Sorry for the what bike thread but a mate at work has asked my opinion on what he should get £650 max 😕
It will be through either the halfords or evans cycle to work scheme. I know merlin deal through the halfords scheme and have told him to consider the [url= http://www.merlincycles.co.uk/?fn=product&productId=51&categoryId=39 ]MALT 1[/url]
Any thoughts on this or other suggestions please.
He's never been on singletrack before and I'll be sending him a link to this thread so maybe he'll sign up.
From evans website, i would go for one of these, but Malt 1 would be a good buy too.
Commencal Combi Disc 2009 Mountain Bike - 587
Specialized Rockhopper Disc 2009 Mountain Bike -587
Lapierre Tecnic 400 2009 Mountain Bike - 600
Genesis Core 20 2009 Mountain Bike - 600
Pinnacle Tharpu Peak 1.0 Full Suss Mountain Bike - Reduced from 1000 to 600
any others please?
also are there any other companys that would deal through the halfords scheme?
You answered it yourself - a Malt 1 - great bikes, good kit on that as well - will last for yonks, and be a sweet ride.
just looked at the spec on the malt 1, get that!
Boardman Comp ?
what about a cube ltd? not sure if you can get 1 on the rde to work deal
I went the Malt 2 route with top spec for a couple quite under 1K and am loving thie bike more than any other I have ever owned. I'm sure a similar experience can be had the a Deore Malt 1. Go for it.
If you look around you can pick up a sale Kona Kula 2008 for that price (in stupid sizes~), plenty of Caldera's too.
