Nick D

Just after a little advice on some bikes that I have seen. I won’t be using the bike in the week so I’m not that interested how they ride on the road, but I will not be doing any crazy downhill stuff. Just riding around the lakes etc on paths.

My first thoughts were towards this Cannondale http://www.evanscycles.com/product.jsp;jsessionid=2DF90168B069972B1C81BA5BEA2 7AD4D.tc8?style=87679
Having spoken to the guy in the shop I was told that is was a very good frame and this is the one they use up until they go to Carbon. The suspension can be locked off, but the gears are very “entry level” not something I liked the sound of. Thoughts?

The main thing that put me off this bike is that I was told that is rode ‘long’ i.e. was not suitable for my frame as I have quite a short body and long legs and was told to look towards Scott or Specialized.

These are the 2 I have looked at;
Specialized ; http://www.evanscycles.com/product.jsp?style=86115

Scott; http://www.evanscycles.com/product.jsp?style=86486

Would really appreciate any advice, or suggestions of other bikes. Not really wanting to spend a fortune, but don’t want something that won’t last or is poorly built.

Nick.

D19 STE

I was told the Giant xtc 3.5 was a good bike for the price http://www.highlandbikes.com/product...lid=m1b0s2p573

Nick D

Anymore?

Luca

iTrader: (2)

Gt range or Kona are also very well specced.

Nick D

I got seriously confused in the shop when he said the gears were entry level, another £100 gets you this, etc etc, we ended up looking at bikes that were nearly £2k. I dont understand bike gears at all apart from my old bike had 21

It's Czech Mate

neither are great for a short torso tho :s, giant, scott and specialized are your best options on a sensible budget

Luca

iTrader: (2)

To be totally honest with you they all work the same....

Only difference your getting other than price is materials and look, a budget one changes gear just as the top of the range one will.

It wont be as smooth in operation, be as light or eventually wear as well either.
Cheap chainset(front rings ) will be made from stamped alloy where a top end one will have cnc rings.

I always look at the overall package things like bars stem gears can be changed.

Look for one which rides and looks how you want it... it is a budget bicycle but will do what you want...

Nick D

Ordered this having read a few reviews



Specialized Stumpjumper HT Expert


More than I was originally going to pay, but i've been told it will last!

Luca

iTrader: (2)

Good choice i recommended this one to Lambchop on his post yesterday

Nick D

Should be here next week, just need to figuire out how to get it in a car now

Luca

iTrader: (2)

Just get a roof rack one mate then you keeo the wheels on etc and wont trash your interior etc.

Nick D

http://www.roof-rack-supplies.co.uk/...BU1_FK157_A126

Should do the job!

Luca

iTrader: (2)

Thats the type mate

I squeesed mine in my Bmw coupe the other night with wheels off etc and ended up with oil on the seats and a dam scratch on the window.

Rack is highly recommended