Mountain Bike Deals & Offers

Oh c'mon I missed voting cold.

This isn't the way to seek advice for a purchase.

Why didn't you put them all in one post?

your going to get "why didnt you put them all in one post" comments ;)

Oos

Ordered, thanks

So that is what they use to cleanse the samples, must be very effective for this price.

Does it come in a Jiffy bag? Is it delivered to my house by accident? ;)

I think you'll require the deep web for them sort of packages ...

so these attach vertically, right ?

Looks painful.

If you buy that seat.Make sure you tighten it properly ?.If that Seat tilts back, and you jump on your Bike a bit too enthusiastically, it will go where it not supposed to,and it is going to hurt.

I got fed up of these uncomfortable saddles, come back to me when this is the norm (excited)

Don't fancy cycling drunk with this saddle, looks as though it could get lodged somewhere no very pretty if you mounted the bike wrong, saying that you would only make that mistake once unless you were Allan carr

Code NVC2018 TAKES £10 off a £50 spend.

Needed a new one, thanks.

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/endura-womens-flipjak-reversible-jacket/?lang=en&curr=GBP&dest=1&sku=5360774442&kpid=5360774442&utm_source=google&utm_term=&utm_campaign=Shopping+-+All+Products&utm_medium=base&utm_content=mckv|s6i28vPmO_dc|mcrid|295297463276|mkw||mmt||mrd|5360774442uk|mslid||&mkwid=s6i28vPmO_dc&pcrid=295297463276&prd=5360774442uk&pgrid=60973418042&ptaid=pla-347596635980 Womens small or medium black / pink £47.99 XL mens black green on alpinetrek £53.5 https://www.alpinetrek.co.uk/endura-urban-flipjak-reversible-jacket-reversible-jacket/?cpkey=14zU6P8idYXTGWvTv6csrfmEqK4phyK1f6Xd9jlPs-M&wt_mc=uk.affiliate.affilinet.754365.feed.-&utm_source=affilinet&utm_medium=cpo-variabel&utm_campaign=ads&pid=11001&subid=754365&_$ja=tsid:61404|cgn:754365

Maybe an effect of the Halford's takeover. As much as I like Halford's bikes for great value when discounted especially, their customer service seems hit and miss to say the least going by accounts on the Internet. I've used Tredz for small orders recently. Maybe 2 or 3 orders this year. Each time I choose them because they had the best price and I made use of their £5 off £30 code often making orders of pretty much £30. I got the orders ok and well packed but they take about 3-4 days longer than their competitors to get to me. I pretty much shop by price only using companies with known poor customer service but still find your experience totally unacceptable because I know I would be frustrated to be locked in to their company like that.

I agree . I won't be shopping with them again . Looking at reviews online, they used to be really good but recently there is a lot of negative . I will be sure to add one more .

That's pretty disgusting behaviour. They should not have processed the voucher unless they were sure they had stock as per the order. Definitely very disappointing customer service to say the least.

Thanks . They weren't that helpfull really , and the most they offered was £20 off , I got the Orbea MX 40 29er in the end which has similar specs but without as good forks for the same price . I would of gone elsewhere but they cashed my C2W voucher so I could only buy from them or cancel the voucher and start the applying process again (which my employer only does 2 times a year and I might of missed it ).All together I would avoid this company in future and probably leave a not so great review . Ps they still haven't taken this bike off their website so beware anyone with a C2W voucher

I Just went through their website for you and unfortunately for the same spec you're looking at £650. tredz.co.uk/.Giant-Talon-1-27-5-Mountain-Bike-2018-Hardtail-MTB_113695.htm You'd hope they'd help you out with a decent amount of store credit towards it Alternatively see if they'll give you the 2019 version https://www.tredz.co.uk/.GT-Avalanche-Elite-27-5-29er-Mountain-Bike-2019-Hardtail-MTB_128280.htm Its the same spec as the 2018 version (same bike with a different paint job)

I mainly ride Peaks Pennines and Dales it’s the same demographic, likely to be a few more casualties with the uncertainty of brexit 1, the key components valued in US dollars 2, import / export changed And potential weaker economy

I was going to say. Go to Bikepark Wales. Average bike price £4000+. Average age 40+ All the kids are riding hardtail or second hand stuff. Bike industry is choking itself. The bubble is about to burst if it hasn't done so already. No amount of new tech releases is going to change that.

Yeah it’s a shame, pricing kids out of the market really, where I ride it’s mainly middle aged men like myself (strong)

I can sort of understand when you start throwing motors and engine in to the mix but I had no idea they went to that kind of money!

Not at all, road bikes can hit £10k quite happily.. Seems to be Allot of new tech in the mtb industry at present such as ebikes/Engines , Fox live suspension system launched a few weeks ago now that is crazy money bikes upto 12.5

Well that is the other end of the spectrum a very fast lightweight road bike, a great bike but it does have low weight limits and has no hybrid functionality purely on the road. The carbon forks will improve comfort a bit but it's definitely not a comfort bike like the Crossfire. You'll massacre your mate in speed if you have this and he has the Crossfire unless he is lighter and fitter than you or you have to take the long route via road and he can take rougher ground. I personally don't like carbon forks, they are brittle and can fail dramatically and would always avoid them but I think that is an issue I have, I'm a heavy rider anyway and just not suitable for me. Just bear in mind if the bike topples over or you have a minor accident you really should have the forks checked and possibly scanned for cracks etc. They need careful monitoring for possible damage. A certain percentage of carbon forks will fail too due to voids and manufacturing issues. I personally prefer more robust steel or aluminium forks.

cheers, would this https://www.decathlon.co.uk/triban-520-flat-bar-road-bike-sora-id_8322799.html be any better? It gets rave reviews. Sorry to hijack the thread.

Crossfire is a decent enough bike but do you really need front suspension? It makes the bike less efficient and less reliable. I would recommend the Subway as a better bike in my opinion but I would take the time to go into Halfords and see which bike you prefer. The crossfire is configured as a comfort hybrid bike for those older cyclists with bad backs or other minor health issues you are sacrificing a lot of cycling speed and efficiency to get a softer ride quality but most people don't need that very soft ride quality. If you get a Subway not only will it be a better bike on the road but its stronger mountain bike frame and wheels will mean its more capable off road as well. You will also not have to spend as much time maintaining a subway bike.

guys, I known nothing about bikes. My buddy has a Carrera Crossfire 2. https://www.halfords.com/cycling/bikes/hybrid-bikes/carrera-crossfire-2-mens-hybrid-bike-black-17-19-21-frames?request_type=bestseller I want to start biking with him 2/3 times a week after work for an hour. I've tested his bike and I like it. We will be travelling 90% roads, 10% parks/ offroad. Is this anything like it? PS = i will be using cycle2work tnx in advance.tagteam

How do you personally define excel on the road? If it is purely commuting speed and lightness then I take your point but that definition isn't the same as many others. I might consider excelling on the road as coping with potholes, stronger brakes, more upright riding position and tyres that don't need constant pumping up before every journey. I agree the marketing term is incorrect and a hybrid's strength is surely its versatility and the fact it doesn't excel at either but one person's perfect road bike might be a Brompton, another's maybe a super lightweight carbon road bike and another a simple steel workhorse of a bike that doesn't get the attention of thieves. I've seen forum posting's where someone was recommended a typical road bike as a commuting bike by a bike shop and then realised when he got it he hated it for commuting and had to convert it to flat handlebars as drop bars were inappropriate for the start/stop cycling in heavy traffic where he needed upright visibility and constant braking. It was an expensive mistake as changing the brake levers and shifters was not cheap. Apart from the crappy freewheel based drivetrain this Parva seems a pretty good commuting bike. Decent trigger shifters too none of that twist/revo shifter rubbish which can be dangerous.

Cost £5 for a membership card.

No mate.

It's the "go outdoors" card free?

This is more mountain bike style. Appears to have a low strength freewheel rather than a freehub and cassette so wouldn't be strong enough to be used for reasonable off road use. It's hard to tell as there are minimal images but normally a 7 speed cogset is a freewheel nowadays and it certainly looks like one. There are better bikes at halfords in my opinion for similar money with better components and can actually be used seriously off road.

Thanks chaps, I’ve also posted the slab.

All three of those bikes are terrible value in my opinion and none of them are capable of serious off road use. The Slab would be with a wheel, cassette and spacer upgrade but not as stock. If you don't mind going off-road without suspension then the Carrera Subway is a good option. However if you can still find stock the Carrera Sulcata is selling for £250 and gives you larger 29" wheels which are also compatible with larger profile 700c road tyres. It's a nice bike and great value at £250 but if you can stretch just above £300 there will be better options like the Carrera Vulcan which I think is £325 last time I looked. Whatever you want to make sure the bike you buy has a freehub based drivetrain and if suspension suntour provides the best entry level forks in my experience. Take your time choosing your bike, don't rush into it. There are many absolutely terrible bikes that sell well above £200 that look the part but don't actually perform very well at all.

Friends, Newbie in cycling world Looking MTB for commute to work no more than 10 miles return. (though not at the present but will from summer) again no more than couple of days a week. off road in weekend. not looking to spend fortune. I am thinking between these 3 bikes above calibre slab (£279) ammaco gran cru : (£200)https://www.cycleking.co.uk/ammaco-gran-cru-26-wheel-front-suspension-alloy-mtb-silver.html barracuda draco 2 : (£229)https://www.costco.co.uk/c/Barracuda-18-457-cm-Mens-Draco-2-Mountain-Bike/p/259896 anything else you guys suggest thanks in advance

Many people do buy on looks but personally I'd advise against it. Strangely the first real mountain bike at Go Outdoors price wise is the Kona Hahanna at £300. It's an ok spec with a proper freehub drivetrain. https://www.gooutdoors.co.uk/kona-hahanna-mountain-bike-p414108 The first Calibre real mountain bike appears to be the Calibre Two Two but is using the older 26" wheels which are a little out of favour nowadays. I would definitely check out your local Halfords too and Decathlon if you have one nearby. Both offer some decent bikes at low prices. However bear in mind Halfords bikes are normally rated to rider weights of 120kg, Calibre up to 100kg and Decathlon/Btwin often about 85kg (100kg minus bike weight). If your a fan of curries and sweet treats like myself then Halfords might be the better option although saying that I think the Kona is rated to 136kg. It's always nice to know you have a stronger frame although a lighter weaker frame can have better feel when riding. You will often see reinforcing of the frame on Carrera models that you will not see on Calibre or Btwin bikes. Btwin also have a history of frame failures but I suspect this might be related to people not adhering to the weight limits stated in the manuals. I only mention the weight limits as any recommendation for btwin bikes should include that. 85kg is about the average weight of a UK male so it is easy for many people to go above that weight limit. Calibre bikes are fine for a much wider range of men and the Halfords bikes will enable almost all males to ride. If you are in the weight limits though the Rockrider 520 and 540 are nice budget mountain bikes. However for most people the Carrera Subway is actually their best option. A go anywhere rigid mountain bike with a decent quality drivetrain. There are 2 versions but either are good. It's efficient on the road and very strong and capable of reasonable off road use.

“Don’t buy upgrades, ride up grades” - Eddie Merckx. This bike will be absolutely fine for general riding about & off road paths & getting fit. No need to upgrade. If you want to be king of the trail centre or do 100 miles a week, you wouldn’t buy this bike anyway.

Just saw this in the flesh, it’s not a bad looking bike.

It's very much hit and miss. Save yourself the trouble. Discounts aren't that good anyway.

None of the prices look that great to me. The Pinnacle brand does offer some good value bikes generally but discounts aren't that great. Considering you can sometimes get 40-50% off brand new boxed bikes for last year's models I think those offer better value than scratched up ex-display, ex-demonstration models.

be careful when buying their RTC items - i bought a roubaix with £500 discount with paint scratches - when arrived in store had multiple faults (scuffed shifters/top tube) that hadn’t been mentioned. then when two spokes snapped within a fortnight i had to get really narky to get a resolution and ultimately go straight to specialized - evans just kept on with sold as seen, already had a discount line. would never do it again - evans know naff all.

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