The MTB thread - Page 104 - SV650.org

Drew Carey · 19-11-10, 02:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Venom

Not ridden them so you'll have to ask around to get some real views on them, but I can give you some names in my list of the area and you can research them.

Cannock is the one that springs to mind. Try asking about Wyre Forest in Worcestershire. Clent Hills is nearby, have no idea how good or bad that place is either. lol

Clent hills is literally just one big hill with loads of walkers on it. They are starting to build some trails just for bikes so may improve.

Wyre forest I undersatnd is a good place to run a bike in. Family orientated trails.

19-11-10, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Drew Carey

Clent hills is literally just one big hill with loads of walkers on it. They are starting to build some trails just for bikes so may improve.

Wyre forest I undersatnd is a good place to run a bike in. Family orientated trails.

Ah cool, I also found out there's a downhill and uplift service at Hopton Wood in Shropshire. It also has signposted red/amber routes. Might be worth checking that out as well.

Drew Carey · 02-01-11, 09:42 PM

If anyones interested, off to Wales on the 15th...

http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.p...12#post2450912

northwind · 02-01-11, 09:57 PM

Bit far for me

But should be down that way in, I think, April for a few days.

03-01-11, 08:32 AM

Guys, I'm going to look today for a bike, thinking of the boardman pro jobby hardtail at halfrauds.
As I know very little about mtb's, I presume being tall I'd have a large frame ?

Anything else I should consider or other brands to look at, don't wanna spend more than a grand .

maviczap · 03-01-11, 08:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by specialone

Guys, I'm going to look today for a bike, thinking of the boardman pro jobby hardtail at halfrauds.
As I know very little about mtb's, I presume being tall I'd have a large frame ?

Anything else I should consider or other brands to look at, don't wanna spend more than a grand .

Boardman's are the best specc'ed for the money, you'll get a lot for your grand

03-01-11, 08:50 AM

Well actually they are £200 cheaper ATM , £799, even the full suspension jobbie is under a grand.

maviczap · 03-01-11, 08:54 AM

I'm toying with buying either the Sport or the Comp. Sport is £499 (when i last looked) and the comp was £699

Frame is the same, just the components differ

G · 03-01-11, 09:20 AM

I've been looking at Cube hardtails this week, they seem a decent spec for the money.

The 'analogue disc' is probably the one I'll go for but the 'acid' is tempting me.

Does anyone ride at sherwood forest pines?

mattSV · 03-01-11, 10:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by specialone

Guys, I'm going to look today for a bike, thinking of the boardman pro jobby hardtail at halfrauds.
As I know very little about mtb's, I presume being tall I'd have a large frame ?

Anything else I should consider or other brands to look at, don't wanna spend more than a grand .

Phil - you won't get a better specced bike for the money, even at full price (unless you manage to pick up a stupid deal somewhere like Luckypants did).

I got the £999 full sus, and it is a great ride.

Size wise, I am 5'10 and went for a medium, as i am used to riding a smaller frame with a longer seat tube on my scott...

02-01-11, 09:42 PM	#1033
Drew Carey Not Fizzwheel Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Brum Posts: 1,780	Re: The MTB thread If anyones interested, off to Wales on the 15th... http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.p...12#post2450912 __________________ My Bike Now Doesn't Have a Motor....Just Pedals!!!! Hovis RIP Buddy - 13/08/1975 - 03/10/2009 "Feckinnnn Unluckkeeeeeeee"

02-01-11, 09:57 PM	#1034
northwind Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: In the garage where I belong Posts: 17,082	Re: The MTB thread Bit far for me But should be down that way in, I think, April for a few days. __________________ "We are the angry mob, we read the papers every day We like what we like, we hate what we hate But we're oh so easily swayed"

03-01-11, 08:32 AM	#1035
Specialone Guest Posts: n/a	Re: The MTB thread Guys, I'm going to look today for a bike, thinking of the boardman pro jobby hardtail at halfrauds. As I know very little about mtb's, I presume being tall I'd have a large frame ? Anything else I should consider or other brands to look at, don't wanna spend more than a grand .

03-01-11, 08:50 AM	#1037
Specialone Guest Posts: n/a	Re: The MTB thread Well actually they are £200 cheaper ATM , £799, even the full suspension jobbie is under a grand.

03-01-11, 08:54 AM	#1038
maviczap Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 9,096	Re: The MTB thread I'm toying with buying either the Sport or the Comp. Sport is £499 (when i last looked) and the comp was £699 Frame is the same, just the components differ __________________ We're riding out tonight to case the promised land Make everyday count RIP Reeder - Jolly Green Giant and comedy genius

03-01-11, 09:20 AM	#1039
G Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 3,770	Re: The MTB thread I've been looking at Cube hardtails this week, they seem a decent spec for the money. The 'analogue disc' is probably the one I'll go for but the 'acid' is tempting me. Does anyone ride at sherwood forest pines? __________________ 6.67300 × 10-11 m3 kg-1 s-2

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