Weight limit
pikeman65
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Hi all, i'm new here, in fact this is my first question so be gentle with me please 
i'm just getting back into mountain biking after a long absence of over 20 years, the main reason for this was health issues but i'm not going to bore you all with that, I have recently lost nearly 4 and a half stone in weight I want to buy a mountain bike to improve my well being and overall fitness, I have been looking at buying a Whyte T-130 S but I'm not sure if i'm too heavy for it, I recently paid a visit to a local bike shop and the guy there said that the weight limit on this bike was around 18 stone, I don't weigh that much by the way, but not wanting to lay down £2700 there and then I thought i'd join up here and get some advice first, so any help would be great please.
Sean.
i'm just getting back into mountain biking after a long absence of over 20 years, the main reason for this was health issues but i'm not going to bore you all with that, I have recently lost nearly 4 and a half stone in weight I want to buy a mountain bike to improve my well being and overall fitness, I have been looking at buying a Whyte T-130 S but I'm not sure if i'm too heavy for it, I recently paid a visit to a local bike shop and the guy there said that the weight limit on this bike was around 18 stone, I don't weigh that much by the way, but not wanting to lay down £2700 there and then I thought i'd join up here and get some advice first, so any help would be great please.Sean.
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Sean.
If you haven't committed to the bike yet, see if they will give you one as part of the deal. They cost between £15-£30, (I'd pay about £20) but should last you a lifetime.
Excellent choice of bike by the way. I have a T130
Sean.
I have answered (before I read this), but I can't think of a tool that is specific to a Whyte T130 or even just any Whyte bike. There are some tools that are specific to various bits of a bike that can appear on any bike, like brake calipers for example when trying to bleed them (yes SRAM I'm talking about you), but wait until you need them.
Hi Steve
Thanks mate, I've just read the other post, in my ignorance I sort of thought that each make had they're own fixtures and fittings :oops: thanks for bringing that to my attention it's very much appreciated mate.
Sean.
retired 9.6kg Carrera Kraken
The Carrera Hardtail combined thread - come on all you Carrera's!
The Sons Scott Genius RC20 build
That's pretty much everything :?
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If in doubt, blame Wiggle.
Very few bike specific tools needed, just a general tool kit with good quality hex & torx keys. As the Whyte bikes have lifetime bearing warranties on the suspension links/pivots, if they do need replacing, give it back to the LBS to sort.
But yes, the pivots are guaranteed for life. I have to ask: If Whyte can design a sealed system of such robustness that they can give a guarantee for life, in the wet UK, then why can't all bike manufacturers do so?
Thanks for bringing that to my attention mate, I'm keeping a note of all this stuff coz my memory is garbage these days
Sean.
Mmmmmm, I like cheese, which verity is is Steve
Sean.
I didn't realise there was such a thing as a poor plumber!
If there was nobody buying second hand, the market for new bikes would collapse! It is you guys that keep the market going! There are many threads on here and elsewhere that proclaim that the only sensible way to buy a bike is from the previously loved (or disillusioned) market. Having sold a few bikes that I had bought new, I can tell you that the prices I got were dire when I think of how much I paid for them new plus how much I paid (+ my own efforts) to keep them in tip top condition. Whoever bought my bikes got a bargain! :roll:
Intellectually I agree that I should buy previously loved bikes, but emotionally it's "I want, I want, gimme, gimmee!" :oops:
If there was nobody buying second hand, the market for new bikes would collapse! It is you guys that keep the market going! There are many threads on here and elsewhere that proclaim that the only sensible way to buy a bike is from the previously loved (or disillusioned) market. Having sold a few bikes that I had bought new, I can tell you that the prices I got were dire when I think of how much I paid for them new plus how much I paid (+ my own efforts) to keep them in tip top condition. Whoever bought my bikes got a bargain! :roll:
Intellectually I agree that I should buy previously loved bikes, but emotionally it's "I want, I want, gimme, gimmee!" :oops:[/quote]
I am poor at the moment Steve, I've been off work since June after I had an accident at work in January and my sick pay has run out
Your not wrong about the depressiation of stuff, I've been looking on eBay and there's tonnes of mountain bikes at some real knock down prices, they'll have just about all gone when I'm in the market for one
Sean.
I am poor at the moment Steve, I've been off work since June after I had an accident at work in January and my sick pay has run out
Your not wrong about the depressiation of stuff, I've been looking on eBay and there's tonnes of mountain bikes at some real knock down prices, they'll have just about all gone when I'm in the market for one
Sean.[/quote]
I tried to buy a second hand mtb but couldn't find one that hadn't some major flaw due to the rough treatment --- even one that was advertised as "as new" . Another was "mint condition" no it wasn't -- one had pitted forks the other had rough BB bearings another had teething on the cassette bent -- road bikes are a different kettle of fish --- as for mountain bikes - don't touch second hand mtb with a barge pole is my advice -- it's being sold for a very good reason -- it's fkd !
That is a sad experience, you should expect lots of photos, and if they won't provide them, then don't even go look at the bike as they probably DO have something to hide.
I always provide loads of photos. If the site allows 12 pics, then that is what they get! And I'll have more to back them up. Every bike or item of kit I have sold has been "as described". If I claim the suspension has been serviced or the wheel bearings replaced, I am prepared to back that up with copy invoices. So far I have had zero complaints from the buyers.
I have complaints about some potential buyers though! Some are clearly scamming bar stewards! :twisted: Selling bikes on eBay has made me very suspicious of those contacting me. Which is also sad.
Don't get in a twist -- dealers are for the most part OK -- it's the private sellers -- especially over here in ni -- it's the same with buying cars in ni, they describe the thing as mint but it's far from it. I find though in England it's a different story --- I sometimes buy second hand cars or motorcycles for family or friends or vintage stuff for myself. You can't buy anything over here but if it's advertised in England as mint it usually is. I've only been let down once but while I was over I bought an absolute clinker of a car ( being in the right place at the right time )
Road bikes are not too bad to buy second hand but I find over here at least private sellers of mtb are a waste of time.
Sean.
It looked mint and had original tyres on, seller seemed genuine.
Parts replaced so far - 2 bottom brackets, front bearings, pads front and rear (these only last 5 minutes, maybe ignore these), gear hanger, dropper post broke twice, chain. Rear bearings will be done after winter.
Should have gone Hope BB straight away - lesson for me as have read enough threads about it
It's a fantastic machine, you won't be disappointed. Still annoyed about the replacement bits, but more of an inconvenience as saved a fair bit going used.
You'll need the shock pump as already said, and I also did front tokens and rear shock bands to adjust.
Also budget tyre money
Dave
You didn't mention the suspension. Was any evidence provided that any servicing has been done. Have you done any? If not expect problems there before too long.
If you are going through pads at a rapid rate, then I would ask if you are bedding them in properly. I failed to do that once and totally consumed a set in less than 10 miles on a very wet and gritty trail. If you are bedding them in, then just how heavy are you? And is this sort of attrition normal for you?
PS: Check the thickness of your discs, just in case that the pad wear hasn't also worn the discs below the safe limit.
GXP, but when this one expires I'll be getting the Hope. Not using it much since getting into road.
It's the original dropper and I do consider myself lucky
84kg and bedding them in properly, just assumed they don't last long given how thin they are. Mind you, I do like the lever right at the top and probably change them to soon.
I thought not bedding them in meant poor braking, not poor life. Probably lots of threads on this
No suspension service by me, will have it done same time as bearings now you've got me concerned
Dave
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Mine was 2 years old and £1500, was about right looking at other auctions.
Dave
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