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Mountain Bike Buying?
Bush Tucker Man:
--- Quote from: "vinnie110" ---I would look at Trek or Specialised. Also for your SOH they do WMS models now.
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So I see from a recent previous visit to Evans
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If you want Steel then take a look at Merlin Cycles (link mentioned earlier) and the Rock Lobster range.
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I'd like one of the (USA) Merlins, ie; the titanium frames :(biglove):
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Sus forks no problems make all day rides more comfortable. However if cycle cross on the cards I would look at a ridged fork perhaps or a fork which can be locked out.
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I'd make sure they had lock-outs, or swap the forks for 'cross.
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I would also take a look at On-One Bikes run by Brant Richards. They do some nice Stell bikes and a good price .
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Brant Richards!!!
That's a name from the past, I wonder if it's the same one I know who used to work in 'Two Wheels Good' in Leeds with John Stevenson? (ex -Mountain Bike UK editor)
littlepow:
At that price range, avoid disk brakes as they will come at the cost of lower spec frame or gearing. Also they usually have heavier wheel set up compared to V brakes.
Best is to look for a really good frame, that's the only bit you will never change.
Should be able to get decent entry level front suspension at this price range.
Have you looked at Orange?
http://www.orangebikes.co.uk/
Gav_T:
I got this http://www.jejamescycles.co.uk/index.html?action=detail&prodID=31352 athough i paid 5% less the top price last year.
I really cant fault it at all, and is as good if not better than the orange gringo that i was looking at next to it, which was another £100ish i think.
Gav.
narked:
I'd give another vote for On One. And yes I believe that's the fella you're thinking of, he was previously a cycling journo.
They do complete bikes as well as just frames. Check out the Inbred, they do it as a complete bike with rigid or suspension fork. Can get cheaper bikes, but they are nice bikes, and the service and support is great. My last bike was an On One 456 steel framed bike, lovely machine. Nice and compliant, yet tough as old boots without too much weight.
muddymart:
try this link, They have a place in leeds on Harrogate road.
http://www.edinburghbicycle.com/comms/srv.a4d?f%5Fpg=info%2Ehtm&f%5FCardinal=10
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