Wheel size: 27.5in or 29in | Frame sizes: S, M, L, XL | Weight: 12.94kg | Suspension travel: 140mm front | Rating: 9/10 Vitus Sentier A proper hardcore hardtail that won’t break the bank Read our full review of the Polygon Xtrada 5 It’s the clear winner of the sub £700 category in our 2023 Hardtail of the Year test, even if it misses out on a perfect 10 rating. Your body takes less of a beating than on the Carrera and with the saddle dropped you can really motor on the Polygon. With the Maxxis Ikon tyres it carries speed really well, but unlike the Jamis, the frame puts the rider in a more commanding position. Because from the very first pedal stroke it felt like the best riding bike in its class. We have highlighted the shortcomings of the drivetrain, but we do not want it to be the defining characteristic of the Xtrada 5. The Polygon Xtrada 5 may well sport a dated-looking 2×10 drivetrain but this 29er does have the slackest steering geometry for stability at speed, the lowest top tube and shortest seat tube. Reasons to buy: A top quality frame with up-to-date geometry Wheel size: 29in | Frame sizes: S, M, L, XL | Weight: 14.31kg | Suspension travel: 120mm front | Rating: 9/10 Polygon Xtrada 5 A great choice at under £700, despite the old-school drivetrain Read our full review of the Calibre Line T3-27 However, if you sign up and buy a Go Outdoors membership card for just £5, the bike’s price drops to a great value £999. Listed retail price for the T3-27 is £1200. And at £999 on the nose, Calibre has hit the bullseye. The Calibre Line T3-27 is a versatile package you can really shred straight from the box to the trail. It’s got all the big decisions right, with progressive geometry, a quality dropper post, and large volume tyres that let you ride further and faster with greater control. Which is no bad thing, given that Whyte has been at the forefront of trail hardtail design for over a decade now. With progressive trail geometry and large volume 27.5in tyres, there’s been clear inspiration from the Whyte 901 trail bike. The Line T3-27 marks a welcome return for the Calibre brand to the this price category. Reasons to avoid: Needs a wider gear range, tall bottom bracket height Reasons to buy: Modern geometry, dropper seatpost, large-volume tyres Wheel size: 27.5in | Frame sizes: S, M, L, XL | Weight: 14.52kg | Suspension travel: 140mm front | Rating: 10/10 Calibre Line T3-27 Best hardtail mountain bike under £1,000 Would be willing to discuss the price or swap for a good quality full suspension.Calibre Line T3-27 1. WTB Trail Boss comp,īarsĜalibre Alloy, 760mm length, 30mm rise, 31.8mm OD Rear shock Rockshox Monarch R, custom tune, 130mm travel, 190 x 51 eye to eye, gloss blackĬhainset SRAM SX Eagle Powerspline, 170, 32Tĭiscs SRAM Centreline 180mm Front, 160mm Rear, 6 boltįront tyre WTB Vigilante High-Grip Comp, 27.5 x 2.3 front. The rear disk has also been replaced with a completely new disk.įrame 6061 Hydroformed alloy frame, tapered headtube, forged rocker link, 130mm travel, 12 x 142mm bolt through rear endįork Rockshox Recon RL Solo Air 130mm, alloy tapered steerer, 15 x 100mm Maxle, gloss black with fast black stanchions The bike had a suspension service on 18/12/20 and a full service including breaks bleed, and replaced break pads and wires, suspension lubed and all bolts tightened on 16/01/21 Overall the bike has had a total amount of upgrades worth over £300 The hope hub 4 makes a beautiful noise and the rim that goes with it is very strong. The Oval chainring makes the climb much easier, as you are able to get much more out of the movement of each rotation due to its special design. I have replaced multiple things such as the rear wheel with a hope hub and rim, an AllMountainStyle mudguard, DMR grips, Crank-Brother Stamp 1 pedals, Oval chainring and a Gusset Fat Jack Railed Saddle. I have bought this bike back in April during lockdown and has been kept in good care. This was an entry bike for me, and it has seen me progress a lot. It is also excellent for jumps at is a very light and simple bike, making it easy to throw about for tricks. This a brilliant mountain bike, with it feeling bouncy and elegant on the trails, yet still able to get over the rough and tough.
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