rugbyman Posted April 26, 2006 Report Share Posted April 26, 2006 as the title suggests i need to get her in doors a mountain bike, i think it might need front and rear suspension i don't want nasty cheap like the 50quid ebay jobbies but i don't wont to spend to a fortune either, i've no doubt after the second sore arse outing she'll never ride it again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookie456_the2nd Posted April 26, 2006 Report Share Posted April 26, 2006 Whats the max you want to spend? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rugbyman Posted April 26, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2006 150 squid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Morris Posted April 26, 2006 Report Share Posted April 26, 2006 If she's likely to ride it twice then don't bother, but at £300 the 2004 Carerra Fury is a bit of a steal. Know anybody who works at Halfords, as they can get it for £255. HOWEVER - they're running out, so you may find you need to get it sent to you from another store. Was £600 though.Edit >>> that was written before I knew the budget, but maybe you could share it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookie456_the2nd Posted April 26, 2006 Report Share Posted April 26, 2006 The new carrara vulcans are ok ish, jus get someone that works at halfords to get it with discount. Thats 212.50. Make sure its used, then if not use it yourself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan6061 Posted April 26, 2006 Report Share Posted April 26, 2006 I work in Halfords. Carrera's are a good buy. The Kraken's good. Can't remember the price though... For a decent one though, you wanna add more to your budget. As 150 squiddleys will get you a shit bike to be honest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookie456_the2nd Posted April 26, 2006 Report Share Posted April 26, 2006 Yea me too unfortunately.Krakens are 350, Vulcans are 250.Anything under the 250 range is a bit poo in our perspective. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trials Punk Posted April 26, 2006 Report Share Posted April 26, 2006 I work in Halfords. Carrera's are a good buy. The Kraken's good. Can't remember the price though... For a decent one though, you wanna add more to your budget. As 150 squiddleys will get you a shit bike to be honest.I think you should re think that. £150 would get you an Apollo XC26* or an Apollo CharmNow if you think of the basic XC26 at £99.99 yes that is a bag of shit.Look at the build of the XC26* for the money your getting a decent bike, with a gel seat which is great.Just ignore the names on the bikes. Don't go for a carrera incase she decides never to ride it again and you've got alot of moneys worth sitting there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan6061 Posted April 26, 2006 Report Share Posted April 26, 2006 Personal preference. I don't like Apollo's. Full stop. Not because of the name, I just generally hate building. Even on the 's' Models, they're still pretty much shit. I know they're an upgrade from the 'normal' ones. But I still don't like them. Of course if I had to buy a bike in the Apollo range, it'd be the XC26* mens. But that's not the point. Not having a go, or trying to start an arguement, just giving reason as to why I said what I said. Which I should've done in the first place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trials Punk Posted April 26, 2006 Report Share Posted April 26, 2006 You were doign what I was doing. No worries lol.Personally I love setting them up, if you take your time you can make it into a really good working bike.I think it would just be a waste to spend £100 extra. Unless she's thinking of serious riding thats going to need a bike to take the milage.Could always take out the bike care plan aye.Ahem halfrods people will know what I mean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan6061 Posted April 26, 2006 Report Share Posted April 26, 2006 Don't get incentive for those now. Unless they count as an accessory? Feck the care plans, Mudguards and light's will do! Apologies for everyone else you are like ' ' It's a Halfords thing. Back to topic. I guess the XC26s or whatever isn't a bad bike. If you have the time to set it up perfect. By all means do so. I try to with customers ones. But there's always something wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the judge Posted April 26, 2006 Report Share Posted April 26, 2006 I think having rear suspension on a cheap bike is more of a hinderance than a help really, how about getting a front suspension bike and one of those women specific gel saddles? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt_Tupman Posted April 26, 2006 Report Share Posted April 26, 2006 Apollo Charm is a far better bike than an Apollo XC26 or 26s and it's under your buget so you can get a Helmet and a cycle care plan Yeah i work at halfords to although i leave next week thank god! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haydon_peter Posted April 26, 2006 Report Share Posted April 26, 2006 She will love it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark W Posted April 26, 2006 Report Share Posted April 26, 2006 Just as a warning for anyone thinking of buying one of them, from my bitter experience (I tried sueing for it being a faulty product, but didn't get anywhere), you'll need to make sure you buy a second chain otherwise you can't pedal along on it. I was gutted. Both literally, and metaphorically (it's like a foot long). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mat hudson Posted April 26, 2006 Report Share Posted April 26, 2006 lmfao. "homoboymark" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Motivator Posted April 27, 2006 Report Share Posted April 27, 2006 Grow up Mark.Get the missus a bike from Argos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haz Posted April 27, 2006 Report Share Posted April 27, 2006 I can see you didn't enjoy the saddle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt_Tupman Posted April 27, 2006 Report Share Posted April 27, 2006 Get the missus a bike from Argos That is the worst idea ever the bikes are worse than what Halfords sell and if you have a problem with them they warrentys are wank. Don't do it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark W Posted April 27, 2006 Report Share Posted April 27, 2006 Grow up Mark. Bit rich from you Sam?Anyway, I've never, ever seen an Argos bike that has been worth having. Like Matt said, if the shit hits the fan you're in a worse-off position than with an actual bike company, not to mention you're just getting a better product anyway if you buy from a dealer like Halfords. Another benefit to Halfords or a lbs is the after-sales care you'll get with it. A lot of places offer deals on free services and what have you after you buy a full bike from them, and with cheap bikes that are more prone to part failure, that'll come in handy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trials Punk Posted April 28, 2006 Report Share Posted April 28, 2006 Suspension on the rear is just a gimmic until you hit around £300. Charm is a nice bike, will agree. Bit more travel than the XC26*.I hope all you halfords employees are in with the art of lots of muc off on the warehouse floor. A few kids toys and of course a 12" here and there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt_Tupman Posted April 28, 2006 Report Share Posted April 28, 2006 I hope all you halfords employees are in with the art of lots of muc off on the warehouse floor. A few kids toys and of course a 12" here and there.We used GT85 but then it turned the floor yellow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trials Punk Posted April 28, 2006 Report Share Posted April 28, 2006 Muc off bike spray + water on top is the worst.And yes it does stain the hell out of the floor.Kettcars don't hanbrake. Terrible. Need slicks and a hydraulic hanbrake to get her round.Orbit egg wheeled scooters = gay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anzo Posted April 28, 2006 Report Share Posted April 28, 2006 Grow up Mark.Yea Mark, what the hell gives you the right to make a joke. You should know better being a Mod n' all. Joke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadManMike Posted April 28, 2006 Report Share Posted April 28, 2006 Grow up Mark.Hey man I found something in the bin - oh, it's your sense of humour... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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