Advice about buying the Carrera Fury

Squarepants

Footnote - BMX handle bars are not a valid Fury upgrade..

bails87

louthepoo wrote:

The Beginner wrote:

Pudseyp wrote:

Then that's fine, it appears you have already made you mind up....but I would always choose a car with a higher trim level if it was the same price.

I'd take a lesser specced mercedes C-class over a top spec Hyundai I10 any day, they are diffent make and models, they ride differently, you analogy is poor frankly.

If your analogy is relative then you're saying the difference in quality between the 2 bikes is the same difference between a Merc C class and a Hyundai i10 :? Also are the 2 cars similarly priced like the bikes are? If not then its a pretty poor analogy itself

That's exactly what The Beginner was saying.

As for the gears being too low, I've got a double crankset on my MTB, with a 38 tooth big gear, I hit 32mph off road the other week, and wasn't spinning out. The gears will be fine.

Fizzeetoast

I just had to google AM haha, so you're saying the fury is more 'all terrain' and would take more abuse basically? I do prefer the idea of the double crank and so that is good to hear that it will easily reach high enough gears for me. As far as the specs go it seems they are very similar so it would be silly to go to such lengths just to get a slightly better speced bike when the other option is so convenient and probably still better suited for me anyway and as I've said I think the Fury is a really good looking bike.

The Rookie

If you like the Fury, and feel comfortable riding it, then it is far from being the 'wrong' choice, buy it, get on it, ride it and enjoy it!

Simon

andy46

Just like to say, I have a Hyundai which has had no problems whatsoever, unlike a Merc belonging to a guy at work. So take no notice of statements like that, if you like the Fury (it sounds like you do) have a test ride on it then buy it as it is good value for money IMO.

The Rookie

Andy - look up 'analogy' in the dictionary, you may find it enlightening!

Simon

andy46

The Beginner wrote:

Andy - look up 'analogy' in the dictionary, you may find it enlightening!

Simon

I just did, you too may find it enlightening!

Here is just one extract- The analogy between cars and computers can't be taken too far.

Surely this would be the same for bikes, the point I was trying to make was you don't always get more for your money!

The Rookie

The point is I just picked 2 brands out of thin air, while you narrowed it down to 2 specific cars (yours and your mates at work).....my analogy was valid in that 99% of people would take the lowest trim level Merc C over an i10 showing the original analogy by pudesyp to be wrong, you took it to an irrelevant level.

Simon

andy46

My apologies all around, didn't mean any offence to anyone. Just trying to point out you don't always get more for your money.

Pudseyp

The Beginner wrote:

Pudseyp wrote:

Then that's fine, it appears you have already made you mind up....but I would always choose a car with a higher trim level if it was the same price.

I'd take a lesser specced mercedes C-class over a top spec Hyundai I10 any day, they are diffent make and models, they ride differently, you analogy is poor frankly.

The RR and Carrera are different types of bike, the Fury more AM (ish) the RR more XC orientated, the Suntour fork is generally considered better than the Recon (but a badge snob won't see that), yes the other parts aren't quite to the same spec but it's not as clear cut as you'd make out. Overall I'd agree the RR is the better specced bike, but if the OP prefers the fury (looks, conveniance, the way it rides) it is still the second best value bike at this price point and may be the best bike for him.

Simon

Your point is not valid as there would be a huge difference in the price point !!
What I was trying to say is I would rather have a Ghia spec car than a basic L (reverting to gears/brakes in this instance) Suntour make some really nasty crap forks, so the Radion may be fantastic but I would choose the quality and depenability of the RS...

Booth very nice bikes (I have owned a Fury) that both come out tops in reviews....but again I reiterate....IMO I would have the RR as to me it represents greater value....

If he wants the Fury so be it, it is a great bike...

supersonic

Rockshox make some nasty forks too!

pugaltitude

Fizzeetoast wrote:

I just had to google AM haha, so you're saying the fury is more 'all terrain' and would take more abuse basically?

Yes the Fury will take a lot of abuse. For a cheap hard tail, you cant go wrong.
I use mine when everybody else has expensive full sus and go where they go without a problem.
Yes things do breakdown so thats when you can upgrade and change things to suit yourself.
Iv finally gone full sus but everybody still gives the Fury credit considering the spec and price.

Go and buy it!

Fizzeetoast

Does anybody know if there's anywhere I can get a voucher for Halfords atall? They've got a carerra fury display model out in my local store so I'm gonna check it out tomorrow and order it straight after if it's alright

cooldad

Bloody hell you want advice and freebies.
Some people....

Fizzeetoast

Haha well

The Rookie

supersonic wrote:

Rockshox make some nasty forks too!

Indeed, I think it's called the Dart.

Besides it's well known Suntour make forks for other 'brand snob' brands like Mazzochi.

Simon

Pudseyp

The Beginner wrote:

supersonic wrote:

Rockshox make some nasty forks too!

Indeed, I think it's called the Dart.

Besides it's well known Suntour make forks for other 'brand snob' brands like Mazzochi.

Simon

And that's probably why (if true) why Marzzochi are up shit-creek and looks like they will go into admistration.

The Rookie

Pudseyp wrote:

(if true)

http://www.bikeradar.com/gear/category/ ... s-08-31653

I understand it's not just Mazza's they make......

Simon

Pudseyp

The Beginner wrote:

Pudseyp wrote:

(if true)

http://www.bikeradar.com/gear/category/ ... s-08-31653

I understand it's not just Mazza's they make......

Simon

And reading that review another cack fork they offer which is why I would take the recon.

supersonic

RST make fox lowers.

JonoStevens

Hi Fizzee,

Not sure what size Fury you're after or where you live, but this looks a bargain to me:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/300639584400? ... 1438.l2649

Auction ended this afternoon with no bids. Might be worth getting in touch with the guy a making him an offer?

Looks in great nick, and I think its the earlier version with the better spec.

Be tempted myself, but after a project really.

Fizzeetoast

That does look like a bargain but not suitable for me anyway even if I wasn't picking up my fury today thanks anyway though.

lugsey2k5

Today's delivery at Halfords seemed to include alot of carrera biker which suggests there may be a sale or offer on them after Christmas. Dont remember seeing any furys though.

Fizzeetoast

I said I would let everyone know how I got on with the Fury and for anyone that's wondering I'm really happy with it all so far it seems a brilliant bike and actually seems well put together by Halfords despite my past worries and it all seems brilliant, got plenty of gears which I also worried about a bit and just thinking about possibly investing in a gel saddle as the hard seat is my only problem but need to do a bit of research. If anybody has anything they'd need to know just write on here and I'll try and help you out! Also, merry Christmas to anyone reading this today! x

chez_m356

glad you like it, a mate of mine has the previous model,i was surprised just how good they are, and the new one looks to be about on par with it regardless of what anyone else says, think you made a very good choice there

andy46

Glad your enjoying your bike, as for the saddle I've found comfort comes more from the actual shape of the saddle rather than the hardness/softness.

Also maybe try a decent set of padded shorts.

cooldad

+1 on saddle, soft gel ones feel comfortable for 2 minutes. Charge Spoon seem to fit loads of bums and Wiggle have them on sale for £16 which is a serious bargain.

Cluelessbiker

Interesting thread, I too am looking at the Fury, which is now £599.99 in Halfords of all places, also for eaxactly the same money you can get a Boardman Mountain Bike Comp 2011/2012, so a tough choice, my other contender for this kind of bike would be a Marin but I don't know which one to get but I am told that I can't go wrong with a Marin, so I too could uses some advice. Regarding the 'Boardman, would I just be paying for the name, are they any good?

supersonic

Budget marins are woeful, the Boardman and Fury are far better.

Cluelessbiker

Thank you Supersonic, I have heard you cannot go wrong with a Marin, but having read reveiws on here of some other brands too, I suspect many build down to a price, which is kind of unfair. I now have a a couple of Dilemas to face, because I now am Interested in Whytes, (Apparenty, more refined than Marins) Kona's, Giants Cubes, Specialised, as well as Marins (I wasn't that impressed with the Hawk Hill that I saw either) plus as an outside contender, I hear the Decathalon is a cool bike.

On top of all that I am now pondering whether to buy Brand new (and hopefully not cry when I get the first scratch on it) or to go for a 'Bargain' on ebay, to further complicate matters, I am also forming an interest into building your own, or at best modifying a bike.

Decisions, decisions, howevewr did wanting to ride a bike get this complicated, somehow I lost track of that one

I'm sure I was not lied to but I have been told the Specialised, build the frames for both Carrera and Boardman, and all three are owned my Merida, just as Giant build Santa Cruz, did someone mention complicated?