Big Bike Thread

Schizo · 12 Jun 2009 at 07:45

ive seen a few links to evans bikes on here and ive just seen a advert for the time's newspaper with a voucher for 20% at evans cycles.

just thought i would let you know.

Reality|Bites · 12 Jun 2009 at 19:40

random question

What would happen if you filled you tyres with helium instead of normal air?

Would it float away?

Draeger · 12 Jun 2009 at 19:47

Reality|Bites said:
Would it float away?

No, but they would sound funny.

mistercrabb · 12 Jun 2009 at 19:56

Commencal Furious CG '09

Mine

Josh107 · 12 Jun 2009 at 19:58

schizo220168 said:
ive seen a few links to evans bikes on here and ive just seen a advert for the time's newspaper with a voucher for 20% at evans cycles.

just thought i would let you know.

Is this a 20% off everything? What do I have to do to get this voucher? Buy the times?

Thanks

Draeger · 12 Jun 2009 at 20:01

Also interested in this voucher for 20% off - Links please!!!

andi · 12 Jun 2009 at 20:16

Is it for a specific store though? Only thing I can find online is for the opening of a new store.

Draeger · 12 Jun 2009 at 20:22

andi said:
Is it for a specific store though? Only thing I can find online is for the opening of a new store.

Same here, Birmingham one.

weescott · 12 Jun 2009 at 22:10

looking for a commuting/ xc bike for the southern softie trails I am burdoned with when not on a road trip.

Should I press the button?

http://www.santacruzbikes.co.uk/demo_sale/

Northwind · 12 Jun 2009 at 22:23

I don't know how good value it is, but the chameleon's a great frame... Not an obvious XC/commuter choice mind, bit burly and hardcore. But still, lovely. That's not the fork I'd choose, it's coming with pretty sturdy wheels and really wants a Pike or similiar to round it out... But then that'd make it even worse for your purpose

weescott · 12 Jun 2009 at 22:32

I tend to break stuff but I know what you are saying. Ideally I would like a c25lb HT but I have always erred towards the hardcore side of XC...hence dilema.

Ironic Namesake · 12 Jun 2009 at 22:32

Still getting used to SPD-SLs , getting better - definetely a step up from flat pedals.

I think I'm getting a bit too cocky, trying to go real slow / standing still at traffic lights whilst still clipped nearly had me fall over a couple of times this week

Draeger · 12 Jun 2009 at 22:45

OoOverclockaoO said:
Still getting used to SPD-SLs , getting better - definetely a step up from flat pedals.

I think I'm getting a bit too cocky, trying to go real slow / standing still at traffic lights whilst still clipped nearly had me fall over a couple of times this week

I think everyone does that.

I know I did, you get up to a junction, slow down and think "Nah....wont bother unclipping" and try and move out to beat the traffic. Then something makes you stop and you suddenly realise you are still clipped in. Then *BOOM*, down you go....!!!

It's an easy mistake to make. A learning experience, so to speak.

Microwave · 12 Jun 2009 at 22:48

mistercrabb said:
Commencal Furious CG '09

Mine

Sexy!

Any more pictures?

Northwind · 12 Jun 2009 at 23:05

weescott said:
I tend to break stuff but I know what you are saying. Ideally I would like a c25lb HT but I have always erred towards the hardcore side of XC...hence dilema.

You can go hardcore and still be light, but it's spendy... That's why I love my Soul :cool:

Frame weighs 4.2lbs but it holds a 130mm fork and it'll take anything I throw at it... But when I drop my revs to 100mm, it'd make a passable XC race bike. Best of both worlds. Though not as good at the rough stuff as my mate's chameleon with thors in, it's a monster.

But to get it to the same spec as that Chameleon would be pretty pricey.

andi · 13 Jun 2009 at 12:52

Just got a message from BikeRadar saying that voucher is actually for up to £20

willhub · 13 Jun 2009 at 12:58

So you can go buy anything for 20 quid at Evans and get it for free basically?

Draeger · 13 Jun 2009 at 13:02

andi said:
Just got a message from BikeRadar saying that voucher is actually for up to £20

Where can we actually get the voucher though?. :confused:

Could do with a new pair of fingerless gel gloves.

andi · 13 Jun 2009 at 13:06

In The Times today apparently.

willhub said:
So you can go buy anything for 20 quid at Evans and get it for free basically?

Says 'up to' so guessing they'll be conditions..

Draeger · 13 Jun 2009 at 13:19

andi said:
In The Times today apparently.

So it's a "Cut out" type voucher thingy then?. Not just some sort of voucher code number?. If it's a "Cut out" type deal I assume you can't use it online to purchase through the website?.