here we go: recommend me a non-eBike. Budget £3k

[Mr Moofo]

Might as well do the forum usual and recommend what I have ...

The Cotic FlareMax is brilliant. if you want 29er
https://www.cotic.co.uk/product/flareMAX

Or the Flare if you want the girl's 27.5 size wheels
https://www.cotic.co.uk/product/flare

[Docca]

I like that Cotic


What about the SC Hightower?

https://www.stifmtb.com/collections/san ... -hightower

[weeksy]

I like that Cotic


What about the SC Hightower?

https://www.stifmtb.com/collections/san ... -hightower

Great bikes and ideal if you want a fast bike for what you ride.... I still think you should shoot over and try say mine and Julians to see if you'd prefer 29er or 27.5.... But if going 29er, then a Hightower is brilliant.

[Beancounter]

Might as well do the forum usual and recommend what I have ...

The Cotic FlareMax is brilliant. if you want 29er
https://www.cotic.co.uk/product/flareMAX

Or the Flare if you want the girl's 27.5 size wheels
https://www.cotic.co.uk/product/flare

Cotics look amazing. The steel frame looks very elegant.

[formula400]

So I’ve been looking for the Whyte T130 S in size M. Can’t find any. But spoke to one shop and they said in September they are releasing the new version, the T140 S same price just newer.
Waiting for the info to come out but might put a deposit down and have one. I can get a decent amount off via my works cycle to work scheme.

[crust]

For what you ride there's only one answer - Whyte T130

Covers ground OK, great fun in the forest, will go large if you want.

Mines probably too small for you, Jules' will fit a treat. Blag a ride, then buy one.

Simple, sturdy bikes, lifetime guarantee on the bearings.

Beanie, Weeksy, myself - all had them.

[formula400]

New T130 are pretty much all sold out. if you see it get it,dont wait, or wait for the new one.

[Mr Moofo]

Might as well do the forum usual and recommend what I have ...

The Cotic FlareMax is brilliant. if you want 29er
https://www.cotic.co.uk/product/flareMAX

Or the Flare if you want the girl's 27.5 size wheels
https://www.cotic.co.uk/product/flare

Cotics look amazing. The steel frame looks very elegant.

And what’s more - they are lovely to ride ...

[Mr Moofo]

Try and test ride ...
I never do but before bought the Cotic, i did.
Absolutely loved the Canyon Spectral - but the the frames started cracking.
Oddly, hated the T130 - felt heavy , short with a very low front end. And XL wasn’t very big.

[Couchy]

Calibre bossnut evo and pocket £2k. You don’t need any more than that, a novice mtb’r jumped on one at bpw and kept up with all the experienced guys on more expensive bikes.

[weeksy]

Whilst in some ways I agree, they're cheap and nasty, bearings, fixings, components etc.
Sure it works, but it's not a keeper.
His current Giant Anthem with decent bars and an hour with a service kit would destroy the Bossnut.

No cost, well, maybe £50

If picky, £60 for tyres too

[Mr Moofo]

Whilst in some ways I agree, they're cheap and nasty, bearings, fixings, components etc.
Sure it works, but it's not a keeper.
His current Giant Anthem with decent bars and an hour with a service kit would destroy the Bossnut.

No cost, well, maybe £50

If picky, £60 for tyres too

Nothing wrong with Giant Anthem. What’s the issue ?

[Couchy]

Whilst in some ways I agree, they're cheap and nasty, bearings, fixings, components etc.
Sure it works, but it's not a keeper.
His current Giant Anthem with decent bars and an hour with a service kit would destroy the Bossnut.

No cost, well, maybe £50

If picky, £60 for tyres too

That’s it sort the giant then, no need to spend £3k on a bike that’s only used on trails surely, of course wanting to is an acceptable reason

[irie]

What's an SLX build?

Shimano SLX, mid range gear components. Decent enough for you and not stupid money if it breaks

I've got Shimano XT M8000 1x11 on my old GF Big Sur, really nice.

[weeksy]

It's not £3k, but damn that's nice

https://www.pinkbike.com/news/transitio ... -2020.html

[formula400]

what ever you go for get it with the order now, I've just ordered the 2021 Whyte T130 (or T140) and i won't get it till december.