Driving myself mad with choice for a new full-susser when I sell my motorbike.

Any opinions on the Marin Wolf Ridge?

Background:
Current Bike: Marin Hawk Hill (with MxPro ETA fitted after market).
6'2" 17st (107 kg) - I need a study ride!
Only been riding MBs 2 yrs, XC, trail, too old to worry about impressing mates (most of the time).

I started with a budget of £1750 and ended having to talk myself back down from a Whyte 46! I really am not good enough for the top stuff (but I'll have the cash in my hand!).

Get a stumpjumper FSR 120, lurrvvvly bike!

You'll find most people will say the one they own is the best to buy(I'm guilty of it as well), so it's not really a good indication of how good that particular one is.

Pick bikes that you like the look of and have a test ride on each one to see which you prefer.

All the big names(Spesh,Giant,Marin, etc, etc.....)build decent bikes so just pick the one you think feels the best.They nearly all come with the same kit nowadays anyway,Hope brakes, Fox forks & the like.

"I'm not really good enough for the top stuff"
Who is & who can really justify spending the daft sums of money that we do on bikes,but we do because we can.
Hope this helps a little.

"Full-Sus Virgin seeks new Playmate"

One of these?

ho ho ho




IGMC

Now if i was going to get a Cove in this situation it would be the Hustler more XC than FR damn fine bike and Leisure lakes will build you up a custom bike :) frame costs about £1200 but they knock money off the components and frame if you buy it as a whole bike :)

I'd go for the Marin Attack Trail. I've found them to be very reliable, strong bikes.

The Spech FSR 120 - as well equipped & light as the rest but with an extra inch of travel. Stretch to the Expert if you can as it's got the Fox Talas up front.