help!

iamthepolice

hello i need help on what to do with my bike.

now iv got a standard bike with no suspension on it. it must be now 4-5 years old. it runs very well, just recently got a new rear tyre and service from my local bike shop.

i want to get a full suspension bike but havent got alot of money to spend.
i know to get a very good full suspension bike you need to spend alot of money many people have told me. but im not allowed due to many reasons.... oh well

HOWEVER....
iv had a look on ebay and come across a frame.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/FULL-SUSPENSION-M ... oryZ22679Q QssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

iv already got a triple clamp fork that i bought 2 years ago but it doesnt fit my bike frame which iv already got becasue the place where it goes (duno whats it called) is too small??

now if i buy this frame can i use the same parts on my old bike??

obviously il have to buy a stem and headset. but will i be able to use the gears and all the other stuff???

supersonic

I cant get your link to load, an you give the ebay item number?

Some bits might fit, some might not, lots to consider and research.

iamthepolice

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/FULL-SUSPENSION-MOUNTAIN-BIKE-FRAME-AND-REAR-SHOCK-NEW_W0QQitemZ230200592683QQihZ013QQcategoryZ22679QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

iamthepolice

here is the item number
230200592683

supersonic

Right, got it to load. I'd avoid it, it looks poorly made, undamped shock, silly pivot position and very heavy. You would probably need a new seatpost, headset, maybe front derailer, seat clamp.

nicklouse

pile of poo dont bother.

Silver fox ish,

Sonic just copy and past both lines in.

iamthepolice

hmm oky.

what should i be looking for?

my friend has got a marin. and it weight is sooo light.
i think he gets sponsored by leisure lakes.

but anyway its such a smooth ride.

i cant spend the amount of how much his bike is, but something that can get me up and running on a bike.

supersonic

It would work out better to get a new bike i think. What is your budget, what type of riding? And what do you ride at the minute?

iamthepolice

my budget is 150£ which is practically nothing! i admit it.
my type of riding is mainly crosscountry but mainly on the road. whats it called, freestyle? i duno
my bike at the moment is called universal. its an 18speed shimano.
it has got no suspension wotsoeva!
its a bog standard bike that you get from toys R us. actually i think it was from toys R us.

ive had a couple or so rides on a hardtail but i prefer a full sus bike...

supersonic

The bits probably will not fit onto a new frame - the rear wheel may have a narrower hub, and what is on there probably wouldnt be worth swapping anyway.

150-200 quid will get you a nice aluminium framed hardtail (just front suspension) with 24 gears and some nice kit which will be MUCH better than full sus at this price.

Something like this would be a good start:

http://www.jejamescycles.co.uk/id38371.html

iamthepolice

oky. thanks for your advice.

that bike is very nice. it looks light (weight wise).

so is it better to start with a hardtail than a full sus? becasue the full sus bikes look amazing! and their ride is soo smooth. all bumps and drops you hardly feel a thing compared to my bike, im all over the place!
lol

supersonic

Full sus bikes at this price are plagued with bad build quality - many sieze within weeks, are very heavy, have no damping (ie ride like pogo sticks!) and have low quality parts fitted as the budget is taken up by all the suspension. A hardtail wil be several kilos lighter, ride better, last longer and have better parts.

iamthepolice

wow!
where can i look for one.

and which one should i get.
my main point is looking for something light in weight, and a smooth ride and in my budget.

il get a hardtail now. i guess i better learn the skills on a hardtail 1st then move up to a full sus. rite?

supersonic

When you can afford it, yes! If you can push your budget upto 200 you get a whole lot more bike - better lighter, more modern parts.

Do you have any Decathlon stores near you? If so check out this award winning bike:

http://www.btwincycle.com/EN/rockrider-5-2-17243386/

iamthepolice

coolness! im not sure wheres the nearest decathlon store.
i like this bike but im sure of spec wise. in the future what should i look for as in spec wise?
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Kona-Caldera-2007-Mountain-Bike-hayes-nines_W0QQitemZ110206513173QQihZ001QQcategoryZ33503QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

that bike u showed is pritty nice.

supersonic

The Caldera is nice, but buying off ebay has its problems: one is trying it for size, it may not fit! Also buying from a shop ensures that you can test it, it is fully built, and you will have a years warranty and a free service.

iamthepolice

true say. i never actully thought of that.

thanks for ur help dude. i owe u alot!
great help for advice on bikes! il be paying a visit to a bike shop soon with ma dad, il get him to fork out some cash aswell.
hehe
later dude

supersonic

No probs, test as many as you can!

BlackSpur

I think that Kona may go for a lot more then your budget when the auction finishes.