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Thread: Asking the brains trust - What MTB?

  1. 17th November 2014, 03:27 PM #1
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    Hey people...

    Being built like a 6' Sumo wrestler and working on getting fit I'm looking at getting back into a most enjoyable previous past-time..

    For me the benefit is that technology has improved so much its going to be fun...

    So my question... What MTB for a Fat Bar Steward????!!

    Must haves:

    • Front and Rear Suspension (No Hardtails)
    • Disc Brakes
    • 29"


    • Be as light as practicable

    Want to get fit and enjoy some downhill at Melrose - Not looking to jump 5' in the air, just hammer around having a good time...

    Thanks in advance....
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  2. 17th November 2014, 03:42 PM #2
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    Go to the bike shop at Melrose, hire and try a few different ones out for size. A girl I know who lived nearby until recently did precisely that and was suitably impressed with the guys there. She ended up with a really decent preloved bike in her size.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Tombie View Post

    Being built like a 6' Sumo wrestler and working on getting fit I'm looking at getting back into a most enjoyable previous past-time..

    ....


    Like that far in the past?

    You know down hill mountain biking does not do all that much for fitness, its the uphill part that makes a difference
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  4. 17th November 2014, 03:52 PM #4
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    If you don't wanna be a fat bugger, just quite sugar, simple as that
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    I'm a fan of the Norco range, I've had mine loaded up with me and a pack with a total weight that would have been giving 150kg a scare.
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  7. 17th November 2014, 04:22 PM #7
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    Quote Originally Posted by Blknight.aus View Post
    I'm a fan of the Norco range, I've had mine loaded up with me and a pack with a total weight that would have been giving 150kg a scare.

    I already give 150kg a scare
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  8. 17th November 2014, 04:23 PM #8
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    Quote Originally Posted by rovercare View Post
    If you don't wanna be a fat bugger, just quite sugar, simple as that

    Yeah, done that - lost 20kg and still a LONG way to go...
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  9. 17th November 2014, 04:23 PM #9
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    Quote Originally Posted by rovercare View Post


    Like that far in the past?

    You know down hill mountain biking does not do all that much for fitness, its the uphill part that makes a difference

    Agree...

    Want to be able to do both!
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    You said 29" and downhill in the same post... That reminded me of this quote from another forum:

    A 29er on a true DH course is a bit like eating your dinner with a spork. Yes, it will work. No, it's not as enjoyable. And yes, your friends will probably make fun of you.
    If you want to have fun and get fit - with a bit of downhill thrown in - then I would be looking at an "All Mountain" or "4x" - type bike.

    e.g. I ride one of these (bought 2nd hand)
    Santa Cruz Bicycles | Blur 4x

    The equivalent in a new bike would probably be:
    Bikes ยป Bronson | Santa Cruz Bikes UK

    It depends how much you want to spend. Norco / Giant and Specialized are all reasonable value for money in new bikes as they are volume manufacturers. EDIT: also Kona
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