Anyone with expert knowledge could give an opinion on this vs a Calibre two two please?
chazphot to luckyfives
28 Jun 171#9
Obviously a substantial difference in price but a quick look at the specs and the two two is the better bike by a mile. 9 speed vs 7 speed and higher quality gearing. Fork on the two two is better and hydraulic discs will make a world of difference.
bonzobanana to luckyfives
29 Jun 17#12
If you can afford the more expensive Calibre 2 get that, much better bike. This is merely ok. If it had been £199 I'd say a great price but at £250 I'm more lukewarm about it. It's basically entry level components. The derailleurs are found on sub £100 bikes and typically supplied with freewheel based bikes which aren't really suitable for off road but with this bike they have actually replaced the freewheel with a sunrace budget 7 speed cassette. It's just about the absolute minimum spec for realistically going off road and going over rough ground. This is clearly a better mountain bike that any that come with a freewheel though but that's it really this is pretty much typical of such a bike except they have replaced the freewheel with a freehub based rear wheel and cassette.
esq3585
28 Jun 17#4
calibre two two all the way, this is rank compared to it .
sausageface65
28 Jun 171#5
rift zone 5 v calibre bossnut v2 anyone
esq3585 to sausageface65
28 Jun 17#6
Prob go with the bossnut, tbh though for a grand I'd rather have/build a good hard tail over a full Susser.
bananaman34
28 Jun 171#7
for £250 i recommend the btwin with disc brakes,great bike for the price :smile:
bonzobanana to bananaman34
30 Jun 17#15
Junk quality frames and best avoided if you are a medium to heavy rider. Decathlon don't seem to pay for the reinforcing of their frames like you see on competitor's bikes or maybe they are designed for the shorter lighter french physique or simply they are so obsessed with lightness they sacrifice strength. You have to factor in you are getting a weaker frame with a shorter life. 4 years production of their e-bikes recalled too due to breaking frames and the rockrider recall has now been extended to more models. Good if you have a rockrider as part of the recall because you can get a full refund however much you have used it I suppose. I can't imagine anything much worse than going downhill fast over rough terrain and the frame breaking apart as you do so, potentially life threatening. I'd certainly expect this Marin frame to be stronger than the equivalent Rockrider frame even if the rest of the components are inferior.
where is this? on the same vendor's website as this deal?
luckyfives
28 Jun 17#10
Ty guys
EllEzDee
28 Jun 171#11
Bottom end components on it. And a V-brake.
Really not worth the price...and the RRP is shameful.
FocusST
29 Jun 17#13
Spend a bit more and get something better is my advice. Not silly money. My Kona cost £700 10 years ago and is still going strong.
Tredz do 1-4 years interest free on a lot of these bikes over £250 as well, so well worth it if buying.
esq3585
29 Jun 17#14
Only cable operated disc brakes but at least u could upgrade in the future to hydraulics as the mounts are there, unlike the bike in the original post with no mounts just V brakes.
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Product description
The Marin Bolinas Ridge 1 27.5" / 650B+ 2017 Features are:
Frame: Series 1 6061 Aluminum w/ SHOT Tech, 27.5” Wheels, 68mm BB shell, 135mm Forged Drop Outs
Fork: SR Suntour XCT 27.5”, 100mm Travel, Custom Coil Spring, V-Brake (80mm Travel Size XS)
Headset: FSA No.10-P
Bars: Marin Riser, 25mm Rise, 700mm Width
Stem: Marin Alloy
Shifters: Shimano Tourney 7-Speed, ST-EF41-L
Front Mech: Shimano FD-TX500
Rear Mech: Shimano Tourney, RD-TY300
Speed: 21
Chainset: Shimano FC-TY301, 42/34/24T
Bottom Bracket: Sealed Cartridge Bearing, Square Taper
Cassette: Sunrace 7-Speed, 11-34T
Chain: KMC Z50
Front Brake: Forged Alloy Linear Pull V-Brakes
Rear Brake: Forged Alloy Linear Pull V-Brakes
Rims: Marin, Double Wall Alloy, 32H
Front Hub: Formula, 32H
Rear Hub: Formula, 32H
Tyres: Mountain Tire, 27.5x2.1" Front - Mountain Tire, 27.5x2.1" Rear
Seatpost: Marin Alloy
Pedals: Resin Platform
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https://www.tredz.co.uk/.Marin-Bolinas-Ridge-2-27-5-650B-Mountain-Bike-2017-Hardtail-MTB_94628.htm
Works out at £292 with the code.
http://www.bike-eu.com/laws-regulations/nieuws/2017/5/decathlon-recalls-rockrider-mtbs-10130208
Really not worth the price...and the RRP is shameful.
Tredz do 1-4 years interest free on a lot of these bikes over £250 as well, so well worth it if buying.