I want a quality brand bike with a minimum of, front suspension; front disc brake; rapid-fire gears; lightweight frame. Bonus points, rear disc, plenty of gears (for both steep hills+high-speed). If available, rear suspension that can be locked for road use. Price range: £100-£250.
Can anyone help me out with recommended brands and specific bikes that are great value for money and has great features? Thanks in advance
2007-03-26 09:20:29 · 2 answers · asked by kevo 2 in Sports ➔ Cycling
ps. one that looks cool as well, dark/grey/black frame preferred.
the thick frame style also rather than thin round frames
2007-03-26 09:22:07 · update #1
Your budget is a bit light, especially for the spec that you have mentioned, so I would consider a second hand bike, or even last years models.
Most manufacturers will do an intro level bike, but try these brands:
Trek, Specialized, Giant, Claude Butler, Scott, Kona.
For the money that you are looking for, you will probably get and RST fork. Do not try for full susser within this price range. You need to spend about £700 for it to be a viable option.
For plenty of gears, you are looking at 21, 24 or 27 gears.
You want either Shimano or SRAM. Note: the 21 gears use a freewheel and if you want to upgrade you will have to replace the rear wheel. I would also go for quickfire triggers, rather than twist grips.
I would not go for Discs within this bracket. By getting a reasonable traditional brake set up, you will get a better bike than one that has tried to do too much for the money.
One brand that might suite your budget though, is Diamond Back. Resonable spec bikes. Not top end, but not bad for the money. Have a look on these sites, decide upon what you want and then look elsewhere for cheeper versions.
www.evanscycles.com
www.rutlandcycling.com
2007-03-27 00:57:55 · answer #1 · answered by Alice S 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to your local bike shop and tell them your specs and they can show you some models that fit your needs in your price range. They will also assure you are properly fitted on the bike to ensure the most comfortable ride.
I recommend Titus, Cannondale, Jamis, Kona and Haro.
Good luck!
2007-03-26 09:56:21 · answer #2 · answered by Kristy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋