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1. somtam - Member 

   Thank you for your replies
   I'm sorry I don't understand as you're getting little too technical for my knowledge

   Posted 4 hours ago #
2. eskay - Member 

   alexcrash - Member
   Ragley Marley and put the extra into some broader tyres?

   Second this, I love my Marley! Great all round hardtail.

   Posted 4 hours ago #
3. joebristol - Member 

   Essentially the slacker/more laid back the head angle, the more stable the bike will be at high speed and good for steep technical trails. The flip side is on flatter more pedally trails it'll be harder work to get it to turn corners and you have to get your weight over the front to get the tyre to grip.

   If you have something more conventional it'll probably be more fun on the kind of trails you'd be on with your kids. The steering will be more responsive and it'll be less work to ride.

   Often slack bikes can also be harder work uphill with less efficient riding positions and steering that wanders / front wheels that lift up on steep uphills.

   The really good slack bikes now adjust the seat tube angle to counter this, but not all bikes do.

   Posted 4 hours ago #
4. joebristol - Member 

   Something like the below might be worth a look - much less cash out at the start - just add a dropper post like a brand X ascend perhaps (around £125 ish) and you've got a very capable bike.

   http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductMobileDisplay?catalogId=10151&langId=-1&categoryId=165499&productId=1378487&storeId=10001

   Posted 4 hours ago #
5. joebristol - Member 

   https://www.bird.bike/product/zero-tr-nx/#configuration

   If you want to spend more, then going back to Bird the Zero TR might be more suitable than the AM. But boost isn't available.

   For £1289 you get a Yari fork up front with DT Swiss wheels and NX 1x11. Just missing the dropper that you might want.

   Posted 4 hours ago #

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6. somtam - Member 

   Thank you so much for all your replies. You have all been so helpful in helping me decide.
   I have made a shortlist of some bikes and wondered which you would go for?
   Thank you so much

   https://www.sunsetmtb.co.uk/shop/index.php?product_id=6823&8424=40357&8502=40748&8503=40750&8678=41564

   http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/mobile/ragley-blue-pig-hardtail-bike-2017/rp-prod145976

   https://www.bird.bike/product/zero-am-shimano-1x/#configuration

   http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/mobile/ragley-big-wig-hardtail-bike-2017/rp-prod145975

   http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/mobile/vitus-bikes-sentier-vrx-hardtail-bike-xt-1x11-2018/rp-prod159774

   http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/mobile/vitus-bikes-sentier-vr-hardtail-bike-sram-nx-1x11-2018/rp-prod159770

   http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/mobile/nukeproof-scout-290-comp-bike-2018/rp-prod159427

   http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/mobile/nukeproof-scout-275-race-bike-2018/rp-prod159423

   Cheaper alternative
   http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/mobile/vitus-bikes-sentier-hardtail-bike-deore-1x10-2018/rp-prod159764

   http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/mobile/ragley-marley-2-0-hardtail-bike-2017/rp-prod145978

   Posted 3 hours ago #
7. somtam - Member 

   Forgot to add this as another possibility
   https://www.leisurelakesbikes.com/144185/products/whyte-905-27-5-plus-hardtail-mountain-bike-2018-blue-orange.aspx?origin=pla_with_promotion&kwd=&currency=GBP&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI4aG_i5vl2AIVoRbTCh320QDPEAQYAiABEgKBavD_BwE
   Thank you

   Posted 3 hours ago #
8. somtam - Member 

   https://www.tredz.co.uk/.Specialized-Rockhopper-Pro-Mountain-Bike-2018-Hardtail-MTB_109258.htm

   Posted 2 hours ago #
9. somtam - Member 

   https://www.leisurelakesbikes.com/144449/products/santa-cruz-chameleon-d-29er-mountain-bike-2018-green-purple.aspx

   Sorry for so many bikes...I want to make the right choice.

   Posted 2 hours ago #

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