Seems to be a bewildering number of bikes in this price bracket.
Need a full sus bike for an improving novice to intermediate rider looking to make the most of what UK trail centres have to offer intially and then venture out off-piste into the wilds.
What are your folks opinions as to the best bikes in this category (below £2000)?
are we talk only new bikes or 2nd hand too?
Id be going straight to Canyon's website, otherwise what does the best LBS carry?
z1ppy - new is what I'm after
titusrider - In this price range LBS stock standard brands, i.e. Scott, Specialized, Cannondale, Commencal, Cube, GT, Kona, etc.
I feel the sensible thing is just don't think about it and lump for a Specialized. But on the other hand that's too obvious and your expert thoughts would help.
might be worth hanging on and seeing what ST make of that new Boardman that they've got in for review
Providing you fit either a small or medium frame, this..
http://www.paulscycles.co.uk/products.php?plid=m1b4s1p2855
Mental M : Giant looks a good bargain - will consider.
titusrider : Canyon's look a good deal too. Anyone rate the Canyon Nerve?
Not much wrong with a pitch pro.
Marin Attack Trail 2010 on wards, comes with 150mm on the rear and capable of a 160mm fork, amazingly fast and confidence inspiring ride.
canyon or cube
The Giant Reign x2 on pauls is a good deal,the slightly loner travel may give you more scope in the wild,and the Fox fork is beefier than the Sid IIRC.
[url= http://www.yt-industries.com/fileadmin/downloads/productsheets/en/productsheet_wicked_en.pdf ]YT Industries[/url] do what would appear to be a lot of bike for the money. Looks vaguely like the Transition Covert.
Boardman FS Team or Pro. Nothing better for the price.
The canyon nerve xc won trail bike of the year in Wmtb.
Chumba XCL or VF2? for self build
Boardman for complete build
