Greyman 28,041 Posted December 29, 2020 Report Share Posted December 29, 2020 Not a mountain bike but I have to consider space so folding bikes seem the way forward for me, bought a Ferrari one a few years back for £150 worth around £700 and found this one in a bag in the engine bay of the boat I just bought, going on eBay for around £700/£800 Brompton seems to be the one all the tree huggers want, so I have around £1500 worth of bikes for a total of £150 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
forest of dean redneck 11,530 Posted December 29, 2020 Report Share Posted December 29, 2020 Lot of people wanting folders for commuting now steer clear of terns have heard frames can crack I had a mission space genie years ago non suspension one it plodded along the trackways nicely , if I change my car for a smaller one I shall get a folder to sling in the boot probably A modern Raleigh evo least with the 20 inch wheel ones you can put tyres on with bit of tread on them . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Daniel cain 44,963 Posted December 29, 2020 Report Share Posted December 29, 2020 I've not had a bike for a few yrs, bought this a few weeks back after my mate upgraded waiting on a helmet and body armour, then get back into it 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Greyman 28,041 Posted December 29, 2020 Report Share Posted December 29, 2020 10 minutes ago, forest of dean redneck said: Lot of people wanting folders for commuting now steer clear of terns have heard frames can crack I had a mission space genie years ago non suspension one it plodded along the trackways nicely , if I change my car for a smaller one I shall get a folder to sling in the boot probably A modern Raleigh evo least with the 20 inch wheel ones you can put tyres on with bit of tread on them . The Ferrari one I have is ok for roads has 7 gears and gets a reasonable shift on, don’t know about the Brompton as I,ve not even tried it yet Quote Link to post Share on other sites
forest of dean redneck 11,530 Posted December 29, 2020 Report Share Posted December 29, 2020 I’ve never had a helmet for bike riding , something ought to think about as get some funny looks of the Lycra clad masses 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dogmandont 9,775 Posted December 29, 2020 Report Share Posted December 29, 2020 28 minutes ago, Daniel cain said: I've not had a bike for a few yrs, bought this a few weeks back after my mate upgraded waiting on a helmet and body armour, then get back into it Happy days dc, get yourself a pair of 5 10s as well makes a world of difference. Im waiting on my new slash 8, should be in on the 10th of January. Your very lucky living in Wales some amount of bike parks and trails to go at. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Daniel cain 44,963 Posted December 29, 2020 Report Share Posted December 29, 2020 Was into it big time growing up, when the kids came along I sold off all my toysplan is to knock the tabacco on the head in the new Yr and look at joining a club to get out and do some night trials etc, bought my eldest a giant so we can get out but he's not interested a minute... To busy clutching his little xr about.... Can't blame him, puts a big smile on my face too 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
downsouth 7,151 Posted December 29, 2020 Report Share Posted December 29, 2020 3 hours ago, Daniel cain said: I've not had a bike for a few yrs, bought this a few weeks back after my mate upgraded waiting on a helmet and body armour, then get back into it How much did you give for it mate?What year and any trick parts on it? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dogmandont 9,775 Posted December 29, 2020 Report Share Posted December 29, 2020 42 minutes ago, Daniel cain said: Was into it big time growing up, when the kids came along I sold off all my toysplan is to knock the tabacco on the head in the new Yr and look at joining a club to get out and do some night trials etc, bought my eldest a giant so we can get out but he's not interested a minute... To busy clutching his little xr about.... Can't blame him, puts a big smile on my face too The kids definitely prefer a throttle to peddleing. Lol. I'm loving the mountain biking at the minute if I'm honest and getting a real buzz out of it. Me and the mate are shite at the climbs with both having smoked for nearly 30 years but we can both carry decent speed on the decents and have surprised a few young bucks when 2 ole farts have left em sitting. Lol. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Greb147 6,809 Posted December 29, 2020 Author Report Share Posted December 29, 2020 I flogged my cube bike in the summer, a shame as a bunch of the lads have been going every weekend since lockdown began. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Daniel cain 44,963 Posted December 29, 2020 Report Share Posted December 29, 2020 51 minutes ago, downsouth said: How much did you give for it mate?What year and any trick parts on it? £900 for it and the giant , fox rear shock, not really had a look to be honest got to put air in the tyres as I've not even had a go of it... Picked it up and threw it in the shed The giant has fox rear shocker too Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dytkos 17,783 Posted December 29, 2020 Report Share Posted December 29, 2020 Got 2k in this, 20year ago it will see me out Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dytkos 17,783 Posted December 29, 2020 Report Share Posted December 29, 2020 VGot 2k in this, 20year ago it will see me out Shit, can't find pic Cheers, D. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
downsouth 7,151 Posted December 29, 2020 Report Share Posted December 29, 2020 2 hours ago, Daniel cain said: £900 for it and the giant , fox rear shock, not really had a look to be honest got to put air in the tyres as I've not even had a go of it... Picked it up and threw it in the shed The giant has fox rear shocker too Dont sound a bad deal mate.The five is deffo 2016 or later.Get the tyres set up tubeless mate.So much easier. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gypsydog94 4,560 Posted December 29, 2020 Report Share Posted December 29, 2020 5 hours ago, Daniel cain said: Was into it big time growing up, when the kids came along I sold off all my toysplan is to knock the tabacco on the head in the new Yr and look at joining a club to get out and do some night trials etc, bought my eldest a giant so we can get out but he's not interested a minute... To busy clutching his little xr about.... Can't blame him, puts a big smile on my face too Get him to start paying for petrol. Might change his mind 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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