190
Gear Shifters: SRAM X4 trigger shifters
Gender: Mens
Handle Bars: Alloy oversize riser bars (30mm rise) (31.8mm diameter)
Headset: Semi integrated
Hubs: Alloy with Q/R
Number of Gears: 24
Pedals: Wellgo alloy platform with toe clips
Rear Brake: Clarks SX hydraulic disc brake
Rear Mech: SRAM X4 rear mech
Rims: Double wall alloy rims
Saddle: Carrera
Stem: Ahead aluminium stem
Suspension: Front
Tyre size: 2.1"
Wheel size: 26"
Approximate Weight (KG): 14.7

Now I'm not too worried about the look of the bike, but would really like it to have Hydraulic disc breaks, not sure why but I think they are cool so its enough reason for me.

I'm not sure if we have any bike experts here but thought I would put up this bike and ask for any help you can give me!?

Best Wishes

Chris

[EvilPie]

It definitely looks like a bike so it probably is one. Good choice.

[sovietsong]

It definitely looks like a bike so it probably is one. Good choice.

not sure if this is just a rubbish joke or I've missed something, please can you confirm matthew?

[EvilPie]

It definitely looks like a bike so it probably is one. Good choice.

not sure if this is just a rubbish joke or I've missed something, please can you confirm matthew?

It's an awesome joke.

I have no knowledge of bikes. I was being as helpful as I could be.

[sovietsong]

It definitely looks like a bike so it probably is one. Good choice.

not sure if this is just a rubbish joke or I've missed something, please can you confirm matthew?

It's an awesome joke.

I have no knowledge of bikes. I was being as helpful as I could be.

my bad, tyvm for your input

[EvilPie]

To be honest I've been thinking of getting a bike myself but same as yourself I have no idea what's decent.

I might just buy one and accept that I'm probably not getting the best value for money.

[sovietsong]

To be honest I've been thinking of getting a bike myself but same as yourself I have no idea what's decent.

I might just buy one and accept that I'm probably not getting the best value for money.

Balling out of control...

[Woodsey]

Think I spent about £300 on a random Trek bike, it was fine. Don't think you need to think too hard about it tbh, just go in a buy one you like the look of.

[outragous76]

Sov you live in Leeds?

Try Edinburgh Cycles in Chapel Allerton

[sovietsong]

Sov you live in Leeds?

Try Edinburgh Cycles in Chapel Allerton

Will do mate, only problem is im a salespersons dream and will end up spending a fortune!

[Graham C]

Think like Woodsey said, pretty much any bike you get will probably do you, just hard knowing if you are getting the best deal.  Personlly, I'd rather go a proper bike shop but I have no logical reason for doing so as I'm sure there's nothing wrong with Halfords (I buy my shopping at Sainsburys lol)

I quite liked the look of http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=68659&utm_source=Google&utm_medium=Shopping&utm_name=UnitedKingdom but it's another £100 on the price.

Trouble is the more you look, the more confusing it gets and the more you end up spending.  

Just go and buy it imo   It has two good reviews and the not so good one sounds like a tool anyway so I'd ignore that one

[outragous76]

Sov you live in Leeds?

Try Edinburgh Cycles in Chapel Allerton

Will do mate, only problem is im a salespersons dream and will end up spending a fortune!

These boys are great sakesmen too! GLGL

What I would say is that they will not sell you something that isnt right for your needs - They are "pureists" too - you could say that they #lovethegame.

I dont think its too cheap either, but i seem to remeber they might have a good sale on atm (from last time I drove past)

[sovietsong]

Sov you live in Leeds?

Try Edinburgh Cycles in Chapel Allerton

Will do mate, only problem is im a salespersons dream and will end up spending a fortune!

These boys are great sakesmen too! GLGL

What I would say is that they will not sell you something that isnt right for your needs - They are "pureists" too - you could say that they #lovethegame.

I dont think its too cheap either, but i seem to remeber they might have a good sale on atm (from last time I drove past)

Defo worth checking out. Cheers

[gatso]

If you're going cheap then disc brakes are probably a bad idea

[sovietsong]

Think like Woodsey said, pretty much any bike you get will probably do you, just hard knowing if you are getting the best deal.  Personlly, I'd rather go a proper bike shop but I have no logical reason for doing so as I'm sure there's nothing wrong with Halfords (I buy my shopping at Sainsburys lol)

I quite liked the look of http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=68659&utm_source=Google&utm_medium=Shopping&utm_name=UnitedKingdom but it's another £100 on the price.

Trouble is the more you look, the more confusing it gets and the more you end up spending.  

Just go and buy it imo   It has two good reviews and the not so good one sounds like a tool anyway so I'd ignore that one

Defo over thinking it. Going to sort it this week i think.