Willing to splash out £800 cant fix mine broke one of the gear guides and lukes not emailed me back yet ;)

So which bike :D

Im thinking.....This one

£300 down payment then £39 for 12 months :)

Si

***** HIJACK ALERT *****

Sorry Si, but I'm also looking to buy a bike now the insurance have agreed to pay me cash for my stolen one.
Only have a budget of £500.


Bob

Depends on what you want it for.

A good hardtail will easily fit into the £800 category - given your weight and strength there's little point going for the lightest of featherweights, so the marin (or a Specialized Rockhopper) would be fine, or perhaps a Merlin / Rock Lobster mail order special for that slightly more custom feel.

Whatever you get make sure the wheels and spokes are up to your weight, otherwise you'll wreck them in no time!

Good point! ive got the 2001 Nail Trail at the moment. Just broke something on the frame :( this one seems to have better components and Hydralics.

Try the Kona Nunu 2003, best mate's got that pretty good bike. I just dont like the seat possition

Si

oooooooooooooooooop's

Sorry!!

Bloody hell ..what sort of digital camera did you use!!!! Made my eyes go funny!!

From what I can see you have damaged the front gear cable stop?????

You could get around this witha small jubilee clip etc.


Not sure about your idea for a new bike..... Its not up to much. Forks are a bit pikey and those brakes are not very good. To be honest I wouldnt touch it with a barge pole

I would go for maybe a Specialized Rockhopper disc around the £490.00+ mark or the Kona Caldera for £680.00 aprox. Both use Shimano 525 hydro brales which are bloody great.Also the forks are better built.

So much so That I have got shot of my Hopes that never bloody worked !!! and always go wrong. To getting a set of 525's They are cheap and dont look much. BUT THEY WORK BETTER AND WILL FOR A LOT LONGER THAN STUPID MINIS.

Try Some of the better dealers like "Bonthrone Bikes" in London. They are realy cheap.

Cheers luke

Its £800+

Sure thats right?? I like it now :)

Si

Luke

I've got Minis and they've not failed to work yet. Bit noisy at times, and they fade on really long descents, but back-to-back with Hayes hydraulics I can't knock them.

They eat pads though!

get one with wheels, round ones.

Shop around, this is the time of year that 2004 bikes come out so all the sales will be starting...

The Kona can be had for £700.00 just try the big retailers.. NOT EVANS etc they charge full prices.


Anyone who has a good set of minis is lucky!!! I have had 5 sets and nevr realy found them to be good. Also if you read some of the worlds bike forums you will find a very high percent of people have major problems with Hopes. best things they aver made are "Ti glides"

The arse has fallen out of the bike market... its a great time to buy.

Unless you buy second hand... that could realy get you a bargain..

Fancy my merlin titanium XLM with full XT ,Race face,easton Carbons ,SID's etc Ti-glides. £2k cash

Luke are you talking about the 03 or 04 model for £700??

I quite like the 04 kona bike now :)

Any web sites etc. I dont want to pay out £700 straight off you see

Si

03

Tell me what the difference is????

you tell me :) you know bikes :p

Difference!! Hayes rather than 525 shimanos. When I ride £6k worth of bikes (2) I find that I am no longer impressed with gimmics. Ive tried the hayes.Good brakes. But I found the 525's better.

I get my new set tomorrow. My mates laugh but they always want to borrow my bike when we are out!!! Could get them Gold plated in Turkey for a few quid....

You know what?? I will!!!!!

http://www.freewebs.com/petertoop/Pict1368.jpg

03 model giant xtc4 was 650 quid can be had for 450 now and is very very well spec'd
look in mtb mags and a couple of shops advertise at 450 ish
pics on my site look in webalbum for more pics

[Edited by HAPPY - 10/14/2003 9:05:14 PM]

[Edited by HAPPY - 10/14/2003 9:26:40 PM]

What if they dont have 03 :( is the 04 worth getting then?

Si

Si

What size frame do you ride???

Might have a mate selling a good bike.

Probably 17" but with shops i can get away with £300 then £40 a month for a year ;) remember im a poor student luke :)

Si

Are you not dealing dope on the side???

Nar unless id get a cannondale like my mate :D

or go for cannondale when the wife isnt looking! :D :D

Just being in. they reckon £750 for the '03 18" frame.

Si

Shop around: there are bargains to be had with last year's models.
I bought myself a titanium framed bike, (OK:it WAS a Raleigh, but what the hell?), with Titanium bars, and full XT groupset a few years ago. It had been sold at £1199, and I got it for £699!
Alcazar
BTW: don't let anyone tell you the Ti ride is no different to any other. It is!
A

Bought it anyway :D

Just need to find insurance for it now :)
Abus 1010/110 City Chain
Abus Granit Futura 64 180/230
Abus Granit Futura 64 180/300
Abus Manhattan 50 180/230
Abus Granit Plus 51/150 HB 230
Abus Granit Plus 51/150 HB 300
Abus Sinus Plus 47 150/230
Abus Sinus Plus 47 150/300
Axa 583
Axa SL7
Halfords High Tensile Steel 14mm Shackle Lock
Halfords Shackle Lock (Large) 180x320
Halfords Shackle Lock (Medium) 180x245
Halfords Folding Lock & Chain
Kryptonite EV 2000 (7.6cm x 14cm)
Kryptonite Evolution 2000
Kryptonite Kryptolok
Kryptonite Kryptolok Plus
Luma Max Shackle Lock 94x245
Luma Max Shackle Lock 94x320
Luma Tigre 14mm 155x320
Luma Tigre 155x320
Luma Tigre 14mm 155x245
Luma Tigre 155x245
Luma Tigre 175x245
Luma Tigre 175x320
Ming Tay High Security Shackle Lock
Moore Large & Co Magnum Ultimate LS
Specialised Wedlock Folding Bar Lock*
Squire 45mm Padlock & 2ft Chain
Squire Paramount 290
Squire Protector 290
Squire Protector Plus 230
Squire Protector Plus 260
Squire Protector Plus 290
Squire Urban Protector
Trelock BS340/341
Trelock CM210
Trelock Titan Twinlite*
Trelock Titanlite 340

and the best lock is.............
Si

[Edited by super_si - 10/15/2003 4:33:26 PM]

Si

trust your uncle luke on this... If it aint got ABUS on the side dont buy it. Also a normal type key not the barrel type which can all be opened in seconds.With the value of my bikes.... I sleep well knowing that Abus will protect them..!

Thanks Uncle Luke :)

Insurance is only £77 cant fault it hehehehe

Si

Check ..

Most insurance companies will not pay out if no part of the lock is found..And No power tools are used...

get a camera and make some little marks on the frame and take pics of marks to identify bike. Also I have a couple of hidden notes that a bike mechanic might find if the bikes got nicked. It has my details on.I ask all shops etc to confirm with me that it is not stolen.

Did you bother with a tracker??

Si

I use an Oxford motorbike lock and ground anchor at home, and take the lock with me when I'm out on the bike(s). Since I don't use them for travelling to/from places the weight's not a problem, and the bikes and secured to the car's(non-removable) towbar.

The bike I *do* use for actual transport is secures with an Abus Granit, though it's a few years old now and probably not as secure as it might be. Then again it's an old dog of a bike so I'd be amazed if ayone woud really want it.

Tracker..can only be fitted in the down tube... the scum shine a torch down. If they see it they smash it to bits with a long tube.

getting it stolen is one thing...But by having the mark marked with your postcode etc or even better getting it engraved will help maybe getting it back.