brad

Apparently !! i have put on over 2 stone since giving up smoking so i NEED to do more exercise how very dare you, ya cheeky bitch

Anyway........ Bikes....... hmmmm............ Theres no point me buying a really shit apollo one cos i,l break it but i dont want to remortgage my house to buy one either . Any suggestions as to whats hot and whats not greatfully appreciated

taa

Pete frst

yeah but if you get bored of biking at least you aint spunked a small fortune on a flash bike gathering dust,get a unicycle?then you can hide it under the stairs.........

mattyboyrst

got told i had epilepsy 6 months ago cant drive at the minute so you can imagine the frustration i spent £1450 on this beast and its the best money ever spent you wouldnt believe some of the downhill courses by us forest of dean, cannock chase etc what an adrenaline rush

Bloomers

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The current Specialized range is giving good value for money. best thing to do is pop down to your local bike shop and ask for some advice. if they are any good, they should guide you the right way, and work to your budget

MannheimAlex

Its also much cheaper to build it yourself..and more fun

Had paid just over 1000euros

TOMMY_RS

fucking hell that looks like a beast, i used to be into mountaion biking
built a dirt jump bike but havn't got any pictures

MannheimAlex

really looks like a beast

But its also a good ride on the street, not just down the hill...

Karl 3dr

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Scott or Specialized get my vote...

My old Scott...


My current Specialized, i prefered the riding position of the Scott tbh but this is still a really nice bike...

clairendave

I have to agree with sapph1, i ride (occasionally) a scott elite, used to have a specialized. both are great.
tbh if its possible you may not stick at it look at the carrera range at halfrauds. the top end ones use some good kit. an ally frame is pretty much an ally frame these days on the moderate priced steeds.
if like me your a big chap look out for front suss forks almost bottoming out as soon as you sit on it.

RST

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I brought a Gaint bike off ebay. totally mint best money i spent. Ride to work most days love it.

GTi-R23

Skys the limit, give us a budget and we'll make some suggestions, and what type of riding do you wanna do?

Here's my current rig:

dovboy

my giant,i payed 500 for it and love it!
http://shop.devercycles.co.uk/images/prod_3381.jpg

brad

budget = £2.50 maybe £3 at a push
Type = huh ?? , sit on it facing forwards and pedal

tbh , it will be used as little as possible , most likely for short rides along the seafront , probably only once or twice just to keep the bitch quiet . It will then end up in the garage next to the brand new unused one i bought her 6 months ago .

I doubt she will enjoy riding anywhere difficult,dirty or uphill and when i get time on my own im out on my ski so it really hasnt got to be anything special. As much as i would like a full carbon/kevlar nitro filled tyre rock hopping sport billy bag carrying demon! it would be a complete waste .

I would like it to last at least a year before it starts rusting and things fall of it though.

does that help at all

Micky

In that case,f**k the bike,keep eating and drinking and be happy.No point in buying a bike if you aint going to use it,only a waste of youre hard earned. Micky

wirralphil

I bought a GT Aggressor XC1 from Halfords on the offer for £440 plus a £20 voucher to either sped on lights or lock, happy with the overhall bike apart from the forks not having a Lock Out.

For a budget look at these sites....

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/

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

Had a Gary Fisher Mountain bike in the past and for road/track riding it was great.

GTi-R23

If all you wanna do is roll down nice smooth cycle paths once in a while then it's pointless spending a fortune, summat like this would be more than up to the task:

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/M...?ModelID=43251

Really is good exercise though, the weight will fall off you if you ride regularly, and what better way to chill out and get away from a nagging mrs, especially if the sea front is full of totty once the weather warms up a bit.

DanW@FastFord

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I'll probably get knocked for suggesting it, but for general use Carrera bikes are decent value for money. I've got a Kraken, and despite problems with utterly clueless Halfords mongs (not all are bad) it's been a good bike.

wirralphil

Couldn't fault the Kraken i had 5-6 years ago, just kept away from the halfords muppets once i bought it.

brad

Thanks for the reply's chaps
I spent over an hour in halfrauds today with a genuinely nice/helpfull fella , should be getting it on tuesday
The local specialist bike shop guy had his head so far up his rude fucking arse he nearly became one with his crank display . my missus had to drag me out the shop door .

mercury grey minter

Yes the specialist bike shop staff can be c*nts.My mate went in one and told him what he wanted and what his budget was(£500).The guy just laughed and said ,"I,m sorry sir i think your in the wrong shop".You can get a decent carrerra from halfords for around £300.Should do you for what you need.

Just to be a photo whore,here,s my cannondale lefty repainted FOCUS ST ORANGE.

jammerrs

i think a cheaper halfrauds bike would be fine for your use mate

a flat bared non suspension is what you want imo

i have a rather flashy kona, and tbh its alright for flat use but i find hills and off roading a challenge on it

big wheels are for big gays though, bmx's FTW

Big G

They have hiked the price right up on the 2010 models
GT's dont seem a baddun, a few guys round here have em.

Might look to change mine later in the year.

wirralphil

Hope you ordered the Halfords bike online and used a discount code.

mechanic28

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halfords bikes aint as shit as they used to be!half decent now

Red16

I'm not too clue'd up on mountain bikes to be honest, but i have a Chris Boardman Comp

Rolls

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that lefty is nice! - needs some spd's though!

Big G

The do look smart them Boardman bikes and they seem to my untrained eye to have a semi decent spec, but ive never seen anybody out and about on 1 to ask them whether they are good or shite.

wirralphil

Some halfords bargains...

Might still be on offer..

http://www.myvouchercodes.co.uk/code...alfords/140750

gup

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what about the east peak range ive had one for a few years and its been a really good bike for me,doing road and cross country one

white2lsr

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Im on the lookout for a second hand bike. That way I should get a better spec

jammerrs

i love the boardman range

rich123

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i would go for kona range wicked bikes and not too pricey but the theres marin or orange but there a bit more price wise

jammerrs

ive got a kona mate and it just doesnt seem 100% (took me a lot of playing with to get right) - but i think thats because i brought it from jejames's, a bloody rubbish shop if your young imo

the bloke didnt beleive what size chain had on a bmx and are just generally unhelpful.

back to the bike - it has hydralic brakes which theyd spilt fluid from and damaged the lever, the back brake was absolute boloocks and they had to change it, didnt tell me how to pump up forks (its easy i know but really wasnt helpful when i was spending 500+ on a bike) and the front pads wore out within a month because they were fitted wrong

find a bike shop you like or get on with a person in and you wil get a better bike imo

cossiejsy

I have Kona and the price wasnt too bad i paid about £700 few years ago

jammerrs

mine was new old stock, 07 bike for 900 but i got it in 09 for 550, so a good bike for the money i guess

longdog

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Spot on,
When I was looking for my last bike, I went to Evans in Manchester and got sod all help.
Found a small bike shop in Urmston, with some friendy two helpfull guys working there and got the bike I wanted.
Old pick.

boXXer

i can get you a discount on 2010 Spec's, and Trek's. We do giant aswell.

What you after?

zetec-Sam

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Get yourself a proper bike!



Konas are poor bikes. Frame geometry is always way out, they all feel too short and ride like a pile of poo.

white2lsr

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Quite like the Trek Ticket or an equivelant Giant

ZTSI

i sell bikes everyday, you cant go wrong with a Specialized, i work on every make and model of bikes and well all i can say is everyone that whats to buy a new bike always asks for a Specialized, makes my job easier!

Specialized hardrock £300, cant go wrong really.