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If you’re looking for good value for money, you should keep an eye out for discounts. Even if the original price of our test bikes is very attractive, discounted alternatives may still be worth a look. If you invest a little time and don’t commit to a specific model, you can currently find discounts of up to 45 per cent saving From affordable entry-level models to top-of-the-range bikes with high-end spec, various retailers are actually selling everything at bargain prices. Whilst it does take a bit of luck to find the perfect deal with the right frame size, it’s definitely worth doing some research. To round off our comprehensive value-for-money comparison featuring a total of 11 MTBs, we’ve hand-picked three hardtails and three full-suspension bikes with substantial discounts.
Price drops: 6 great bargains at a glance
1. BMC Twostroke 01 Five: 1,400 instead of 2,200 euros
Currently reduced by 36 per cent, the BMC Twostroke 01 Five cross-country racer is on offer with a sleek carbon frame with progressive geometry. For a bargain price, this Swiss bike comes with a functional Shimano Deore groupset. You can currently find this bargain at bike24.
2. Ragley Big Wig: 1,650 instead of 3,000 euros
The ‘Big Wig’, as the Ragley Big Wig is known, is currently available from Chain Reaction Cycles at a 45 per cent discount. With its timeless steel frame and 140 millimetres of suspension travel, this trail hardtail is the ideal bike for the coming winter.
3. Vitus Sentier 27 VRS: 1,760 instead of 2,200 euros
The Vitus Sentier 27 VRS is currently on sale at Chain Reaction Cycles with a 20 per cent discount. Thanks to its agile 27.5-inch wheels and 2.6-inch-wide tyres, it’s all about riding fun. The Fox Float 34 Rhythm has 140 millimetres of travel.
4. Kona Process 153 DL: 2,950 instead of 4,700 euros
The price of the Kona Process 153 DL is currently 37 per cent below its original price. In return, buyers get an aluminium frame with – as the name suggests – 153 millimetres of suspension travel and a drivetrain from SRAM’s NX Eagle range. Currently available from bike24.
5. Mondraker Foxy 29: 2,300 instead of 3,500 euros
Enduro riders can enjoy a whopping 34 per cent discount at Liquid Life currently available on the Mondraker Foxy 29. A sturdy aluminium frame and simple Fox suspension components form the A base for excursions into rugged terrain.
6. Radon Skeen Trail AL 7.0: 1,700 instead of 2,500 euros
Thanks to current discounts of up to 32 per cent, the Trail full-suspension bike by Radon It’s actually even cheaper than many hardtails with similar spec. With a sturdy aluminium frame paired with a mix of Shimano SLX and Deore components and Magura brakes, you can’t go far wrong with this entry-level full-suspension bike from the Bonn-based direct-to-consumer retailer. The deal is currently available at Bike-Discount.
Let’s be honest: very few people buy a bike at the list price. It’s really amazing how much of a discount you can find after just a quick online search. At your local dealer, you can usually negotiate the price and accessories during a face-to-face chat. Display models are often available at a reduced price, too. – Jan Timmermann, BIKE test editor
Jan Timmermann
Editor
