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Originally Posted by Blake
The Saracen Raw Pro
Frame : Light but sturdy 7005 alu frame with an efficient centre chain line single pivot with cartridge sealed bearings for maximum pedaling efficiency & preload adjustable Stratos air/coil rear shock with 80mm travel
Fork : Long travel 80mm preload adjustable SR Suntour fork for big terrain performance
Drivetrain : Classy Truvativ chainset with 42/34/24 tooth ratios
Gear system : Shimanoââ‚à ‚¬Ã¢â€žÂ¢s benchmark Deore 27 speed mechs and shifters
(which means what?)
Question :
Is this bike any good?, i'm looking for an entry level MTB, and would this be ideal.
Have been advised to take up mountain biking to help with my health, anyways, I just purchased 3 for the family (not the raw pro, a raleigh for the missus and some other brand for the kids), and I have NO Knowlegde of todays cycles, and am looking for any information (experiance, info etc) on the Raw Pro. (quite like the look of it tbh)
I am open to other cycles / brands that might be useful.
Also, If anyone knows of a club or contacts, preferably that accept novices, who cycles in the Mansfield area (not competition level (just yet  )), would be appreciated.
I will be (hoping) looking to get into cross country riding, maybe a bit of down hill at some point in the future and don't want to really be buying a new bike when I do.
I really have no idea where to start, thought i'd pick ya brains.
Thanks for any info one might be able to provide
Opps, sorry, wrong part, needs to be in Lifestyle
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If I were you, I'd go for a decent hardtail instead of a cheap full suspension steed, cheap alu. frames normally end up a lot heavier (and weaker) than good alloy ones. Truvativ make budget chainset's, I've bent a couple in my time, the deore mechs and shifters are fine, it doesn't say what Shimano hubs it's using or which brand of rims, Tioga, who used to be top quality are now aiming more towards the budget end of the market too.
If I were you, I'd go with one of these
http://www.merlincycles.co.uk/acatalog/Sale_Bikes.html
The MALT1 is exceptional for the price