Help me pick a bike please
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From: The Cheshire end of the emasculated Cat & Fiddle
Can I jump in here and ask a question regarding bikes.
I have two mountain bikes at home - a Genesis 01 and the other can't remember the brand but think its a guys name but I don't seem to be able to find any being sold on the bike websites.
Basically, neither bike was really used. By the time we'd decided to start using them properly my wife became ill and they were left to gather dust.
I'm wondering if its worth getting these two bikes up to speed rather than buying new bikes. They won't really be used for hard trail and I'll use mine mostly for road - although I'm aware MBs aren't really suitable for road - can you get road tyres for MBs?
I'm pretty sure the components are in good shape, the forks on both bikes have leaked so need replacing. Is it something I could do myself or would it be better to give it to a specialist to sort out? I also wouldn't want to spend a fortune if it eventually turned out I'd be better off buying new - I would use the cycle scheme to purchase a new bike.
I have two mountain bikes at home - a Genesis 01 and the other can't remember the brand but think its a guys name but I don't seem to be able to find any being sold on the bike websites.
Basically, neither bike was really used. By the time we'd decided to start using them properly my wife became ill and they were left to gather dust.
I'm wondering if its worth getting these two bikes up to speed rather than buying new bikes. They won't really be used for hard trail and I'll use mine mostly for road - although I'm aware MBs aren't really suitable for road - can you get road tyres for MBs?
I'm pretty sure the components are in good shape, the forks on both bikes have leaked so need replacing. Is it something I could do myself or would it be better to give it to a specialist to sort out? I also wouldn't want to spend a fortune if it eventually turned out I'd be better off buying new - I would use the cycle scheme to purchase a new bike.
Depending on the make & model, manuals for most forks are available on the internet & they are easily rebuilt at home, if you are reasonably mechanically competent.
I currently have Conti Contacts on my road MTB. I've also used Conti Double Fighters in the past, which are a better bet if you intend venturing onto loose surfaced cycle trails.
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Thats a good choice Pimmo. Better geared fo climbing that the Lapierre.
You can upgrade your forks in time for not too much money. 30s will flex a bit. I put a set of new Rockshox Recons on my last bike for £220. Made a big difference.
Current bike is a 2012 Scott Spark 35 http://www.racycles.com/product/scot...k-35-2012-bike
I love it but it doesn't get much use where I now live, so am thinking of selling it. New *list* was £2,499 and you notice every single one of those £. It's mint but probably worth buttons now by comparison. its a medium if anyone's interested
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It doesn't take much to get a pushbike back on the road. If the gears & brakes were in decent condition when you laid the bikes up, they'll probably just need a clean & lube.
Depending on the make & model, manuals for most forks are available on the internet & they are easily rebuilt at home, if you are reasonably mechanically competent.
I currently have Conti Contacts on my road MTB. I've also used Conti Double Fighters in the past, which are a better bet if you intend venturing onto loose surfaced cycle trails.
Depending on the make & model, manuals for most forks are available on the internet & they are easily rebuilt at home, if you are reasonably mechanically competent.
I currently have Conti Contacts on my road MTB. I've also used Conti Double Fighters in the past, which are a better bet if you intend venturing onto loose surfaced cycle trails.
Cool, much appreciated!
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