{"id":164132,"date":"2018-04-05T11:33:32","date_gmt":"2018-04-05T11:33:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.welovecycling.com\/wide\/?p=164132"},"modified":"2018-04-05T11:33:32","modified_gmt":"2018-04-05T11:33:32","slug":"best-mtbs-2018-fancy-buying-new-bike","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.welovecycling.com\/wide\/2018\/04\/05\/best-mtbs-2018-fancy-buying-new-bike\/","title":{"rendered":"Best MTBs of 2018: Fancy Buying a New Bike?"},"content":{"rendered":"

With an increasing array of options to choose from, we took a look at some of the best bikes available to the off-road cyclist, and what these bikes have to offer.<\/strong><\/p>\n

B\u2019TWIN ROCKRIDER 920 SE – \u00a3749<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Decathlon say this was designed by a \u201cteam of experts\u201d and I don\u2019t believe them. This bike feels like it was put together by one individual who was given a budget, knew what they were doing, and stuck to it. It does NOT feel like it was designed by a committee.<\/p>\n

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It\u2019s the cheapest bike on this list<\/a> and you can get perfectly decent B\u2019TWIN bikes cheaper. I\u2019d struggle to recommend another brand I\u2019d recommend in their price range. But this bike comes with some impressive specs, including SRAM GX 1×11 drive chain and Manitou Minute Comp forks.<\/p>\n

Heller Barghest NX – \u00a32,130<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Immediately, the design of the frame strikes you as sophisticated, paired-down and restrained \u2013 with minimalist decals to match.\u00a0 This is a good thing, as the techy look of the 2010s needs to morph into something new. So, beyond the cosmetics what does it have to offer?<\/p>\n

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The Barghest offers 130mm travel in the rear suspension but the chainstay is only 17.4\u201d, which should offer you a bit more control when you\u2019re leaning back on slow technical descents. Coupled with the full carbon frame, the whole bike weighs in at 14.5kg \u2013 reducing the risk your bike will pull away dramatically when bunny-hopping across outcrops.<\/p>\n

Specialized Women\u2019s Epic Comp Carbon – \u00a33500<\/strong><\/h2>\n

A major selling point will be the Brain 2.0 technology coupled with the \u201cRider-First Engineered\u201d frame. The latter means the geometry changes depending on the size of bike, and therefore rider, rather than just shrinking or enlarging the proportions wholesale.<\/p>\n

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Specialized tell you<\/a> that Brain 2.0 technology, developed in partnership with RockShox, is now even better to reacting to conditions under the tyres.\u00a0 In practice you now get a \u201cBrain Fade\u201d lever which enables you to change the reaction time of the suspension through five different settings.<\/p>\n

Whyte S-150 C – \u00a33,850<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Carbon fronted with an aluminium backend, the Whyte is a tale of two cities. Not exactly the best-looking bike, it more than compensates by being one of the most versatile bikes in the list. If you can\u2019t choose between 29 or 27.5 tyres, you should know that the Whyte can handle both.<\/p>\n

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Buying a second set of premium wheels more than doubles the value of this bike and, if I\u2019m being honest, takes the sting out of deciding what your next frame purchase will be. We very much approve of any design feature that increases the life cycle of your bicycle.<\/p>\n

Orange T7 – \u00a35,900<\/strong><\/h2>\n

If you\u2019ve ever ridden an Orange P7 you\u2019ll know their steel frames help them glide over rough ground like a tank filled with helium. The T7 ditches the steel in favour of a titanium frame<\/a>, combining the comfort of steel with the lightness of carbon. And the result is an agile, comfortable hardtail.<\/p>\n

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The T7 is likely to go down as one of the greatest bikes ever made. If you\u2019re lucky enough to have got your hands on one of the 15 made, you\u2019ll get to enjoy SRAM X01 12 gearing, Race Face Next R carbon bars and stem. Oh\u2026 and the Hope Tech discs are a special edition anodized gold.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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