Looking for a new bike and need some help choosing (400-500)
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Looking for a new bike and need some help choosing (400-500)
You might have noticed my other post, just thought I'd whittle the list down based upon suggestions I've got and see if I could get some suggestions on which in these list you think is the best for me to buy.
Like I said before, I will use it quite a lot on roads (with quite a lot of hills, though rarely very steep) as well as the occasional light trail. Considering this, I want relative comfort, good breaks, something that looks good, something that won't need maintenance very often (as I'm not very skilled in that) and something that won't be a drag up the many (not very steep) hills that exist were I live. For me I'm stuck between the Aggressor XC 1 and the Cube analog. The XC-1 because it has good specs for the money (apparently) and looks pretty decent and I can collect it ready built from Halfords - the only concern is it has no lock on the fork and Hydraulic breaks might be a hassle to maintain???? And the Cube Analog, because it just looks absolutely amazing (look for yourself), but for the price I'm not sure if its really that great of a spec????
However, both the Dawes and the Specialised look interesting and decent specs for there slightly cheaper prices.
Tell me what you think!
GT Aggressor XC 1 Mountain Bike 09 20" (£503)
https://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/s...egoryId_165499
Frame Material: Aluminium
Frame Size: 19-20
Gender: Mens
Suspension: Front
Alloy Rims: Yes
Brake Type: Hydraulic Disc
Chainset: Truvativ Blaze 3.1 chainset with sealed bearing BB
Exact Frame Size: 20"
Forks: Marzocchi 33R
Frame Colour: Black
Frame-: Superlight hydro-formed Triple Triangle frame with butted tubing
Front Brake: Avid Juicy 3 hydraulic disc brakes, 185rotors
Front Mech: Shimano Deore
Gear Shifters: Shimano Deore Rapid Fire
Handle Bars: GT oversize
Headset: GT Alloy
Hubs: Formula Disc / Shimano M475
Number of Gears: 27
Pedals: Classic Cage with Toe Clips 9/16"
Quick Release Wheels: Yes
Rear Brake: Avid Juicy 3 hydraulic disc brakes, 160mm rotors
Rear Mech: Shimano SLX Shadow
Rear Shock: NA
Rims: Alex DP17 disc rims
Saddle: SDG Bel Air saddle
Seatpost: Alloy Black
Stem: GT Oversized
Tyre size: 2.3"
Tyres: Maxxis Ignitor
Wheel size: 26"
Cube Analog Bike (2010) (£508)
https://www.winstanleysbikes.co.uk/pr...alog_Bike_2010
Frame: Alu Lite AMF 7005 RFR-Geometry
Fork: Suntour XCM Lockout 100mm
Cranks: Shimano Acera FC-M361 42x32x22Z., 170mm
Bottom Bracket: Shimano BB-UN26
Pedals: Fasten Alu
Front Derailleur: Shimano Altus FD-M 310,Top Swing, 34,9mm
Rear Derailleur: Shimano Deore RD-M592 Shadow
Shifters: Shimano STI ST-EF60 EZ Fire Plus, 8-speed
Cassette: Shimano CS-HG30 11-30Z., 8-speed
Chain: Shimano CN-HG40 106 links
Front Hub: Shimano Disc HB-RM65
Rear Hub: Shimano Disc FH-RM65
Rims: RFR ZX24
Front Tyre: Schwalbe Smart Sam 2.1
Rear Tyre: Schwalbe Smart Sam 2.1
Front Brake: Shimano BR-M416 Mechanical Disc Brake (160mm Rotor)
Rear Brake:Shimano BR-M416 Mechanical Disc Brake (160mm Rotor)
Handlebar: FSA XC300 Lowriser Oversized
Headset: FSA No.10 semi-integrated
Stem: FSA OS190 Oversized
Grips: CUBE Double Duometer
Saddle: Scape Active6
Seat Post: Scape Light 31.6mm
Seat Clamp: Scape Varioclose 34.9mm
Sizes: 14", 16", 18", 20" or 22"
Colour: Black`n`Grey or Black`n`White
(This one is my favorite looking but also the most expensive, and from my limited knowledge for the price doesn't seem the best set up?)
Specialized Hardrock Comp Disc 2010 Mountain Bike (£450)
https://www.evanscycles.com/products/...zed%20hardrock
Frame:Specialized A1 Premium Aluminium, fully butted, formed Top Tube, externally relieved Head Tube, replaceable hanger, disc only
Fork:SR Suntour SF9-XCR-LO, 80/100mm, 1 piece magnesium lower, alloy steerer
Front Derailleur:Shimano Altus
Rear Derailleur:SRAM X-5, mid cage
Shifters:SRAM X4-R trigger
Chainset:SR SunTour, Octalink spline
Chainrings:42t x 32t x 22t chainrings
Bottom Bracket:Shimano BB-ES25, Octalink spline, cartridge bearing, 68mm x 118mm
Cassette:SRAM PG-830, 8-speed, 11-32t
Chain:KMC X8 with reusable Missing Link
Pedals:Alloy body and cage, 9/16"
Front Brake:Avid BB5, mechanical disc, 160mm G2 Clean Sweep rotor
Rear Brake:Avid BB5, mechanical disc, 160mm G2 Clean Sweep rotor
Brake Levers:Avid FR-5, alloy, two-finger linear pull
Handlebars:Alloy riserbar, 25mm rise, 640mm wideStem:3D forged alloy, 10 degree riseHeadset:1-1/8" threadless, loose ball
Grips:Specialized Enduro, dual compound Kraton
Rims:Alex RHD, 26", pinned, alloy double wall with eyelet, 32h
Front Hub:Forged alloy, hi/low flange, double sealed, machined disc mount, 32h
Rear Hub:Forged alloy, double sealed, machined disc mount, cassette, 32h
Spokes:stainlessFront Tyre:Specialized Fast Trak LK Sport, 26x2.0"
Rear Tyre:Specialized Fast Trak LK Sport, 26x2.0"
Tubes:Schrader valve
Saddle:Specialized XC
Seatpost:Alloy two bolt, 12.5mm offset, micro adjust
Seat Binder:Alloy QR, nylon washer
Notes:Chain stay protector, reflectors, clear coat, owners manual
Weight:Weight for Medium Version - 28lb 7oz / 12.9kg
GIANT XTC 4 (£459.95) https://www.paulscycles.co.uk/product...id=m1b4s2p2287.
Model Year 2009
Options 14.5" (XS), 16" (S), 18" (M), 20" (L), 22" (XL)
Frame AluxX SL aluminium, Fluid Formed
Forks Rock Shox Dart 2 100mm travel, TurnKey lock out
Rear Derailleur Shimano SLX Shadow
Front Derailleur Shimano Deore
Shifters Shimano Deore 27 speed RapidFire Plus
Chainset Shimano M442 44/32/22
Bottom Bracket Shimano UN26 cartridge
Chain Shimano HG73
Freewheel Shimano HG50 11-34
Stem Giant A5 aluminium O.S.
Handlebars Giant A5 aluminium O.S.riser
Front Brake Giant Root hydraulic disc, 160mm rotors
Rear Brake Giant Root hydraulic disc, 160mm rotors
Brake Levers Giant Root
Rims Alex DP-17 26"
Front Hub Formula disc
Rear Hub Formula disc
Spokes Stainless steel
Tyres "Kenda Nevegal 26x2.1'' Stick-E front, DTC rear
"
Saddle Giant MTB Performance
Seatpost Giant A3 aluminium
Pedals Steel with resin body and toe clips
Dawes XC 1.8 2010 Mountain Bike (£499.99)
https://www.evanscycles.com/products/...-bike-ec022654
Frameawes 6061 alloy Arcform tubing with MTB geometry
Fork:RST Omega T RL suspension with remote lockout
Front Derailleur:Shimano Acera
Rear Derailleur:Shimano Alivio
Shifters:Shimano SL-M360 shifters 24 speed
Chainset:Shimano FC-M410 175mm alloy crank
Chainrings:42/32/22T
Bottom Bracket:Sealed cartridge
Cassette:Shimano CS-HG30-8I 11-30T
Chain:KMC Z-72
Pedals:Alloy
Front Brake:Quad QHD-6 Tork hydraulic discs
Rear Brake:Quad QHD-6 Tork hydraulic discs
Brake Levers:Quad QHD-6 Tork
Handlebars:Steel riser
Stem:Alloy AheadHeadset:Ahead 1.1/8"
Grips:Kraton rubber
Rims:Alex DH-19 Double wall alloy black
ront Hub:Alloy 36H QR
Rear Hub:Shimano FH-M475 32 hole QR
Spokes:Stainless
Front Tyre:Kenda K-901 & K-902 MTB 26x2.1"
Rear Tyre:Kenda K-901 & K-902 MTB 26x2.1"
Saddleawes XC special edition
Seatpost:Alloy micro-adjust 27.2mm x 350mm
Like I said before, I will use it quite a lot on roads (with quite a lot of hills, though rarely very steep) as well as the occasional light trail. Considering this, I want relative comfort, good breaks, something that looks good, something that won't need maintenance very often (as I'm not very skilled in that) and something that won't be a drag up the many (not very steep) hills that exist were I live. For me I'm stuck between the Aggressor XC 1 and the Cube analog. The XC-1 because it has good specs for the money (apparently) and looks pretty decent and I can collect it ready built from Halfords - the only concern is it has no lock on the fork and Hydraulic breaks might be a hassle to maintain???? And the Cube Analog, because it just looks absolutely amazing (look for yourself), but for the price I'm not sure if its really that great of a spec????
However, both the Dawes and the Specialised look interesting and decent specs for there slightly cheaper prices.
Tell me what you think!
GT Aggressor XC 1 Mountain Bike 09 20" (£503)
https://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/s...egoryId_165499
Frame Material: Aluminium
Frame Size: 19-20
Gender: Mens
Suspension: Front
Alloy Rims: Yes
Brake Type: Hydraulic Disc
Chainset: Truvativ Blaze 3.1 chainset with sealed bearing BB
Exact Frame Size: 20"
Forks: Marzocchi 33R
Frame Colour: Black
Frame-: Superlight hydro-formed Triple Triangle frame with butted tubing
Front Brake: Avid Juicy 3 hydraulic disc brakes, 185rotors
Front Mech: Shimano Deore
Gear Shifters: Shimano Deore Rapid Fire
Handle Bars: GT oversize
Headset: GT Alloy
Hubs: Formula Disc / Shimano M475
Number of Gears: 27
Pedals: Classic Cage with Toe Clips 9/16"
Quick Release Wheels: Yes
Rear Brake: Avid Juicy 3 hydraulic disc brakes, 160mm rotors
Rear Mech: Shimano SLX Shadow
Rear Shock: NA
Rims: Alex DP17 disc rims
Saddle: SDG Bel Air saddle
Seatpost: Alloy Black
Stem: GT Oversized
Tyre size: 2.3"
Tyres: Maxxis Ignitor
Wheel size: 26"
Cube Analog Bike (2010) (£508)
https://www.winstanleysbikes.co.uk/pr...alog_Bike_2010
Frame: Alu Lite AMF 7005 RFR-Geometry
Fork: Suntour XCM Lockout 100mm
Cranks: Shimano Acera FC-M361 42x32x22Z., 170mm
Bottom Bracket: Shimano BB-UN26
Pedals: Fasten Alu
Front Derailleur: Shimano Altus FD-M 310,Top Swing, 34,9mm
Rear Derailleur: Shimano Deore RD-M592 Shadow
Shifters: Shimano STI ST-EF60 EZ Fire Plus, 8-speed
Cassette: Shimano CS-HG30 11-30Z., 8-speed
Chain: Shimano CN-HG40 106 links
Front Hub: Shimano Disc HB-RM65
Rear Hub: Shimano Disc FH-RM65
Rims: RFR ZX24
Front Tyre: Schwalbe Smart Sam 2.1
Rear Tyre: Schwalbe Smart Sam 2.1
Front Brake: Shimano BR-M416 Mechanical Disc Brake (160mm Rotor)
Rear Brake:Shimano BR-M416 Mechanical Disc Brake (160mm Rotor)
Handlebar: FSA XC300 Lowriser Oversized
Headset: FSA No.10 semi-integrated
Stem: FSA OS190 Oversized
Grips: CUBE Double Duometer
Saddle: Scape Active6
Seat Post: Scape Light 31.6mm
Seat Clamp: Scape Varioclose 34.9mm
Sizes: 14", 16", 18", 20" or 22"
Colour: Black`n`Grey or Black`n`White
(This one is my favorite looking but also the most expensive, and from my limited knowledge for the price doesn't seem the best set up?)
Specialized Hardrock Comp Disc 2010 Mountain Bike (£450)
https://www.evanscycles.com/products/...zed%20hardrock
Frame:Specialized A1 Premium Aluminium, fully butted, formed Top Tube, externally relieved Head Tube, replaceable hanger, disc only
Fork:SR Suntour SF9-XCR-LO, 80/100mm, 1 piece magnesium lower, alloy steerer
Front Derailleur:Shimano Altus
Rear Derailleur:SRAM X-5, mid cage
Shifters:SRAM X4-R trigger
Chainset:SR SunTour, Octalink spline
Chainrings:42t x 32t x 22t chainrings
Bottom Bracket:Shimano BB-ES25, Octalink spline, cartridge bearing, 68mm x 118mm
Cassette:SRAM PG-830, 8-speed, 11-32t
Chain:KMC X8 with reusable Missing Link
Pedals:Alloy body and cage, 9/16"
Front Brake:Avid BB5, mechanical disc, 160mm G2 Clean Sweep rotor
Rear Brake:Avid BB5, mechanical disc, 160mm G2 Clean Sweep rotor
Brake Levers:Avid FR-5, alloy, two-finger linear pull
Handlebars:Alloy riserbar, 25mm rise, 640mm wideStem:3D forged alloy, 10 degree riseHeadset:1-1/8" threadless, loose ball
Grips:Specialized Enduro, dual compound Kraton
Rims:Alex RHD, 26", pinned, alloy double wall with eyelet, 32h
Front Hub:Forged alloy, hi/low flange, double sealed, machined disc mount, 32h
Rear Hub:Forged alloy, double sealed, machined disc mount, cassette, 32h
Spokes:stainlessFront Tyre:Specialized Fast Trak LK Sport, 26x2.0"
Rear Tyre:Specialized Fast Trak LK Sport, 26x2.0"
Tubes:Schrader valve
Saddle:Specialized XC
Seatpost:Alloy two bolt, 12.5mm offset, micro adjust
Seat Binder:Alloy QR, nylon washer
Notes:Chain stay protector, reflectors, clear coat, owners manual
Weight:Weight for Medium Version - 28lb 7oz / 12.9kg
GIANT XTC 4 (£459.95) https://www.paulscycles.co.uk/product...id=m1b4s2p2287.
Model Year 2009
Options 14.5" (XS), 16" (S), 18" (M), 20" (L), 22" (XL)
Frame AluxX SL aluminium, Fluid Formed
Forks Rock Shox Dart 2 100mm travel, TurnKey lock out
Rear Derailleur Shimano SLX Shadow
Front Derailleur Shimano Deore
Shifters Shimano Deore 27 speed RapidFire Plus
Chainset Shimano M442 44/32/22
Bottom Bracket Shimano UN26 cartridge
Chain Shimano HG73
Freewheel Shimano HG50 11-34
Stem Giant A5 aluminium O.S.
Handlebars Giant A5 aluminium O.S.riser
Front Brake Giant Root hydraulic disc, 160mm rotors
Rear Brake Giant Root hydraulic disc, 160mm rotors
Brake Levers Giant Root
Rims Alex DP-17 26"
Front Hub Formula disc
Rear Hub Formula disc
Spokes Stainless steel
Tyres "Kenda Nevegal 26x2.1'' Stick-E front, DTC rear
"
Saddle Giant MTB Performance
Seatpost Giant A3 aluminium
Pedals Steel with resin body and toe clips
Dawes XC 1.8 2010 Mountain Bike (£499.99)
https://www.evanscycles.com/products/...-bike-ec022654
Frameawes 6061 alloy Arcform tubing with MTB geometry
Fork:RST Omega T RL suspension with remote lockout
Front Derailleur:Shimano Acera
Rear Derailleur:Shimano Alivio
Shifters:Shimano SL-M360 shifters 24 speed
Chainset:Shimano FC-M410 175mm alloy crank
Chainrings:42/32/22T
Bottom Bracket:Sealed cartridge
Cassette:Shimano CS-HG30-8I 11-30T
Chain:KMC Z-72
Pedals:Alloy
Front Brake:Quad QHD-6 Tork hydraulic discs
Rear Brake:Quad QHD-6 Tork hydraulic discs
Brake Levers:Quad QHD-6 Tork
Handlebars:Steel riser
Stem:Alloy AheadHeadset:Ahead 1.1/8"
Grips:Kraton rubber
Rims:Alex DH-19 Double wall alloy black
ront Hub:Alloy 36H QR
Rear Hub:Shimano FH-M475 32 hole QR
Spokes:Stainless
Front Tyre:Kenda K-901 & K-902 MTB 26x2.1"
Rear Tyre:Kenda K-901 & K-902 MTB 26x2.1"
Saddleawes XC special edition
Seatpost:Alloy micro-adjust 27.2mm x 350mm
