31-03-2013, 10:21 PM
My personal favourite is 9 speed rear and single at the front. Less to go wrong (i bloody hate front mechs) and i never really feel the need for any more than 9 gears.
Hard tail is definitely your best option but as i said, try and go for a brand new frame. Also, sizing is a big thing which is dependant on your type of riding. For XC riding, i could do with a 20" frame but i ride a 15.5 due to using it for basically everything. XC and i just bang the seat post right up. 4X and i bang it right down and its ideal for me. Seeing as your probably about 5ft10-6ft? Id suggest a 15-16 inch frame unless you will really be doing a lot of XC style riding.
Hard tail is definitely your best option but as i said, try and go for a brand new frame. Also, sizing is a big thing which is dependant on your type of riding. For XC riding, i could do with a 20" frame but i ride a 15.5 due to using it for basically everything. XC and i just bang the seat post right up. 4X and i bang it right down and its ideal for me. Seeing as your probably about 5ft10-6ft? Id suggest a 15-16 inch frame unless you will really be doing a lot of XC style riding.
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1999 China Blue 306 GTi6 - Eaton Supercharged - 214.5bhp 181lbft
1999 China Blue 306 GTi6 - Eaton Supercharged - 214.5bhp 181lbft