The fat-tyre thread
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Jan 2021
10:23pm, 10 Jan 2021
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Stepford Wife
Haven’t been out yet this year on a bike. Done a bit of walking but that’s it
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Jan 2021
12:31am, 11 Jan 2021
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Angus Clydesdale
Me either. Done some Zwift and some walking, which doesn’t quite cut it.
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Mar 2021
9:44pm, 22 Mar 2021
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rf_fozzy
So. Given that my last MTB just about pre-dated the widespread use of the internet (it was 20+ years ago), I need some guidance on where to look for an MTB. I want a 29er (I am tall) and for what I want, a hardtail will be more than suffcient. Beyond that I'm a bit clueless (I *do* have a couple of roadies) when it comes to MTBs. Budget is under £1k. If possible in the £600-800 range. Mainly to be used for traily or mixed stuff/communting perhaps in the winter and stuff like that. |
Mar 2021
10:44pm, 22 Mar 2021
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cathrobinson
Oh so so many choices to go for  When you say trail riding, what sort of things are you thinking? Gentle bridleways, or the rocky, rooty, or otherwise gnarly ones? |
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Mar 2021
10:58pm, 22 Mar 2021
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rf_fozzy
Mostly the former, but wouldn't rule out a little of the latter I won't be doing anything mega technical |
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Mar 2021
11:16pm, 23 Mar 2021
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rf_fozzy
Little bump...
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Mar 2021
8:31am, 24 Mar 2021
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cathrobinson
Virus do always get well reviewed. I don’t know anyone who has one though. But you could always start here, with some reviews: mbr.co.uk I know lots of people swear by Alpkit Sonder bikes, but they look to be above your price range... there’s a new XC bike for £999 which might be a decent choice for what you want to do to be honest. |
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Mar 2021
8:31am, 24 Mar 2021
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cathrobinson
*vitus not virus
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Mar 2021
8:34am, 24 Mar 2021
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halfpint
I have a vitus and I love it. I’m not the most knowledgeable and only had my 10 year old entry level specialised to compare it against though.
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Mar 2021
9:38am, 24 Mar 2021
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MudMeanderer
I don't know much about MTBs myself, but both Chevin and Wheelbase seem to have a decent focus on off-road stuff (I'm aware of at least one regular mtbr in the former), so possibly worth having a chat with them to see if they can advise.
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