BH MTB

[Je]

I wouldn't mind getting a new Hard Tail and came across this BH Ultimate RC with XT/SLX mix at $1800 shipped unassembled;

http://www.pushys.com.au/bh-ultimate-rc ... large.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Is that considered a bargain or just a decent price in amongst other hard tails on the market under $2k?

[DarrylH]

Very cheap for a CF frame, but I don't think I would buy another MTB without thru-axles. Wheels are low spec with old style free-wheel - it was updated on all Mavic higher spec wheels as it needed regular maintenance on an MTB.

[Calvin27]

The freewheel thing is just a terminology hangover. I was worried with my new kona, but they all have cassettes especially at that price range.

[trailgumby]

I woudl agree on the fork. You want a thru axle. Perhaps not as critical on a 26er XC machine, but you definitely want on a 29er (from experience ) and I guess the 650B is somewhere in between.