Looking for a sub £1K race bike, HT or FS, alu or carbon. Bang per buck favoured over fancy brands but anyhting considered!
Any reccomendations?
If you're buying new I think you're only choice is a boardman...
[url= http://www.paulscycles.co.uk/products.php?plid=m1b0s2p1686 ]Giant XTC Zero[/url]
[url= http://www.paulscycles.co.uk/products.php?plid=m1b0s2p1689 ]Giant XTC C3[/url]
Second hand, you're not going to get anything particularly racey for that money.
I've used Pauls Cycles before, and must admit you can get yourself a decent bike if they have your size.
As for the Boardmans, well the reviews speak for themselves. (And I speak from experience)You won't get and lighter for an off the shelf bike either.
Check out Wiggle too, some of the Focus 2009! range have money off.
njee20 - don't talk nonsense.
As for the bike in question, make it a HT. Aim to keep in under 25lbs too, and FS at that price will be 28lbs or more.
Save a bit longer and get one of these from [url= http://www.paulscycles.co.uk/products.php?plid=m1b1s2p2230 ]pauls cycles[/url] for £1399.
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I'm in the same boat. Been looking at the Trek 8000.
Unfortunately for me I have to go "big brand" as I'll be buying it when I'm over in Oz and I really CBA with shipping a bike.
Carbon Zaskar is yummy. I'd have that in a second if i found one over there!
Hmm some decent recommendations there, Ill look in to a few of them. Never even considered the boardmans to be honest, got a mate who works at Hellfrauds too, wonder if I can get mates rates?!
[url= http://www.bikeradar.com/gear/category/bikes/mountain/product/ltd-race-09-33077 ]what about this[/url]
I don't think they are right on the pricing but you can get it for around £1050
Cube bikes are good VFM and well specced. This one is reviewed in What MTB this month and got a 9 - and only £50 above budget but cheaper options are available.
[url= http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=30534 ]Cube LTD Race 2009[/url]
[url= http://www.thecyclestudio.co.uk/ ]The Cycle Studio[/url] in Stratford are a Cube dealer if you're nearby and better than buying off the web.
According to the weight on CRC the thing only weighs about 4lbs. Might need to tie it down! ;o)
I got an Anthem 2 from Pauls Cycles for £950..
