Greb147 6,808 Posted May 23, 2020 Report Share Posted May 23, 2020 I've got a very decent MB myself that I payed £1500 for a few years back but we don't get on, I'm going to sell that and will be looking for another. Any lads in to their biking on here and if so what's the best out there for about 1K, going to get one on the cycle to work scheme. I've read great reviews on the Boardman that's 1K. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jonjon79 13,340 Posted May 23, 2020 Report Share Posted May 23, 2020 What will you be using it for? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bush Rummager 3,753 Posted May 23, 2020 Report Share Posted May 23, 2020 Get a bike with a decent frame mate.., but, the most important thing imo.. is the group set/ gear set!!! That's the bits that move constantly and does all the work. Somthing reliable.. that won't need constant tweeking and attention!! Just let you enjoy your riding as after all... that's what it's all about pal... plus some strave KOM's... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dogmandont 9,338 Posted May 23, 2020 Report Share Posted May 23, 2020 12 minutes ago, Greb147 said: I've got a very decent MB myself that I payed £1500 for a few years back but we don't get on, I'm going to sell that and will be looking for another. Any lads in to their biking on here and if so what's the best out there for about 1K, going to get one on the cycle to work scheme. I've read great reviews on the Boardman that's 1K. Have a look at the calibre bossnut from go outdoors they get some very good reviews and you get a very capable mtb for just over a grand. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Greb147 6,808 Posted May 23, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2020 43 minutes ago, Jonjon79 said: What will you be using it for? On the road and trails, will be after a hard tail. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stavross 13,728 Posted May 23, 2020 Report Share Posted May 23, 2020 I ride a whyte 605, I’ve had a orange, trek and many years ago a KHS and cannondale and at under £700 it’s a lot of bike for the money, it won best hard tail under £750 in mountain bike rider, I don’t give it any abuse now because I’m a fat middle aged man now but it is very nice to ride 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Greb147 6,808 Posted May 23, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2020 (edited) 36 minutes ago, dogmandont said: Have a look at the calibre bossnut from go outdoors they get some very good reviews and you get a very capable mtb for just over a grand. I've read they are decent. I've got a Cube Reaction Pro Carbon, light as hell at 11.9kg but for some reason I don't enjoy the ride. I went on my mates Vodoo today and although it's a much cheaper bike it was much easier and smoother to ride to me. Edited May 23, 2020 by Greb147 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dogmandont 9,338 Posted May 23, 2020 Report Share Posted May 23, 2020 10 minutes ago, Greb147 said: I've read they are decent. I've got a Cube Reaction Pro Carbon, light as hell at 11.9kg but for some reason I don't enjoy the ride. I went on my mates Vodoo today and although it's a much cheaper bike it was much easier and smoother to ride to me. What kind of cycling are doing? If it's grinding out the miles on pretty smooth trails you might have no need for a full suspension. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jonjon79 13,340 Posted May 23, 2020 Report Share Posted May 23, 2020 10 minutes ago, Greb147 said: On the road and trails, will be after a hard tail. I've always preferred a hard tail - that bobbing that you can get from rear suspension when you need to lean on the pedals gets on my tits and, it makes for harder work. ............ unless you're planning on being a proper downhill kamikaze. Front suspension or dampening (like on some of the older kit) to save your wrists and shoulders, and disc brakes and, decent gearing systems is worth spending a little extra on. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Greb147 6,808 Posted May 23, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2020 Just now, dogmandont said: What kind of cycling are doing? If it's grinding out the miles on pretty smooth trails you might have no need for a full suspension. Yeah it will mainly be on smoothish trails tbh so looking at a hardtail, I've read that Calibre are decent bikes. On one site a Boardman has got voted best bike for under 1K but I'm sure you can't lock the forks off on the handlebars like some offer. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dogmandont 9,338 Posted May 23, 2020 Report Share Posted May 23, 2020 7 minutes ago, Greb147 said: Yeah it will mainly be on smoothish trails tbh so looking at a hardtail, I've read that Calibre are decent bikes. On one site a Boardman has got voted best bike for under 1K but I'm sure you can't lock the forks off on the handlebars like some offer. One of the lads I go out with had a boardman hardtail for a few years and he really liked it. Done 19k earlier this evening on this and to be fair it climbs pretty decent with both shocks locked out and 30psi in the tyres. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
villaman 9,979 Posted May 24, 2020 Report Share Posted May 24, 2020 Have a look at the cube , you get a lot of bike for the money . I have one , also have a Scott hardtail but £3k Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Greb147 6,808 Posted May 24, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 24, 2020 1 hour ago, villaman said: Have a look at the cube , you get a lot of bike for the money . I have one , also have a Scott hardtail but £3k I've got a Cube but don't get on with it, it's a Carbon frame so wonder if that's why I don't enjoy the ride. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gaz 284 Posted May 24, 2020 Report Share Posted May 24, 2020 Ive a Boardman hydrid hard tail i bought 3-4 years back,i tend to split my run outs 50-50 between quite roads and rough woodland paths/trails which the bike handles well...not the lightest of bikes but its fine to keep me ticking over during the spring and summer months usually getting out around 3or 4 times a week weather permitted. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Greb147 6,808 Posted May 24, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 24, 2020 6 minutes ago, gaz said: Ive a Boardman hydrid hard tail i bought 3-4 years back,i tend to split my run outs 50-50 between quite roads and rough woodland paths/trails which the bike handles well...not the lightest of bikes but its fine to keep me ticking over during the spring and summer months usually getting out around 3or 4 times a week weather permitted. I was thinking of getting a hybrid but sometimes we end up in places we've never been so would sooner have a mountain bike just incase the terrain is too much for a hybrid. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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