Best MTB on a £400 budget

[sparks_E39]

On the lookout for the best mountain bike I can get new for £400 that would suit a relative novice, I really really don't want full suspension either! Any pointers or recommendations would be great! Cheers.

[Jonny_]

No specific bikes spring to mind, but Paul's Cycles is generally a good bet for a bargain. They usually have last season's model, or the one before that, on sale at a heavily discounted price. You should be able to get something like an entry level GT, Kona, Giant, Trek etc etc for your budget.

As an example, this Cube has a fairly decent spec for a budget bike. Rather nice looking thing, too! http://www.paulscycles.co.uk/m1b0s2p4689/CUBE-AIM-...

Edited by Jonny_ on Tuesday 11th August 22:55

[loudlashadjuster]

Many threads on this. Try this B'Twin from this thread only the other day.

http://www.decathlon.co.uk/rockrider-540-mountain-...

[DoubleU]

Whilst the 540 is good, the 560 is so much better in every way. And its still within your budget. Infact thats a fantastic price for what you get.

www.decathlon.co.uk/rockrider-560-mountain-bike-id...

These bikes take an absolute hammering. I've had my RR8.1 for two years now, its done a gazillion miles around various forests and Welsh trail centre red/black routes. Nothing has broken on it.

Buy it, get the bug like I did, and expect to buy a bigger big in a couple of years time

[Mr Gear]

The Decathlon bikes are great value, but I always like to point this out to people too: http://m.evanscycles.com/products/pinnacle/ramin-o...

It's a bit of an oddity, but it's got a great spec and looks like a lot of fun.

[Craikeybaby]

I bought the 2014 Vitus Nucleus 275 last year and have been pleased with it.

[Nedzilla]

Similar thread the other week. The BTwin rockrider 560 is currently on sale £400 reduced from £500. I bought one two months ago @ £500 and it is superb. You will struggle to do better for £400.

[The_Jackal]

Bargain, especially with Deore/SLX gears.