Mountain bikers - what brakes do you use?
24-07-2007, 01:23 PM
#82
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Originally Posted by Porkie
6'2 15 stone..... in my dreams.
5'8
don't want anything mental as I really am NOT going to use it
5'8
don't want anything mental as I really am NOT going to use it
Good enough to enjoy properly and not overly expensive. Very Good vfm
Ideally tho you want to buy from a local bike shop who can support you and help you set it all up and get some decent gloves/shorts/helmet etc.
So anything big branded in the £600 range would be ok for what you describe, but just check on here first!
24-07-2007, 01:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Porkie
6'2 15 stone..... in my dreams.
5'8
don't want anything mental as I really am NOT going to use it
5'8
don't want anything mental as I really am NOT going to use it
most of the routes around there can be riden on a relativly low standard bike anyway and only needs a great bike when you want to go faster
24-07-2007, 01:56 PM
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Originally Posted by boXXer
if your looking at that sort of thing, i can supply you with a Specialized Rockhopper of some sort. Have a look on thier website 
24-07-2007, 02:45 PM
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Originally Posted by boXXer
big hits are coooool! Nuff travel!
Nuff travel!tell me about it, i used all of it the other day after someone cut me up as i about to land off a 4 ft drop off!!! used all front travel and both arms and legs just managing to stay on!
30-07-2007, 05:49 PM
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Originally Posted by boXXer
Originally Posted by Porkie
Thanks Boxer. How much is a Rockhopper then?
and do you get disc brakes... I want Disc brakes
and do you get disc brakes... I want Disc brakes
That suspension was like riding a clown bike and the brakes were akin to someone trying to yank you off the fucking thing by the neck
And use BoXXer, he does the best deals
And he's gay.
30-07-2007, 05:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Paddy
Originally Posted by boXXer
Originally Posted by Porkie
Thanks Boxer. How much is a Rockhopper then?
and do you get disc brakes... I want Disc brakes
and do you get disc brakes... I want Disc brakes
That suspension was like riding a clown bike and the brakes were akin to someone trying to yank you off the fucking thing by the neck
And use BoXXer, he does the best deals
And he's gay.
i'll look after you pork boy
and i love you too paddy
30-07-2007, 09:28 PM
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Originally Posted by boXXer
Originally Posted by Paddy
Originally Posted by boXXer
Originally Posted by Porkie
Thanks Boxer. How much is a Rockhopper then?
and do you get disc brakes... I want Disc brakes
and do you get disc brakes... I want Disc brakes
That suspension was like riding a clown bike and the brakes were akin to someone trying to yank you off the fucking thing by the neck
And use BoXXer, he does the best deals
And he's gay.
i'll look after you pork boy
and i love you too paddy
31-07-2007, 08:48 AM
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whatever bike you buy they seem to be sized up differently tho. not just the specialized. esp from seat post to headset.
i used to always get 14" or 16" frames with a good seat post as you can raise it if need be an when riding trails or going downhill you can lower the post and save your bollox if you need to bail off. riding trails on a hig frame is just dangerous imo as you dont get much room for error and you cant balance your weight around the bike like you can on a samaller frame. all depends tho what the bikes main function is gonna be for. mine was always downhill/4x/ dirt jumping
i used to always get 14" or 16" frames with a good seat post as you can raise it if need be an when riding trails or going downhill you can lower the post and save your bollox if you need to bail off. riding trails on a hig frame is just dangerous imo as you dont get much room for error and you cant balance your weight around the bike like you can on a samaller frame. all depends tho what the bikes main function is gonna be for. mine was always downhill/4x/ dirt jumping
31-07-2007, 10:04 AM
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Originally Posted by MattRS1600i
Specialized biked ie the Rockhopper tend to come up quite small IMO so Porkie, deffo try one for size before you buy......nice little bikes
But its irrelevant, on a £500 bike thats not gunna be used for racing, etc.
31-07-2007, 10:10 AM
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Originally Posted by boXXer
Originally Posted by MattRS1600i
Specialized biked ie the Rockhopper tend to come up quite small IMO so Porkie, deffo try one for size before you buy......nice little bikes
But its irrelevant, on a £500 bike thats not gunna be used for racing, etc.
after all some measure sizes as top tube length, some as toptube to bb on the angle of the seatpost, some as a vertical line from toptube to bb......etc etc
Too small is shit, to big is shit...it has to be right or you wont enjoy it
99% of women who try cycling and hate it only hate it because they dont have the right sized bikes and components and the right type of saddle etc....
Size matters
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31-07-2007, 10:14 AM
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if thats what you think, thats cool.
BUT, i sell at least 20 bikes a week, including cheap shit, and you would be surprised at how many of the cheap giants fit people BETTER than more expensive bikes.
Most adjustments can be dialled in, by sliding the saddle, or like you say, changing the stem, raising the post, etc.
You know these Road bike "fit" programs that they have online? Well, there is a shop pretty close to us that does this bike fit thing, and you should see what people are riding around here.
Only saying what i know....
BUT, i sell at least 20 bikes a week, including cheap shit, and you would be surprised at how many of the cheap giants fit people BETTER than more expensive bikes.
Most adjustments can be dialled in, by sliding the saddle, or like you say, changing the stem, raising the post, etc.
You know these Road bike "fit" programs that they have online? Well, there is a shop pretty close to us that does this bike fit thing, and you should see what people are riding around here.
Only saying what i know....
31-07-2007, 10:18 AM
#103
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Originally Posted by boXXer
if thats what you think, thats cool.
BUT, i sell at least 20 bikes a week, including cheap shit, and you would be surprised at how many of the cheap giants fit people BETTER than more expensive bikes.
Most adjustments can be dialled in, by sliding the saddle, ot like you say, changing the stem.
You know these Road bike "fit" programs that they have online? Well, there is a shop pretty close to us that does this bike fit thing, and you should see what people are riding around here.
Only saying what i know....
BUT, i sell at least 20 bikes a week, including cheap shit, and you would be surprised at how many of the cheap giants fit people BETTER than more expensive bikes.
Most adjustments can be dialled in, by sliding the saddle, ot like you say, changing the stem.
You know these Road bike "fit" programs that they have online? Well, there is a shop pretty close to us that does this bike fit thing, and you should see what people are riding around here.
Only saying what i know....
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