Festa wrote:
also theres that big hiking/cycling store in Romford that i cant remember the name but its sort of opposite the ice rink. they had quite a few specialized full sussers recently
snow + rock cycle surgery
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| Author: | Derrick [ Tue Oct 04, 2011 9:51 pm ] |
| Post subject: | New bike |
Am looking for a new bike. are there any descent shops locally with a good range of mtbs, our local shops only seem to carry the common brands, was looking for a cube or something similer, i know i can get one online, but i would rather go and see before i buy, or can anyone recommend something a bit nice, full suspension is what i really want, about the 1500 pound mark. Cheers Del. |
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| Author: | Brad [ Tue Oct 04, 2011 9:59 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New bike |
Les cycles in canvy cycles is worth the visit, or Chelmer cycles |
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| Author: | VW-surfbum [ Wed Oct 05, 2011 6:20 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New bike |
Something like Cycles UK stock Cube. |
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| Author: | HolyMatt [ Wed Oct 05, 2011 6:52 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New bike |
Chelmer Cycles have a great range of Mondrakers and Cannondales at the mo. Both well worth a look. Also the Boardmans look pretty good but they are only sold via Halfords, and the problem with that is you have to talk to the staff! |
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| Author: | Festa [ Wed Oct 05, 2011 7:27 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New bike |
Cycles uk have Cube, there Romford branch normally stocks them as do Leigh on Sea and southend branches but if its full suss you want i would call first to check stock, they defo had a selection of hardtails when i was looking a few weeks back.. Evans lakeside have quite a few full sussers of various makes. also theres that big hiking/cycling store in Romford that i cant remember the name but its sort of opposite the ice rink. they had quite a few specialized full sussers recently |
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| Author: | andydd [ Wed Oct 05, 2011 11:40 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New bike |
Personally Ive found most local bike stores somewhat lacking, which is a pity as I'd prefer to buy my parts locally but they just dont have a large range compared to online places like CRC. To be honest even £1500 is not going to be much to build a decent full suus, Ive recently rebuilt my bike and got commencal supreme Dh frame & Marzocchi 888 forks (£500), Mavix/Saint wheels £100, saint brakes, deraulier (£300+). Frame, forks and wheels were all 2nd hand from ebay but even then the total build cost is going to be in excess of a grand, although it is going to be a very tough DH bike so isnt quite the need to spend so much. Andy |
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| Author: | essexboy [ Wed Oct 05, 2011 9:53 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New bike |
Festa wrote: also theres that big hiking/cycling store in Romford that i cant remember the name but its sort of opposite the ice rink. they had quite a few specialized full sussers recently snow + rock cycle surgery
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| Author: | Festa [ Thu Oct 06, 2011 5:45 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New bike |
Yeah that's the one 
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| Author: | shouldgetoutmore [ Thu Oct 06, 2011 2:18 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New bike |
VW-surfbum wrote: something like, Cycles UK stock Cube. Is that like a Chicken stock Cube 
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| Author: | VW-surfbum [ Thu Oct 06, 2011 2:58 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New bike |
Ummmmmm chicken
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| Author: | DMRdan [ Thu Oct 06, 2011 4:15 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New bike |
Les' cycles is shit. Fair range but the sales people dont know much. Best bet is to research what you like and what you can afford, then go find a shop that has said bike in stock. Evans cycles website has a good catalogue to browse. Dont rush the route to a good bike. Its a lot of cash to spend and you'll kick yourself if you get it wrong (thanks Les') |
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| Author: | VW-surfbum [ Fri Oct 07, 2011 10:21 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New bike |
Sorry to hear your experiance with Les's was poor, but if you deal with Les direct he's probably the most knowlageble bloke around, and if you want a scott bike there's only one place i would go in essex to get it (i know it means traveling) but Les's is great for the supply of bike i just wish he stocked more bling! |
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| Author: | carl [ Fri Oct 07, 2011 2:01 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New bike |
I must admit i went to les's and i found him to be a nice guy and quite knowledgeable, I looked at the Scott scale 60 which i thought was a nice bike at just under 1k but i felt i was a little too bent over in a race position, i also tested the Marin, Dawes, Diamond back which i liked and the whyte. I think he had GT and specialized in the shop too. So quite a range of bikes in there, worth going for a look. Also offered me a good deal for cash. |
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| Author: | Derrick [ Fri Oct 07, 2011 6:07 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New bike |
Thanks for all that, going out the weekend to have a look. Cheers Del |
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| Author: | carl [ Sat Oct 08, 2011 8:31 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New bike |
You could be the first on here to buy the bamboo framed bike? Then once you finished with it you could always groe grapes up it  very eco friendly 
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