mantamark
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Got this thing at work where we get good deals at Halfords for a bike.
So, was wondering, hard tail, 19/20" frame, up to £500ish notes.
What would you get & why?
Quite interested in the GT Aggressor XC 2 09,
Carrera Fury 20" Mens Mountain Bike 08 &
Kona Fire Mountain 20" Mountain Bike 2009
Ideas please.
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jacko198
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Its not just at halfords is it?!
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mantamark
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It is for my company. Have been told Halfords will get any bike in though.
Think im swaying towards the Fury.
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Mad Moe
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I'm looking at these at the moment:
http://www.evanscycles.com/products/specialized/hardrock-pro-disc-2009-mountain-bike-ec016014
http://www.evanscycles.com/products/scott/aspect-45-2009-mountain-bike--ec016257
[Edited on 01-02-2009 by Mad Moe]
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P1CK4D
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I cant help but think its just way too much money for a bike 
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mantamark
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Hourses for Courses, alot of people think modifying cars is a waste of cash. but seems popular.
Mad, that specialized looks pretty cool.
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Charlton
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you dont work for BAE by anychance do you?
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philrussell81
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or speedy hire?
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Bart
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how far do you have to cycle?
IMO i think your better off getting a road bike if you have any reasonable distance to travel? A mountain bike will be more work.
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Marc
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My Dad bought a Boardman Pro.
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MarkM
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If I ever bought a bike it would definately be a road bike racer style...
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Ryan
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I work for BAE systems and we have that scheme going atm.
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Charlton
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quote:
Originally posted by RYAN89
I work for BAE systems and we have that scheme going atm.
same here mate, i might just get one to flog on 
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Ryan
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lol
i havent really looked at it tbh, but i bet there is some kind of clause saying it cant be sold on.
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mantamark
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Northumbrian Water for me, well, a sister company anyways.
Done some work for BAE in Barrow like, big place, right chew on getting inducted though!
Anyways, yes its for travelling to work, but i've been thinking about getting a bike for a while to go off road, theres some good trails round here, and wouldnt mind a few weekend missions to the lakes and so on, so will have more miles off, than on road.
Only about a 15min drive, so not that far from work.
Anyways, any recomendations?
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Ian_GTI
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ide go for either a top end specialized hardrock or a bottom end specialized rockhopper, from my experience both are miles ahead of the competition in terms of quality and design
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Marc
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This is what my Dad got, not his but same bike:
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mantamark
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Wheels look pretty crazy, is that for road use? think i'd prefer something with front suspension.
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Marc
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Yeah its a hybrid.
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jacko198
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quote:
Originally posted by Baboonisnow
ide go for either a top end specialized hardrock or a bottom end specialized rockhopper, from my experience both are miles ahead of the competition in terms of quality and design
As ian said, specialized would deffinatly be my 1st choice. If you can tho, try and go to ure local bike shop, halfords are shit to be honest
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mantamark
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Only able to deal with halfords, and im not going to go to a local shop to get their hopes up for a sale just to try some bikes then bog off to halfords.
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jacko198
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Fair enough, try to avoid carerra then, go for a kona, maybe a gt or scott
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gavin18787
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I have a 2006 carrera fury. I have made a few upgrades but over all its been a nice solid bike 
The carrera brand isnt too bad tbh
Drives supercharged Tec with torque  
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mantamark
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What changes have you made?
Do you know what weight it is?
Seems to get some ok reviews in that price bracket.
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C2RL R
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if you need a helmet then check the link in my sig. i'm gonna keep writing this in every "bike day" thread 'til i sell it.
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