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JOV
15-02-2002, 07:09
Help I'm trying to buy a reasonable quality entry level ATB, Dawes, Fuji or similar, but can't find many suppliers. Any suggestions ?
Bolch
15-02-2002, 07:24
In before the move :clap:
Dodgy
15-02-2002, 07:26
Originally posted by JOV
Help I'm trying to buy a reasonable quality entry level ATB, Dawes, Fuji or similar, but can't find many suppliers. Any suggestions ?

How much do you want to spend?
'Entry level' can mean different things to different people :)

Dave.
rsykes2000
15-02-2002, 07:34
if you're after a supplier, then the suppliers forum would possibly be the best place to go.
president gringo
15-02-2002, 08:12
Originally posted by Bolch
In before the move :clap:

me too :clap:
lurpak
15-02-2002, 08:46
Mee To.... C Ya!
FatBob
15-02-2002, 09:03
AND ME :clap:
vincecarr
15-02-2002, 09:04
As Dodgy says - 'entry level' differs between folks. But I'm guessing you mean something pretty cheap, as I personally wouldn't give a second thought to either Fuji or Dawes :)

Regardless, get thee down to a proper bike shop - sizes vary between manufacturers anyway, so the only way to know if a bike fits properly is to actually test ride it. If you want something cheapish from a reasonable manufacturer, I'd look at Specialized and Trek, but saying that I've never owned bikes from either :) My wife and friends do though!
danek
15-02-2002, 09:21
I've got a Specialized Hard Rock and would recommend it - great bike, crappy name. Probably your best bet is to wait until a new range of bikes comes out, as larger bike shops sell off last year's (perfectly good) bikes to make room for newer ones. If you're in London, I think FW Evans near Waterloo are the dog's ********.

In before the move, woo hoo, etc. :)
RobinBooth
15-02-2002, 09:28
Check out the MTB mags, you often see the adverts where they give generous discounts on last year's models.

Checkout :

www.edinburgh-bicycle.co.uk
http://www.mbuk.com/dealers.asp

Rob.
TomBarker
15-02-2002, 09:47
I think that http://www.paulscycles.co.uk are as good as any but they are out in the wilds of Norfolk. So, unless like me you have family in the fens it's a long way to go just for a bike.

I would like to add:
- Don't get a full suspension bike unless you're looking to spend a lot of cash - they are very heavy, they bobble up and down when you climb and they are sadly very popular.
- Don't be afraid to get a bike without front suspension - you'll get more for your money and it will make you a better rider.
- Spend all you can - There are a lot of really cheap bikes around but they are shoddy and heavy and probably not enjoyed as much as they should be.

That said, I've bought a bike with suspension but I'm just fat and lazy.

Tom.
den
15-02-2002, 10:28
moving to suppliers before more padders get in :rolleyes:
JOV
16-02-2002, 07:31
Cheers for all the advice I finally ordered a
2001 model Saracen Vex from evans cycles for 149.99 a £50 saving on the original price and a good spec for the money.

Their web sit addreess is below

http://www.evanscycles.com/