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owl
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PostPosted: 17:15 - 24 Apr 2017    Post subject: recommend me some hardtail Reply with quote

are any of these any good?

B'Twin Rockrider 560
Voodoo Bizango
Boardman Comp
Whyte 605
Specialized Rockhopper
Cube Analog

realise there's a mix of 29er and 650b, would prefer a 29er for my size and current type of riding, but not averse to a 650b if it's the right fit. Random links probably not where they'd be purchased

any others to look out for/demo in that price range?
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PostPosted: 15:05 - 25 Apr 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote

good chat thanks guys!

went for this in the end if anyone is interested

https://www.bikeradar.com/mtb/gear/category/bikes/mountain-bikes/hardtail/product/boardman-mtb-team-29er-review-50991/
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PostPosted: 16:51 - 26 Apr 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote

Too late now, but I'd have recommended the Boardman anyway. Laughing

Good level of kit for the price, and nice frames Thumbs Up
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PostPosted: 17:06 - 26 Apr 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote

thanks Paris2, decided to spend a bit more and get the team instead of the comp, because better bits and also preferred the 29er over the 650b.

Had a ride yesterday, wonderful bike, although I think I need some padded shorts, my butt has not needed to endure that level of discomfort for quite some time. Embarassed
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PostPosted: 19:56 - 26 Apr 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote

I probably would have gone Spesh, but I owned one back in the day, before I got into the road stuff so maybe a little biased.

Some of the Boardman stuff is great for the money.
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PostPosted: 12:45 - 28 Apr 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote

I'm biased too, I have the Boardman HT Pro Smile
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PostPosted: 13:11 - 28 Apr 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote

Specialized have always seen me right, I haven't owned many others but I'd always go to them. Thumbs Up
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PostPosted: 16:41 - 28 Apr 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote

Everything I've read on the most of the cycle forums seems to suggest that Specialized is generally good, but also overpriced for what you actually get.

Saying that my missus has a Specialized that's still going strong after years.

But I'm really happy with the boardman Thumbs Up
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