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Matt H
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24th Apr 05 at 12:30   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Been having a quick look around for a new mountain bike. Im a lazy cunt & now that the summer is here Im thinking riding is a good way to get exercise. Also if I get this new job I've applied for I'll be riding to work everyday

This is the website for a fairly local store

http://www.jejamescycles.co.uk/

At first I was thinking I may be able to get a 1/2 decent one for about £150 but I under estimated how much some of them cost Thinking now of around £250. Theres seems to be quite afew to choose from within that price range but I really don't know whats good & whats crap

Or are there any other decent place to buy from? Don't really wanna travel miles & miles for one but if there is a good bargin to be had I'd make the trip.

Cheers
R Lee
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24th Apr 05 at 12:32   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
i bought mine for £400ish and thats only an average bike.
Matt H
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24th Apr 05 at 12:34   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Its only gonna be mainly for going along footpaths/roads/dirt tracks

I don't need anything that has 6 types of suspension & a carbon fibre frame or anything like that

Just a good quality basic bike
Corsa Sport Gav
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24th Apr 05 at 12:36   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
het ur self to halfords they hav sum al right bikes in now and sum times hav sum good deals
Carl
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Cycho-sport in Barnsley is a good shop. I'd probably look for a second hand one, you are more likely to pick up a bargain then.
philrussell81
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jjb superstores might be worth a try for a basic bike around that price


my last one cost just over 1k
Corsa Sport Gav
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quote:
Originally posted by philwestwood

my last one cost just over 1k


snap

and my bmx is just under 1k
GREG 1
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I wanna get a new bmx again... Hoffman styleeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
Carl
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I spent 7 pound at ASDA last night

He after advice lads, not How far did you get your pants pulled down for last time you went in a bike shop!
BTW my Brother has a carbon Fibre racing bike that was near on 2k.
Matt H
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quote:
Originally posted by CrazyCarlo
He after advice lads, not How far did you get your pants pulled down for last time you went in a bike shop!





I am very aware that some bikes cost alot!
philrussell81
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quote:
Originally posted by GREG 1
I wanna get a new bmx again... Hoffman styleeeeeeeeeeeeeeee


im split between a new bmw or a kona stinky dee lux
GREG 1
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BMX, watch Xtreme games and Bestwick, Hoffman & Mc Coy will make up your mind
philrussell81
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i always used to watch it, i had a fairly good one when i was younger, then i bought myslef a downhiller, so much fun and gets the adrenaline runnin....


maybe get a bmx again tho
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quote:
Originally posted by GREG 1
BMX, watch Xtreme games and Bestwick, Hoffman & Mc Coy will make up your mind



jamie bestwick was originally from near me, he was born in nottingham
Charlene
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24th Apr 05 at 13:00   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
My brother got a decent one from Jjb for £350
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quote:
Originally posted by GREG 1
BMX, watch Xtreme games and Bestwick, Hoffman & Mc Coy will make up your mind



what u got?
Matt H
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24th Apr 05 at 13:09   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Back on subject

Ones that I've considered to be within my price range:


Specialized Hardrock Sport Disc 04


FRAME A1 Premium Aluminum, DT/HT 3D box gusset, forged dropouts with reinforced disc mount and eyelets, replaceable forged alloy derailleur hanger, designed for 100mm travel fork FORK RST Gilla Plus T5, 100mm travel, preload adjust, 30mm Cr-Mo stanchion and 1-1/8” steerer, coil/MCU spring

£299.99


Specialized Hardrock Sport 05


A1 Premium Aluminium frame with 3D box gusset DT/HT, forged dropouts with reinforced disc mount and eyelets, replaceable forged alloy derailleur hanger, designed for 100mm travel fork. Women’s model features our exclusive Designs for Women geometry and lighter tubesets. RST Gilla T5, 100mm travel suspension fork with preload adjust, coil/MCU spring. Specialized Mobius alloy stem, 10-degree rise. Alloy 38mm rise handlebars, 9 degree sweep. Precision Tektro linear-pull brakes with stainless steel pipe and Shimano Altus levers. Wide-range Shimano 24-speed Acera drive train, 11x32t. Lightweight Truvativ X-Flow alloy crankset with capless bolts. Alex DH-20 double-wall black rims with machined sidewalls, sealed alloy hubs with alloy QR. Specialized Enduro Sport all-terrain tyres. Medically proven Body Geometry Sport ATB saddle (Women’s saddle on Women’s bike).

£299.99

Trek 4300 05


FRAME: Alpha SL Aluminium FORKS: RST Gila T5/80mm w/adj WHEELS: Alloy F, Shimano RM40 R hub; Matrix 750 rims CRANKSET: SR XCC150 42/34/24 FRONT DERAILLEUR: Shimano CO50 REAR DERAILLEUR: Shimano Alivio

£300


Specialized Hardrock XC F/S 05


A1 Premium Aluminium frame with 3D box gusset, forged dropouts with eyelets replaceable hanger, designed for 80mm travel fork. RST Capa T5 , 80mm travel suspension fork with preload adjust, coil/MCU spring. Shimano Acera shifting with Altus levers. Truvativ ISO-Flow alloy crankset with Shimano Bottom Bracket. Alex DH-20 double-wall black rims with machined sidewalls, sealed alloy hubs with Q/R. Specialized Enduro Sport all terrain tyres. Medically proven Body Geometry Sport ATB saddle.

£299.99

Trek 3700 gents 05


FRAME: Alpha Aluminium FORKS: RST 191CL WHEELS: Alloy hubs; Matrix 550 rims; 14G spokes CRANKSET: SR XCC100 48/38/28 FRONT DERAILLEUR: Shimano CO51 REAR DERAILLEUR: Shimano

£230


GT Chucker 2.0 2005


GT Chucker 2.0 2005 Bike 7005 Aluminium Chucker frame with zero stack headtube, Gordo 650 forks with 75mm of travel, single ring RPM crankset with dual chain guide, Sram 4.0 rear mech twistshifter, WTB 2.4 Motoraptor tyres, Tektro linear pull brakes


£279.99


Giant Mistral 2005


Giant Mistral 2005 24 spd, Aluminium compact geometry frame, Rockshox Judy TT Suspension fork

£299
philrussell81
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24th Apr 05 at 13:11   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Specialized Hardrock Sport Disc 04

looks best value for money i reckon...

ps sorry for hijackin your thread!
Matt H
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24th Apr 05 at 13:29   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
I was thinking one of the hardrock models
Charlene
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24th Apr 05 at 13:31   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Second one
Matt H
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quote:
Originally posted by Charlene
Second one



1st one has disk brakes though........
philrussell81
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they both the same price at £299??


get the disc brake version
Colin
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Ive got a specialized rockhopper & Sarason andies both lying in the shed, ive not used either since learning to drive
Matt H
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quote:
Originally posted by philwestwood
they both the same price at £299??


get the disc brake version



The disc brake one is 2004 model. Non disk brake is 2005....
philrussell81
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you bothered about havin the latest model?

personally id go for 2004 with discs

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