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hi guys,

looking for a cheapo hardtail mainly for scooting about town, trips to work, runs to the shop etc got a yt capra pro and don't want to leave it in town. looking to spend £500 or slightly more any recommendations?


 
Posted : 06/01/2015 12:57 pm
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I'd go for pre-loved. In fact, for what you describe I'd just build up a cheap single speed rat/hack bike for a couple of hundred quid

If I was going new for 500 squid, I'd just get one of [url= http://www.halfords.com/cycling/bikes/mountain-bikes/voodoo-hoodoo-mountain-bike-2013-2014-20 ]these[/url]. Or have a look on Pauls Cycles, and see what they've got for that price. [url= http://www.paulscycles.co.uk/m1b0s2p5483/CANNONDALE-TRAIL-7-2014 ]This[/url] looks ideal.

It'll probably still get nicked though, if you leave it in town. Build a cheap hack up from bits off the classifieds and what you've got in the garage, instead.


 
Posted : 06/01/2015 1:05 pm
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best time of year for 2nd hand bikes, get on any/most cycling groups on FB and there are tons for £200-£500.


 
Posted : 06/01/2015 1:08 pm
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Think of some decent £500 - £800 HTs from a few years ago and search eBay for local ones with a low starting price.

Bet you'll get something nice for a steal.


 
Posted : 06/01/2015 1:14 pm
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A Carerra Subway blends into the background.
If you do buy something S/H but posh I'd remove the branding.


 
Posted : 06/01/2015 1:24 pm
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Subway sounds ideal. Suspect Halfords are selling quite a few decent spec Carrera and Voodoo bikes at competitive prices this time of year.


 
Posted : 06/01/2015 1:38 pm
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binners, typical with the cannondale no mediums. looking to buy new and just chuck it on finance. funds are low since buying the capra pro 3 weeks ago and kitting it out the way I wanted. so new only unfortunately


 
Posted : 06/01/2015 1:41 pm
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How about [url= http://www.paulscycles.co.uk/m1b0s2p5484/CANNONDALE-TRAIL-6-2014 ]this one[/url] Felix? Bargain. Its even got Small Block 8's on already. The ideal scooting about town tyre. Its amazing how much bike you can get for that type of money nowadays.


 
Posted : 06/01/2015 1:58 pm
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OOPS. Double post.


 
Posted : 06/01/2015 2:00 pm
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will have a look at it, some good lunch time reading. what about these? the only problem is the retailer and its not in the sale 🙁 http://www.mbr.co.uk/reviews/hardtail/voodoo-bizango-29er-review-2013


 
Posted : 06/01/2015 2:07 pm
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Pinnacle Colbalt or Lithium?


 
Posted : 06/01/2015 2:19 pm
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lithium isn't hardtail the cobalt is a bit hybridy for my tastes. I want something I can ride locally and have some fun on aswell, perhaps the odd blue route with the old man.


 
Posted : 06/01/2015 2:32 pm
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Bought one from here: http://www.merlincycles.com/beone-mountain-bikes-65298/
I went for the Spirit Comp, I'm really happy with mine!


 
Posted : 06/01/2015 2:45 pm
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Careful if you get a 29er, you might start wondering if the Capra was the right bike.


 
Posted : 06/01/2015 3:00 pm
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ha ha I know the capra's the right big. 650b FTW haha


 
Posted : 06/01/2015 3:54 pm