MTB Egypt Forums

plz i need to buy MTB bike in range mony about 1500 to 2000 i need your recommendation.

thanks in advance

If you have seen any bikes in the market that you like, post the model name and specs here and we can help you decide.

ORBEA RAVEL X-LEISURE

medootero Wrote:ORBEA RAVEL X-LEISURE

This is a women-specific frame. Also, it is not a mountain bike, but a hybrid.

what is the differnt between women frame & men frame
what is the differnt between mountain bike & hybrid

thanx alot

Women's frames have different sizing, and there is that top tubes with a sharp downward slope for a step-in (easier saddle mounting).

A hybrid bike will usually have thinner tires for city use (could be used off-road, but on smooth trails only) and a very upright riding position. The component group will also be a hybrid or touring group. Mountain bike components are often specifically designed to withstand more abuse and rough trails. The suspension on a hybrid (if any) will also be of lower quality/travel than a comparable mountain bike.

If you are going to use the bike often off-road, stick with a mountain bike, not a hybrid.

in general is ORBEA a good brand?

medootero Wrote:in general is ORBEA a good brand?

They are known more for road and triathlon bikes than mountain bikes. Their higher end XC mountain bikes (carbon frames) are very nice (the frames are assembled/molded in China and finished in Spain). Their lower end bikes (like the ones sold in Egypt right now) are all made in China.

They make a very nice full-suspension trail bike called Rallon http://www.orbea-usa.com/us-us/bicis/familias/rallon/

For the models available in Egypt now, for the money you pay and as a first mountain bike, it is not a bad bike, but they come with low quality component groups. Just choose the model and size carefully.