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[Closed] £300 hardtail; xc. What would you suggest?

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On a bit of a tight budget, but in the next month or so will be looking for a hard tail xc bike.

Around £300 is the budget, and recommendations?

Any advice gratefully received!


 
Posted : 20/01/2010 10:47 am
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I'd probably go 2nd hand myself, although something like the Specialized Hardrock would be a decent starter choice.


 
Posted : 20/01/2010 10:49 am
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Yeah, was hoping for bikes I should be looking out for second hand.

Are rockhoppers ever around at that price?


 
Posted : 20/01/2010 10:52 am
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i'd go 2nd hand aswell
maybe giant xtc
these have very light frames and will always pop up on ebay,


 
Posted : 20/01/2010 11:11 am
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what size are you after?


 
Posted : 20/01/2010 11:13 am
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19 inch would be ideal


 
Posted : 20/01/2010 11:29 am
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If you want new the bikes in Decathlon are about as good as it gets for that price.


 
Posted : 20/01/2010 11:36 am
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Not looking for new.

Wondering what second hand bikes are available on that budget?

Im assuming in going second hand I can probably get something a few years old but better quality?


 
Posted : 20/01/2010 11:43 am
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Yes you can, but buy carefully, but if the chain cassette and rings are mashed then it will soon pop your budget even for the most basic 9 speed stuff (assuming 9 speed)

I just had a quick squint on pinkbike and there is a rockhopper bang on your budget and including good stuff liek crud gaurds etc...

http://www.pinkbike.com/buysell/569060/


 
Posted : 20/01/2010 12:14 pm