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

what'd you suggest or is anyone closeby with something that might fit the bill in v good condition

At £300, I'm not sure there'll be any other kind of bits except cheap if he buys something new.

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

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

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

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)

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!

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.

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

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

Pm u

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.

Mike wrote: ↑Mon Oct 21, 2019 7:05 pmPm u

PMd you right back (with some excitement)... Hopefully the pics will appease him...