What hardtail £1200-£1500

[GG89]

I'm after a hardtail after being away from cycling for a couple of years. My last bike was a trance advanced carbon fibre full suspension but I'm after something a bit more simple this time round.

Preferably 27.5 wheels

Over to you.

[lufbramatt]

What sort of riding do you want it for? trail, XC racing, or bit more enduro-ey?

I'd be looking at something like an Orange Crush, Bird Zero or Nukeproof Scout for a chuckable all day trail bike. But all the big players- Trek, Specialized, Giant, Cannondale Marin etc. all do perfectly competent bikes (with more conservative geometry) a that price which you're more likely to find discounted.

[Daveyraveygravey]

A friend bought a Specialised Chisel recently. I had never heard of it so I thought, "Big deal. 1400 quid for a hard tail??" Next time I saw him, he said "Pick it up" so I did, and was very pleasantly surprised. I think it's just over 11kg, and they get great reviews.

[GG89]

I'll be doing some trail riding glentress etc nothing too wild. I'll also be using it for cycling around town so not looking for anything hardcore/slack.

I'll have a look at the chisel.

[Brads67]

Get a Stanton and you'll fit right in at Glentress ! lol.

Check Orange's website, you might get a decent spec P7 for that.

[g7jhp]

Whyte 901

[FSEngineer]

Orange Crush Comp is £1,600, might be worth the stretch!

[dai1983]

https://www.certini.co.uk/57337/products/2019-spec...

Its the 2019 model but has the same frame and a more reliable 11 speed set up than the 2020. I prefer the red colour but only Mediums are available. Medium and Large on Bike24 for even cheaper (£850!!!) but could be hassle for returns though I'm guessing Specialized may have a worldwide warranty?

I've dithered over a Chisel for a while as I'd mostly use it for XC but not sure weather to go FS with some trail centre potential.

ETA: They have the discontinued Chisel Expert which has a better fork, 12 speed NX and a dub BB for £1160 on Bike 24

Edited by dai1983 on Thursday 2nd April 19:38

Edited by dai1983 on Thursday 2nd April 19:54

[gerrith]

Have a look at Vitus bikes on chain reaction, get some great spec for the money

[curvature]

I’ve bought a fe2 bikes and frames from Sunset Cycles ove4 th3 years.

They currently have the Orange Crush Comp for £1199

https://www.sunsetmtb.co.uk/shop/index.php?product...

I currently have an Ibis Ripley and also an Orange Crush that I built from a frame kit that I bought from Sunset.

Two completely different bikes but the Crush can be built up with a 150mm fork and still be a nice and light fun bike.

[Greendubber]

gerrith said:

Have a look at Vitus bikes on chain reaction, get some great spec for the money

Yep, I've had one for a couple of years now and its bang on. Great value, I think I paid about £800 as I had a discount code for mine and its been utterly faultless.



The only thing I did was fit a dropper post. Mines a Vitus Sentier. You'd have some money left over for pedals and other nice goodies which is always a bonus!

[vwsurfbum]

I really like the look of the Ragley MmmBop but can't justify a 3rd HT lol

[Greendubber]

That looks bang on, love the colour!

[Yacht Broker]

Chuck a bit more in the pot, make an offer and go pimp...

https://m.pinkbike.com/buysell/2700865/

Last bike you will ever need, and not ridden once since build (with brand new components). I can vouch for that as the bike is mine... Built up over Christmas as I was bored. Now surplus to requirements as I have bought a Canyon Strive CF and am out of the country for the foreseeable.

[Brads67]

And twice the budget.

[scz4]

vwsurfbum said:

I really like the look of the Ragley MmmBop but can't justify a 3rd HT lol

Ohhhh, that is nice!! Amazing value too.

[Brads67]

Seen a Blue Pig at Glentress last month and it really was a lovely bike.

[Minnsy]

Whyte - you can grab this
https://www.ukbikesdepot.com/m89b188s798p39228/Ex-...
for just under budget....

I have the 909, and its a blast.