January 17, 201610 yr 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.
January 17, 201610 yr 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.
January 18, 201610 yr 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.
January 18, 201610 yr 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.
January 18, 201610 yr Author 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 Edited January 19, 201610 yr by dazza22345
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