Muddyfox Anarchy 500 - reviews?

[dazza22345]

Ok so I think I've found a company who will offer me roughly what I'm looking for.
The base bike (before the kit) is a Muddy fox Anarchy 500.
As I'm not particularly clued up on bike parts nowadays I wondered if anyone could give me an idea of if its any good. I can't seem to find any reviews online. So if anyone knows of one that would be great?

http://www.muddyfox.com/muddyfox-anarchy500-932344?colcode=93234440
Muddyfox Anarchy500 Mens Tech Spec

> Alloy Hardtail Mountain Bike Frame
> Suntour XCR Magnesium Suspension Forks with Hydraulic Lockout and Adjustable Rebound - 100mm Travel
> Alloy MTB Handlebars
> Alloy A-Head Handlebar Stem
> 27 Speed Shimano Alivio gears with Shimano Alivio Rapid Fire Shifters
> Suntour XCM Chainset
> Tektro HDX300 Front and Rear Hydraulic Disc Brakes
> Alex Rims 26" Quick Release Double Walled Alloy Wheels
> 26" x 2.25" Maxxis Ardent Tyres
> Cionlli MTB Saddle with Bumpers

I'm 6" tall, but as i can get a nice discount on the 18" frame I'm thinking to get that one and then get a longer suspension seatpost (thudbuster) with some of the money I'm saving. Would this be suitable?

Thanks in advance.

 

[RobF]

The bike looks reasonable for £300, mostly branded components at the cheaper end, which is what you'd expect for the money.

Not sure what you mean about a 'longer suspension seatpost'.

You want the correct frame size to start with.

It might be possible to sort the saddle height, but the reach on too small a frame may be too short, and the handlebars too low.

 

[Benjahmin]

I also think the 18" frame may be too small for you. I'm 5'5" with 30" inside leg and I ride an 18" frame. Really I think you'll need a 20 or 22". They give height/inside leg measures on the bike spec.

 

[trex]

You can select 18", 20" or 21" frame, same price.
They have a nice little chart to select the right size according to your leg length.

 

[Kinninvie]

You should get the 20" frame BUT first,what motor are you thinking of fitting?

 

[dazza22345]

Ok cheers all, was gonna be the 18" originally due to getting £170 off the price with them having it in stock. I Have been since offered the 20" at the same price though so will go with that.
Will be a rear hub fitted