MTB advice

crank_1975

Thinking about getting a MTB on the Bike to Work scheme. My office has a select group of bikeshops that I can purchase from and so far the favourites are this:

http://www.wheelworx.ie/mens-mtb/Scott-Aspect-730

or this:

https://www.cyclesuperstore.ie/shop/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=81927

Not sure which to pick but will be used at weekends for the odd trail run as well as of course for commuting to work

Any advise? Staggs in Lucan was the other shop and they had Orbea, Giant etc.

Lemming

The Cannondale is better spec when it comes to the groupset/brakes/forks, but loses out on the "nice" touches like handlebars, seatposts, etc. as it's mostly own-brand offerings rather than third-party names like Syncros.

TBH, if you can get test rides, that'll be a good indicator of which you find more comfortable and responsive to your needs.

ec18

I got an orbea in Staggs on BTW last march and I love it! It was a MX10, guys down there are good to deal with.

crank_1975

I'm gonna go for this:

http://www.halfords.ie/cycling/bikes/mountain-bikes/voodoo-bizango-29er-mountain-bike

but it's only available in a 16", two questions:

1. I'm about 5' 11" so is this too small? I tried it in store and it felt OK (seat wasn't up too high and i wasn't bent over).

2. I've heard some bad things about Halfords, is it worth the risk for the bike given that it has won so many awards?

C3PO

crank_1975 wrote: »

I'm gonna go for this:

http://www.halfords.ie/cycling/bikes/mountain-bikes/voodoo-bizango-29er-mountain-bike

but it's only available in a 16", two questions:

1. I'm about 5' 11" so is this too small? I tried it in store and it felt OK (seat wasn't up too high and i wasn't bent over).

2. I've heard some bad things about Halfords, is it worth the risk for the bike given that it has won so many awards?

It is almost definitely too small!

Lemming

crank_1975 wrote: »

I'm gonna go for this:

http://www.halfords.ie/cycling/bikes/mountain-bikes/voodoo-bizango-29er-mountain-bike

but it's only available in a 16", two questions:

1. I'm about 5' 11" so is this too small? I tried it in store and it felt OK (seat wasn't up too high and i wasn't bent over).

2. I've heard some bad things about Halfords, is it worth the risk for the bike given that it has won so many awards?

I'm 6ft 3 and small is most definitely too small. It may feel "alright", but twenty minutes in the saddle and you'll be singing a different tune. Hell, even medium is verging on the smaller side of what will fit you and you will most definitely be towering over the bike when on the pedals.