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alexakasloth

alexakasloth

alexakasloth

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Hey all!
What kind of hard tail could I get for around £250, I can't ride around here anymore on a bmx, too many hills :( I've seen a couple of claude butlers and GT's, any other models/makes I should look for?
 
Sorry, some more in depth specs, got to have a lock out for commuting and i'm doing the london-brighton so don't want to bob everywhere.
I understand that I probably won't get decent disc brakes for that sort of price so that ok (been reading the recent 'bike pics' thread). I'm pretty much going to use it for commuting and possibly some riding at places like The Downs.

Does pre-load mean it has a lock out, been looking at a Ridgeback MX3 (2006) and it looks like it does.
 
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Thanks for the reply chri5, the reason I'm after a hard tail is for off road riding aswell, I was under the impression that a hybird wouldn't be good for that. Also the l-b is only once a year so I'd be more favourable to get a bike that's better suited for using off road as i'd be using it more for that ( baring commuting, I never commute more than a couple of miles anyway).

I suppose I could get a second pair of tyres for road usage for the L-B. Thanks for the mention Cookie
 
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Here are some of the bikes i've been looking at:

GT Avalanche 2 (2005), £250
GT Avalanche 3 (2006), £250
Claud Butler Stone River (2005), £200
and
Specialized Hardrock Sport (2005) £240

Going past a decent bike shop today so I'll have a look at what models they stock.
 
:cool: They look much better in person than in the pictures. Went there just now and they have the GT Avalanche 3, looks so sweet and has pre load aswell.

Anyone know any other decent models they can reccomend withing my budget?
 
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:| Quite confusing but I think I get the jist of it.
Would it be worth spending the extra £50 for a disc version of say a GT Av ( Tektro IO, cable actuated disc brake) or would the discs be poor quality?
 
Thanks for the list weescott :D I'm now thinking that i'd be better off with the Rincon, it's got the Alivio rear mech. Anyone know how much/ what year the rockshox fork on it is though (is it possible that it will be a 2005?). The 2003 judy tt weights 5lb's, is this heavy for a fork?
 
OK, upping my budget a bit more and seems like I can get either:

last years CB Cape wrath
* Frame: Custom profile tapered 7005 aluminium tubing with hydro-formed gusset and snake stays and disc mount
* Forks: Rock Shox Judy C
* Gears: Shimano Deore 27 speed
* Shifter: Shimano Deore STI Controls
* Chainset: Truvativ Five D alloy cranks and 22/32/42 chainrings
* Brakes: Cane Creek Direct Curve
* Wheels: Mavic 117 rims built on to Shimano disc hubs
* Tyres: Tioga Factory XC tyres
* Bars: Truvativ handlebar
* Stem: Semi integrated Ahead design Truvativ stem
* Saddle: Tioga MC Groove
or

A Scott Relfex 40
* Frame: Alloy 7005 Reflex geometry
* Forks: Rock Shox Judy 1 100mm travel
* Gears: Shimano Alivio rear mech and Shimano FD-M410 front
* Shifters: Shimano ST-EF35 EZ-fire plus
* Chainset: Shimano FC-M410 with 24x34x42 Tooth chainrings
* Brakes: Tektro SCB-36 V-brakes
* Wheels: Formula C0 30 front hub and Shimano Deore rear with Alesa ZAC-19 disc rims
* Tyres: Scott OXYD
* Handlebars: HL MTB-152 riser
* Stem: JD 362 R 4 bolt
* Saddle: SCT-10 SL Reflex
* Seat Post: JD-341

They both have pretty much the same frame (well weight wise). Not sure about which forks are better. Although the CW has a better gears and shifter. Could someone help me with this choice.
 
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