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Awesome one arm longer than the other too? That does remind me I put my front tyre on backwards so you can turn it around for me!
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Awesome one arm longer than the other too? That does remind me I put my front tyre on backwards so you can turn it around for me!
rebuilding my C456 and looking at some 2011 Rockshox Revelation RL U-turn Air - 2nd hand.
anyone run these before?
Ran 150mm rev's on it before but like the idea of the adjustable travel between 120mm and 150mm. the front did wander on climbs with 150 out front.
Look mint condition from pictures and already bought some stuff off the same guy and it was a pleasure to deal with.
Anything better for around £150-£180 price range. Looking at 120mm or so as minimum
anyone run these before?
Ran 150mm rev's on it before but like the idea of the adjustable travel between 120mm and 150mm. the front did wander on climbs with 150 out front.
Look mint condition from pictures and already bought some stuff off the same guy and it was a pleasure to deal with.
Anything better for around £150-£180 price range. Looking at 120mm or so as minimum
Hi guys wandering if anyone can give me a bit of advice. Im looking to buy my first full suss bike. Im currently looking for a decent second hand deal and looking to spend up to about £1400.
I have seen a few for sale that I like the look of and seem to fit the bill.
Out of these bikes can anybody point out the pros/cons or differences between them.
Trek Fuel ex8 (2011)
Lapierre Zesty 214/314
Lapierre Spicy 316 (2010)
I will be riding trail centres as often as possible ideally.
Is it worth buying second hand or would I be better of buying a new bike? I love the look of the new 314. If there are significant benefits to buying new I would look at financing one. Do they let you pay a big deposit up front to get smaller monthly payments and do you get penalised if I wanted to pay off big chunks randomly?
Also I came across this http://www.decathlon.co.uk/rockrider-97-id_8231617.html but cant find anything about it really online?
I have seen a few for sale that I like the look of and seem to fit the bill.
Out of these bikes can anybody point out the pros/cons or differences between them.
Trek Fuel ex8 (2011)
Lapierre Zesty 214/314
Lapierre Spicy 316 (2010)
I will be riding trail centres as often as possible ideally.
Is it worth buying second hand or would I be better of buying a new bike? I love the look of the new 314. If there are significant benefits to buying new I would look at financing one. Do they let you pay a big deposit up front to get smaller monthly payments and do you get penalised if I wanted to pay off big chunks randomly?
Also I came across this http://www.decathlon.co.uk/rockrider-97-id_8231617.html but cant find anything about it really online?
http://www.canyon.com/_en/mountainbikes/bike.html?b=3026
Lot of bike for the cash - that's where my money would be going.
Whilst 2nd hand can provide some bargins - a 2010 spicy would be more trouble than it's worth if it's been poorly maintained.
Otherwise - have a look around locally at some bike shops - go and ride some bikes.
Also what do you currently have in terms of bike and why the need to FS bike?
Lot of bike for the cash - that's where my money would be going.
Whilst 2nd hand can provide some bargins - a 2010 spicy would be more trouble than it's worth if it's been poorly maintained.
Otherwise - have a look around locally at some bike shops - go and ride some bikes.
Also what do you currently have in terms of bike and why the need to FS bike?
I'd avoid buying second hand at 2-3 years old as there's a good chance pivots/bearings will be trashed and need replacing, along with the likelyhood of most of the transmission needing replacing, or at least being well worn. Basically you're taking a gamble on any moving parts.
A bit of common sense should see you through those pitfalls, go and see it before you buy etc.
I got my 2010 trek last year and it was only ridden a handful of times, checked it over and walked away with a bargain.
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So I am in the market for a new front tyre, what are the cool kids riding nowadays?
Soldato
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Hans Dampf innit.
Trailstar on the front and pacestar on the rear here.
Bike discount had the best deals.
I bought a 2011 carrera fury last year but sold it soon to buy a road bike. As soon as I had bought it I wanted to up to a full susspension but decided to wait until now.
That bike looks nice, I hadn't considered Canyon. But that has got me looking at this https://www.canyon.com/_en/mountainbikes/bike.html?b=3034
Again I can't really find much info from owners or reviews?
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Oh my goodness my frame is coming today 
Oh my goodness my frame is coming today
nice one - got mine back on tuesday so a wee ride out tonight to make sure all is well
It's a very different bike to the others.
Describe your riding preference and where you ride, then perhaps it wil be easier to recommend a bike.
Oh my goodness my frame is coming today
SWEET, is your order of cotton wool wrap coming too?
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Bwhaha
No that arrived earlier in the week silly!Mine too
Exciting times, Bandits are very cool. What colour did you get?
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Balblair Black last night.
Great night for it, although the midges were out in force:
Great night for it, although the midges were out in force:
I had never really considered Canyon but looking at specs and recommendations they are pretty good bikes. Mr-White has a Nerve 9.0. Im waiting to take delivery of a Strive. I looked around for reviews and videos on youtube before buying.
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