I’m looking at getting a new FS XC / Trail bike on a budget – seen a good deal on a Trek EX 7 650b for £1300, any reason not to buy one? Alternative suggestions welcome but price is more important than the latest bling.

Can’t say I’ve riden that exact bike. But it’ll be fine won’t it

Assuming that you aren’t hoping to time trial it on the road or win a Downhill world cup on it

That’s my thinking, a 2015 Whyte T130SX caught my eye also but not sure about a suntour fork – I have the perception stuck in my mind that they were always budget forks on cheap bikes.