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The latest Pagan uses Quad brakes. If they are like the other Quad brakes they will use the same size pads as Shimano. So the pads you need might be these:
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=27245
Take the pads out and match them up to make sure.
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=27245
Take the pads out and match them up to make sure.
Ok i think i've decided:
http://www.sunsetmtb.co.uk/shop/index.php?product_id=826&category_id=12
Any good?
http://www.sunsetmtb.co.uk/shop/index.php?product_id=826&category_id=12
Any good?
The latest Pagan uses Quad brakes. If they are like the other Quad brakes they will use the same size pads as Shimano. So the pads you need might be these:
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=27245
Take the pads out and match them up to make sure.
Nothing like em
Cheers though.Off to the bike shop with one of them now for a look-see.
Edit: Perfect. Degreased them too, lovely jubbly.
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The only nice thing about that bike are the brakes.
Dirt jump fork ...on a stinky, wtf.
edit: Ah.. erm, just saw it's a kids bike - you getting it for you son?
imo, Kona sucks big time (yes only recently I wanted to buy a coiler, thank god i didn't). The only half decent Kona is the coiler - not to be confused with the coilair.
On other matters... WOOOOOHOOOOOOO, did my first road gap today and im so stoked!!!!
Did the road gap on the 4x at Aston hill and i'm still smiling. Been glaring at the jump a while, trying to summon the courage... but I did it!
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Secnd hand you might get away with it, but for 1000 you won't im afraid.
Head over to pinkbike.com on the buy/sell area... have seen some good deals on there before.
£1k is only just above the entry level full susension bikes.
Kona bikes also tend to be overpriced and underspecced compared to bikes from other manufacturers. This time of year is coming towards the end of the bike season so you will be able to pick a bargain soon.
That Stinky has 24" wheels so is a kids bike
What type of bike are you looking for - Cross Country, Downhill etc ?
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A grand will get you a fairly good spec hardtail rather than a half decent full sus.
Quite a lot of variety out there and you need to find one that fits. Is it a bike for getting into cycling or a new bike,a grand is a bit much if you end up chucking it.
http://www.alpinebikes.com/shop/trek/8000-2008/ something like that is ideal. Get the best frame and fork as you can always change mechs,bars and other components easy enough.
Since i'm a specialized fanboy i would say something like this http://www.dalescycles.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=SPECROCPRO08 for within your budget. Stumpjumpers are just a bit too high unless you find a last year model cheaper.
Quite a lot of variety out there and you need to find one that fits. Is it a bike for getting into cycling or a new bike,a grand is a bit much if you end up chucking it.
http://www.alpinebikes.com/shop/trek/8000-2008/ something like that is ideal. Get the best frame and fork as you can always change mechs,bars and other components easy enough.
Since i'm a specialized fanboy i would say something like this http://www.dalescycles.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=SPECROCPRO08 for within your budget. Stumpjumpers are just a bit too high unless you find a last year model cheaper.
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I did a lot when i was younger. I'd like to get back in to it. Spending money on a decent bike is a good way of encouraging me to actually use it.
I'm 5'7 so not the tallest character out there. I'm no stranger to parts (on cars at least) so im semi mechanically minded, not frightened of doing work myself if needs be.
I'm 5'7 so not the tallest character out there. I'm no stranger to parts (on cars at least
) so im semi mechanically minded, not frightened of doing work myself if needs be.See if you can find a shop to test some bikes out.
Some I would be looking at are
Orange Crush - £999
http://www.orangebikes.co.uk/2008bikes/crush-upg.php
Specialized Rockhopper Pro Disc - £900
http://www.specialized.com/bc/SBCBkModel.jsp?sid=08Rockhopper
Marin Rocky Ridge - £999
http://www.marin.co.uk/2008/bikedetail.php?ModNo=3873
Some I would be looking at are
Orange Crush - £999
http://www.orangebikes.co.uk/2008bikes/crush-upg.php
Specialized Rockhopper Pro Disc - £900
http://www.specialized.com/bc/SBCBkModel.jsp?sid=08Rockhopper
Marin Rocky Ridge - £999
http://www.marin.co.uk/2008/bikedetail.php?ModNo=3873
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5'7" you'll probably be on a small, 15" frame I would imagine.
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Yeh see if you can get test rides. I like the orange crush but its more of an aggressive xc bike looking at the geometry and the crankset is only a dual ring.
One thing that is quite different on bikes is how the brakes feel so make sure you like the feel of them. Most good,new brakes have a good bit of adjustment so you can get a good feel.
21" will be too big in length nevermind standover. A 19" would probably be ideal. Or not (just read the size...)
One thing that is quite different on bikes is how the brakes feel so make sure you like the feel of them. Most good,new brakes have a good bit of adjustment so you can get a good feel.
21" will be too big in length nevermind standover. A 19" would probably be ideal. Or not (just read the size...)
It depends on the bike. I'm 5'7" and have always ridden a Medium with the exception of a Univega which was a 15 1/2", I tried a Rocky Mountain a few years ago that was a medium and found it too big. But for SantaCruz I am right in the middle for a Medium size.
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