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andybb · Joined: 05 Apr 2008 Posts: 5 Location: Worcester

Hi All
Newbie interested in starting mountain biking
Trying to decide what to buy
Confused

Gunner · Posted: Sat Apr 05, 2008 7:38 pm Post subject:

Hi Andy, welcome to MTBE.

I think on trying to decide what bike you may be best with, you might need to give us a bit more info.

i.e. what type of riding do you see yourself doing, what sort of money are you looking at spending, what are your fitness levels, are just some of the points that may help Wink

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andybb · Joined: 05 Apr 2008 Posts: 5 Location: Worcester

Hi Gunner
I'm looking at mainly off road stuff. I've got around £500ish to spend.
From the little research I've done so far the opion seems to be for that sort of money stick with a hardtail.
This was exactly what I found yesterday when I visited a couple of local bike shops. There seems to be plenty manufacturers with "starter" bikes around the £500.
So it seems sensible to go for one of the manufacturers that the local shops represent.
I think I've narrowed it down to :

Trek 6300 - £600
Rockshox dart 3 front suspension
Avid juicy 3 hydraulic brakes
Shimano deore shifters & f/r derailleur
Shimano M457 hubs
Shimano M422 crank
Bontrager saddle, post, handlebars, stem, rims, tyres

Gaint XtC 4.5 - £500
Rockshox dart 2 front suspension
Giant hydraulic brakes
Shimano deore rapidfire plus shifters & f/r derailleur
Formula hubs
Truvativ crank
Giant saddle, post, handlebars, stem
Alex DP-17 rims
Kenda Nevegal tyres

I'd appreciate any thoughts / comments / suggestions
Also I'll be looking for a helmet, lock, lights as well

Cheers Very Happy

soshea · Joined: 13 Jan 2008 Posts: 95 Location: NUNTHORPE

i would get the trek mate the kit on it is better than the giant.have you looked on e bay there are some great deals on there.get a demo at the shop first before you buy.. Twisted Evil

andybb · Joined: 05 Apr 2008 Posts: 5 Location: Worcester

Thanks soshea
I reckon I'm gonna buy from a local bike shop for my first purchase, in the hope I'll get some decent back-up if I have any probs

Actually after visiting a shop on Sunday a specialized rockhopper disc has been thrown into the mix at £600

But I'm being a bit of a woman as I really like the matt black trek !!!!!

soshea · Joined: 13 Jan 2008 Posts: 95 Location: NUNTHORPE

have you looked at the scott.my mate has one and he loves it.

Gunner · Posted: Mon Apr 07, 2008 6:49 pm Post subject:

The Specialized Rochopper Disc can't be faulted, if there's one thing Specialized are good at, it's the entry level bike market.

I'm afraid I'd have to go for the Rochopper!!!!

http://www.bikescene.co.uk/bike_img/1224.jpg
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andybb · Joined: 05 Apr 2008 Posts: 5 Location: Worcester

Rockhopper it is !!!!

Shop delivered it to my office on Tue eve....

l o v e i t !!!!!! Very Happy

soshea · Joined: 13 Jan 2008 Posts: 95 Location: NUNTHORPE

any pics then mate.. Razz

Gunner · Posted: Sat Apr 19, 2008 6:38 pm Post subject:

andybb · Joined: 05 Apr 2008 Posts: 5 Location: Worcester

Cheers !!!
Been late home from work all week
So just been out for a wee burn round the cycle tracks near the house.
Fun...fun....fun....fun
Can't wait for the first off road experience Very Happy

Sorry, I really am a complete newbie.......where can i get some advice on routine maintenance..... Question

DOH...I guess there's something on this forum Embarassed

Any suggestions for books Question

It's been raining in Worcester all afternoon... Sad

so me & the bike got pretty wet. I can jump in the shower and dry off, but what about rocky??
Should he be dried off??
Thanks
From your friendly newbie & rocky Very Happy

Gunner · Posted: Sat Apr 19, 2008 7:18 pm Post subject:

It's a good idea to dry your bike off, but if you can't for whatever reason you must at least lube your moving parts.

The oil or wd40 will at least displace any water from the parts preventing them from oxidising and sticking.
i.e. chain, shifters, cables, a quick spray with wd40 can be enough.

Re maintenance try looking in our WORKSHOP section on the Forum or post there for advice, meanwhile take a look here;

http://www.parktool.com/repair/byregion.asp
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SeanO · Joined: 17 Feb 2008 Posts: 42

Don't get oil or wd40 on your disk brakes! Cover them with a cloth, or I find cling film works well. Use a chain lube for your...erm...chain, as wd40 will just evaporate mostly. Enjoy your new bike!
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