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  • #1

    Mtb buying advice needed

    Hi everyone.. I've been thinking of getting an MTB.. i have a budget of 15k and have the following bikes in mind

    1. Montra madrock 2017
    2. Cosmic entourer 27.5(a local store sells them for 14.4k)
    3. Btwin rockrider 340

    I don't think I'll be able to get upgrades soon so i would like something that will take a rookie's beating in moderately rough trails for at least 2 years (ignoring tire and inner tube replacements)

    And what tools should I get?
    I'm thinking about getting the crank brothers 19 multitool

    Thanks in advance
    Abid
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    Re: Mtb buying advice needed

    I am not too sure about the specific models. But i would in general prefer the Btwin brand among the three.

    2 years is a long time and if you ride regularly enough, you would be using your bike in such condition that sooner rather than later, it will need to be upgraded.

    Though it is all relative, what might be moderate trails for you, might be nothing for someone else or vice versa. If you actually ride regularly, my bet is that you would outgrow these bikes in 3 months tops!

    Check this Facebook group called Cyclop for buying/ selling used bikes. You might get a good deal on a better bike there.

    Things to buy:

    Helmet first and foremost. Gloves. Allen key set. Puncture repair kit. Extra tubes to carry on the trails. Taillight / headlight if you plan to commute. Water bottle and bottle holder.

    You can then slowly keep adding to the things you require, as you require them.
    Biking is not about what you have between your legs, its all about how well you use it!!!!!!!

    Give your details here if you want to help your fellow xBhpian stranded in your city

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    • #3
      Re: Mtb buying advice needed

      Are zoom brakes and forks as bad as people say they are?

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      • #4
        Re: Mtb buying advice needed

        By the way... the bike store had another 2 bikes that I might be able to buy if i wait a few months

        1. Raleigh terrain 30 for 19k
        2. Raleigh talus 2.5 for 26k

        Are they worth spending more?

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        • #5
          Re: Mtb buying advice needed

          Another question..
          A bike store a bit far from me has scott, gt.... is there anything good in the range around 20k

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          • #6
            Re: Mtb buying advice needed

            I got a Montra Rock 1.1D at 19k last month. Its pretty good though I am a beginner in cycling.

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            • #7
              Re: Mtb buying advice needed

              I looked around cyclop ... it's pure heaven.. one guy was selling a 600,000 carbon xc bike for ~200,000.
              I'm a bit uncomfortable about not being able to inspect used stuff before buying.
              One of my uncle's friends is a MTB racer. He might be able to give me a week of tutoring on MTB in one of the coming months... I'll ask him for bike buying advice as well. But please don't let that stop you from giving suggestions.
              And do you have any suggestions on YouTube MTB channels? I have been watching GMBN and Seth's bikes hacks regularly...
              The max i can spend is 20k (+5k if it is that good)

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              • #8
                Re: Mtb buying advice needed

                Originally posted by AshishTamhane View Post
                I got a Montra Rock 1.1D at 19k last month. Its pretty good though I am a beginner in cycling.
                Have you taken it out to trails?

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                • #9
                  Re: Mtb buying advice needed

                  [MENTION=38752]monk[/MENTION].... what suggestions do you have for MTBs under 20k

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                  • #10
                    Re: Mtb buying advice needed

                    Originally posted by positron View Post
                    Have you taken it out to trails?
                    Not really. Just a small country road. I am trying to learn bunny hops and track stands.

                    The stuff that he does on Seth's bike hacks is truly awesome!
                    Last edited by AshishTamhane; 04-15-2017, 02:18 PM.

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                    • #11
                      Re: Mtb buying advice needed

                      So, I've updated the budget to 25k..
                      The new list is as follows
                      All of them have v brakes
                      1. Scott aspect 780 25k
                      2. bergamot vitox 1.5
                      3. Focus raven rookie

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                      • #12
                        Re: Mtb buying advice needed

                        Originally posted by positron View Post
                        So, I've updated the budget to 25k..
                        The new list is as follows
                        All of them have v brakes
                        1. Scott aspect 780 25k
                        2. bergamot vitox 1.5
                        3. Focus raven rookie
                        Can you list out the specs of each of these bikes?

                        I have a Scott Scale 950. A really good bike. But it takes a hammering on the trails and i need to true the wheels on a rather frequent basis. I need to upgrade the wheels from the stock that i currently run. Why am i telling you this? Because this is something that i face on a bike which retails for around INR 1.3 Lakh!

                        What i am trying to say is that trails can be merciless and really beat up your bike. Depending on how hard you go with your rides, that better a bike you will require.

                        A couple of days back a friend of mine crashed his MTB, as both his brakes failed while going downhill. He had mechanical disc brakes (the reason why i never recommend it). Badly bruised up he is now!
                        Biking is not about what you have between your legs, its all about how well you use it!!!!!!!

                        Give your details here if you want to help your fellow xBhpian stranded in your city

                        Touring Blog: Cycling in Mongolia!

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                            Re: Mtb buying advice needed

                            Here's the specs of the bergamot vitox 1.5
                            FRAME-*6061 Alloy Lite Tubing

                            FORK-*HL Zoom 565 26", 80 mm travel, for V-brake

                            HEADSET-*1 1/8" Threadless Semi-integrated

                            REAR DERAILER-*RD-TX800, TOURNEY TX, *7/8-SPEED

                            FRONT DERAILER-*FD-TX800-TS6, TOURNEY TX, *BAND TYPE(34.9MM),

                            SHIFTER-*ST-EF-41-L/7R Left & Right BRAKE LEAVER

                            BRAKES-*V-Brake *63mm

                            CRANKSET-*FC-TY301, 170MM, 42X34X24T *W/CG, CHAIN CASE COMPATIBLE, BLACK

                            BB SET-*BBUN100

                            HANDLEBAR-*ALLOY RISE: 15MM, BARBORE:31.8MM AND 9 DEGREE , W/ NEW 2016 BGM LOGO

                            H-STEM-*BGM ALLOY A-HEAD STEM,DEGREE:7MM *MATT BLACK W/ NEW 2016 BGM LOGO

                            PADELS-*BLACK PP BODY

                            SEATPOST-*SP-DC1 30.9 MMX 350MM

                            SEAT-*BGM Design, steel rail

                            HUB(front)-*32H Alloy hub

                            HUB(rear)-*32H Alloy rear hub

                            CHAIN-*7/8 Speed Shimano HG Chain

                            CASSATE-*MF-TZ21 * *TOURNEY, 7-SPEED 14-28T

                            RIMS-*A-M4, 19-559, 32 Hole, CNC Wall, w/o Eyelets

                            TYRE-*Kenda Slant 6, 26*2.1, 30TPI*

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                            • #15
                              Re: Mtb buying advice needed

                              I'm not considering the raven as it turned out to be a kids bike

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