GT I-Drive XCR 5

Big Shoes

Hi,

I have just bought a GT I-Drive XCR 5 from Halfords, it is this one:-
http://www.bikeradar.com/gear/category/ ... model-9901
I have been looking at getting into different areas of mountain biking for about a year, i already have a GT Avalanche 3, which is great, but i wanted something that could handle my skill level + more.
I was in Halfords on thursday looking for some new innertubes and they were just unpacking this 07 model in the lovely blue to go on sale, i asked how much it was and was amazed when he said that they found it out the back in the store room and didnt even know they still had it and that as it was the 2007 model it would be £596!!!!! What a bargain, so i paid and picked it up on Friday.
I added some DMR V8 pedals and a Lizzard Skin to stop the chain scratching the paint.
I took it out on saturday and did some XC and some small jumps and it is amazing, such a difference to my hardtail.
Very happy with this bike at an amazing price.

Steve_b77

Much the same as what I got for my brother a few weeks ago.

I picked up a '08 model from our local store fo £500 after a good bit of bartering with the shop manager