Greyman 28,041 Posted May 25, 2020 Report Share Posted May 25, 2020 Not a top mountain biker or anything like, but I have an orange mountain bike, small uk company great product and for a reasonable sum they will take your bike back and totally recon it for you when it’s f****d 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
villaman 9,983 Posted May 25, 2020 Report Share Posted May 25, 2020 22 minutes ago, Greyman said: Not a top mountain biker or anything like, but I have an orange mountain bike, small uk company great product and for a reasonable sum they will take your bike back and totally recon it for you when it’s f****d Yep, nice bikes Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dytkos 17,783 Posted May 25, 2020 Report Share Posted May 25, 2020 Thing is, when buying a bike, you can't really take a load of them for a test ride like you can a car. Whenever I buy a big purchase, telly, camera etc I'm all over the net reading reviews/ratings etc. Bought my Marin for a grand 20 years back when I was bang into it, spent another grand on upgrades over the years and I still love it, sure there are better bikes out there now but I shouldn't ever need another. (Got a hack bike as well for quick blasts mind) If you get the right one first time you'll never need to swap it. Cheers, D. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Greb147 6,809 Posted May 25, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2020 1 hour ago, dytkos said: Thing is, when buying a bike, you can't really take a load of them for a test ride like you can a car. Whenever I buy a big purchase, telly, camera etc I'm all over the net reading reviews/ratings etc. Bought my Marin for a grand 20 years back when I was bang into it, spent another grand on upgrades over the years and I still love it, sure there are better bikes out there now but I shouldn't ever need another. (Got a hack bike as well for quick blasts mind) If you get the right one first time you'll never need to swap it. Cheers, D. That's the problem, reviews are not always without bias so the only way you're going to know if you like it is if you buy the thing, if it's a dud then it's tough luck. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
forest of dean redneck 11,530 Posted May 25, 2020 Report Share Posted May 25, 2020 40 minutes ago, Greb147 said: That's the problem, reviews are not always without bias so the only way you're going to know if you like it is if you buy the thing, if it's a dud then it's tough luck. To true go on a Halfords website plenty great reviews but I wouldn't have one of those carrera bikes again. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bush Rummager 4,442 Posted May 25, 2020 Report Share Posted May 25, 2020 20 hours ago, dogmandont said: Think I'll give it a go when I'm putting a new set of tyres on. . Any advice on tyres BR, I've wtb trailboss on the back and a vigilante on the front at minute and they're excellent in the wet but not so good in dry dusty conditions. I got advised to bite the tubeless bullet mate by lads that have been riding seriously for a long time. I'm sorry pal, but I'm not experienced enough to advise on exactly what tyre combo to go for. I'll be in the same boat myself come the autumn as my current rubber has about run it's course!! Only pointer i can give you are the tyres I'm currently running, came new on my Canyon.. it's their combo of choice, so obviously a great deal of though must have gone into it. The bike is a Carbon Exceec... fairly light XC flyer, so those tyres are paired for that type of riding. Maxxis Ikon on the rear, Maxxis Ardent on the front. Been excellent for me in all conditions to be fair, although the back sometimes spins a bit on a loose climb when i put the old hammer down!! A pic from today's ride. Sheood Pines in Notts, had a look around the campsite they're making. It's almost finished. Nice touch with the communal bike work station with attached tools!! Stainless track pump at the side too!! I couldn't resist a crafty photo!! 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
forest of dean redneck 11,530 Posted May 30, 2020 Report Share Posted May 30, 2020 Bought a dawes kalahari today bit more sedate, the gt is being collected in a minute, made nice profit on it as well. Pic of the new tourer the stem and bars will get changed out. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Greb147 6,809 Posted May 30, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2020 5 minutes ago, forest of dean redneck said: Bought a dawes kalahari today bit more sedate, the gt is being collected in a minute, made nice profit on it as well. Pic of the new tourer the stem and bars will get changed out. Is that for your gran? 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
iworkwhippets 12,505 Posted May 30, 2020 Report Share Posted May 30, 2020 1 minute ago, Greb147 said: Is that for your gran? lol some comedians on here 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
forest of dean redneck 11,530 Posted May 30, 2020 Report Share Posted May 30, 2020 Just now, Greb147 said: Is that for your gran? My girlfriend said similar thinking of a basket for the front 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
terryd 8,364 Posted May 30, 2020 Report Share Posted May 30, 2020 Hybrid bikes are nice and comfy thats what its all about Quote Link to post Share on other sites
downsouth 7,151 Posted May 30, 2020 Report Share Posted May 30, 2020 On 25/05/2020 at 10:49, Greyman said: Not a top mountain biker or anything like, but I have an orange mountain bike, small uk company great product and for a reasonable sum they will take your bike back and totally recon it for you when it’s f****d On my third Orange now and got a couple of mates that wont have anything else.Fantastic UK company with absolutely amazing after ssles care.With the cult following they have the cant risk not looking after their customers as word would spread.Who else gives a five year repair or replace guarantee on their frames? 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
downsouth 7,151 Posted May 30, 2020 Report Share Posted May 30, 2020 On 24/05/2020 at 23:21, dogmandont said: Think I'll give it a go when I'm putting a new set of tyres on. . Any advice on tyres BR, I've wtb trailboss on the back and a vigilante on the front at minute and they're excellent in the wet but not so good in dry dusty conditions. Im running schwable Hans Dampf atm after my pal recomended them.Nice and grippy without being overly aggressive so work ok on the road too and also super hard wearing.Tubeless is the way to go mate Ive spotted massive thorns in my tyres and just carry on riding. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JDHUNTING 1,817 Posted May 30, 2020 Report Share Posted May 30, 2020 Don't know a lot about bikes but I have giant carbon frame one with 29inch wheels, like riding a rolls Royce compared to bikes I grew up with. Take the piss out of some lads at work though who've spent fortunes on bikes to get fit might aswell buy knackered bike with a rusty chain get twice as fit in half the miles! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Greb147 6,809 Posted May 30, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2020 (edited) 5 minutes ago, JDHUNTING said: Don't know a lot about bikes but I have giant carbon frame one with 29inch wheels, like riding a rolls Royce compared to bikes I grew up with. Take the piss out of some lads at work though who've spent fortunes on bikes to get fit might aswell buy knackered bike with a rusty chain get twice as fit in half the miles! That's what I've been thinking tbh. Yes you can spend thousands on bikes that will be a lot easier and smoother to bang in the miles on. But the thing is unless you're using a bike to commute to work then surely it's on your best interests if the ride takes maximum effort? Edited May 30, 2020 by Greb147 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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