Getting back into mountain biking
02 May 2007, 04:46 PM
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Toss up between Trek 6000 or Specialized Hardrock 07 Disc.
02 May 2007, 07:37 PM
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Don't mean to thread hijack but just wondered what the thoughts are of "Those in the know" of my shortlist. The problem I have is that some I've looked at are £450 and others are closer to £600 (the one I like the "look" of the most is the most expensive) but I'm wondering whether its worth spending the extra.
I know MTBs aren't the best for commuting but being in West Wales means there should be plenty of opportunity to use the bike properly too.
Trek 6000 shop where I have to get the bike from does this one for £500
Evans Cycles: Product: Trek 6000 Disc 2007 Mountain Bike
Evans Cycles: Product: Ridgeback Genesis Core 1.0 2007 Mountain Bike
I like this one the most but only from an asthetics POV (love the white) but not sure if I really need to uprated stuff this one has to the one above.
Evans Cycles: Product: Ridgeback Genesis Core 2.0 2007 Mountain Bike
Evans Cycles: Product: Gary Fisher Tassajara Disc 2006 Mountain Bike
Evans Cycles: Product: Specialized Hardrock Pro Disc 2007 Mountain Bike
This is the shortlist anyway. I've chosen these as that is what is available to me from the local shop. I asked about Kona and they said they've stopped dealing with them.
Again, sorry to thread hijack but I know theres a fair few on here that know about thier bikes.
I know MTBs aren't the best for commuting but being in West Wales means there should be plenty of opportunity to use the bike properly too.
Trek 6000 shop where I have to get the bike from does this one for £500
Evans Cycles: Product: Trek 6000 Disc 2007 Mountain Bike
Evans Cycles: Product: Ridgeback Genesis Core 1.0 2007 Mountain Bike
I like this one the most but only from an asthetics POV (love the white) but not sure if I really need to uprated stuff this one has to the one above.
Evans Cycles: Product: Ridgeback Genesis Core 2.0 2007 Mountain Bike
Evans Cycles: Product: Gary Fisher Tassajara Disc 2006 Mountain Bike
Evans Cycles: Product: Specialized Hardrock Pro Disc 2007 Mountain Bike
This is the shortlist anyway. I've chosen these as that is what is available to me from the local shop. I asked about Kona and they said they've stopped dealing with them.
Again, sorry to thread hijack but I know theres a fair few on here that know about thier bikes.
LX groupset is fine, and pretty decent at that price.. if you get back into it, then a wheel upgrade and a few little bits would make a nice addition..
leisurelakes are good for CTW scheme..
03 May 2007, 12:40 AM
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Is this what it's coming to?
So in a few years time we won't get company cars, we'll all be getting company bikes ( with options
) and getting tax benefits..?Actually, we HAVE got a company bike......her name's Sheila......great ride......especially after a drink,
03 May 2007, 09:55 AM
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With your budget, rember to factor in things like
1) Helmet (essential)
2) Pump
3) Water bottle
4) Computer (essential )
5) Cleaning fluids
6) Lubricants
7) Lock (if you're planning to leave your bike anywhere unattended)
8) Tool kit
9) Puncture repait kit
10) Gloves
11) Shades
These little goodies can come to quite a bit if you don't alreay have them. I bought a Scott P4 in the winter and since the last time I rode seriously was about 20 years ago I needed most of the above.
1) Helmet (essential)
2) Pump
3) Water bottle
4) Computer (essential
)5) Cleaning fluids
6) Lubricants
7) Lock (if you're planning to leave your bike anywhere unattended)
8) Tool kit
9) Puncture repait kit
10) Gloves
11) Shades
These little goodies can come to quite a bit if you don't alreay have them. I bought a Scott P4 in the winter and since the last time I rode seriously was about 20 years ago I needed most of the above.
03 May 2007, 10:11 AM
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If anyone is interested I have a 04 Marin Riftzone that has been sat in the garage for the last 2 years! Awsome bike but due to my bad back never gets any use.
If anyone is interested I would let it go for £600 cash PM me for photos.
I am in widnes nr liverpool and will travel to deliver if the distance is reaosnable!!
If anyone is interested I would let it go for £600 cash PM me for photos.
I am in widnes nr liverpool and will travel to deliver if the distance is reaosnable!!
03 May 2007, 11:45 AM
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Bloody hell!
Is this what it's coming to?
So in a few years time we won't get company cars, we'll all be getting company bikes ( with options ) and getting tax benefits..?
Actually, we HAVE got a company bike......her name's Sheila......great ride......especially after a drink,
Is this what it's coming to?
So in a few years time we won't get company cars, we'll all be getting company bikes ( with options
) and getting tax benefits..?Actually, we HAVE got a company bike......her name's Sheila......great ride......especially after a drink,
03 May 2007, 11:47 AM
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You can get safety kit under the scheme too. Make sure they'll let you buy the bike at the end of the lease though, as it's down to the employer. Bummer if they don't, and you have to hand it back.
03 May 2007, 12:02 PM
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I'm ordering the latter, gets good review, nice and light, and looks good. Can't say that about Trek or Giant, ever!
You can get safety kit under the scheme too. Make sure they'll let you buy the bike at the end of the lease though, as it's down to the employer. Bummer if they don't, and you have to hand it back.
You can get safety kit under the scheme too. Make sure they'll let you buy the bike at the end of the lease though, as it's down to the employer. Bummer if they don't, and you have to hand it back.
What puts you off about the Trek?
03 May 2007, 12:06 PM
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My wife has a women spec one bought 5 years ago, which is actually pretty good. Never gets used now, but it's done most of it's miles in Colorado and Moab, so we really just keep it to remind us of life before kids!
If it's a close call, just sit on boh, and choose the one which immeditately feels best, without having to change components. My £400 communter Kona Fire Mountain has a spot on position for me, but my 3 month old £1500 Spec. just doesn't suit, hence being for sale
03 May 2007, 12:18 PM
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I have got an Orange Crush with Fox 36 Van R's 
in Feb this year and I love it to bits
A total resource to mountain biking and trails & routes in the UK - moredirt.co.uk
Have you tried moredirt.co.uk a newish forum that is growing all the time.
in Feb this year and I love it to bitsA total resource to mountain biking and trails & routes in the UK - moredirt.co.uk
Have you tried moredirt.co.uk a newish forum that is growing all the time.
03 May 2007, 01:21 PM
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Got a similar thread going on the ITR-DC5 board, it amazes me how many people have decent bikes but ride them with pedals rather than SPDs 
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My Trek 8000
03 May 2007, 01:30 PM
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SPD's for me, makes things far easier on my daily commute. Although on some recent offroad decents I almost wished I had flats.....
03 May 2007, 01:48 PM
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Got a similar thread going on the ITR-DC5 board, it amazes me how many people have decent bikes but ride them with pedals rather than SPDs
My Trek 8000
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I use these
DMR Bikes
You might want to take a look at this too :
Cutting Loose Spuds Vs Flats | Features | Dirt Mountain Bike | dirtmag.co.uk
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03 May 2007, 01:51 PM
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Ive Just got back into the Biking after a wee spell of not doing anything also managed to find a bike rack that fitted the sti Yeeehhh ahaaa happy days, also heres a few pics of the bikes i have.
Intense M1
Rocky Mountain RM6
GT DHi (work in progress)
Orange Hitman
OH and a bike rack on an STi lol
Intense M1
Rocky Mountain RM6
GT DHi (work in progress)
Orange Hitman
OH and a bike rack on an STi lol
03 May 2007, 04:57 PM
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Why?
I use these
DMR Bikes
You might want to take a look at this too :
Cutting Loose Spuds Vs Flats | Features | Dirt Mountain Bike | dirtmag.co.uk
I use these
DMR Bikes
You might want to take a look at this too :
Cutting Loose Spuds Vs Flats | Features | Dirt Mountain Bike | dirtmag.co.uk
07 May 2007, 11:24 AM
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We'll I’ve got one!!
It not quite as good looking as the other bikes people suggested
I decided to get myself a cheapo second hand bike just in case if I end up losing interest and it ends up being part of the part of the garage furnisher.
Well here it is... 100quids worth of Orange C16R. It's nearly 10 years old but hardly ever been used its mint.
What you lads think worth the 100quid??
It not quite as good looking as the other bikes people suggested
I decided to get myself a cheapo second hand bike just in case if I end up losing interest and it ends up being part of the part of the garage furnisher.
Well here it is... 100quids worth of Orange C16R. It's nearly 10 years old but hardly ever been used its mint.
What you lads think worth the 100quid??
07 May 2007, 11:45 AM
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What you lads think worth the 100quid??
Lots of good advice on this thread, but someone wasn't listening
Just to put that in context I'm currently selling my Cannondale F600 (6 years old) for around £100-£150 (headshock needs a service, that's the only thing wrong with it). Just to get it out the way, and it's in a different league altogether I'm afraid. In charcoal grey too not the yellow pictured below
Cannondale Bicycle Corp. - F600
Sorry
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07 May 2007, 12:03 PM
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ohh well looks like he saw me coming
However, looking on the postive side, lugging all that extra bike weight around with you will get you back to MTB fitness in double quick time
07 May 2007, 12:59 PM
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Take it where you want TBH Tim.
I did the Dyfi Enduro yesterday : 59.4k with 2455m of climbing (8000ft!).
Bikes ranged from the bling-lbing (Ibis Mojo - £1700 for the frame alone) to museum stuff. Quite a few people on rigid singlespeeds, bikes of a similar age / spec to the one you've bought (loads of people still using V-brakes) and even three unicycles (damn do they go up hill well!).
I did the Dyfi Enduro yesterday : 59.4k with 2455m of climbing (8000ft!).
Bikes ranged from the bling-lbing (Ibis Mojo - £1700 for the frame alone) to museum stuff. Quite a few people on rigid singlespeeds, bikes of a similar age / spec to the one you've bought (loads of people still using V-brakes) and even three unicycles (damn do they go up hill well!).
07 May 2007, 02:12 PM
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As long as it’s well built and can deal with going off road and not end up falling to bits.
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I just got myself a Specialized Hardrock Sport Hydraulic Disc '07!
Your not kidding about bikes having changed a lot!!
Looking forward to starting slow and working my way up (or downhill!!)
Even found a Hollywood rack which fits the FTO!
Got a Velo 8 computer too so I can do a regular run and hopefully see my times coming down as I get fitter!! lol
After my first wee ride tonight I reckon I may get some gloves - didn't like the grips on the bike and kept adjusting my hand position to get comfy!
Since I am in Scotland there are plenty of great places to do MTB Can't complain!
Your not kidding about bikes having changed a lot!!
Looking forward to starting slow and working my way up (or downhill!!)
Even found a Hollywood rack which fits the FTO!
Got a Velo 8 computer too so I can do a regular run and hopefully see my times coming down as I get fitter!! lol
After my first wee ride tonight I reckon I may get some gloves - didn't like the grips on the bike and kept adjusting my hand position to get comfy!
Since I am in Scotland there are plenty of great places to do MTB
Can't complain!
16 May 2007, 08:50 AM
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I just got myself a Specialized Hardrock Sport Hydraulic Disc '07!
Just bought my latest trusty steed last week
Specialized Rockhopper Pro Disc '07 (£949.95)
.........always loved my very old Rockhopper, in the days before my much hated Cannondale... so really delighted to be back in a Rockhopper (especially now they have the M4 Stumpjumper frame)
Fork technology is simply amazing on a sub £1000 bike too