I think I will get this bike what do you think ?

Question

The bike I am thinking of getting is the BeOne Aspire 1.0 Hardtail Bike 2007 take a look
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=14963 I mostly just ride trails but i dont know if there is a better bike for the moeny on http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Categories.aspx?CategoryID=163&CurrentPageIndex=0&SortExpression=PRICE_ASC could you suggest one

I need about a 20'' frame. if i put these forks on the beone would it work http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=18132

Answer 1

Speaking from personal experience, I much prefer a more forgiving cr/moly frame, which is ever so slightly 'elastic' than an aluminium frame. My reasons;

A cr/moly frame can be 'wound up' by placing alot of torque in the wheels, a great advantage for trail riding, the effect is that the bike just throws itself over obstacles and powers uphill with more ease. You just cannot beat the feeling of a bike doing all the work for you in tricky situations. As long as you have the experience of torque loading the wheels and frame to their optimum, you will never get caught short.

That is something you just cannot do with an aluminium frame because it is so rigid; the frame section is sometimes twice that (or more) of a good quality, lightweight cr/moly frame is and I don't believe there is any weight advantage.

Aluminium frames come into their own on the road, where you need alot less frame 'wind-up'; you want to transfer all the torque to the tarmac for improved sprinting and thus better times in trials, etc.

Try it out for yourself. I know you won't go back!!!

Answer 2

Of them, also consider:

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=22231

If it's your size, it's a nice bike. Probably de deraileurs are not as good as those on the beone, but the fork is a little bit better (which, in my humble opinion, is more important). Although it's the same model, it has a bit more travel 100mm vs 80mm.

Also check the GT Avalanche 1.0 Disc:
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=17830

The disc brakes are hydraulic, which might be a tad better than the other two. The fork has lock out and seems nice.

Answer 3

wow I'm sold but you need to look at the bikes and compare the advantages and talk to sales people but if time is limited just get the bike and enjoy. It will however be with you for years hopefully----- so remember to lock it when not near it. It may not save it but try to be difficult so that others cannot just help themselves.

Answer 4

i bought a rally sprint in 1970 cost 140.00 still going strong over 50.000 miles on the clock.