Big Bike Thread

ichabod crane · 18 Feb 2011 at 20:17

Seems ok as it has a few upgrades, but could offer 800-900 for it as there was an 08 version on BR going for £700.

booyaka · 18 Feb 2011 at 20:32

ichabod crane said:
Seems ok as it has a few upgrades, but could offer 800-900 for it as there was an 08 version on BR going for £700.

cheers bud. Pictures look very good - looks mint condition. BR forums are down at the moment but I think i saw the one on BR (blue/gray coloured one?)

ichabod crane · 18 Feb 2011 at 20:33

booyaka said:
cheers bud. Pictures look very good - looks mint condition. BR forums are down at the moment but I think i saw the one on BR (blue/gray coloured one?)

Aye that was the one.

weescott · 18 Feb 2011 at 20:33

From the description it sounds like the guy doesn't have a clue. Haggle like hell.

Reality|Bites · 18 Feb 2011 at 21:02

£160 for a pair of tyres? £90 max lol, unless he was ripped off.

ichabod crane · 18 Feb 2011 at 21:05

Reality|Bites said:
£160 for a pair of tyres? £90 max lol, unless he was ripped off.

They are made from armadillos

Reality|Bites · 18 Feb 2011 at 21:10

So what does everyone think of my bike a few posts back, Does it look good or crappy?

Can you spot the 9 differences between pic 1 and 2?

ichabod crane · 18 Feb 2011 at 21:12

Needs more colours!

New frame might improve it a little

weescott · 18 Feb 2011 at 21:17

ditch the mudgaurds. Ditch the lights. Ditch the cycle computer, Ditch the bike lock holder, shorten the cables/hose. Add some Apollo stickers. Then it will look better.

Reality|Bites · 18 Feb 2011 at 21:20

I do regret going for the Champagne colour frame lol, It's just I didn't want a Red or Silver Rockhopper basic or a Black Comp or Expert lol. This year I really want the 2011 Rockhopper pro but it would be silly to buy another hardtail just for the colour. and most frames are a bit cheap looking for the price you pay.

ichabod crane · 18 Feb 2011 at 21:21

weescott said:
ditch the mudgaurds. Ditch the lights. Ditch the cycle computer, Ditch the bike lock holder, shorten the cables/hose. Add some Apollo stickers. Then it will look better.

Dont you mean Boardman? It is the new Apollo

Reality|Bites · 18 Feb 2011 at 21:25

I need the mudguards and lights for getting to work, I've been stopped by the police before for not having my lights lol. Need the mudguards to keep me clean, well cleaner, otherwise my jacket is manky lol.

ichabod crane · 18 Feb 2011 at 21:35

Reality|Bites said:
I need the mudguards and lights for getting to work, I've been stopped by the police before for not having my lights lol. Need the mudguards to keep me clean, well cleaner, otherwise my jacket is manky lol.

Then there is only one answer, you need a second bike

You have a commuter, you need a fun bike!

Reality|Bites · 18 Feb 2011 at 21:42

Yeah maybe next year lol. can you spot the 9 differences in the PICS, not just the bike

booyaka · 18 Feb 2011 at 21:44

weescott said:
From the description it sounds like the guy doesn't have a clue. Haggle like hell.

will do - he's going to check out if he can get a bike box etc for shipping as it's to far away to travel etc.

looks almost un-used with those tyres on!

ichabod crane · 18 Feb 2011 at 21:52

Reality|Bites said:
Yeah maybe next year lol. can you spot the 9 differences in the PICS, not just the bike

Not the best pictures but, pedals, tyres, seat, grips, seatclamp? some stuffs on the bars and you received some post one day

weescott · 18 Feb 2011 at 21:55

Reality|Bites said:
I need the mudguards and lights for getting to work, I've been stopped by the police before for not having my lights lol. Need the mudguards to keep me clean, well cleaner, otherwise my jacket is manky lol.

I'm all for practicality. Safety comes before trying to look cool. I have showers at work and have a change of clothes so getting dirty doesn't matter to me.

Reality|Bites · 18 Feb 2011 at 21:59

two missing lol.

It's just as well I have a leather jacket, otherwise I would be washing it every day

Reality|Bites · 18 Feb 2011 at 22:00

AN XL Stumpjumper? would that not be a 23"?

Medium is the same as a 19" Large is 21"

6thElement · 18 Feb 2011 at 23:04

XL is normally 21/22" for most manufacturers?