Mountain Bike Rider

Riders ready!

You’ve read the reviews, studied the specs and feel ready to hand over your hard-earned cash on the new bike of your dreams. But do you buy online, walk into a shop or click and collect? How do you choose the right frame size? How do you set up your suspension? What about tyre pressures and saddle height? The answers to all these questions and more can be found right here.

WHERE TO BUY?

ONLINE

• Find out how much delivery costs — it’s free from Vitus, Calibre, Decathlon and Halfords, but £30 from Sonder.

• Be sure to read the terms and conditions before you buy. These will spell out what happens if

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