Redundancy comfort sausage present to myself

[Tarzan]

Right as coming to terms present (hifi will be later) for being laid off going to treat myself to a new mountain bike up to £600, l have tried the Specialized Rockhopper which was really nice, are there any others to consider at this price point?

PS Kona Cindercone 1995 in rough condition worth anything?

 

[gsrai]

A touch biased but I have specialzed carve and 2nd hand this will fit nicely into your budget, mine was a grand new.

there's quite a few bikes on the bay that are barely used and you'll get a lot more for your money - maybe even get 2 bikes

i just spotted this if your a member over there (watch the rules)

http://www.avforums.com/forums/non-electrical-goods-classified-adverts/1785998-sale-cannondale-trail-sl3-mountain-bike.html

 

[Audio Al]

Cannondale

 

[rockmeister]

I know bugger all about mountain bikes, but the term 'comfort sausage' is wonderful.

Have some rep for inventing my fave phrase of the year so far.

 

[Tarzan]

I know bugger all about mountain bikes, but the term 'comfort sausage' is wonderful.Have some rep for inventing my fave phrase of the year so far.

Ta:^

 

[Leonard Smalls]

If you go 2nd hand you'll get some much better bikes that are in darned good nick...

Frinstance, THIS CANNONDALE is just like mine and is a beautiful piece of kit.

 

[Adam D]

Go second hand if you feel confident enough as mountain bikes suffer more depreciation than most cars in their first year.

 

[stickman]

Too far away from you to try-out, but....

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Specialized-Rockhopper-Pro-2009-/321154511629?pt=UK_Bikes_GL&hash=item4ac64cf30d

 

[It Cost How Much!?!]

Well if you want it, I am going down to London Friday / Sat this week and can get it to London (North West) for you.

- - - Updated - - -

Oh sh.t just seen it's six days, well I am in Henley-On-Thames next week as well on Thursday.

 

[Tarzan]

Been on the lash, so thanks for all the replies, lads, l have decided to go with the Rockhopper, which does seem quite well liked.

 

[MJ.]

For comfort, I have never found anything better than Gary Fishers bikes (currently have a 29er), coz I'm a lanky git (6' 4").

 

[bandit pilot]

For comfort, I have never found anything better than Gary Fishers bikes (currently have a 29er), coz I'm a lanky git (6' 4").

I advertise my pro calibre every 6 months. Then change my mind (again)

I like full sus these days, but the Rocky Mountain Slayer I have came covered in Hope and XT bits at £400 from eBay. One of them fandangly gravity dropper seat posts too, but that came off in favour of an Eastern carbon jobby. Upgrading bikes is deffo a f**k lot cheaper that changing HiFi.

 

[Tarzan]

One month report on purchased Specialized Rockhopper..... l am no expert but l have to say l am very pleased with it,( never had a bike with disc brakes and front suspension) very comfortable and the brakes will stop you on a dime, been out on it every day for a month, really enjoying it, so the jobs a goodun.

 

[MallyMad]

Good to hear you are enjoying the bike! Use superstar components for brake pads - good quality and four pairs for £20! It's usually about £15 for one pair! Also worth upgrading your tyres when new ones are reqd - panaracer xcs are pretty good.

Hopefully as well you've discovered the wonderful world of chainreaction cycles as well. Cheap and fast delivery.

Enjoy and if you ever fancy taking it to Scotland let me know - I know tons of good riding.

 

[gsrai]

Excellent news, really pleased is working out for you

 

[JamPal]

Cannondale

Crack n Fail. ole:

 

[Hornucopia]

On a more serious note....have you found a new job yet?

One month report on purchased Specialized Rockhopper..... l am no expert but l have to say l am very pleased with it,( never had a bike with disc brakes and front suspension) very comfortable and the brakes will stop you on a dime, been out on it every day for a month, really enjoying it, so the jobs a goodun.

 

[Leonard Smalls]

Crack n Fail. ole:

Possibly 20 years ago!

 

[Audio Al]

Crack n Fail. ole:

I had a Ford that failed some years ago , but they are a lot better now