It was been mentioned on the Orange thread about UK customers (not) buying new bikes and I am curious. Who plans to buy a MTB in 2024 and will it be an ebike or normal?
I wont be buying a bike this year, I've decided to use the cash I would have spent on some trips away to ride the bike I already have.
Bought a bike in 2023, so no, not me.
Nope, but I did buy all the parts for my first new bike build in a long time, in the sales at the end of 2023. I'll be putting it together in 2024.
I think I probably will, maybe even two.
Either a Stooge (I don't need one, I already have an objectively better HT, but that's not the point I want a Stooge)
And / Or a new road bike that's more suited to year round use than my 20yr old racing bike.
And / Or a new commuter. The OFO is looking and feeling knackered. But I don't really want to spend £££ on a better replacement.
Gravel bike is perennially due an upgrade as it's reached the point where there are probably more suitable bikes for where/what I ride (including just getting an XC wheelset for a different bike)
Winter hack fixie, might be redundant with a new road bike. But equally would like to get something similar but with disks.
Bought a new-to-me FS this year so won't be replacing that for a while.
So somewhere between 0 and 6!
I'm playing with the idea of an Orbea Rise or similar lighter-style e-bike. Last new bike was an Occam in 2015 and it has served me well but a bit of e-power would let me link all the local bits of riding near me with less misery on the tarmac bits.
Ideally it'll be a reduced one that I can still get 0% finance though...which makes things trickier.
I bought a new bike in '22 and a frame that I built up in '23 and haven't got a need for another bike at the moment.
One of the things I like about bikes is when I'm riding round on one and thinking that it doesn't owe me anything. Especially when it's been serviced/refreshed and is riding really nicely.
I suspect I'll get an ebike at some point, but at the moment I think they're still in the prototype stage, and will be for a few more years yet.
I am planning to finances permitting.
LBS has a Whyte S120 on offer.
Had no plans to, but now getting tempted by an eeb.
Just thinking we might never see these big discounts again? What do you lot think?
This year is probably the ebike year, more so as in the last three months all of my riding buddies have bought an Orbea Rise. Went out with them on my “bike” and it was a struggle.
Tempted by the Fuel EXe 8, the alloy version GX AXS T Type in Matte Keswick.
The new E-Lyte models from Whyte look like they are going to be good too.
They are just so expensive mind.
Already bought 2, neither are mine though....
Maybe. Lot of bargains out there at the moment!
I had been seriously considering a Speedwork.
Any suggestions of alternatives?
I'd absolutely love one but no, saving for a new house over the next 2 years and packing away as much spare cash as possible to give us more leverage when the right house comes up for sale.<br /><br />Depending how things go will either get a frame to swap bits over and build on, or buy used, if I find myself unable to wait. When we've got the new digs the plan is to treat myself to a nice well specced e-bike and build a short travel trail bike up from scratch.<br />I also cant justify getting a new fancy bike whilst my only bike storage is a cramped shed, hate pulling the bike out and seeing rust on my bolts, would really really bother me on a new bike, on my current bike it annoys me slightly but I just lube the chain and go ride it.
No plans to yet but then it is only the 12th of Jan and I have never kept the same bike for more than a year so chances are I will be changing the bike at some point.
I've already got one too many and I definitely don't need a new one but I can't rule out a frame swap at some point.
Probably a cheap (as possible) e hard tail, on C2W but that’ll be primarily for the missus, er I mean commuting
also a down country x gnar pootleschralp fs for me if plans come together
Hadn't fully planned it this year but the less than 1/2 price on Vitus eBike had me pull the trigger and order one. Arrives next week. Can just about justify it as eldest is now on my old 26er hardtail and is coveting my full sus.
Probably. I don’t tend to keep mine very long.
Wouldn't mind a lighter ebike with the Fauza motor, if I could get one with a bit of a discount, like the Santa Cruz Heckler SL or a Pivot Shuttle SL, but maybe later in the year when the issues have been sorted.
Probably a flat bar road bike (possibly a Giant Thrive) for my wife as she is not getting on with a drop bar anymore.
I "need" to replace my XC-ish bike. So some sort of downcountry, short travel trail bike. C2W is in place, but that means committing to working for them for the whole of the year, so maybe a discounted model is a better compromise. That means no latest models and I'm a sucker for buying the latest to not get "left behind".
Another one ? Ummmmmm i'd like to say no... but lets be honest.... Probably 😀
I bought 3 in 2023 i think
Trek Fuel EX9.8
Trek Session
Orbea Rise
Privateer 141 from sponsor
but i did sell a few
GT Fury blue
GT Fury purple
Rocky Mountain Slayer
Bought one in 2015 that still works, so "no".
I’ll be buying 2.
First bike for my son cos his sisters bike is too big.
Second bike for my daughter cos hers is too small. (When will they discount the vitus 20+ dammit)
Will be buying a Specialized Vado Sl 5, when I can find either; a deal I can’t resist, or Spesh bring out a new model Vado with the new SL motor.
Maybe me. Non-ebike. Depends on a few things
Maybe my partner - ebike. Also depends on a few things.
I ordered a Ragley Marley which arrived the other day, so that's probably it for 2024 now, unless my Daughter has a growth spurt or convinces me to get her a DH bike......
Would love to buy a new long-travel trail bike (something 150mm or 160mm front and back) as I am now living somewhere near to trails that would justify one.
Am also gravel-curious as I owned a Specialized Tricross from 2012-2015 and it was a really fun bike for bashing out miles.
Sadly, due to the cost of living crisis, I don't have enough money for either. Will have to wait until 2025.
As per nick - I bought one last year so nothing likely to change this year. I think I have all my current requirements covered with the selection in my garage.
Might upgrade the trainer though...
i was planning on getting a Raaw frame, but once you factor in the import duties, it takes it past what i am willing to spend (thanks a bunch brexit).
Plus it made me realise i actually still really like my Dia-Vitus, so have treated that to some GX transmission.
Plus a new frame wont make me ride any faster/further/better, so its just for pure consumerism needs.
Plenty of deals about atm so considering swapping my Cube for a Specialized Epic or Orange Stage 5 for another Orange. Tempted to swap my Pace frame for a longer travel full suss though……
Either way it will need to be mainly financed by sales so really depends what I can raise if I can be bothered.
Bought one in 2022, and 2023, I think 2024 won't have a new bike in it - unless it's a sub £200 single speed commuter thingie, but even that's hard to justify...
I bought a mtb in 2012 and a road bike in about 2019 so a few years until I need replacements.
I've just bought a Cube stereo hybrid 160 hpc slx 750 2023 (bit of a mouthful). After quite a bit of prevarication I decided that I've reached the age where it makes sense - whilst I'm still active enough to enjoy it. A few ventures out so far .... Porridgepot, Tunnel Hill, Bagshot testing area D1.... getting used to the feel and extra weight.... but loving it so far.
Just bought a Vitus HT - probably wouldn't have other than it being 60% off - don't have a MTB of any description in my shed. First brand new bike in 9 years.
Possibly. The two companies I'm considering are pretty small are there aren't any offers or deals to be had. They both tend to sell all they can make.
The bigger worry is whether they will weather the storm in case I ever need a warranty claim or similar.
Only if I break one
