Halfords Vs Decathlon (entry-level MTB)

[josht97]

Hi All,

I'm looking at buying a MTB from either Halfords or Decathlon to use for getting to/from university every day.

I have previously owned the basic Apollo Slant from Halfords which lasted about 2 years before the chain and rear wheel hub broke simultaneously at some traffic lights! I didn't get this repaired as the cycle shops around me wanted to charge at or more than what the bike was originally purchased for, so instead I brought up a Karnac Land Rover bike from back home to use for the remainder of my 3rd year, however this was stolen after a week!

I've found the Rockrider 340 at Decathlon https://www.decathlon.co.uk/rockrider-3 ... l#v2004297#tstoreTab

I haven't purchased through Decathlon before, but not sure if I really trust Halfords or the cheap Apollo bikes again as they tried to charge me £150 to repair mine.

Any suggestions for a cheap new MTB?
Thanks all for your help.

[landsurfer]

Its back to ebay, shpock, gumtree etc. Ive just bought a cracking alloy framed Raleigh MBT for £50 ... as new ....

[pete75]

Halfords seem to be turning back into a bike shop. Went into Lincoln Halfords today and the large ground floor area was virtually all cycle related. Almost all the car stuff was banished to the smaller mezzanine area which is about a third the size of the ground floor. Last time I went in there it was the opposite way round.

Wonder if Currys will ever change back...

[josht97]

Its back to ebay, shpock, gumtree etc. Ive just bought a cracking allow framed Raleigh MBT for £50 ... as new ....

I did think that too and I've had a good look around. I think it can depend heavily on your area, around me it mostly consists of either cheap rusty bikes or expensive road bikes. I will continue to look though, thanks.

[pete75]

Go Outdoors bikes are getting good reviews.

[thelawnet]

I've found the Rockrider 340 at Decathlon https://www.decathlon.co.uk/rockrider-3 ... l#v2004297#tstoreTab

I haven't purchased through Decathlon before, but not sure if I really trust Halfords or the cheap Apollo bikes again as they tried to charge me £150 to repair mine.

Any suggestions for a cheap new MTB?
Thanks all for your help.

For what use? If it's for actual MTBing you'd ideally want to spend more than that. Or look 2nd hand.

[Paulatic]

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For what use? If it's for actual MTBing you'd ideally want to spend more than that. Or look 2nd hand.

Hi All,

I'm looking at buying a MTB from either Halfords or Decathlon to use for getting to/from university every day.

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Thanks all for your help.

[Whippet]

I certainly rate Decathlon bikes. I’d avoid suspension if you’re buying at the lower price range.

[pete75]

For riding to and from University this might be a better than a mountain bike. It has mudguards , a rear carrier and dynamo lights so don't need to bother with batteries. https://www.decathlon.co.uk/hoprider-10 ... 05477.html
Or this if you don't mind spending a bit more for better kit and/or want a supension front fork. https://www.decathlon.co.uk/hoprider-50 ... 05476.html

[bikerwaser]

I don't know why people buy new.

You could easliy get a decent bike for half that price .

And i'm wondering why you need a MTB to get to UNI ? is it all off road to get there ?

Why not get a hybrid with a rack and mudguards.

[peetee]

I don't know why people buy new.

You could easliy get a decent bike for half that price .

And those that know nothing about bikes can easily buy a bike thats worth X, costs X and needs 2X to be spent on it.

[pete75]

I don't know why people buy new.

You could easliy get a decent bike for half that price .

And i'm wondering why you need a MTB to get to UNI ? is it all off road to get there ?

Why not get a hybrid with a rack and mudguards.

Well if people didn't buy new then nobody could buy secondhand either

[MarcusT]

Decathlon bikes are good for the money. It's the in-store mechanics that are hit or miss.

[Oldjohnw]

Well if people didn't buy new then nobody could buy secondhand either

Perhaps there is a factory somewhere making second hand bikes. Like genuine artificial leather. Or original replicas.