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I am looking to buy a bike, I am pretty sure I want a standard mountain Bike. I.E hardtail/rigid. I do not want suspension or anything like that. Unless you think its worthwhile?
Other than that I have no idea what makes a good bike and what I should be on the look out for? Does anyone have any advice on looking for bikes?
Cheers :)
Get a cheap one, or it'll get nicked. Sorry to be so negative, but it's the truth.
Oh, and invest in a decent lock.
mrmistoffelees
14-08-2007, 13:43
I am looking to buy a bike, I am pretty sure I want a standard mountain Bike. I.E hardtail/rigid. I do not want suspension or anything like that. Unless you think its worthwhile?
Other than that I have no idea what makes a good bike and what I should be on the look out for? Does anyone have any advice on looking for bikes?
Cheers :)
Depends on
a) Budget
b) What type of riding are you looking at doing ? gravel/occasional off road use , light cross country or heavy cross country ?
Full suspension bikes are rubbsih until you get to the thousand pound or so mark. (also very tiring to ride on tarmac/gravel unless you can lock off the rear suspension)
Front suspension is well worth having if you are going for say light XC usage.
Pay more attention to the quality of the components.
Disc brakes are an absoloute waste of money on anything under £500
Disc brakes are an absoloute waste of money on anything under £500
Why? I love the disc brakes on my £300 bike...
mrmistoffelees
14-08-2007, 13:48
Why? I love the disc brakes on my £300 bike...
Because for the money you are spending on disc brakes, you can get decent v brakes and have much better components on the bike
(only my opinion of course)
Why? I love the disc brakes on my £300 bike...
Gonna say the same about my old £200 bike, but it's just the quality of them i guess.
As for the comment about buying a cheap one, it'll get nicked otherwise is definitely speaking the truth, either that or take 2 decent chains with you and secure both wheels to an inanimate object as well as the bikes frame.
Halfords do cheap bikes, like the Carrera Vulcan for example, decent sturdy bike, hardtail last time i checked, medium quality components.
Because for the money you are spending on disc brakes, you can get decent v brakes and have much better components on the bike
(only my opinion of course)
My bike was £250 with v-brakes and £300 with disc brakes. Not that big a difference in price imo, and the discs are deffo worth it (particularly when it's raining).
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As for the comment about buying a cheap one, it'll get nicked otherwise is definitely speaking the truth, either that or take 2 decent chains with you and secure both wheels to an inanimate object as well as the bikes frame.
Good point about the wheels. Most decent bikes have 'quick release wheels'. If you don't lock your wheels you may find them missing after 3 minutes inside Tesco's.
mrmistoffelees
14-08-2007, 13:54
My bike was £250 with v-brakes and £300 with disc brakes. Not that big a difference in price imo, and the discs are deffo worth it (particularly when it's raining).
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Good point about the wheels. Most decent bikes have 'quick release wheels'. If you don't lock your wheels you may find them missing after 3 minutes inside Tesco's.
Are they Hydraulic disc brakes ? just out of interest ?
Extra fifty quid ?? Thats another XBOX 360 game !!!!! :D
It will town/city riding along with some mild grass/mud riding. It will be used to get around town and also to go back and forth to Uni. My University is atop a big hill so it will be climbing and descending a lot.
It will town/city riding along with some mild grass/mud riding. It will be used to get around town and also to go back and forth to Uni. My University is atop a big hill so it will be climbing and descending a lot.
Definitely go hardtail with front suspension then. Make sure it has decent brakes though ;)
Are they Hydraulic disc brakes ? just out of interest ?
Nope, cabled.
Extra fifty quid ?? Thats another XBOX 360 game !!!!! :D
Now there's a waste of money :D Honestly, it was £50 well spent imo.
Damien: What's you budget? Also, have a look at http://www.cycleguard.com.
www.evanscycles.com is a good place for bikes/bits.
Mrs A has some Avid cable-operated disc brakes on her Orbit expedition tourer. I am most impressed with them. Superb stopping power with just a little effort. However, getting the wheels back on can be troublesome. The disc doesn't always want to go back between the little shims inside the caliper.
I have hub brakes on my tourer. Nothing like the stopping power but, come rain or shine, they always work the same.
Having brakes NOT on the rim is definately an advantage when it comes to fixing a puncture. Rims brakes will always grind up the aluminium rim into a thin black paste that gets over everything.
Sadly, Orbit have finished. They made some very well built bikes - in the UK!
http://www.orbit-cycles.co.uk/
Nope, cabled.
Now there's a waste of money :D Honestly, it was £50 well spent imo.
Damien: What's you budget? Also, have a look at http://www.cycleguard.com.
www.evanscycles.com (http://www.evanscycles.com) is a good place for bikes/bits.
I am unsure on the budget, I would say £200 but am willing to go above it if I find good cause.
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So decent brakes I should look at for, will a cycle shop know about different types and install them for me? or do they come with certain types of bike? What are the 'good' brakes called? I always had a problem with brakes, but I used to have cheap bikes so thats that.
I am unsure on the budget, I would say £200 but am willing to go above it if I find good cause.
Bear in mind that you will need accessoriers as well. You will need lights, mudguards, a lock plus chain/coil, and probably a helmet as well. These alone can easily set you back £100.
Disc brakes are good, but pricy. Particularly on a £200 bike.
mrmistoffelees
14-08-2007, 15:00
There is a decent Muddy Fox at www.motor-world.co.uk for two hundred notes
http://www.motor-world.co.uk/images/hires/12481.jpg
There is also a one with front and rear pro-max disc brakes as well (not muddy fox)
http://www.motor-world.co.uk/images/hires/14073.jpg
Evans do a Raleigh with disc brakes. Discounted from £300 for £200
http://www.evanscycles.com/product.jsp?style=5777
Other sales from Evans: http://www.evanscycles.com/dept.jsp?dept_id=1204
Great price - suspension, disc brakes but mudguards not included!
:D
IMHO, you could save a lot embarassment and wear and tear on your washing machine by looking for a bike with mudguards.
mmm, I never really like suspension bikes? Are they good? It seems weird to me. I know about the extras such as a lock, i have taken these into account. My budget is all bike though, I am willing to go to 300 maybe more if Its worth it.
I am also likely to buy it from a bike shop rather than internet order so that they build it for me.
Great price - suspension, disc brakes but mudguards not included!
:D
IMHO, you could save a lot embarassment and wear and tear on your washing machine by looking for a bike with mudguards.
MTBs are generally sold without mudguards. You buy them separately :)
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mmm, I never really like suspension bikes? Are they good? It seems weird to me. I know about the extras such a lock, i have taken these into account. My budget is all bike though, I am willing to go to 300 maybe more if Its worth it.
Front suspension is worth it. Even on the road. You don't want rear suspension (i.e. You want a 'hardtail')
I've got this one:
http://www.evanscycles.com/product.jsp?style=70222
Now at £270 with discs, and I love it. It is a thieve magnet though. :(
mrmistoffelees
14-08-2007, 15:54
£270 but an absoloute belter of a bike
http://www.evanscycles.com/product.jsp?style=70060
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Wow, those last two look nice! Wish there was a evan cycles in canterbury now. Theres a cyclesuk though
I am unsure on the budget, I would say £200 but am willing to go above it if I find good cause.
You are working too aren't you Damien? I can't remember, I'm sure I read you do. If so then try and get your employer to join a ride to work scheme. Evans Cycles do one and you could save loads (upto about 40ish%) through some weird and wonderful tax rules - you also pay it back over a year so you can spread the costs. :)
What’s in it for me?
You can save income tax, VAT and national insurance contributions by having the bike’s retail price removed from your salary before deductions. You can spread the cost of a new bike over 12 months.
Who does the bike belong to?
You will be leasing the bike from your company for 12 months. At the end of that period, your company can transfer ownership for a nominal fee.
:tu:
http://www.evanscycles.com/ride2work.jsp?item_id=430
http://www.evanscycles.com/img/ride2work_home_application_form.pdf
mrmistoffelees
14-08-2007, 15:59
Wow, those last two look nice! Wish there was a evan cycles in canterbury now. Theres a cyclesuk though
£10 to have any bike under £500 delivered !
There's loads of useful (and not commercially biased) advice about all things cycling here:
http://www.ctc.org.uk/desktopdefault.aspx?tabid=3331
£10 to have any bike under £500 delivered !
And their phone staff are generally very helpful and knowledgeable. I thoroughly recommend them.
Also, when you go with a bike of this price bracket I do recommend taking insurance (such as cycleguard). And you really want a decent lock. Cycleguard have a list of approved locks. You must use one of these for the bike to be insured.
You are working too aren't you Damien? I can't remember, I'm sure I read you do. If so then try and get your employer to join a ride to work scheme. Evans Cycles do one and you could save loads (upto about 40ish%) through some weird and wonderful tax rules - you also pay it back over a year so you can spread the costs.
Yep, But they are too small for these kind of policys and I am part-time really. Just doing full-time in summer.
£10 to have any bike under £500 delivered !
I may do if I cannot find one I like out of a store but I am not very keen to build the bike.
And their phone staff are generally very helpful and knowledgeable. I thoroughly recommend them.
Also, when you go with a bike of this price bracket I do recommend taking insurance (such as cycleguard). And you really want a decent lock. Cycleguard have a list of approved locks. You must use one of these for the bike to be insured.
Endsleigh do insurance as well, for students, I was going to do that. Is Cycleguard better?
I may do if I cannot find one I like out of a store but I am not very keen to build the bike. There's no need to build it. There is minor assembly involved (pedals and handlebar).
http://www.evanscycles.com/helplp.jsp
Endsleigh do insurance as well, for students, I was going to do that. Is Cycleguard better? I don't know, but cycleguard is a dedicated cycle policy.
I will go with cycleguard, theres a lot more covered. Nice. Also, I like the minor assembly. Might go with that.
Yep, But they are too small for these kind of policys and I am part-time really. Just doing full-time in summer.
Smaller the company the better as it'll seem like it's going to save them more money :)
£270 but an absoloute belter of a bike
http://www.evanscycles.com/product.jsp?style=70060
Download Failed (1)Good find - nice price for a great bike :cool:
What makes it great? What about the specs or have you experence with it?
Damien,
main thing here is price, you probably wont get much of a bike for that.
ok main things is disc brakes, is a must, best stoppage you'll get
secondly, front sus if you can,
other than that its just the type of bike, mountain, race, hybrid
if your not going off road alot then a hybrib is what you want.
but if you will use on the hills, then just go for mountain.
here is a list:
http://www.evanscycles.com/product.jsp?style=70220
http://www.evanscycles.com/product.jsp?style=70584
http://www.evanscycles.com/product.jsp?style=71197
http://www.evanscycles.com/product.jsp?style=71273
http://www.evanscycles.com/product.jsp?style=71103
http://www.evanscycles.com/product.jsp?style=70498
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/ProductDetail.aspx?Cat=cycle&ProdID=5360027212
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/ProductDetail.aspx?Cat=cycle&ProdID=5360028665
ik
most expensive bike there is £220
if you want a better bike, with better components, and lighter frame, go for a dearer one, they may last longer.
You are working too aren't you Damien? I can't remember, I'm sure I read you do. If so then try and get your employer to join a ride to work scheme. Evans Cycles do one and you could save loads (upto about 40ish%) through some weird and wonderful tax rules - you also pay it back over a year so you can spread the costs. :)
I'm doing that at the moment, Just got myself the Performance Hybrid Comp boardman bike (http://www.boardmanbikes.com/) and 290 quids worth of accessory (my employer used Halfords) for £19 a month, all I have to pay back is about £340. :)
http://img67.imageshack.us/img67/4767/boardmanhybridcomp6ef47vo3.th.jpg (http://img67.imageshack.us/my.php?image=boardmanhybridcomp6ef47vo3.jpg)
Ok, So far I think I will go for front suspension and hopefully disc brakes. Type of bike will be a hardtail mountain bike I think.
So am I right in thinking that after that the cost goes up as the quality of components and weight improves? I am looking at those £280 bikes linked to before. What about gears, do the amount of gears matter or is it more complex than that?
Ok, So far I think I will go for front suspension and hopefully disc brakes. Type of bike will be a hardtail mountain bike I think.
So am I right in thinking that after that the cost goes up as the quality of components and weight improves? I am looking at those £280 bikes linked to before. What about gears, do the amount of gears matter or is it more complex than that?
the amount not really matter, cause you dont really wnat to cross your chain, big front ring to big back ring.
£280 will get you better components on the bike, you will get shimano deore I think for that price,
I would look out for:
type of forks:shocks
V brakes or discs preferably
at least shimano deore groupset, the cogs and gears to you and me
other thing to look for which is a personal thing, the cabling..... I prefer it on the top tube not the downtube, but my Scott Scale 60 got it on the downtube :(
ik
search:
evans
wiggle
alpinebikes
stiff
chain reaction
cycle surgery
The GT I linked to earlier has all Shimano kit and disc brakes @ £270 (down from £300). CyclesUK sell the version with v-brakes for £260.
The Specialized bike linked to earlier also has Shimano kit, but no disc brakes.
The number of gears that you get will certainly be more than adequate. What you might look for is the 'range'. This used to be expressed in inches but now there is a metric equivalent but I can't remember what range you might look for.
Gear (in inches) = wheel size * chainring teeth / sprocket teeth
A gear of 20" is very low so you can climb a very steep hill and 100" is probably high enough for a racer. To work this out properly you need to know the size, in teeth, of the smallest and largest chainring and sprocket. A bike with lots of gears will just divide that range up into very small steps. Unfortunately, what usually happens is that there are lots of gears but little actual range. Look for a bike with a block that is steep rather than flat so that there is a large difference between the smallest and largest sprocket.
Some more details here:
http://www.ctc.org.uk/DesktopDefault.aspx?TabID=3945
http://www.evanscycles.com/product.jsp?style=70222
So this one has Shimano and disc brakes? Also, how many gears does it have? Why dont they say?
How do you tell the type of fork.
CycoSymz
14-08-2007, 20:08
You could check out this site:
http://www.bikesandprams.co.uk
I bought my last 2 bikes from them, they have some good deals on last years models and offer free delivery.
I'd recommend a Claud Butler Rock or Alpina, they're very good bikes.
DocDutch
14-08-2007, 20:20
have a looksie at halfords or even your local bike shop. okay looking on the net is all nice and cheap but they'll screw you on delivery cost most of the times as a bike isnt that small to post ;)
also totally agree with daniel on the locks and wheels, make sure that the wheels and saddle arent quick release or if they are that you can change them with ease to standard bolts otherwise you come back from shopping/uni/pub and no seat left.
Shame you cant get the U kind locks that you can get in Holland as they are good for just securing the back wheel and then a normal chain lock.
those U locks are a bstrd to open (lost my keys 1 time and it took me a good hours work to get it open again with an electric saw)
homealone
14-08-2007, 21:03
Shame you cant get the U kind locks that you can get in Holland as they are good for just securing the back wheel and then a normal chain lock.
those U locks are a bstrd to open (lost my keys 1 time and it took me a good hours work to get it open again with an electric saw)
do you mean a 'D' lock, Doc ?
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Kryptonite-New-York-3000-Lock/dp/B000OYJVSY
:)
http://www.evanscycles.com/product.jsp?style=70222
So this one has Shimano and disc brakes? Also, how many gears does it have? Why dont they say?
How do you tell the type of fork.
GT is a good make.
makes I recommend
Scott
Trek
Specialized
Kona
Cannondale (hard pushed to get a cheap one)
Focus
Felt
what MTB says:
What you can expect to get for your money Under £200
Usually a skinny steel frame. Avoid cranksets that use a single bent piece of metal for the crankarms and axle, and check that chainring sizes are small enough (24, 34, 48 max) for off-road. Expect V brakes from £99, and QR (quick release) wheels from £130. Avoid suspension.
Up to £300
Aluminium and chromoly steel bikes deliver a sprightly ride in the low £200s, but get the correct size so you're not too cramped. Aluminium will generally give a sharper ride. Shimano TY and C0 groups are efficient budget transmissions. Nearer £300, you'll see Alivio and Acera mechs with EZ Fire trigger shifters. Only accept long-armed V type brakes, and make sure the wheels are straight and true. Look for proper chunky tyres for off-road. Heavy steel handlebars, stem and seatpost are cheap and easy to change.
Up to £400
Aluminium or chromoly frame with a basic suspension fork and some highlight componentry from basic Shimano groups like Alivio and Acera. Riding position should have the potential to be extended from short and upright to something more aggressive. There may still be some steel bits lurking on chainrings, handlebars and stems, but look for proper metal pedals as a bonus.
Up to £500
Deore parts in places (8-speed) and better fixtures and fittings. You can get decent cable disc brakes (Hayes, Avid, Grimeca) and basic Manitou/RockShox units. Full suspension at this level means extra weight. A well-damped rear shock is essential; an aluminium frame reduces weight.
Up to £600
Frames are well developed and well finished, often with butted and shaped tubes and with fittings for disc upgrades. Shimano Deore works very well and is long-lasting. You can get good suspension from Marzocchi's MXC forks, and Dukes and Pilots from RockShox. Suspension bikes start to be good all-rounders, but disc brakes are best avoided at this price.
Up to £800
Mostly quality aluminium chassis, often with good upgrade potential. Conventional style bikes should have decent brand name forks with rebound adjustment. Transmission should be almost complete Deore, or equivalent Truvativ. Components will probably be quality own-brand. Pedals should be strong platform units or clipless.
Up to £1,000
Upgraded models of suspension fork - LX and even XT highlights, or SRAM ESP equivalents. Several companies are now offering disc brake versions of bikes, lighter finishing kit and better quality tyres. A well chosen frameset on a bike in this price bracket could end up as your upgraded superbike.
Up to £1,500
You should get pretty much everything you could want on a conventional hardtail - a quality fork suited to your riding, highlight transmission upgrades (XT/XTR), and maybe even a fancy wheelset nearer £1,500. Mass produced suspension bikes will make compromises with components and maybe fork choice until around £1,500. Overall weights should also drop a lot lower as wheels and finishing kit improve. The upper end of the price band is also where longer travel 'freeride' bikes start to have good enough componentry to deliver proper big hit performance without a massive weight penalty. Expect to upgrade some parts to get the full potential from your frame.
Up to £2,000
Premium brand or specialist hardtails are often offered as complete or bespoke packages, with a wide variety of materials. Full suspension bikes will have well-finished frames with fully adjustable shocks and well matched forks and XT or equivalent.
Up to £3,000
Limited edition copies of the pros' bikes. The very best componentry, cutting edge aluminium, carbon or titanium frames, top of the range multi-adjustable suspension parts, magnesium/carbon/titanium finishing kit, XTR or equivalent transmission, and top flight disc brakes or ultralight V brakes stopping snazzy wheelsets.
ik
zing_deleted
14-08-2007, 21:14
Ive just bought me a nice racing bike, Its only cheap well 185 quid but its fast and geared well. This to me is the most important point most mountain bikes ive seen have gearing that just isnt suited to riding a bike fast imo they are crap if you want a bigger wheel buy a hybred bike thats geared sensibly. Also rear suspension all well and good if your on a mountain but if your actually gonna use it to get from a to b avoid it like the plague
homealone
14-08-2007, 22:05
Ive just bought me a nice racing bike, Its only cheap well 185 quid but its fast and geared well. This to me is the most important point most mountain bikes ive seen have gearing that just isnt suited to riding a bike fast imo they are crap if you want a bigger wheel buy a hybred bike thats geared sensibly. Also rear suspension all well and good if your on a mountain but if your actually gonna use it to get from a to b avoid it like the plague
I have a cheap mtb atm, alloy frame, V brakes, front suspension, 18 shimano gears.
Which replaced a 'city' bike - steel frame, V brakes, comfy saddle, 3 Hub gears....
- both with mudguards ;)
- but to come to the point, the main difference I found was the narrower, 'smoother' tyres on the city bike needed far less effort than the wide chunky ones on the mtb - on normal road, anyway.
- So if road is going to be more used than 'off', I'd suggest enquiring about suitable tyres, I'm going to, as I'm thinking about seeing what is available in kevlar lined puncture resistant tyres, anyway :)
I have a cheap mtb atm, alloy frame, V brakes, front suspension, 18 shimano gears.
Which replaced a 'city' bike - steel frame, V brakes, comfy saddle, 3 Hub gears....
- both with mudguards ;)
- but to come to the point, the main difference I found was the narrower, 'smoother' tyres on the city bike needed far less effort than the wide chunky ones on the mtb - on normal road, anyway.
- So if road is going to be more used than 'off', I'd suggest enquiring about suitable tyres, I'm going to, as I'm thinking about seeing what is available in kevlar lined puncture resistant tyres, anyway :)
I did that after I had my wheels nicked, and I now have road tyres on my MTB. It does make a big difference (but looks slightly less kewl).
zing_deleted
14-08-2007, 22:10
cool dont matter sweating buckets moving fast and working hard enough is all that matters lol
cool dont matter sweating buckets moving fast and working hard enough is all that matters lol
If it weren't for the moving fast, you could just get yourself one of these:
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No worries about gear ratios, disc brakes, alloy wheels etc. No wheels that can get nicked either. Nothing but advantages :tu: :)
zing_deleted
14-08-2007, 22:15
I prefer the elliptical trainers and rowing machines for my none moving sweating ;)
If it weren't for the moving fast, you could just get yourself one of these:
http://www.sportartikelen-shop.nl/shop/images/hometrainerHOF400.jpg
No worries about gear ratios, disc brakes, alloy wheels etc. No wheels that can get nicked either. Nothing but advantages :tu: :)
LOL. I never understand these. Most of the fun of a bike is the moving and feeling the air. :)
£270 but an absoloute belter of a bike
http://www.evanscycles.com/product.jsp?style=70060
http://www.evanscycles.com/large_images/Z1377T_BIG.jpg
I just noticed that this one is available with Disc Brakes for only £30 more (in blue).
http://www.evanscycles.com/product.jsp?style=70143. Not bad, considering the 2008 model (disc) is £370.
DocDutch
15-08-2007, 07:01
do you mean a 'D' lock, Doc ?
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Kryptonite-New-York-3000-Lock/dp/B000OYJVSY
:)
nah home this kind of lock
http://axabasta.intermix5.nl/cat/front/item_info.asp?currentpage=1&pagesize=15&id=11&level=2&Svalue=&search=&lijst=&s1=&s2=&s3=&item_id=637
I have hardly seen these kind of locks in the UK tho.
saying that the locks on the bikes from the Royal Mail are similar to these.
How quickly do you want to get this bike? In a couple of months time, the 2008 stock will start coming out so you'll start to see lots of offers on 2007 bikes. Evans cycles is a classic for shedding lots of stock cheap when the new models comes out
How quickly do you want to get this bike? In a couple of months time, the 2008 stock will start coming out so you'll start to see lots of offers on 2007 bikes. Evans cycles is a classic for shedding lots of stock cheap when the new models comes out
Some of the bikes that were linked to are discounted 2007 models. The 2008 model of the £300 Specialized bike is on the Evans site for £370.
yeah 2008 models will be out very shortly, so you will get great bargains galore if you wait :D
ik
here is a another list of up to £270
http://www.evanscycles.com/product.jsp?style=70495
http://www.evanscycles.com/product.jsp?style=70344
http://www.evanscycles.com/product.jsp?style=70222
http://www.evanscycles.com/product.jsp?style=70782
http://www.evanscycles.com/product.jsp?style=70497
http://www.evanscycles.com/product.jsp?style=70345
http://www.evanscycles.com/product.jsp?style=70725
http://www.evanscycles.com/product.jsp?style=70452
http://www.evanscycles.com/product.jsp?style=70221
http://www.evanscycles.com/product.jsp?style=70263
http://www.evanscycles.com/product.jsp?style=70498
http://www.evanscycles.com/product.jsp?style=70453
http://www.evanscycles.com/product.jsp?style=61185
http://www.evanscycles.com/product.jsp?style=5773
http://www.evanscycles.com/product.jsp?style=70584
http://www.evanscycles.com/product.jsp?style=70220
http://www.evanscycles.com/product.jsp?style=5189
all found here:
http://www.evanscycles.com/dept.jsp?dept_id=1203&page=1
ik
AntiSilence
15-08-2007, 20:00
This is mine...
CycoSymz
15-08-2007, 21:46
This is mine...
That's funny, it looks just the same as my old one :D
here is my bike:
cost £475 but I upgraded the brakes to discs and changed the gears and shifter all to Shram x9, paid £350 for upgrades
ik
get one with 2 wheels, you cant go far wrong.
AntiSilence
16-08-2007, 06:47
That's funny, it looks just the same as my old one :D
I wondered why the invoice had your name on it! ;) LOL
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get one with 2 wheels, you cant go far wrong.
If you get one with square wheels too, it stops you from rolling down hills when you stop :D
My current issue of what MTB gives 3 top bikes (they recommend for the money) in order of preference from WMTB's Scandelously Cheap Off-roader:
1: Carrera Vulcan (http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=10001&langId=-1&catalogId=10151&productId=240437&categoryId=82394) £260
2: Gary Fisher Tarpon (http://solidrock.safeshopper.com/4/107.htm?340) £230 (WMTB suggested Trek as website, this is my fav Local Bike Shops site... same price though)
3: Mongoose Tyax Elite (http://www.wiggle.co.uk/ProductDetail.aspx?Cat=cycle&ProdID=5360026979) £280
ik
Cheers! That last one looks great!
UK police property disposal:
http://www.bumblebeeauctions.co.uk/XcAPViewInCat.asp?ID=24
Some very good prices ;)
damien did you buy anything?
ik
Sale
http://www.edinburghbicycle.com
Revolution Cuillin bikes got a good write up on what magazine once
ik
damien did you buy anything?
ik
End of September I will get one :)
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