Dandine
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| posted on 8-2-2008 at 21:58 |
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No Wind, New Challenge
With having more time on my hands was looking for a new challenge for when the wind does not want to play ball. Looking to buy a
reasonable secondhand mountain bike. Any tips or advice gratefully received or if you have a bike for sale would be interested for some
more info. 
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shem
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| posted on 8-2-2008 at 22:37 |
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got mine from Je james cycles nearly half price, would recomend a look at theyre site
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Dandine
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| posted on 8-2-2008 at 22:49 |
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Cheers Shem, What bike did you get mate. Would i be right in thinking i really only want front suspension?
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badexcuseforasailor
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| posted on 8-2-2008 at 22:55 |
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Full suss or a hardtail thats a big can of worms that one!
http://brogboroughlake.windsurf.me.uk/
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shem
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| posted on 9-2-2008 at 07:54 |
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Ive got a Giant anthem, a cross country full sus, so a nice all rounder, so 3 inch of rear travel opposed to 6-9 of a full down hiller.
Its lighter than a lot of hard tails so no need to worry about down hiller weight either, well pleased with it.
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sarge
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| posted on 9-2-2008 at 08:41 |
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i recently bought a scott reflex fx25 full susser with remote lockout on the rear shock with a flick of a switch on the bars which
turns it into a hardtail
works a treat
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shem
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| posted on 9-2-2008 at 09:04 |
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Whats your budget Dan, better to get a good hard tail than a cheapy full sus.
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sarge
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| posted on 9-2-2008 at 09:13 |
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are you sayin my scott is a cheap bike mr shem
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shem
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| posted on 9-2-2008 at 09:25 |
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No not at all, I didnt say that did I! It sounds expensive with all that flick swith suspension stuff. But if your starting, Ill see
you behind the bike shed after school. LOL
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sarge
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| posted on 9-2-2008 at 09:35 |
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right i,m settin off for pennal on me bike now live in stourbridge it might take me an hour or so.lol
the list price on my bike was 1100notes but i got it thruogh ebay for 600 brand new
jejames are good because they do interest free credit and you can check with their calculator how much you will have to pay
search and ye will find
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shem
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| posted on 9-2-2008 at 09:39 |
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Ye, I checked it out online, theyre down from 1100 to 800, so youve had a bargain. Mines pretty similar spec, I got it for 780 down
from 1300, mainly becasue its a late 06 spec, (gutted I havnt got 08 colours)!
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Dandine
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| posted on 9-2-2008 at 11:08 |
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knowing me i will probably blow my budget. Old habits die hard.
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nick-r
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| posted on 12-2-2008 at 19:17 |
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we had a thread like this when al was getting his new bike a few months back.....i'd still reccomend a full sus cross country bike
though....last years specialized seem to have come down in price......although for the same price you could get something with an
engine...... 
http://www.rcad.co.uk/borthsurf.html
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adam
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| posted on 13-2-2008 at 18:06 |
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Have a look at classifieds on Singletrack and Bikeradar if looking for used bikes - usually loads around and seem to go for about half
new price when a year or two old which is shocking.
http://singletrackworld.com/ />
http://www.bikeradar.com/ />
I've built up a single speed bike over winter so have been thinking of getting a full sus to replace my hardtail, spotted this which
looks good value:
http://www.paulscycles.co.uk/products.php?plid=m1b4s1p1291 />
Loads of other deals there too, like this XTC:
http://www.paulscycles.co.uk/products.php?plid=m1b4s2p1265 />
As Al was advised try and get a test ride if you can to get sizing or try a few mates bikes for size...
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REECEY
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| posted on 13-2-2008 at 19:41 |
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Check out Chain reaction cycles for some great deals. As for hardtail or full sus,go for a hardtail with sus forks. It's what the pro's
use and they know best. A good group set and disk brakes is more important. As for a manufacture there is not much in them. They all
have similar speck for a similar amount of money.
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/ />
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Dandine
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| posted on 13-2-2008 at 21:15 |
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Been looking at the full suspension specialized at a shop today. Too much money though. I think will go for a better hardtail to save
some dollar. Anyone rate the giants? I had a Giant CFR2 Road Race bike once which was mint!
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REECEY
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| posted on 13-2-2008 at 22:09 |
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Giant make a top frame and they make the frames for Specialized.
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jon d hat
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| posted on 13-2-2008 at 22:44 |
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After riding my full suss for 10 mths now, you wouldnt catch me on a hardtail (even if they are the pros. frame of choice. My bike is
as light as many HT's and suspension locks front and rear for climbing. Buy the best your budget will allow or you'll buy twice.
This is a greaty offer
http://www.paulscycles.co.uk/products.php?plid=m1b4s1p1291 />
But if I had the funds available, my first choice would be the Secialised Enduro Pro Carbon 2008....mmmm....bikeporn
When you're close to the EDGE....Trust your INSTINCT....!
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Dandine
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| posted on 13-2-2008 at 23:00 |
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What to do. Was looking at the Giant hardtail, but now you've thrown a spanner in the works! Although the Trance won't blow the bank.
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Spooker
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| posted on 13-2-2008 at 23:11 |
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I'm with Jon on this one. Rode hardtails for 2 years before I got into full-sus. Still got my last hardtail, and tho its lighter and
climbs better on some terrain and on some gradients than my susser, a day or more in the saddle is unthinkable now. Buy the best frame
you can afford - you can upgrade the groupset at a later date. That Trance is a good example - hell of a lot of bike for £600.
Jon - gotta do Coedy sat, been planned for weeks, tempted by a nite in Dovey and a trundle up Cader sunday, but can't decide yet,
depends if the posty brings some bits for the van on Friday - mite be working on that sunday.
You know INSTINCTively when you're living on the EDGE...
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