evo_69
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Registered: 31st May 10
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looking to buy a mountain bike just to loose abit of weight get back in shape etc etc but dont wanna spend too much...anyone know of any places?? and am i sad for being 21 and wanting a bike again??
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deano87
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Registered: 21st Oct 06
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What has age got to do with it?!
You need a Specialized Hardrock.
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evo_69
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I dunno mate just cause I'm old enough to drive and that I suppose :s how much are they I don't wanna spend stupid money
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AlunJ
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Registered: 3rd Apr 07
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You're never too old to ride a bike 
You can spend anything from £70 for a heap of shit to well in excess of a few £k tbh. I don't know much about mountain bikes but my specialized road bike was £599 and my track bike is setting me back £799
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C2RL R
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I bought mine when I was 26. Not sad at all. Best thing I've bought tbh! There's nowt wrong with wanting to exercise mate!
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moka
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Literally just took it up, if you get a mountain bike and mainly ride on the roads you will soon find out you have made the wrong choice (like me!). You will want to change tires at least to make up for it.
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C2RL R
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That's the biggest mistake people make. That and buying a cheap full sus.
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LeeM
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Registered: 26th Sep 05
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im 24 and cycle everywhere, i am banned from driving at the moment but still...
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wwwNOOBcom
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The boardman bikes at halfords are pretty much getting reviews as the best value bike around atm, brand new ofcourse
I would take a decent spec 2nd bike tho
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evo_69
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Thanks for all the replys guys really appreciate it and ask for budget I've got about 300-350 at a push could I get a decent setup for that?
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deano87
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Registered: 21st Oct 06
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Specialized Hardrock always used to be that price.
Buy a copy of Mountain Biking UK. This month they're testing £259 - £300 bikes!
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AlunJ
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Registered: 3rd Apr 07
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http://www.evanscycles.com/categories/complete-bikes/mountain-bikes?sort=asc&price_from=&price_to=&brand=&per_page=100
hardrock is £379 there, but they have got a kona for £339
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LeeM
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id get a hybrid for fitness
http://www.evanscycles.com/categories/complete-bikes/hybrid-bikes
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Dave
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I'd be scouring eBay or local ads, I bet there are loads of folk who had similar ideas to you, rushed out and bought a brand new and barely used it. There'll be some really good 2nd hand hardtails for your budget.
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Bonney
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quote:
Originally posted by CorsaDave
I'd be scouring eBay or local ads, I bet there are loads of folk who had similar ideas to you, rushed out and bought a brand new and barely used it. There'll be some really good 2nd hand hardtails for your budget.
Thas how I got mine. The lad went out and got it as he wanted to ride to and from work, He did it once and then it in his spare room.
Can get some decent bargains that way!
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jacko198
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Registered: 1st Mar 07
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Will you be going off road? If so how much.
http://www.formbycycles.co.uk/product/8495/Specialized_Crosstrail_Hybrid_Bike_2011
Hybrid bike would be best for you
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deano87
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Got my misses' bike off eBay for £120. Was a right bargain at the time, should have been at least £200 on the used market.
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evo_69
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Yeh I will be using it for off road 50% of the time cause theirs loads of back ways to my work so I would take them plus theirs a good downhill cicuit neer my house...
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Bonney
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Heres a pic of the one I got off ebay a few months back.
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