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A friend wants an off the shelf all round capable HT for about 1K.
He likes Specialized (has a road bike) and keeps looking at the HT Stumpy, but I think it's a bit too race orientated for a bike that will spend most of it's time on places like Cannock Chase.
I'm a bit out of touch really, don't buy mags etc
Inbred - 20% off at the mo I think, too, if you spend more than £600.
Edit - 20% offer appears to have ended, sorry.
Inbred/456 would be great VFM, but maybe a bit of a hassle for someone looking at 'off the shelf'. I think the offer is running out soon too (run out already?).
*crosses self*
The Boardman Pro is also fantastic value for money.
[url= http://www.biketrax.co.uk/products.php?plid=m1b99s2p1834&tbv=GENESIS_ALTITUDE_10_BIKES_%28MTBS,_Road,_Hybrid,_Tourers%29_ATB_-_Front_Suspension ]Genesis Altitude 10.[/url] would be my first choice.
[url= http://www.sunsetmtb.co.uk/shop/index.php?product_id=1172&category_id=81 ]2009 Orange P7 S[/url] last years but certainly worth a look. Superb frame for upgrading, but then again so is the Genesis.
Both of those would be perfect for Cannock Chase, visits to Wales etc.
[url= http://www.noahsark.co.uk/cannondale-f3-2009-p-2535.html ]Cannondale F3[/url]? Juicy 5 Brakes, XT and SLX kit, decent frame?
I think these are great - and very hard to beat for the cash:
[url= http://www.merlincycles.co.uk/custom-mountain-bikes/rock-lobster-mountain-bikes/rock-lobster-tig-team-853.html ]Rock Lobster 853 for a grand[/url]
Nick
EDIT: and only £900 with Merlins 'save an extra 10%'. Bargain!
Merlin are also doing a deal on Coves at the moment. The Hand Job looks like good value at just over a grand.
Doesn't necessarily have to settle for off the peg. If he goes to a proper bike shop they should be able to build him something up for a grand.
If it is off the peg he wants i would second the 853 Rock Lobster, cracking bikes for the money and now 10% off.
Sounds like an Altitude or HJ would be spot on.
[url= http://www.cyclesurgery.com/1028964/Whyte-901-.html ]This could be what you're after[/url]
Just got mine and *looks* lovely.
That said I've not ridden it yet.
🙂