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Hardtail recommendations with BTW

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  • 31-12-2021 9:21am
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    ger1001
    Registered Users Posts: 2 ✭


    Hi

    I'm looking to get back into the sport after about 15 years. It's been too long. I've got ~€1000 to spend and I've read great reviews of the voodoo bizango, but Halfords don't do the BTW scheme, or at least not through my employer. Am I better off just buying the bizango and forgetting about BTW, or should I spend a bit more at my LBS on Trek/Specialized etc, so I can take advantage of the BTW scheme and get the tax break? Ultimately, which will get me the better bike?

    Ger



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    Wanderer78
    Registered Users Posts: 29,315 ✭✭✭✭Wanderer78


    shop around, dont get too hung up on brands, many good bikes out there at that price, makes perfect sense to use the btw, its a nice bonus from working, and welcome back



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    ger1001
    Registered Users Posts: 2 ✭ger1001


    Yeah, not too hung up on brands, just trying to get the best value for my money. I definitely plan on renting a few also, just to see what's out there and what suits me



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    Wanderer78
    Registered Users Posts: 29,315 ✭✭✭✭Wanderer78


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118395421#Comment_118395421

    definitely try as many as you can before you buy, this could be difficult though, due to current supply issues, even ask lads for a go of their bikes if you see them on trails, renting is a great way of checking out bikes



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    Jonesy101
    Registered Users Posts: 190 ✭✭Jonesy101


    You could get the voodoo bizango and use the BTW to get all the gear, once you start youll realise you need a lot, and its pricey, full face helmet maybe, gloves, knee elbow pads, lights, mudguards, bike rack for the car, bottle and cage, camelbak etc etc.

    try bikes with different geometry, the ones in ticknock rental are not as slack as the Merida Big Trail i got last year in revolve in wicklow, im a noob and its really obvious and feel much more secure in the slacker position.



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