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Tom
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3rd Oct 08 at 14:47   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
I posted up a while ago about getting a bike for some exercise and to get to work some times. So my work have signed up to some scheme which means I can get one and money back or pay monthly or some shit. I was thinking of a specialized rockhopper pro last time I was considering it. Budget is around £500, wondering if anyone knows where is the best place to look, should I buy locally or can you buy for cheaper of the tinterweb? Anything else I should be considering (other bikes)?
stubbsy05
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3rd Oct 08 at 14:53   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
evanscycles.co.uk are quite good
Half Pint
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I think this is the cycle to work scheme which has a tax break incentive, and you probably pay monthly. i think you get vouchers to spend at halfrauds...
Tom
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3rd Oct 08 at 14:58   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Thanks alex

HP - I think I can buy one in all shops who are signed up to the scheme someone on here works in a bike shop in liverpool iirc, any ideas who it is
Tom
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3rd Oct 08 at 15:03   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
I also like the trek 6300 any thoughts?
deano87
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Personally, I'd go with any Specialized. It will be more than adequate for what you want it for.
myke
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I have a specialised Hardrock previously and currently have a Trek 4300.
Bothe were ace bikes, but the Trek was better spec'd for the money.

I don't think you could go far wrong with either.
Tom
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I think the trek is slightly better spec'd may go for that in red and white
jacko198
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That would be me tom. Formby cycles

For £500, id say take alook at the Hardrock Pro Disk 09 - £499
Or the specialized rockhopper disk 09 - £599

If you can stretch it the trek 6300 09 would be a good purchace - £649

Or maybe even the trek 6000 09 - £549
micra_pete
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although this might upset the bike snobs, the carrera fury is a very good entry bike.

Read the reviews and do your research on it, great little bike. Just make sure its put together correctly
micra_pete
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http://www.bikeradar.com/gear/category/bikes/mountain/product/fury-9876

I have had two
jacko198
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quote:
Originally posted by micra_pete
although this might upset the bike snobs, the carrera fury is a very good entry bike.

Read the reviews and do your research on it, great little bike. Just make sure its put together correctly


i.e not from halfords
micra_pete
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I know mate, thats why I said it!

IMO its probably the best bike for the cash, but if you get get it mail order and get a good shop to build it!
Tom
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4th Oct 08 at 12:54   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
I might come over and have a look soon then jacko!
jacko198
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Coolio mate, let me know when ure coming down

 
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