New Bike - Help Choose :D

syke · 23 Feb 2006 at 20:08

ok

its £400 in the local shop.. but i can get some stuff cheap with it, Gloves, Muck Off etc.. And its £330 or something off evans..but i dont know anyone whos ordered from there... do you order your bikes?

syke · 23 Feb 2006 at 20:20

Well do you think i should take the risk of ordering, or just get it from the shop?

syke · 23 Feb 2006 at 20:46

ok, might do..saves my some money to buy some gloves etc.. What are good make gloves/mitts? Also other parts that i may need like accessories?

syke · 23 Feb 2006 at 21:26

Any of you lot order your bikes?

syke · 23 Feb 2006 at 21:41

Ok, btw..Gloves or Mitts? Also any other accessories that i might need? Also, you think the 2005 model or the 2006 model Avalanche 1.0? Or...a cheaper bike, ie. the Specialized Hardrock Sport? If i can get enough, i could even get the 2004/5 model Rockhopper.. hehe

syke · 23 Feb 2006 at 21:54

might need a new helmet, and is it needed to have one of the pumps that go on your bike? Also..is it worth getting "Winter Gloves" or "Gloves" for the winter, and get "Mitts" for normal use. Your mad wearing Shorts

! id wear trousers lol...also what are good make Helmets (for later) atm i have a Bell... lol

edit: When i order the bike, what should i order with it.. ill go into a local shop to buy gloves/mitts etc. Any other "biggish" things?

syke · 23 Feb 2006 at 22:00

ok, gonna cost £400 for that in the local shop..so i may just buy it there... because its something like £500 on the internet. IF the £400 one is the 2006 model that is.

syke · 23 Feb 2006 at 22:16

i dont think id need one...water bottle will do

and a shop (obviously) how about saddle bags? also..can you link me to some cheapish..but decent gloves on www.pearsoncycles.co.uk (that way i can walk in and pay) thanks for all the help you lot btw, helped me choose a difficult decision

... cheers

syke · 23 Feb 2006 at 22:22

haha, im from london so it dont get overly cold..ok yes it does.. *looks at gloves*.. also that site reliable to order from?

syke · 23 Feb 2006 at 22:25

Vinny, what would you say in the way of Saddle Bags? to fit like a phone, keys..money etc that sort of stuff? ideally from www.pearsoncycles.co.uk including the gloves because i can get them 50% off and stuff.

syke · 23 Feb 2006 at 22:28

I want a Giant AC1 they are so nice

How much for a good pair of Gloves? (Www.pearsoncycles.co.uk) hehe

syke · 23 Feb 2006 at 22:31

Ok np

ill just buy a reasonable sized one... How about lights? not too expensive, but that are good

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syke · 23 Feb 2006 at 22:32

How much is the AC1 frame?

syke · 23 Feb 2006 at 22:43

how much are they?

syke · 23 Feb 2006 at 22:49

Ok Cool, well ill be talking to my friend tomorrow.. Please post again though, because i may have some more questions

Thanks for all the help, gonna go to bed now. Cheers All

Syk3

syke · 24 Feb 2006 at 20:45

can you write a list of bike websites. to order them etc, ill get the gloves etc locally..because the bike i want is now £470.. (GT Avalanche 1.0 2006 Model) and it may be cheaper on the net. Please list a few.

Cheers

s-

syke · 24 Feb 2006 at 22:44

ordered anything from any of these?

syke · 24 Feb 2006 at 22:59

If i cant get the GT Avalanche 1.0 2006 Model, what should i get (for around £300ish) because i need to buy a few accessories etc. Specialized Hardrock?

syke · 26 Feb 2006 at 00:05

Wha do you rate the Specialized Hardrock Sport out of 10?

syke · 26 Feb 2006 at 12:12

thats the XC, the Sport is the upgrade of it. I want a decent HT MTB but as light as possible.. the GT Avalanche slightly out of my price range