New bike ordered, opinions please.

Cuchulain · 30 Oct 2007 at 14:40

I've ordered this beast:

Spec is:

• Frame: Alu 7005 double butted
• Forks: RockShox Reba SL Poploc (85mm)
• Headset: Ritchey Logic
• Handlebar: FSA XC280 Riser
• Stem: FSA OS170
• Seatpost: FSA SL280
• Saddle: Selle Italia XR
• Crankset: Shimano Deore LX
• BB: Shimano Deore LX
• Rear Mech: Shimano Deroe XT
• Front Mech: Shimano Deore XT
• Brake Levers: Avid Juicy Seven
• Brakes: Avid Juicy Seven
• Shifters: Shimano Deore LX
• Cassette: Shimano Deore
• Chain: Shimano HG53
• Rims: Rigida Taurus
• Hubs: Shimano XT Disc
• Spokes: DT Swiss 2,0 - 1,8
• Tyres: Schwalbe Nobby Nic light /Racing Ralph light
• Pedals: fasten Alu
• Weight: 11,65 kg

Just under £800, worth it or should I cancel the order and look for something different? (I know very little about todays components)

Thanks.

VonClinkerhofen · 30 Oct 2007 at 15:17

Not sure about the components, have you had a test ride, for that price you should. But for 800 it's probably gonna be decent.

But it's a nasty colour...what is that? Mustard? :rolleyes:

Cuchulain · 30 Oct 2007 at 15:23

VonClinkerhofen said:
Not sure about the components, have you had a test ride, for that price you should. But for 800 it's probably gonna be decent.

But it's a nasty colour...what is that? Mustard?

Test rides out of the question as it's an internet order, the only bike shop near me is Halfords with their craptastic range of Apollos and Falcons. It's not yellow, it's supposed to be 'Anodized Lime Green'.

Gilly · 30 Oct 2007 at 15:35

Never understood why people ask for opinions after ordering something.

Cuchulain · 30 Oct 2007 at 15:36

Gilly said:
Never understood why people ask for opinions after ordering something.

Because I have 7 days before it's despatched during which I can cancel it and order something different, that ok?

player · 30 Oct 2007 at 15:40

Well I like the look of it, don't know much about bikes though

Gilly · 30 Oct 2007 at 15:43

Its fine, there's no need for the attitude. It just would have made sense to ask for thoughts and opinions first, no?

Cuchulain · 30 Oct 2007 at 15:48

Gilly said:
Its fine, there's no need for the attitude. It just would have made sense to ask for thoughts and opinions first, no?

I had to at least reserve it now as it's on special offer, £200 off and by the time I'd had replies from people who know about bikes it might have already been sold, then again, it might be on sale because it's a pile of crap but it's better to be optimistic about it.

RockLobster · 30 Oct 2007 at 22:56

Personally I would have went for a Merlin - http://www.merlincycles.co.uk/?fn=product&productId=42&categoryId=39

They always get rave reviews. The frames are second to none.

Just spotted this - http://www.merlincycles.co.uk/?fn=product&productId=561&categoryId=100 Fantastic bike for the money. Look at the spec. :eek:

Trojan · 31 Oct 2007 at 02:33

I wouldn't be happy about spending £800 on something I can't test ride first. Hell, I made sure I test rode 3 bikes extensively before settling on spending £400 on a GT Avalanche 2.0.

Cuchulain · 31 Oct 2007 at 08:47

RockLobster said:
Personally I would have went for a Merlin - http://www.merlincycles.co.uk/?fn=product&productId=42&categoryId=39

They always get rave reviews. The frames are second to none.

Just spotted this - http://www.merlincycles.co.uk/?fn=product&productId=561&categoryId=100 Fantastic bike for the money. Look at the spec.

I was tempted by a Malt initially but the spec of the one I picked was a lot better, might sound daft, as nice as that Rock Lobster is, it's £50 over my budget, £800 was my max.