Mr Brannen

Anyone had one of these, got one on that bike to work scheme the government are doing,

scottyrs

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yeah i was going to buy this went for the scott aspect instead wor lass got the specialized like but had loads of bother already only a weak old!

Glenn_

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I thought specialized bikes were on of the best.

boXXer

grief with a specialized? i doubt it. Its probably the spazz's that set it up in the first place to be honest. That makes a bike good or bad.

Im a manager of a bike shop, and we sell specialized. Now go and compare the spec list of your specialized to other brands (inc bits you DONT see like BB, headset, hubs etc) and see how much better they are than rival brands.

We sell Spec, Trek, Giant, Haro etc, and Spec outsell other brands by a mile.

Mr Brannen

So theyre the best make boxxer?

Rsmat

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nowt wrong with bike mate.

TOMMY_RS

speicalized is one of the best yes

Mike Kerbey

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you wont go wrong with a specialised, owned my rockhopper for about 6 years so far and everything is still original, except tyres, and it gets abused!

boXXer

value for money wise, i would say they are.

Obviously there are better brands, but they are a LOT more expensive

daveb_lives

i got myself a rockhoper sl comp 2010 on the same scheme. use it most days for work and its a great bike.

had a hardrock before i upgraded. specialized are awesome bits of kit

dave

roscom

I'll jump on the specialized bandwagon.Mines an 07 fsr xc comp,not had it very long but really impressed with it so far.Doing newcastleton with it this coming weekend and then kirroughtree the weekend after so will see how it gets on.

vroooom ptssssh

I need to get a bike, I like trek's but cant afford a f/s so need to go for a hard tail

boXXer

get a spec then. good hardtails start from Ł300, and light ones from Ł699. let me know if you want anything and i'll see what price i can do


trek have had 3 price increases in the last year, and are slowly starting to price themselves out of the market

davidm82

trek definately hiking the prices up, just bought a trek 6300 few weeks ago, was the bike what fit me best, cost 850.00 but sure this bike was only 750.00 last year

R4N SS

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specialised are a good make.

ive got a claude butler myself but i didnt choose it someone else did

any more info on this govt schmeme?

Mike where is your shop as i need to buy a new seat - always end up walking john wayne after a good bike ride

Smit

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If you don't mind me asking, about the government scheme how much do they put towards one? Also how far have u gotta live from work to qualify? Cheers, Smit.

boXXer

Dedworth road mate

SMIT: Depends on how much you earn mate. Its all about tax bands you see. If you earn LOTS, you can get 48% off the bike, and the money is taken from your account every month. Max voucher spend is Ł1000 though

There is no qualifying terms as far as im aware, or at least we have never come across this problem. your work must be registered with a cycle to work company though. Speak to HR about it.

R4N SS

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mike - nice one mate - my sister is not too far from there - are you near the tesco and that lovely chinese takeaway?

boXXer

yup, very close, about 1/4 mile before on the left mate. Next to a total petrol station. pop in

vroooom ptssssh

Spec im not 100% clued up on, needs to have hydraulic disc brakes, good shocks and gears, basically what would be the best spec bike I could get for around Ł800 give or take.

I dont think i'd get a good f/s bike for that even though ideally that's what i'd have, It'll be used for road and hard downhill stuff, so has to have good quality bits on it.

Any suggestions?

cheers

lozi

I did the same recently and ogt a bike on cycle scheme, i live rite next to my work so there isnt any rules about distance!

I went for a 2010 Kona Cinder Cone and i am massivly pleased with it its a very good bit of kit!

boXXer

yes mate, have a look at the rockhopper series. really good VFM.

be quick though, the 2011 stuff is due for a price increase

Big G

Agree with ShandyBoy about the Rockhopper, if they can take a abuse from my fat arse then they much be good

mr yella

Ive got a specialized hardrock disc and am well pleased with it ......Ł315 all in so good price aswell ....
And yes im a Forest fan ....

vroooom ptssssh

What would you say is the better bike?

SPECIALIZED ROCKHOPPER SL COMP 2010

or

Trek 6300 2010

Trek is 50 quid dearer...howcome the rockhopper hasn't got knobbly tyres?

My mate got a Genesis core 20 - 2010 bike, he reckons it's got some good shimano parts on it as shimano own genesis or something so you get a lot of bike for less cash, but I wasnt impressed, steering felt cumbersome, brakes weren't great..http://www.tredz.co.uk/.Genesis-Core...-MTB_29745.htm

boXXer

those 2 bikes are almost exactly the same when it comes down to spec tbh. although the trek is supposed to be going up in price soon, so i would buy it now.

we keep both of those in stock, and i like the look of the trek better.

boXXer

oh, and it does have knobblies. just can see them very well in that pic.

Westy

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It's all about the GT Avalanche 1.0 disc...

Just gutted I paid full whack for it considering my work do the bike scheme. If you like trails suggest nottingham, sherwood forest.. Superb!

Got London to Brighton Sunday... So need some slicks! Are they all much a like

Ryan

specialized are nice bikes.

i got a giant XTC Full Carbon C1, XTR grp set.

do about 15 miles a night and generally a 20-30 mile at the weekend.

boxxer, you get any good manager deals? i would loooove some crossmax's

actually after a new lid aswell

vroooom ptssssh

Cool, i'll likely buy the trek, as I do like them and yea I agree about looks. i'd have no prob ordering it from yourself but i'm going to try and get it through the cycle to work scheme, and app it ends this month so need to get my finger out!

Thanks for your help

boXXer

if you dont get it sorted give me a shout mate. ill sort you a price and get it posted up.

vroooom ptssssh

Thanks mate, will let you know how it goes

Stu.H

As a complete n00b with bikes, how do they compare?

I mean Ive got a mountain bike (not sure on name - I think its worth about Ł150) but its got 18 gears.

What is the difference between mine and say a Ł1500 bike??? Mines got suspension etc?

Genuinely interested......

Also, can you "test ride" bikes like cars??

macturbo

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Al get some pics of my specialized bike.
Currently has a snapped chain but fook me it does go well
You cant go wrong with a specialized mountain bike imo though!

Edited with pictures:



Bought this badboy on Ebay last year.
Not sure exactly what engine size it is but I reckon it does 40-45mph though!

WD Pro

Here is my Rock Hopper :



Old school steel

davidm82

fao vrooooom, i bought the same trek a month ago and bike is great, i choose the black and so pleased i did, far to many white bikes out there at moment

vroooom ptssssh

David - Nice one thanks for that! I do like white but yea white is very in atm! I'll be going with the black one too, I dont like the white and 'brown?'


Thanks

adam151082

my new bike, great to ride imo

Mr Brannen

Yeah mine was Ł400 quid and I pay back Ł22 for 12 months. so I got it for Ł264 basically.
Soo light I can pick it up with my little finger!! funny thing is Ive got a council van for work I wouldnt even dream of cycling to work lol, just took 2 payslips and a photo id and my bike was ready in 10 days from that point of ordering in the shop, im going to pick it up in the morning.

zetec-Sam

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Snap




(not got that fucking saddle on it anymore, I don't like being anally penetrated thankyou!)