Re: Mountain Biking Discussion : Fri Jun 01, 2012 2:35 pm  

Going to Rivington now on Sunday if anybody is interested. 9am ride off. 18 mile route.

Re: Mountain Biking Discussion : Sun Jun 03, 2012 12:08 pm  

Hi all, I'm raising money for a kids charity that i'm close to through work. It's to give kids with life threatening illnesses a special day or wish. It gives the families of these kids a chance to get away from the mundane hospital visits and a nice memory that they can keep for a lifetime. The challenge is to do the Manchester 100 mile bike ride on 3rd September. If anyone is willing to spare a little cash, no matter how little it all makes a difference for such a small charity. www.virginmoneygiving.com/team/StockportStationCycle

Hi all, I'm raising money for a kids charity that i'm close to through work. It's to give kids with life threatening illnesses a special day or wish. It gives the families of these kids a chance to get away from the mundane hospital visits and a nice memory that they can keep for a lifetime. The challenge is to do the Manchester 100 mile bike ride on 3rd September. If anyone is willing to spare a little cash, no matter how little it all makes a difference for such a small charity. www.virginmoneygiving.com/team/StockportStationCycle

Re: Mountain Biking Discussion : Tue Jun 05, 2012 8:32 am  

Hi All,

Just about to buy my 1st 'real MB.......have aroud £600 and looking at the Specialized Rockhopper 2012.

Any reviews/help would be great!

Cheers in Advance

Re: Mountain Biking Discussion : Tue Jun 05, 2012 9:24 am  

Mate I have just gone through all of this with two mates that have took up MTB. My choices would be any of these: http://www.thebikelist.co.uk/vitus/nucleus-0-2-2011 http://www.bikeradar.com/mtb/gear/categ ... o-12-46194 http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Mode ... elID=67942 http://www.decathlon.co.uk/81-2011-id_8168695.html http://www.squarewheels.biz/cube_en/men ... -2012.html I'd personally choose a Vitus. But they're all great bikes.

Mate I have just gone through all of this with two mates that have took up MTB. My choices would be any of these: http://www.thebikelist.co.uk/vitus/nucleus-0-2-2011 http://www.bikeradar.com/mtb/gear/categ ... o-12-46194 http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Mode ... elID=67942 http://www.decathlon.co.uk/81-2011-id_8168695.html http://www.squarewheels.biz/cube_en/men ... -2012.html I'd personally choose a Vitus. But they're all great bikes.

Re: Mountain Biking Discussion : Tue Jun 05, 2012 3:46 pm  

Thanks!

I take it you dont rate the Specialized Rockhopper then?

Re: Mountain Biking Discussion : Tue Jun 05, 2012 4:21 pm  

Vitus are great bikes, however im a Specialized fan and have to say the Rockhopper is a great bike.

Great for the new rider, and also very upgradeable for when your skills out do the standard parts.

Re: Mountain Biking Discussion : Tue Jun 05, 2012 8:17 pm  

If you want a safe bet I agree with Saint Viper, Specialized Rockhopper is a cracking bike to start with.

Re: Mountain Biking Discussion : Wed Jun 06, 2012 9:58 am  

Looking at building myself a bargain, custom hardtail with bargains I can find on the internet.

First: Frame.

I've set myself a budget of no more than £50 for any parts and i'll have to be shrewd and very patient.

Anyone know of any good second hand frames for sale?

Re: Mountain Biking Discussion : Sat Jun 09, 2012 6:32 am  

Apologies for coming in late, but at 650 quid, the Boardman HT Pro is an incredibly well specced bike.

Re: Mountain Biking Discussion : Sat Jun 09, 2012 10:05 am  

Great shout.

My brothers got a Boardman Full Suspension and it's superb.