How shall I budget my mountain bike purchase?

misteramara · 07-11-2007, 06:59 PM

I'm looking at buying a decent hard tail mountain bike for commuting, and probably for future off-road use. I have up to about £1500 to spend. It's just occurred to me that there isn't just the bike to buy; I'll need tools, spares, lights, and lots of other kit. I'm a bit new to all this. What essentials do I need to buy, and how much of my budget should I use for each item?

Stephen M · 07-11-2007, 06:59 PM

if your not much of a cyclist do you really need to spend £1500 on a bike? you can get a very good bike for £200. all the other stuff wont set you back that much, maybe £50. go to a bike shop and talk with them about what you want, they should be able to give you a good idea of the sort of price to expect to spend

junglejungle · 07-11-2007, 06:59 PM

first of all get a damn good lock, there are too many theiving herberts around..

also get it security marked by the police... so if it is taken it's easier to find.

if your leaving it anywhere, either remove the sadle or the front wheel

obvious run the lock thru the back wheel , frame , chain

so many people drive around without lights, as a driver thats crazy.. so yer lights are good. make sure your visable and a helmet also, yer it looks nerdy, but which is better that or a crack skull?