MTB choice for old head.

sparrowcar

Hi all,

Was big into MTB 10+ years ago. I had a GT palomar and a Scott full sus which was about £2300 in the old currency.

I am lost now

I am availing of the bike to work scheme with my job so I am limited to buying in Halfords for €500. I will throw some of my own cash at it but saving for a house so max budget is €700. I am 5"8 so i am looking at a 16-18" frame. I will use it for exercise with the Mrs but want to be able to go to the hills as well.

I am torn between the following and would appreciate any input?

http://www.halfords.ie/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_11101_catalogId_15551_productId_502037_langId_-1_categoryId_212589

or

http://www.halfords.ie/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_11101_catalogId_15551_productId_512553_langId_-1_categoryId_212589

or

http://www.halfords.ie/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_11101_catalogId_15551_productId_786849_langId_-1_categoryId_212589

All help appreciated

Mephestos four_assed monkey

I'm in the same boat myself right now but i think i have picked out the bike i want from Canyon. Out of the bikes you have links for above i'd say the Boardman would be the best to go for really.

C3PO

Definately the Boardman ..... !

macadam

I have this for sale http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=70366591 its as new and only used a few times(mtb not for me) You can try it out for size and fit if you wish, fitted with spd pedals pump spare tubes bottle cage and original pedals, its not being used at all.

sparrowcar

macadam wrote: »

I have this for sale http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=70366591 its as new and only used a few times(mtb not for me) You can try it out for size and fit if you wish, fitted with spd pedals pump spare tubes bottle cage and original pedals, its not being used at all.

Thanks but see original post, I have to buy in Halfords for bike to work scheme.

Icyseanfitz

yeah the boardman is a good deal, there a good brand as well

sparrowcar

Mephestos four_assed monkey wrote: »

I'm in the same boat myself right now but i think i have picked out the bike i want from Canyon. Out of the bikes you have links for above i'd say the Boardman would be the best to go for really.

What model of canyon are you going for and where do they sell them in Dublin do you know?

I have been freed from the grip of halfords now but budget is still €700 so any suggestions?

instinct

Have a look at Cube. Cycelsuperstore give 10% discount straight off the bat if buy with BTWS.

Cycleways off Capel Street also do great deals and any of the bikes can be test ridden if you drop into them. Prob same with cyclesuperstore but I didnt have enough patience to hang around waiting for service.

Value for money Cube prob will be the best.

Canyon bikes can only be bought direct from their site.

C3PO

Given your budget you would probably still be best going with the Boardman (and I'm no Halfords fan!)

Icyseanfitz

yeah boardman is the way to go if your budget is sub 1000 if you ask me, great spec on the bikes, the problem people have with halfords is the build quality when the mechanic is assembling your bike, a fela i know got a boardman pro mtb a couple of weeks back and its a lovely piece of kit

Mephestos four_assed monkey

sparrowcar wrote: »

What model of canyon are you going for and where do they sell them in Dublin do you know?

I have been freed from the grip of halfords now but budget is still €700 so any suggestions?

You can only buy online. But i have been told that for value for money they are one of, if not the best. I have decided to go for this one myself https://www.canyon.com/_en/mountainbikes/bike.html?b=2051 . I have friends that have bought road bikes from Canyon and they are ment to be great for the money. The only thing you miss out on with them is buying from a local bike shop. From my own point of view i have bought my road bikes from local bike shops in the past so don't feel guilty;) . I think you can still do the bike to work thing even though these bikes come from Germany not sure how though.

sparrowcar

Hi all,

I went for a Cube Attention comp 2011 in the end. I went to CS in Tallaght and tested it out. Very happy with spec and price. Picking it up next week.

http://www.cyclesuperstore.ie/shop/pc/viewPrd.asp?idcategory=232&idproduct=39948