Dr.A finally got a bike!? Honest! The proof is inside!

dr.a
dr.a Posts: 120
edited January 2010 in Your mountain bikes
At long last, here it is!

The Carrera Fury 08 - Got it for £349.99!!!

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And, by request lol

Me with the bike ( for all you non-believers ;) )

The pics were taken in my Girlfriend's kitchen lol Close enough!

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"If you're sleeping', you're not gonna play anything" - John Petrucci, 2004.

2002-2007: Terrano Bullion
2007-2008: Apollo Guru
2008-2010: Shockwave XT980
2010: Carrera Fury 08
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  • jay12
    jay12 Posts: 6,306
    you have the same washing mahine as me :D
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  • Kiblams
    Kiblams Posts: 2,423
    I love that toaster! :wink:

    You got a spec list (yes I am too lazy to go on the Halfords website :P )
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  • kopite1979
    kopite1979 Posts: 443
    reflectors off... nice ride
    It`s changed a bit since...
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  • bones3027
    bones3027 Posts: 152
    Been following your posts in the last thread for a while......... finally got a ride, very nice only one problem


    it needs to be covered in mud,snow,and any presents live by wild life and not decorating the house interior JUST GET OUT AND RIDE!!!!!! :lol:
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  • ariteofpassage
    ariteofpassage Posts: 53
    Looks like a bargain! And you are a D.T. fan too - even better!!! :wink:
  • jonnyc2420
    jonnyc2420 Posts: 557
    nice - you need to empty your washing machine too..........
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  • dr.a
    dr.a Posts: 120
    I literally got there just in time - They've raised the price to £499.99!

    I was about to pay and the woman said "that's £499.99" . . . I told her otherwise lol.

    Attempted a ride earlier. . . the local routes are severely caked in sheet ice, un-rideable!

    Dr.A
    "If you're sleeping', you're not gonna play anything" - John Petrucci, 2004.

    2002-2007: Terrano Bullion
    2007-2008: Apollo Guru
    2008-2010: Shockwave XT980
    2010: Carrera Fury 08
  • dr.a
    dr.a Posts: 120
    Also, the spec list.

    * Chainset: Truvativ Blaze - Powersplined
    * Forks: Rock Shox Tora 318 U-turn
    * Forks - Adjustable damping : Yes
    * Fork Lock-out : Yes
    * Fork travel: Adjustable 85mm-130mm
    * Frame Colour: Metallic Grey
    * Frame-: 7005 Series Aluminum - Double Butted
    * Front Brake: Tektro Auriga Comp - 180mm rotor
    * Front Mech: Sram X5
    * Gear Shifters: Sram X5 Trigger
    * Number of Gears: 27
    * Pedals: wellgo black alloy platform
    * Rear Brake: Tektro Auriga Comp - 160mm rotor
    * Rear Mech: Sram X-7
    * Rims: Mavic XM-317
    * Hubs: Shimano M475
    * Saddle: Carrera
    * Tyres: Continental Gravity
    "If you're sleeping', you're not gonna play anything" - John Petrucci, 2004.

    2002-2007: Terrano Bullion
    2007-2008: Apollo Guru
    2008-2010: Shockwave XT980
    2010: Carrera Fury 08
  • racefaceec90
    racefaceec90 Posts: 120
    nice one man. :)
  • dr.a
    dr.a Posts: 120
    Thanks :)

    Just got to wait now 'til the ice melts. Which may not be for a while yet lol

    Dr.A
    "If you're sleeping', you're not gonna play anything" - John Petrucci, 2004.

    2002-2007: Terrano Bullion
    2007-2008: Apollo Guru
    2008-2010: Shockwave XT980
    2010: Carrera Fury 08
  • badly_dubbed
    badly_dubbed Posts: 1,350
    Dr.A wrote:
    Thanks :)

    Just got to wait now 'til the ice melts. Which may not be for a while yet lol

    Dr.A
    stop being a pussy and get outside 8)
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  • thesim1990
    thesim1990 Posts: 95
    Christ... :shock:

    You got a VERY good deal! 8)
    The pics were taken in my Girlfriend's kitchen lol Close enough!

    I am shocked. A FEMALE let you bring a bike indoors and take photos of it?! WOW. MARRY HER, there's not many of them left! :lol:
  • Rich9
    Rich9 Posts: 1,635
    dish cloth could do with bleaching :wink:
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  • dr.a
    dr.a Posts: 120
    lol :D

    I must admit, I really am happy with my purchase. Tested it out on the road and everything's in order so far!

    Dr.A
    "If you're sleeping', you're not gonna play anything" - John Petrucci, 2004.

    2002-2007: Terrano Bullion
    2007-2008: Apollo Guru
    2008-2010: Shockwave XT980
    2010: Carrera Fury 08
  • cat_with_no_tail
    cat_with_no_tail Posts: 12,981
    Glad to hear you finally got it :wink:

    Now get out and enjoy it. Snow riding RULES!
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  • freeride-mike
    freeride-mike Posts: 553
    excellent choice mate i really like these and wudnt mind 1 myself 8)
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  • ilovedirt
    ilovedirt Posts: 5,798
    awesome, you got a great deal on that, slap some chunky tyres on it and get out for a ride!

    Also respect for being a dream theater fan ;)
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  • dr.a
    dr.a Posts: 120
    Amen to that man.

    Saw them live (Front row ;)) in October, for my 18th birthday.

    Obsessed with them actually lol :D

    Dr.A
    "If you're sleeping', you're not gonna play anything" - John Petrucci, 2004.

    2002-2007: Terrano Bullion
    2007-2008: Apollo Guru
    2008-2010: Shockwave XT980
    2010: Carrera Fury 08
  • BorisSpencer
    BorisSpencer Posts: 786
    I see from the last photo that you had a go at emptying the washing machine, however being an inexperienced youngster you got it all tangled up on your head.

    Nice bike, go get it dirty.
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  • dr.a
    dr.a Posts: 120
    It aint my washing machine lol :lol:

    I'm sure it's emptied by now though ;)

    Gonna ride soon, when the paths de-frost; Lethal at the minute!

    Dr.A
    "If you're sleeping', you're not gonna play anything" - John Petrucci, 2004.

    2002-2007: Terrano Bullion
    2007-2008: Apollo Guru
    2008-2010: Shockwave XT980
    2010: Carrera Fury 08
  • bwfc4eva868
    bwfc4eva868 Posts: 717
    Nice ride mate :) another Carrera :D
  • ilovedirt
    ilovedirt Posts: 5,798
    Dr.A wrote:
    Amen to that man.

    Saw them live (Front row ;)) in October, for my 18th birthday.

    Obsessed with them actually lol :D

    Dr.A
    #
    niiice, saw them download this year, 45mins was NOT enough :(
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  • ariteofpassage
    ariteofpassage Posts: 53
    Seen them at Leeds and Glasgow in 2009, awesome, as usual! :D
  • dr.a
    dr.a Posts: 120
    haha nice!

    I may be the worst singer, but that didn't stop me singing along to the entire set lol My voice was, needless to say, destroyed! :lol:

    Was my 2nd time seeing them; First time was at Newcastle city hall in 2007.

    Dr.A
    "If you're sleeping', you're not gonna play anything" - John Petrucci, 2004.

    2002-2007: Terrano Bullion
    2007-2008: Apollo Guru
    2008-2010: Shockwave XT980
    2010: Carrera Fury 08
  • Valy
    Valy Posts: 1,321
    Dr A - where are you from?

    Good specs on the bike and stuff! :D What frame size is it?
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  • dr.a
    dr.a Posts: 120
    16" frame size. Fits me real well! MUCH better spec than the GT I originally wanted - thank f**k this Fury went on sale!! lol

    I am from the small town of Dunoon, in Scotland.

    Travelled all the way to Newcastle to see DT for the first time, and then up to the SECC in October for the second.

    Dr.A
    "If you're sleeping', you're not gonna play anything" - John Petrucci, 2004.

    2002-2007: Terrano Bullion
    2007-2008: Apollo Guru
    2008-2010: Shockwave XT980
    2010: Carrera Fury 08
  • Valy
    Valy Posts: 1,321
    I see. I'm near Newcastle - so I thought you might be experiencing the same trail conditions... :P

    I think you might have to wait even longer as it is a bit... well colder in Scotland... and more snow.
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  • ramemtbers
    ramemtbers Posts: 1,562
    thats is very good spec for the money. nice one
  • dr.a
    dr.a Posts: 120
    Yeah, I thought so too. Thanks a lot.

    Couldn't believe it though, they lowered the price to £349.99, so I booked the bike at my local store, then raised it to £499.99 the SAME day! So when I went in (the next day) they were asking for 500 quid. . . Don't think so! lol

    Got it for £349.99, so all is good :D

    Dr.A
    "If you're sleeping', you're not gonna play anything" - John Petrucci, 2004.

    2002-2007: Terrano Bullion
    2007-2008: Apollo Guru
    2008-2010: Shockwave XT980
    2010: Carrera Fury 08
  • Buckled_Rims
    Buckled_Rims Posts: 1,648
    Dr.A wrote:
    Got it for £349.99, so all is good :D

    Dr.A

    Actually, that is one hellof a bargain. The Rock Shox Tora 318 U-turn forks themselves are worth over £200.
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