a_j_mair
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as title was out on my bike the other day and its pretty much gubbed, bent wheels pedal bearings are away gears all slipping seat uncomfy and ripped top bits back tyre is bald
i considered getting some new wheels and a seat and trying to sort the gears out but not sure if its the cogs/chain/both or just needing adjusted but chain keeps slipping
thinking about trying to get one at police auction
whats best make etc to go for?
just for going to and from work in the country ocasionally down the woods
any help would be great
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C2RL R
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you want to go for a hardtail. what's you budget?
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a_j_mair
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few hundred quid, hoping to find out whats good and try get something similar at police auction
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C2RL R
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you can get 2007 spec hardtails very cheap these days.
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C2RL R
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probably more expensive than you'd pay at an auction but i'd rather buy from a shop tbh.
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C2RL R
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Evans do the 2007 Secialized rockhopper for £350 - http://www.evanscycles.com/products/specialized/rockhopper-2007-mountain-bike-ec014460
[Edited on 08-01-2009 by C2RL R]
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a_j_mair
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dont use it that much so wanting to get as good as possibile for as cheaply as possibile
plan to try start using it more all the same
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nik
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I have a Kona Cindercone for road/cross country riding. Can't fault it, great geometry on Konas so they handle well.
Got a Giant ATX1 DH for the big stuff but as C2rl says, go for a hard tail
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C2RL R
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What do you think of your cindercone mate? I've got one as you can see on the left. Pretty happy with it except i keep getting punctures but thats not the bike's fault! I only really do cross country and a bit of road riding in the summer for work. Its a great bike for what i use it for.
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drunkenfool
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I just bought a new mountain bike in the Halfords sale, reduced from £330 to £139. Can't remember what make/model but picking it up tomorrow. Its only to get some exercise not professional downhill offroading so at that price I cant complain
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C2RL R
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is it full suspension?
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Russ
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i hope not at that price
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C2RL R
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i was gonna say. there are a few at that price reduced from the same price that are full suss. they'll be heavy as fook.
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C2RL R
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http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_564283_langId_-1_categoryId_165499
i have a feeling that it's this one.
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drunkenfool
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thats the one
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deano87
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You will need a hardtail.
I always recommend any Specialized within your price range - you won't go wrong and neither will it.
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nik
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quote: Originally posted by C2RL R
What do you think of your cindercone mate? I've got one as you can see on the left. Pretty happy with it except i keep getting punctures but thats not the bike's fault! I only really do cross country and a bit of road riding in the summer for work. Its a great bike for what i use it for.
Yeah really happy with it, I've had about 6 Konas over the years ranging from a Fire Mountain upto a Stab, all have been realy good
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BYRON
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I am a Kona man. Had a couple now.
Got an 06 Dawg Deluxe now, which I cant fault - although it will probably fall outside your price range.
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