Big Bike Thread

RobotXander · 13 May 2011 at 15:45

Carrera Vulcan Disc

robj20 · 13 May 2011 at 15:49

RobotXander said:
Unless the thread size on the bolts I got is too big?

Then the bolts arent M6, they only come in the 1mm pitch.

Xein · 13 May 2011 at 15:49

Richie said:
Decathlon Rockrider 5.2

The 2011 version is now out I see....

RobotXander said:
Carrera Vulcan Disc

Both look very nice

RobotXander · 13 May 2011 at 15:50

for your price range the Carrera's are a decent option. Dont let the Halfords connection put you off

Xein · 13 May 2011 at 15:52

RobotXander said:
for your price range the Carrera's are a decent option. Dont let the Halfords connection put you off

Blimey it's £300 from Halfords :O lol

Edit: That was looking at top spec

Edit2: Just added to basket and it drops from £300 to £239

RobotXander · 13 May 2011 at 15:56

They have "sales" on from time to time. In other words, random reductions that are from inflated prices in the 1st place

I know a couple of people with Carrera's and they are decent bikes. Good frames

Xein · 13 May 2011 at 15:59

RobotXander said:
They have "sales" on from time to time. In other words, random reductions that are from inflated prices in the 1st place
I know a couple of people with Carrera's and they are decent bikes. Good frames

Looks a nice bike, Its got 4.5 / 5 stars which is good

matt_fsr · 13 May 2011 at 16:26

RobotXander said:
for your price range the Carrera's are a decent option. Dont let the Halfords connection put you off

I half-agree with you.

Halfords can vary massively. In my experience, if the staff there are good - then fine, buy the bike no worries. In the past I've taken cheap Raleigh bikes back to Halfords in Sunderland for replacement bottom brackets, and they've done it fine perfect no questions.

Halfords Durham on the other hand, I took my Carrera Vulcan back with apalling back brake performance 3 times, and still no improvement despite their assertations each time that they had fixed it. I decided it was cheaper to buy a new calliper myself than keep paying the petrol for the round trips, and that fixed the problem. £20 fix. Muppets.

Supercow · 13 May 2011 at 17:32

Frozo said:
Looks a nice bike, Its got 4.5 / 5 stars which is good

4.5 stars on a very relative scale, as reviewed by Halfords bike buyers - bare that in mind.

5/5 from
""very pleased used every day to commute to and from work"

4/5 from
"I have never spent this sort of money on a bike before but I'm glad I did!"

5/5 from
Pros: disc brakes, front suspension, quick change gears
Cons: no rear suspension

"Was looking for a mountain bike for work and maybe the very occasional offroad use. I have not been dissapointed, the bike swallows up the 6 mile ride to work without really noticing it. The gears are positive, quite accurate and the quick change facility is brlliant. Disc brakes are great and very reassuring.
No rear suspension but the front suspension reduces wrist injuries and fatigue.
As with most bikes that get daily used should regulary clean, Lubicate, check and service."

^^ This genius think that the hardtail soaks up the road miles, but a con is that it has no rear suspension.. brilliant ^^

The list goes on

Kanifee · 13 May 2011 at 19:37

What do you guys think to 2007 marzocchi all mountain 2's recently serviced and in really good condition for 130, I'm concidering these as pikes seem to start at 180 for decent condition any thing lower has scruffy lowers or marks on stanchions.
They for a 456 ss

robj20 · 13 May 2011 at 20:22

Like all Marzocchis, a bit on the heavy side but very plush and robust, but can be a bit tempramental. I loved my 66ata but the ata bit broke so i had the rc3 internals fitted and love them more, marzocchis feel amazing with coils.

I wouldnt worry too much about scrached stanchions there pretty easy to sort out with some car paint.

ichabod crane · 13 May 2011 at 20:43

Kanifee said:
What do you guys think to 2007 marzocchi all mountain 2's recently serviced and in really good condition for 130, I'm concidering these as pikes seem to start at 180 for decent condition any thing lower has scruffy lowers or marks on stanchions.
They for a 456 ss

Only 130mm? Not want a 160 on there make it All Mountain!!!

Kanifee · 13 May 2011 at 20:45

£130 sorry, lazy typing, 160mm travel

robj20 · 13 May 2011 at 20:46

I think he means £130.

ichabod crane · 13 May 2011 at 20:49

Kanifee said:
£130 sorry, lazy typing, 160mm travel

Cool cool makes sense now, Rock Shox Domain might be a better option.

Street · 13 May 2011 at 21:36

Just been to test my new M4s.. They're so much better than my Avids, plus all the pistons come out all the time, and there is no rub on the front wheel. My new saddle is like riding on a cloud compared to my old one too. Money well spent I think!

Andelusion · 13 May 2011 at 21:39

Street said:
Just been to test my new M4s.. They're so much better than my Avids, plus all the pistons come out all the time, and there is no rub on the front wheel. My new saddle is like riding on a cloud compared to my old one too. Money well spent I think!

They're ace aren't they

So solid, I've just been out and set mine up properly and they feel brand new again. Powa!

Street · 13 May 2011 at 21:40

I'll probably end up launching myself over my handle bars this weekend because I'm not used to the extra braking power..

janesssssy · 13 May 2011 at 21:51

Ive got the CLIC 24 hour race tomorrow. Im doing 24 hours solo :eek:

hehe if the Epic holds up (with Brake issue's and everything else) and doesn't fall apart then Im planning for 12 hours +. Think a resonable target would be between 12 - 15 hours. depends on the weather too.

Wish me luck!

ichabod crane · 13 May 2011 at 21:59

janesssssy said:
Ive got the CLIC 24 hour race tomorrow. Im doing 24 hours solo

hehe if the Epic holds up (with Brake issue's and everything else) and doesn't fall apart then Im planning for 12 hours +. Think a resonable target would be between 12 - 15 hours. depends on the weather too.

Wish me luck!

Sounds like thats going to be a fun 12+ hours, something for your back pack