Mountain bike advise please

[1978dave]

Evening guys,

Thinking about getting back into mountain biking and am looking for a new bike.
My budget is up to £1500 so would of thought I could get something half decent for that sort of money.
I'm really out of touch now of what's a good make and value for money etc.
was thinking about full suspension as I like Forrest riding but I also will be doing lots of road riding.

Any thoughts/advise guys???

[georgie1]

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[Cossie col]

When you have sussed the type of bike you want is it worth trying the likes of eBay for a 2nd hand bike as there are some right deals for bikes people have only used a few times just got myself a 920g full carbon Planet X road bike for a steal

[spiritof'76]

Dave, a petrolhead mate of mine owns and runs a bike store in Milton Keynes........ he's really clued up and would sell you the right bike rather than any old bike. Let me know if you want to be put in touch

[Joe-Tait]

eBay as other people have said. So many people get bikes on the cycle to work schemes then don't use them

[firthy]

1500 for a full sis bike bnew will be lo lo end
Been their, eBay 2 nd hand is the way for that money
I'd be looking at orange pro 5
Lappierre zesty 314 might get a 514 if your lucky.
I've had all of them and the zesty is by far the best all round mountain bike
Hope this helps

[1978dave]

Thanks for the advise guys. Much appreciated.

Thanks Julian. Will def be in touch. Sounds like a great idea.

[3903gareth]

Canyon are good bikes well priced and spec they are direct buy not available in shops.also vitus are good bikes for value.try pinkbike they have loads of good bikes for sale you will pick up a good full susser at 1500 2nd hand .if you google pinkbike type in your search area you will see plenty bikes for sale

[COZZFATHER]

whats wrong with argos and a 79 quid appollo

[Dave H]

whats wrong with argos and a 79 quid appollo

Nothing, they are perfect for cycling to the cash point for your giro and walking the staffie

[stu987]

I would of said orange 5 or something like that

[3903gareth]

Pick up this months mbuk mag ... B twin rock ride won the basement test under £1000 bracket it's for sale £800 a lot of bike for the money not the nicest looking bike but capable bike for bargain first susser

[Ben Purnell]

Dave, a petrolhead mate of mine owns and runs a bike store in Milton Keynes........ he's really clued up and would sell you the right bike rather than any old bike. Let me know if you want to be put in touch

What store Jules?

[Dave]

1500 for a full sis bike bnew will be lo lo end
Been their, eBay 2 nd hand is the way for that money
I'd be looking at orange pro 5
Lappierre zesty 314 might get a 514 if your lucky.
I've had all of them and the zesty is by far the best all round mountain bike
Hope this helps

You might of had em all but I just know you haven't ridden em. Well maybe to the chippy

[spiritof'76]

What store Jules?

Chaineys