Which bike?
04-16-20 | 06:11 AM
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Which bike?
I'm currently looking at getting a new hybrid bike, it will be mainly ridden on old back roads with the occasional rougher farm track. At the moment I'm mainly torn between a boardman mtx 8.8 or mtx 8.6 or maybe a giant roam 1. One of the main features I'm after is durability, I noticed the mtx 8.8 has a deore group set which I'm under the impression is more durable. I'm also open to any other suggestions around the £500-600 mark. Thanks for any help
04-16-20 | 07:13 AM
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Boardman MTX 8.8 for £575 looks like a great value for money. It has basically the same specs as Giant Roam 1 at £825.
Deore components tend to be the sweet spot between price, durability and performance in the Shimano MTB/trekking component range.
Deore components tend to be the sweet spot between price, durability and performance in the Shimano MTB/trekking component range.
04-16-20 | 07:23 AM
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Thanks for your response. I would actually be able to get a giant roam 1 2019 for £679. Currently I'm unable to purchase a boardman mtx 8.8. Would you say the roam 1 is worth considering at this price or should I wait until the mtx 8.8 is back in stock, also open to any other suggestions. Thanks for the help
