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a_j_mair

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Registered: 23rd Jan 04
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8th Jan 09 at 13:39

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

C2RL R

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8th Jan 09 at 13:47

you want to go for a hardtail. what's you budget?

a_j_mair

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8th Jan 09 at 13:48

few hundred quid, hoping to find out whats good and try get something similar at police auction

C2RL R

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8th Jan 09 at 13:55

you can get 2007 spec hardtails very cheap these days.

C2RL R

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8th Jan 09 at 13:57

probably more expensive than you'd pay at an auction but i'd rather buy from a shop tbh.

C2RL R

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8th Jan 09 at 14:02

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]

a_j_mair

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8th Jan 09 at 16:22

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

nik

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8th Jan 09 at 16:53

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

C2RL R

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8th Jan 09 at 17:17

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.

drunkenfool

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8th Jan 09 at 20:11

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

C2RL R

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8th Jan 09 at 20:14

is it full suspension?

Russ

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8th Jan 09 at 20:37

i hope not at that price

C2RL R

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8th Jan 09 at 20:38

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.

C2RL R

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8th Jan 09 at 20:39

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.

drunkenfool

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8th Jan 09 at 20:40

thats the one

deano87

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8th Jan 09 at 21:06

You will need a hardtail.

I always recommend any Specialized within your price range - you won't go wrong

and neither will it.

nik

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9th Jan 09 at 09:43

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

BYRON

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9th Jan 09 at 10:53

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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