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C2RL R

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22nd Nov 09 at 00:00

http://www.sunsetmtb.co.uk/

i stumbled across their site earlier but i've never heard of them before. they do interest free credit over 48 months which i found interesting.

jacko198

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22nd Nov 09 at 00:30

Do they? Cant see that on there? dunno if im being dozy tho!

48 months is alot! We do 36 months and were one of few that does it!

C2RL R

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22nd Nov 09 at 00:34

depends on the price of the items you buy. i'm looking at an orange st4 se and that qualifies for 48 months interest free.

mantamark

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22nd Nov 09 at 10:48

Intrest free is pretty frickin awsome!

How do their prices compare to other places though?

C2RL R

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22nd Nov 09 at 10:58

i know mate top aint it!

prices seem the same as most other places. they dont do some of the popular brands like specialized and scott etc. they do Orange, Kona, GT, Mongoose and Trek.

the bike i'm looking at is this
http://www.sunsetmtb.co.uk/shop/index.php?product_id=1411&category_id=81
and its the same price here
http://www.tredz.co.uk/.Orange-Orange-ST4-SE-Mountain-Bike-2010-Full-Suspension-MTB_27857.htm
and here
http://www.leisurelakesbikes.com/product/orangest4semountainbike2010.aspx?&id=11830

mantamark

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22nd Nov 09 at 11:02

Farking hell, bit of a beast there!

I'm looking around 300quid for a bike for a bit of fun in the woods.

Is it better to buy a cheap one, and upgrade forks and stuff, or buy one thats more expensive?

I've looked at a few review of the Kona Luma'i and fire mountain, they are both ok, but people seem to change a few bits on the bikes, thats why i was wondering if it would be better to start with something cheaper?

C2RL R

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22nd Nov 09 at 11:06

it cost's a lot more to upgrade parts than it does to buy the bike with the bits you want in the first place. if i buy that orange then my Kona will be for sale. It is in absolutley mint condition. not a mark on it any where as i only ride trails and i keep it well serviced.

mantamark

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22nd Nov 09 at 11:09

Drop me a u2u with the info mate.

Do you do 0% finance?

I'm looking at spending more now

Spend over 440 and get 18mths, stick a 50quid deposit down, and pay 22quid a month, thats less than my bloody phone contract, and same length of time!

So, if someone would be so kind as to help me pick something for around that price?

[Edited on 22-11-2009 by mantamark]

C2RL R

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22nd Nov 09 at 11:15

so whats the maximum you want to spend? You should be looking at at least £500 mate really for a decent hardtail. even then you will probably end up replacing the bottom bracket and some of the parts that take a bit of stick after a while.

C2RL R

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22nd Nov 09 at 11:18

this isn't a bad bike
http://www.sunsetmtb.co.uk/shop/index.php?product_id=1103&category_id=20

your best bet would be to get a 2009 as they all the 2010 bike are out now so you can pick up some bargains.

mantamark

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22nd Nov 09 at 11:36

Yeh i was looking at the sale stuff tbh.

I'm not into jumps and stuff, just want to get out & about and get a few miles done around kielder, they have some new trails now.

I would do 500, thats 25 a month over 18 months, but i guess 600 is 22.50 a month over 2 years, is that too long?

I dont have alot of disposable income, but 20-25 a month is deffo doable.

The Blast looks like a corker, gets good reviews too. Anything worth changing on it though? whats the weakest parts on it?

Cheers for the info.

C2RL R

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22nd Nov 09 at 12:17

if you are going to stretch to 600 notes then get an 09 Cindercone
http://www.sunsetmtb.co.uk/shop/index.php?product_id=1105&category_id=20

mine is an 08 cindercone and it is spot on. for the type of riding you will be doing you won't need to change a thing.

C2RL R

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22nd Nov 09 at 12:18

Corsa Sport Gav off here has an 09 so he can vouch for them if he comes in here.

mantamark

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22nd Nov 09 at 12:30

I've noticed loads of people dont rate the pedals on the kona's, whats the deal with that? how can a pedal be better or worse than another?

Think i'm swaying towards the blast, its a good price, and the 0% is deffo swaying me, the cinder cone looks great, but the price isnt great there, and cant find anyone selling it with 0%

So, i'm thinking blast with different pedals. People are also saying bars too, what advantage would this have?

C2RL R

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22nd Nov 09 at 12:37

they come with shite pedals tbf. you can pick a decent set of flats up for £20 so i wouldn't let that sway you.

i wouldn't listen too much to what people say about the bars etc. thats the sort of thing you figure out yourself.

mantamark

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22nd Nov 09 at 12:40

But whats the deal with pedals? what makes a good one?

Cheers for all the help btw

C2RL R

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22nd Nov 09 at 12:48

some bike manufacturers dont even sell their bike with pedals. others do but they are the cheapest ones you can imagine. Kona ones are the latter. i'd take a picture of the ones that came with mine but they are at work. they are perfectly functional but they are jsut cheap.

chuck a set of these on
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/cycle/7/Kona_Jackshit_Standard_Flat_Pedals/5360012413/

reading reviews on the internet is helpful but can sometimes give you the wrong idea about a particular bike. there will always be someone with something bad to say but you should just ignore most of it!

mantamark

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22nd Nov 09 at 13:00

Ouch, they look like they'd snap your sodding shin in half when they come spinning around!

What about this bad boy?

Quite a bit of discount, but is there a reason for it? spec looks ok to my untrained eyes?

http://www.sunsetmtb.co.uk/shop/index.php?product_id=1106&category_id=20

deano87

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22nd Nov 09 at 13:10

I don't think I could bare paying a bike off over 4 years.

mantamark

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22nd Nov 09 at 13:16

One thing i can't find a definative answer about - frame / wheel sizes.

I'm 6ft dead, inside leg of 33", any ideas what size i should be looking at?

deano87

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22nd Nov 09 at 13:19

17" - 19" frame. If you want a MTB it'll be 26" wheel.

If you want to try out a good few selection of bikes and get good advice, you can't beat an Evans Cycles.

http://www.evanscycles.com/stores?postcode=Newcastle&x=0&y=0

mantamark

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22nd Nov 09 at 13:25

Cheers for the heads up mate

Remember having a bike that was too big for me when i was younger, dont want to make that mistake again!

Avey

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22nd Nov 09 at 13:57

I picked my new Specialized P2 yesterday, so gonna head out on that shortly

Was a bit of a bargain @ £329

mantamark

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22nd Nov 09 at 14:03

Dirt cheap!

http://www.cyclestore.co.uk/productDetails.asp?productID=17368&categoryID=423#optionsList

any good though?

deano87

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22nd Nov 09 at 14:07

quote:
Originally posted by mantamark
Dirt cheap!

http://www.cyclestore.co.uk/productDetails.asp?productID=17368&categoryID=423#optionsList

any good though?

Yeah, it would be perfect if you are just starting out.

My dad is 5"10' and has 17" bikes, so you'd want a 19" I'd imagine.

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