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In the market for a new MTB, not looking to break the bank, not brand precious, don't really know much about bikes or spec', just want VFM on a good all rounder for 50% road / 50% trail.

Having looked at the bamboozling choice, I've stumbled across this:

http://www.paulscycles.co.uk/m1b0s2p3844/GT-ZASKAR-SPORT-2012

Can anyone advise if this a decent buy, given the above?

Any advice welcomed.

Thanks

In reply to plyometrics:

What's your max budget and what will the 50% trail be like? Just forest roads or trail centres or what?

In reply to plyometrics:
£600 ish.

I live in South Lakes, so a bit of trail centre, but mainly bridleways around Kentmere etc.

I also do the odd MTB 'race', like Whinlatter, Selkirk etc.

Also looking at the Whyte range, just overwhelmed with the choice.

Any views on the GT specifically; so I can either discount that option or more seriously consider.

In reply to plyometrics: best spec for the money, nothing else comes close really. This plus new pair of tyres, job done.

http://www.decathlon.co.uk/rockrider-81-mountain-bike-grey-id_8168918.html

You'll find these recommended again and again on different forums at your price point.

http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=20005&t=12875967

In reply to plyometrics:

The GT is decent enough at that price, but it's beaten on almost every spec by the Decathlon bike linked above, perhaps the GT frame is a bit better but that's just speculation. That Decathlon bike really is an exceptional buy.