Want user feedback regarding a few MTBs

[Satya Prakash]

Hi Everyone,

I am really interested to participate in various cycling events, specially the off-roading types. So am planning to buy a MTB and my budget is in between 40-45K INR. After a bit of googling and consultations I found the following models to be really good and well within my budget-

Cannondale Trail 5, Giant Revel 0 and Scott Aspect 630

Now is the main confusion, to select one among this three :). So please help  :D.

Since I am a newbie I don't have much idea regarding the technicalities of MTBs, so I would be glad to hear various reviews regarding the models mentioned above. 

In addition, if someone feels that there are also other models in the same price range which are worth considering, then do let me know. It would be really great to hear varying opinions.

-Looking forward to everyone's suggestions

Sattu

[Sanath Kumar S D]

You contact these experts and decide . . .

• http://www.bumsonthesaddle.com/contact
• http://pedalsandwheels.com/contact-us
• Wheel Sports  ph: 9379951610alt1: 9341232940alt: 9844020861 venka...@yahoo.co.in
• Cyclists for Life : 088 61 544666
• http://www.procycle.in/#!contact/c24vq
• http://www.cadence90.in/node/add/contact-form
• Cycling Boutique : Phone 082 77 276424

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[Ashok Kumar S]

Does any of them stock Firefox?

Thanks and regards,

Ashok. 

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No!

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Subject: Re: [BBC] Want user feedback regarding a few MTBs

[Satya Prakash]

Thanks Sanath,

I did pay a visit to bumsonthesaddle, the people out there are really helpful and conceptual when it comes to cycling, but the problem is they don't deal with brands like Giant, Cannondale, Scott, etc. These brands provide real good qualities and features in a very reasonable price, unlike Trek or Specialized bikes.

So I wanted to directly hear from people who have used the models that I have mentioned. If you know anyone who has used any of them, then it would be great if you can share with me about there experience.  Waiting for such reviews,  :)

[Sanath Kumar S D]

Satya,

I was using Cannondale Trail 6. Superb bike. Very sturdy bike. Also I know many of my friends are using Trail 5. No one is unhappy about it.

Currently I have Trek 4300s. Please feel free to come for a test ride, if you are interested.

If you are thinking of second hand bikes . . . . there are some good bikes are available at  http://www.bumsonthesaddle.com/marketplace

Thanks and Regards,

Sanath Kumar S D

[Ashok Kumar S]

I typed that question by mistake since I thought it was a reply to another guy's question asking about feedback on Firefox bikes... Was too lazy to scroll down below the immediate reply... :)

[Satya Prakash]

Thanks a lot Sanath. I personally am inclined towards Cannondale due to it's lightweight frames and so happy to hear it's review from you.

Regarding Trek I know it's a great brand but I don't think i will go for it, because for the same set of features Trek bikes cost more compared to Giant or Cannondale.

I think I will remove Scott aspect from the list, which means now it's Giant vs Cannondale  :)

[anantha viswanathan]

U can also check MERIDA..they have nice bikes and you would never regret taking them onto trails..brilliant tyres and i love the way they handle..

Check Wheelsports or RR..

cheers

anantha

[satya prakash Panigrahi]

I had been to RR, but they didn't tell anything regarding Merida bikes. Maybe in the price range that I have mentioned, Merida may not be the best. But thanks for the info, next time I will definitely inquire about it myself. :)

[Kashyap Raval]

I have been riding a Cannondale Trail 6. More than 17k kms covered and it is as good as it was(with some replacements ofcourse). Fitness Through Travel @ BTM (9449004224) is a cannondale dealer. They have good knowledge about the bikes as well unlike the RR guys (as I felt)

[Satya Prakash]

Wow, now this sounds great. Thanks for the info. Will pay a visit to Fitness Through Travel as soon as possible  :)

[Shabs]

"Cannondale Trail 5, Giant Revel 0 and Scott Aspect 630"

The cannondale and giant are ahead of the scott. But again, cannondale manufacture the best alu frames  out there and giant is good VFM.

I have two friends, one of whom has a revel 0 and the other with a train 5, with kenda small blocks... I think the bike comes by default with the kenda, which has extremely high rolling resistance... BTW, both of them are extremely satisfied with their bikes and have done approx 10k km in a span of 2 years.

Trek 4300 is another nice bike in this range, I have personally used one for a few months myself and was very happy.

[Satya Prakash]

Thanks thanks, very much encouraging. I think the only thing now pending is to go to a shop and take a test ride on both the bikes.

[crg]

Why not check out Decathlon's Rockrider bikes?

The higher end mtbs are great deals--not to mention the two-year parts warranty.

[Ashok Kumar S]

And now Decathlon gives lifetime warranty for frames, right?

On 3/12/2014 6:46 PM, crg wrote:

Why not check out Decathlon's Rockrider bikes?

The higher end mtbs are great deals--not to mention the two-year parts warranty.