Do the sums before you commit and make sure you can actually save that much on a new bike. It used to be worthwhile, but the rules changed recently and when I looked into it a couple of years back I couldn't get what I wanted for a decent price, and didn't save enough money to make the compromises worth it. If you've got the cash (or an interest free credit card) use that instead.The Hoodoo looks good for the money - the Shimano gear should be pretty good and the tyres are great (if a bit draggy on tarmac). The fork will be a bit of a heavy lump and the wheels are likely to need upgrading if you're going to give it some stick. Voodoos are designed by Joe Murray, who designed the early Konas, so it should handle nicely.
if you can afford it check out the carreras theyre great bike too
Quote from: ryan1835 on May 18, 2015, 07:24:51 PMif you can afford it check out the carreras theyre great bike toomy carrera vanquish road bike has done me well for the last 6 years,spec is good,its light and works smooth even after all these years,ive got my bros carrera mtb in my shed but its in bits,he got it on the cycle too work scheme but he doesnt look after his bikes
Honestly, i'd look on Craigslist for a used bike. Buy something used to see if its something you want to continue with. If it isn't, you can sell the bike and your not out that much money..
Quote from: ToolJoe on May 18, 2015, 08:05:24 PMHonestly, i'd look on Craigslist for a used bike. Buy something used to see if its something you want to continue with. If it isn't, you can sell the bike and your not out that much money..+1 I bought myself a used MTB several weeks ago to ride back and forth to work. I was looking at new, but I hadn't ridden a bike in years and didn't want to spend on money on something I might use twice and never again. Happily I love riding around the city here, and am going to use tge cash I saved to make the bike just how I want it as an urban utility ride. Thanks I understand your point however I do like cycling and only sold my last one as I was off work and crippled for 6 months with disk and nerve trouble and didn't think I would be fit enough to ride again, but to my amazement I'm doing good now so thought I'd get a new one,plus it will give me a much needed escape from my troubles at home.Nothing cleares the mind like a blast on a bike.
The main problem is dealing with Halfrauds mate. It may be just the one near me, but they don't really have a clue about bicycles in my experience. Most cycling forums seem to agree about Halfords not being the best option. There are a good few cycle shops who are signed up to the scheme
Check with Tredz and Wheelbase as you can probably get a better bicycle for less on finance. Do you intend to do a lot of trail riding? If its mostly going to be used on the road with the odd trail you may be better of with a Hybrid
Quote from: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on May 18, 2015, 01:51:37 PMDo you intend to do a lot of trail riding? If its mostly going to be used on the road with the odd trail you may be better of with a Hybrid That's my though as well. Unless you are planning on off-roading then I'd seriously look at a road bike. The rolling resistance of knobbly, fat tires on tarmac isn't worth it IMO. I went down the mountain bike route (it was free;)) and I couldn't believe how tough it was to ride on tarmac compared to what I used to ride. Also the gearing on a road bike will be more appropriate.
Do you intend to do a lot of trail riding? If its mostly going to be used on the road with the odd trail you may be better of with a Hybrid
Nothing cleares the mind like a blast on a bike.
Quote from: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on May 18, 2015, 01:51:37 PMCheck with Tredz and Wheelbase as you can probably get a better bicycle for less on finance. Do you intend to do a lot of trail riding? If its mostly going to be used on the road with the odd trail you may be better of with a Hybrid
How about getting a MTB but also some extra second-hand wheels and put road tyres on them? Shouldn't be too hard to swap them over as the need arises.
Quote from: Syncop8r on May 19, 2015, 10:17:27 AMHow about getting a MTB but also some extra second-hand wheels and put road tyres on them? Shouldn't be too hard to swap them over as the need arises.That's a good plan best of both worlds then
There are parts of this city that are pretty hilly, so I'm glad that I have the extra gears on my MTB. Biking to and from work for me is working out well, another thing I'm glad for is the suspension on my bike. The roads and sidewalks around here suck.
My new job is further away,ill mainly use my road bike but think ill stick my road tires on my hardtail untill my fitness comes back,plus a rack and one pannier
Yeah I know what you mean when I had my fat bike and went in the woods I didn't need half of the gears.If I get a new bike it will be manly footpaths and road on the way to work and on evenings I'd just be riding in the park with my young son so can't decide what bike would be bestSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Quote from: jerseydevil on May 24, 2015, 05:33:14 PMThere are parts of this city that are pretty hilly, so I'm glad that I have the extra gears on my MTB. Biking to and from work for me is working out well, another thing I'm glad for is the suspension on my bike. The roads and sidewalks around here suck.I've only got one hill on my way home from work so I suppose I'm lucky it's also under 3 miles away so not much of a ride but it always made me feel good cycling to and from work