Marc
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My Dads ordering the following:
Kona Kikapu Deluxe (2005 model)
7005 Alu
4" rear wheel travel - Fox Float RP3 Shock
Marzocchi MX Comp 100m front forks
Shimano Deore XT rear
Shimano Deaore front
Race Face Ride XC Chainset
Race Face SRX Bottom Bracket
Shimnao Deore 9 Speed
Aheadset STS
TruVativ XR 3D Stem
TruVativ LE riser Handlebars
Hayes HFX-9 Disc Brakes
Sun Black Eye Rims
KK Disc Front Hub
Shimano Disc Rear Hub
Shimano 15g fr 14g rr Spokes
Tioga Red Phoenix 26x 2.0 Tyres
WTB Speed V Comp Saddle
TruVativ XR Seatpost
Shimano M505 Clipless Peddles
Kona Jackshit Grips
Was £1400 now £800.
Shall I get one too?  
[Edited on 12-06-2007 by Marc]
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PhilC
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Registered: 21st Jan 06
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I like....
Needs a new set a decent gear shifters and wheels though...
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Steve X16XE
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Not to bad. My mate was going to get one of them but ended up getting a Specialized.
[Edited on 12-06-2007 by Steve X16XE]
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Rob E
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im going out for a spin on mine now 
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Rebecca
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My ex was a mountain bike gayboy. He was 3rd best at downhill in the UK for his age at one point.
I hate bicycles!
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Marc
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pdwhelan
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quote:
Originally posted by novabex
My ex was a mountain bike gayboy. He was 3rd best at downhill in the UK for his age at one point.
I hate bicycles!
 explains why hes the ex then
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Rebecca
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Any man that owns lycra outfits is worrying to be honest.
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deano87
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For £800, it is a bargain, but is a 2005 model. You'll get your years warranty with it, but all the technology on it will be old hat.
The spec isn't too bad, but find yourself another brand 2005 model, something like a Specialized and you'll get a better set up.
2005 was roundabout the changeover for Kona selling in Halfords. It kinda went all down hill from there!
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Rob E
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ive just realised my bike is 7years old! still rules the trails though
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Steve X16XE
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Check out a GT Timberline. Bomb proof
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Robin
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quote:
Originally posted by deano87
For £800, it is a bargain
Forgive me for this, but....
WTF?! It's a bicycle FFS, you could buy a car for £800
How is an £800 bike a bargain?
[Edited on 12-06-2007 by Robin]
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Rob E
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GT lobo - i almost brought one many moons ago. very strange looking full susser
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Rebecca
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I know people who have spend 5k on a bike. Madness.
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Steve X16XE
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Mine is a hard tale. 98 model and i bought it in 99 to do the C2C. I was 15 at the time.
Talk about back in the day
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Steve X16XE
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My mate bought an Orange 222 for just under £2k. After everything he bought for it, he thinks he has spent about £5k and it's far toooo heavy ride now.
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Rob E
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i got some really old pics of me in my riding days
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deano87
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quote:
Originally posted by Robin
quote:
Originally posted by deano87
For £800, it is a bargain
Forgive me for this, but....
WTF?! It's a bicycle FFS, you could buy a car for £800
How is an £800 bike a bargain?
[Edited on 12-06-2007 by Robin]
For the spec it is, albeit old, is a bargain.
Why buy a car worth £50,000 when you can get one for £10,000 that'll do the same job?
The same applies for a bike  better quality, more comfortable, more durable etc etc
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nik
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quote:
Originally posted by novabex
Any man that owns lycra outfits is worrying to be honest.
If he was anygood at downhill then he wouldn't wear lycra 
I had a Kikapu once mate, was ok for cross country (it got nicked  )
Had loads of Konas, currently got a Cinder cone can't fault them!
Here is me racing, I WAS very good at downhill racing, this was on my Giant ATX 1 monster with 8'' travel front/rear, huge hydralic discs etc 
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micra_pete
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quote:
Originally posted by nik
quote:
Originally posted by novabex
Any man that owns lycra outfits is worrying to be honest.
If he was anygood at downhill then he wouldn't wear lycra
agree, what sort of downhiller wears lycra?
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nik
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I used to wear jeans when racing! Didn't get on with the MX style pants Did have full back protector etc though and the top
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deano87
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quote:
Originally posted by micra_pete
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Originally posted by nik
quote:
Originally posted by novabex
Any man that owns lycra outfits is worrying to be honest.
If he was anygood at downhill then he wouldn't wear lycra
agree, what sort of downhiller wears lycra?
Hardcore ones that don't feel the need for body armour?! Which obviously means they're good and don't fall off.
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Hammer
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quote:
Originally posted by deano87
but all the technology on it will be old hat.
No ABS or Power Steering
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nik
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quote:
Originally posted by deano87
quote:
Originally posted by micra_pete
quote:
Originally posted by nik
quote:
Originally posted by novabex
Any man that owns lycra outfits is worrying to be honest.
If he was anygood at downhill then he wouldn't wear lycra
agree, what sort of downhiller wears lycra?
Hardcore ones that don't feel the need for body armour?! Which obviously means they're good and don't fall off.
In 5-6 years of racing I never once saw somebody wearing lycra at a downhill event. You must know some uber cool and good downhillers!
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deano87
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On mountain bike DVD's mainly, of a few years back. I'm sure the scene has changed a bit, but not hugely.
It is rider preference really. Like I ride downhill/freeride/dual on clipless pedals, whereas some riders where flats.
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