Carrera Jabberwock - Magnesium

contented

As per the title, has anyone had any experience of this Magnesium containing, apparently quite uncommon, bike? Early 2000s I think, and was quite up the range I believe.
Not seen a lot of info about it, and the web searches only give me fortune telling snippets from the 90's that say it's the material of the future for bikes.
Asking as I know of one, but can't decide if rarity is due to it being crap or just ahead of its time.

supersonic

I used to sell them ;-). And the Zelos, which was magnesium for a while, I think the former replaced the latter.

Magnesium is lighter than alu, but harder to work with, ie tube forming, welding. The frames were proofed on the inside so corrosion shouldn't be an issue if is intact. Today though is only used really in castings, as techniques in alu tubing have rendered it pretty much redundant.

Are light, but I wouldn't bother unless cheap.

contented

Cheers for that Supersonic. I've seen a complete Jabberwock for less than £100 but won't be too tempted to look unless the the components are decent.
Thanks again

supersonic

A whole one for £100?! Go for it!

contented

Righto, will send the message. Could be £90 well spent.
I like the idea of having something a little off the norm I guess.

supersonic

It's a bargain if it reasonable condition. I've seen the frames alone go for that! Disc brakes as well?

contented

"Carera mountain bike for sale doble disk hydrolicks breaks 90 pound ono"
Looks pretty good. Apparently I have just got to go round "2moz" to give it a quick look and hand over the loot.
Anything I need to look out for especially? I'm guessing that a basic check of the frame for damage is probably more important than anything else?
Thanks again by the way for your advice. I owe you one.

Cookeh

Contented wrote:

"Carera mountain bike for sale doble disk hydrolicks breaks 90 pound ono"
Looks pretty good. Apparently I have just got to go round "2moz" to give it a quick look and hand over the loot.
Anything I need to look out for especially? I'm guessing that a basic check of the frame for damage is probably more important than anything else?
Thanks again by the way for your advice. I owe you one.

Based on an inherent lack of understanding regarding the English language, check its not stolen for a start.

contented

Never considered that actually. If it turns out to be stolen, I probably should have just offered him £50 for a quick sale.
In all seriousness though, I'll do what I can; but I guess he was just messaging me from his phone, and even my very middle class, blazer wearing teenage nephew becomes some kind of incomprehensible gangsta when he's texting.
Maybe we're just getting old Cookeh.

cooldad

Cookeh is 12.

He replaced Jay13.

sprite1275

I have the carerra Zelos Magnesium. Bought it new about 8 years ago for 500quid reduced from a grand. Had mini hope disc brakes which I still have on it but most of the rest was upgrded last year. Thought it desurved a treat for all the years of service

contented

Nice bike Sprite. Bloke seemed a bit dodgy in the end, all very non-committal and vague. Bike seems out of place there and he doesn't seem to know anything about it, so it looks like it'll not be coming home with me.
Keep an eye out for it on Gumtree, you'll have to type in 'Carera' to find it if it reappears. Would have loved to have had it but I guess it's not to be.
Back to the sensible search for a 17in frame I go.

The Rookie

Misspelling names is a classic way to avoid the rightful owners searches by the real name......