Sonny Clarke Posted March 16, 2008 Report Share Posted March 16, 2008 hey, i've seen the 2008 Diamondback Bandito and fallen in love with it although i was just wondering if anyone could recomend a good bike, prefebly under £350? I definatly want single speed, but theres no main site for these types of bikes or is there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich J Posted March 16, 2008 Report Share Posted March 16, 2008 New theres a few. Theres Ridestreet.co.uk awesome site. Good second hand kit on there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1handedluke Posted March 16, 2008 Report Share Posted March 16, 2008 got a dmr sidekick 2nd hand ill get some pics up tomorrow morning. but im really after about 420 posted for it?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mountian goat Posted March 16, 2008 Report Share Posted March 16, 2008 giant stp then convert it to single speed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Stig Posted March 16, 2008 Report Share Posted March 16, 2008 Save a lil more and get a specialized P.1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hendrix Posted March 16, 2008 Report Share Posted March 16, 2008 giant stp then convert it to single speed Yes yes yes. Tasty bit of kit. Only £350 aren't they ?Save a lil more and get a specialized P.1 No. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revolver Posted March 16, 2008 Report Share Posted March 16, 2008 Yes yes yes. Tasty bit of kit. Only £350 aren't they ?No.wordp1's are good, but stp's are better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hendrix Posted March 16, 2008 Report Share Posted March 16, 2008 wordp1's are good, but stp's are betterP1's are bulky, and ride like utter pig poo, in my opinion.STP's are just, light, nimble, fast, and full out easy to ride.Get a STP, you know you wanna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revolver Posted March 16, 2008 Report Share Posted March 16, 2008 P1's are bulky, and ride like utter pig poo, in my opinion.my p1-bumming friend would be happy to see that although i'm sure he'd say he doesn't care jebend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muel Posted March 16, 2008 Report Share Posted March 16, 2008 I had a Scott YZ0, that was brilliant, but the angles were quite xo it wasn't that good for slower street/skatepark stuff.Was really excellent for 4X though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Deere Posted March 16, 2008 Report Share Posted March 16, 2008 My girlfriend has got the Bandito '08, it rides really well actually... And the forks are surprisingly alright. Haven't needed to change anything now after 6 months of use/abuse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Owen. Posted March 16, 2008 Report Share Posted March 16, 2008 DMR Transition! Mine is a total beast! Get a second hand one for dirt cheap i bet. Owen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Stig Posted March 16, 2008 Report Share Posted March 16, 2008 O.k mt defence with the P.series (yes i am bias as i have owned a P.2) But alot of people that have rode my P.2 agree fully that it rides the sex, ys they are a lil heavy but thats why the P.1 is there. Looks amazing lets be fair and the spec is well;FRAME Specialized 100% Cr-Mo, double-butted HT/DT, externally relieved HT, disc mount, 6mm offset horizontal drop out for 26" wheel w/ replaceable 98954020 alloy hanger, disc onlyREAR SHOCK N/AFORK Marzocchi DJ3, 100mm, 32mm Cr-Mo stanchions and 1 1/8" Cr-Mo steerer, fixed rate cartridge damping, coil/mcu w/ preload adj, "stiff" springHEADSET Tank FX, 1 1/8" threadless w/ hollow boltSTEM Truvativ Hussefelt, forged alloy, 31.8mm, 0 degree riseHANDLEBARS Specialized butted alloy 31.8mm, 640mm wide, 50mm rise, 8 degree back, 8 degree up sweepGRIPS Specialized Enduro, dual density KratonFRONT BRAKE Avid BB-5, mechanical disc, 6" G2 Clean Sweep rotorREAR BRAKE Avid BB-5, mechanical disc, 6" G2 Clean Sweep rotorBRAKE LEVERS Avid FR-5FRONT DERAILLEUR N/AREAR DERAILLEUR SRAM X-5, short cageSHIFT LEVERS SRAM X-5 triggerCASSETTE SRAM PG-830, 8-speed, 11-28tCHAIN KMC X8, 1/2" x 3/32" w/ reusable Missing LinkCRANKSET Fuse tubular heat treated Cr-Mo 3pc, 175mmCHAINRINGS 34A w/ poly bash guard and Specialized ISCG chain guideBOTTOM BRACKET Fuse Euro, alloy cups, 4x cartridge bearings, 19mm heat treated Cr-Mo 8 spline spindlePEDALS Specialized alloy platform, 9/16"RIMS Specialized/Alex HRD 26, double wall disc w/ eyeletsFRONT HUB Specialized P.Disc, CNC high flanges and disc mounts, 36h, nutted 3/8" axleREAR HUB Specialized P.Disc, cassette, CNC high flanges and disc mounts, 36h, nutted 3/8" axleSPOKES 1.8mm (15g) stainlessFRONT TYRE Specialized Rhythm Control, 26x2.3", 60TPI, Aramid beadREAR TYRE Specialized Compound, 26x2.2", 60TPI, wire beadTUBES Specialized schrader valveSADDLE Specialized Fuse, 8mm rails, PVC bumpers front and rearSEAT POST Specialized two bolt, no offset, micro adjust, 30.9mmSEAT BINDER integrated w/ replaceable single boltNOTES Chain stay protector, reflectors, owners manual ORDER :: SELECT noneIt is an amazing bike and any of them not just the '08Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hendrix Posted March 16, 2008 Report Share Posted March 16, 2008 The disk brakes look like mince pie wrapping. About as good too from what I remember stopping on a P1 was like... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Stig Posted March 16, 2008 Report Share Posted March 16, 2008 There Avid BB5's ??? I doubt you can go wrong with them.... and the 05 model (my P.2 had Hayes mechanical and they owned.....)Your just a cock that can't think about another bike for once..... I mean yeah the STP is good as well and IMO are both great bikes but i just prefer the looks and geo of the P.series. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hendrix Posted March 16, 2008 Report Share Posted March 16, 2008 There Avid BB5's ??? I doubt you can go wrong with them.... and the 05 model (my P.2 had Hayes mechanical and they owned.....)Your just a cock that can't think about another bike for once..... I mean yeah the STP is good as well and IMO are both great bikes but i just prefer the looks and geo of the P.series.Oh shush boy. I can and do thing about other bikes. I, myself, just don't thing the P Series are upto much as in my experience, something either goes wrong on them, or I just hate the feeling of them.That's my opinion, now stop being a know it all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Stig Posted March 16, 2008 Report Share Posted March 16, 2008 Ok you go on looking at bike while we ride them..... Brakes "LOOK" like they won't stop you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hendrix Posted March 16, 2008 Report Share Posted March 16, 2008 Ok you go on looking at bike while we ride them..... Brakes "LOOK" like they won't stop youI do ride bikes mate... very nice bikes too.All I said, was my opinion, that they looked like they were pretty useless. I accept most BB series brakes are good, but BB5's always have felt odd and weak.Now, stop getting all offended because someone opposed your opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadManMike Posted March 16, 2008 Report Share Posted March 16, 2008 Now now ladies...The P series look rough now - last years or the 2006 ones were nice It's not all about looks but I still think they're ugly now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Stig Posted March 16, 2008 Report Share Posted March 16, 2008 Now now ladies...The P series look rough now - last years or the 2006 ones were nice It's not all about looks but I still think they're ugly now.06 suck balls... that stupid weald near the seat post to the frame lol 05 is where it was at Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Perkins Posted March 16, 2008 Report Share Posted March 16, 2008 dmr drone. cheap strong and very nice to ride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonMack Posted March 16, 2008 Report Share Posted March 16, 2008 The disk brakes look like mince pie wrapping. About as good too from what I remember stopping on a P1 was like...Have to agree with everyone else on this one, you're an idiot. BB5's are awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hendrix Posted March 16, 2008 Report Share Posted March 16, 2008 Have to agree with everyone else on this one, you're an idiot. BB5's are awesome.as in everyone, you mean the one who slags people off ?BB5's, for me, were rubbish. And, they'd been set up really as well as brakes can be!That's my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Stig Posted March 16, 2008 Report Share Posted March 16, 2008 Have to agree with everyone else on this one, you're an idiot. BB5's are awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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