MadManMike Posted October 6, 2015 Report Share Posted October 6, 2015 Hello all!So I bought my Cube hard tail back in March and although it's been a good bike, I do feel like it's time to get some rear bouncy action.I'll start by highlighting one major point - I'll be buying from Tredz, because they operate £0 deposit 0% finance. This will allow me to sell my Cube and spend that money on some upgrades, DMR V12's etc...Also, my highest budget is £1,600. Preferably less, but I'm happy to spend that if it gets me something much better. Here's a couple that have caught my attention: http://www.tredz.co.uk/.Mondraker-Factor-Mountain-Bike-2016-Full-Suspension-MTB_82703.htmhttp://www.tredz.co.uk/.Rocky-Mountain-Thunderbolt-730-Mountain-Bike-2015-Full-Suspension-MTB_74519.htm Any thoughts on those?Obviously they're lower spec than a lot of the stuff posted on this forum, but I really can't afford / justify £4k on a bike. The RM is a little cheaper than the Mon, which shows in the spec, but I'm not sure whether the Mon is worth the extra...Any assistance appreciated!Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forteh Posted October 6, 2015 Report Share Posted October 6, 2015 (edited) I would say the RM from instant look at the spec edit: looking into it further, I would definitely go with the RM, the spec is higher (full shimano groupset as opposed to a mix an match), better fork, better brakes and shimano hubs are generally a good call. With the mondraker I think you're paying a premium for the frame with cheaper components hanging off it, perhaps a better upgrade path for the future but imho the RM is a better, more rounded package. Edited October 6, 2015 by forteh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadManMike Posted October 6, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2015 Cheers mate, I thought the RM looked good for the money.I love the look of the Mondraker though, not enough to spend more on a lower spec though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bing Posted October 6, 2015 Report Share Posted October 6, 2015 Mondrakers are prone to the swing arms cracking just behind the Bb, I know a few people who've had issues with them. And like @forteh says, the spec on the Rocky Mountain is better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadManMike Posted October 6, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2015 Sound advice, cheers.I'll keep looking this evening, but it's looking like RM is the current winner.If anyone has other suggestions around the £1500 mark, feel free to throw them into the mix. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncy H Posted October 6, 2015 Report Share Posted October 6, 2015 How about an on one codeine? The spec is awesome for the money with pikes being a big stand out on them. They do 0% finance too and are meant to ride great. I know a few guys that have had them and work for the company and say they are great riding bikes. I'm not going to lie, they both cracked them but they just get replaced with new frames when it happens and they're both riders who have raced as high as World Cup level before. http://www.on-one.co.uk/i/q/CBOOCODX9/on-one-codeine-29-sram-x9-mountain-bike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isitafox Posted October 6, 2015 Report Share Posted October 6, 2015 Have you had a look on Pauls Cycles? Some good deals on there (though I have to admit to knowing nothing about mtb's!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forteh Posted October 6, 2015 Report Share Posted October 6, 2015 The codiene29 does look good, is within budget and the spec list is very good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadManMike Posted October 6, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2015 Foxy - yep looked on there, the deals are pretty good but all the ones I like aren't in stock in my size unfortunately.Dunc - the Codeine looks good, the £2.5k one looks amazing too. I'll consider that an option, but I'm swaying more towards 27.5's rather than 29 as they seem to be a bit big on the corners. Perhaps it's my technique / ability, but I don't seem to be able to throw the 29 round corners very easily. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadManMike Posted October 6, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2015 On-One only do 9.9% finance, which is a shame Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CurtisRider Posted October 6, 2015 Report Share Posted October 6, 2015 The codeine comes in 650b as well now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Booth Posted October 6, 2015 Report Share Posted October 6, 2015 The codeine was released like 2 weeks after I bought my orange, I was gutted. I love my five so much, but those codeine a look awesome, especially the twenny seveun an arrrfs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeyseemonkeydo Posted October 6, 2015 Report Share Posted October 6, 2015 Is it wrong that I'm really not feeling the 650b or 29 thing at all? I quite like the idea of upgrading the Meta but would far rather stick with 26... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isitafox Posted October 6, 2015 Report Share Posted October 6, 2015 Fight the power Dave, fight the power Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forteh Posted October 6, 2015 Report Share Posted October 6, 2015 I have no issues with 26", I rode a work colleagues 650b saracen ariel 152 and it just felt a bit bus like. Small wheels are the future! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Booth Posted October 6, 2015 Report Share Posted October 6, 2015 All 6ft4 of me fckin loves 650b. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forteh Posted October 6, 2015 Report Share Posted October 6, 2015 Fecking giants in them thar nottinghamshire hills! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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