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Suggest a bike for my mate

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He's 5ft7

Wants an mtb to ride with his lad who's 10.

Aesthetics is important to him (doesn't like the look of gravel bikes :???: ) and currently looking at black

Budget is around £300

I'd rather not allow him to buy anything with cheap bits on it

:-bd what'd you suggest or is anyone closeby with something that might fit the bill in v good condition
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At £300, I'm not sure there'll be any other kind of bits except cheap if he buys something new.
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I bought one of these for one of my boys when he was a similar age. Obviously not top end stuff, but surprisingly not too heavy. Got back almost what I paid when I sold it.

https://www.halfords.com/cycling/bikes/ ... e-24-wheel
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Bearbonesnorm wrote: Mon Oct 21, 2019 12:57 pm At £300, I'm not sure there'll be any other kind of bits except cheap if he buys something new.
Thanks Stu... he actually had a budget of 300 to 400... I'm hoping I might push him up a few more quid to a Pinnacle or Vitus at 450 and 500 respectively :grin:

Hopefully sime legendary rider with an N+1 rule going out of control might just offer up something too.

I've linked him to the thread so am sure he shall be warching in anticipation and learning closely
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ssnowman wrote: Mon Oct 21, 2019 1:06 pm I bought one of these for one of my boys when he was a similar age. Obviously not top end stuff, but surprisingly not too heavy. Got back almost what I paid when I sold it.

https://www.halfords.com/cycling/bikes/ ... e-24-wheel
Sorry Graham.. I forgot to specify... the bike we're looking for at the mo is for himself (his little un should be sorted)
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redefined_cycles wrote: Mon Oct 21, 2019 1:10 pm
ssnowman wrote: Mon Oct 21, 2019 1:06 pm I bought one of these for one of my boys when he was a similar age. Obviously not top end stuff, but surprisingly not too heavy. Got back almost what I paid when I sold it.

https://www.halfords.com/cycling/bikes/ ... e-24-wheel
Sorry Graham.. I forgot to specify... the bike we're looking for at the mo is for himself (his little un should be sorted)
Maybe, I should've read the post more carefully!
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My lad outgrew a 24” wheeled carrera abyss at 10 years old (still have it lurking in the shed if anyone wants one) I brought him an Inbred with a 14” frame from Stu, I needed to change some parts, for instance changed the cranks for 150mm and a shorter stem but he’s got a decent bike which will last him as he grows. :-bd
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Marin Pine Mountains around that price on Chain Reaction. Rigid so won't have worse than useless bendy forks. Very dark green so almost black. #steelisreal
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I know there will be a lot of hate..but with British Cycling discount this is £360

https://www.halfords.com/cycling/bikes/ ... -20-frames

A mate of mine has one and it does everything he needs
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Pm u
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Dave Barter wrote: Mon Oct 21, 2019 5:33 pm I know there will be a lot of hate..but with British Cycling discount this is £360

https://www.halfords.com/cycling/bikes/ ... -20-frames

A mate of mine has one and it does everything he needs
My lads abyss was a cracking little bike, it’s a bit like a 29er for really small people, 24” wheels when most bikes that size would normally have 20’s. He progressed almost instantly with the bigger wheels and it wasn’t a big heavy lump.

Some of Halfords bikes seem decent and good value but general the shops are sub standard.
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Mike wrote: Mon Oct 21, 2019 7:05 pmPm u
PMd you right back (with some excitement)... Hopefully the pics will appease him... :grin:
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