first bike <£600 budget
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What forks for what bike?"Why have that extra tooth if you're not using it?" - Brian Lopes
Votec V.SX Enduro 'Alpine Thug' 2012/2013 build
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sorry the rockrider
rockshox sid world cup0 -
also what size is seat post if anyone knows ?0
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When i was looking for a new bike, I looked at cube, they look really nice on pictures but after actually looking at them, i felt they didn't look the same so i went with a Specialized rockhopper expert that i managed to get for £720
Its a great bike! SPECIALIZED ROCKHOPPER EXPERT 20120 -
charliedontsurf wrote:sorry the rockrider
rockshox sid world cup
Blimey, you don't mess about do you? That probably knock 1kg off the front end!
Rockrider, new or the '07? Either way - they are both standard Q/R so yeah you'd need a new front wheel"Why have that extra tooth if you're not using it?" - Brian Lopes
Votec V.SX Enduro 'Alpine Thug' 2012/2013 build
Trek Session 80 -
they have gone now they were sid world cup black box carbon 2005's ah well obviously wasnt ment to be 0
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just bought a stem for a bike i dont even own !! im an idiot ! :oops:
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charliedontsurf wrote:just bought a stem for a bike i dont even own !! im an idiot ! :oops:
Yep. Particularly as you don't know if you'll need one.
I'd calm down a bit, buy the bike, ride it and then work out where to spend your money.0 -
i was bored and it looked pretty
fsa os99 csi
now i just need to decide if i should bid on the rockrider 8.2 on ebay0 -
I bought pedals before I bought the DH bike
...but that because a lot of new bikes come without them. I'm pretty sure most new bikes come with stems though :?
I ended up buying a used bike that already had pedals. The pedals I bought were far better though and the other pedals on now on another bike...happy days "Why have that extra tooth if you're not using it?" - Brian Lopes
Votec V.SX Enduro 'Alpine Thug' 2012/2013 build
Trek Session 80 -
but its pretty ! tbh for the money if its the wrong rise then i will just sell it or keep it and look at it 0
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If you want to buy something nice to look at buy a Kylie calender. If you want to buy something for your bike, work out what you need first!0
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chrisw333 wrote:If you want to buy something nice to look at buy a Kylie calender. If you want to buy something for your bike, work out what you need first!
your a bit grumpy
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As you are obviously insane, I'm avoiding this thread in case it's contagious.I don't do smileys.
There is no secret ingredient - Kung Fu Panda
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Parktools0 -
why am i insane ? i like shiny bits !0
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If you knew you wouldn't be insane, would you. Only properly insane people don't realise they're insane.I don't do smileys.
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you have a point !!
hmm
I shall have to confer with the walrus in the corner !
anyway back onto the 8.2 on t'bay is it worth any more than 300 really ? ive seen other in stockport weirdly enough go for £250 quite possibly this same one !0 -
just seen the 8.2 for sale is actually a 2007 ! still worth looking at or go for a new 8.1 ?0
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If you stopped buying shite you don't kneed you'd have a chance of affording a new one, with warranty, support and chain set that isn't half way through its lifespan.0
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hmm grumpy man is very grumpy
im off to buy a new one decided it wasnt worth more than £270 as you say no warranty worn components etc hence why i was asking if it was worth it !
isnt it up to me what i spend my money on anyway? i earn it i can spend it on what i like non ? or do i need to ask you first.
the only reason i was considering used bikes was because i kept having people tell me that id get a better deal if i did go second hand.0 -
it will make you happy the stem is fake i think0
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While I think you are insane, I certainly wouldn't want to see you dead or worse. There are known fakes out there, and I would think twice before using one. A snapped stem can hurt. A lot.I don't do smileys.
There is no secret ingredient - Kung Fu Panda
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ive mailed fsa so will get evidence then report to ebay i certainly wont be using it !
insane isnt always bad !
cheers for all your help plan is to go to decathlon on saturday and purchase an 8.1 so im not that insane ! just a little cookoo 0 -
I got my Carrera Fury off ebay last year, it was a month old and had the paper work and receipts with it, which i got pictures of. you can buy second hand (off ebay or anywhere else) you just have to be smart about it ask questions get detailed photos, even then cash on collection is best and be prepared to walk away if it doesn't feel/look right, you'll piss the seller off but who cares if it saves you making a several hundred pound mistake.0
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Good choice. Saving £270 for a 5 year old bike didn't stack up.charliedontsurf wrote:hmm grumpy man is very grumpy
im off to buy a new one decided it wasnt worth more than £270 as you say no warranty worn components etc hence why i was asking if it was worth it !
You did ask for advice and got it! It may sound grumpy, but upgrading a bike that you've never ridden, particularly items like stems & forks and when you are on a budget is madness.
You may have got a better deal second hand, but the one you had spotted on ebay wasn't it.
Hope you enjoy your Rockrider. I've heard they're brilliant bikes for the money. You may want to look at the tyres soonish, but otherwise give it a proper go before you start picking up ebay forks etc!
Oh, and I do recommend that Kylie calender.0 -
My c,dale trail 3..lol
you wont be able to by a new bike better for less than around £800, better spec than sl 2 2012
ebay tonight..he he..oops0 -
chrisw333 wrote:
Good choice. Saving £270 for a 5 year old bike didn't stack up.charliedontsurf wrote:hmm grumpy man is very grumpy
im off to buy a new one decided it wasnt worth more than £270 as you say no warranty worn components etc hence why i was asking if it was worth it !
You did ask for advice and got it! It may sound grumpy, but upgrading a bike that you've never ridden, particularly items like stems & forks and when you are on a budget is madness.
You may have got a better deal second hand, but the one you had spotted on ebay wasn't it.
Hope you enjoy your Rockrider. I've heard they're brilliant bikes for the money. You may want to look at the tyres soonish, but otherwise give it a proper go before you start picking up ebay forks etc!
Oh, and I do recommend that Kylie calender.
your still grumpy
im not on a budget really other than the swmbo imposed one hence the upgrades that i can sneek through
had my eye on a set of formula the ones but the auction has vanished with about 8 hours to go 0 -
:P your all spoil sports
had to wait till today really to see if the mrs was being made redundent . she isnt so all is good0 -
Well in that case:
http://www.bike-treks.co.uk/374526/prod ... PriceComp1
wont need too many upgrades and free shipping too. Happy days....0
