02GF74
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| posted on 9/1/08 at 01:02 PM |
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blimey - how cheap is that!!??!?
two "hi spec" mountain bikes for £ 90
 in my time I have paid more than that just for a pair of wheels 
you could make a chassis from the tubes!!
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matt_claydon
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| posted on 9/1/08 at 01:08 PM |
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"Hi Spec"?
quote:
Originally posted by 02GF74
you could make a chassis from the tubes!!
But I don't think you'd want to! 
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coozer
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| posted on 9/1/08 at 01:18 PM |
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Cheap because there's no suspension. People want comfort on the bikes these days.
Obviously some soft southern trend
1972 V8 Jago
1980 Z750
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David Jenkins
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| posted on 9/1/08 at 01:23 PM |
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Wimps - they'll be wanting pneumatic tyres next...
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balidey
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| posted on 9/1/08 at 01:32 PM |
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You get what you pay for. If they are sold at £45 each then they will prob cost about £20 each to make. Its amazing this can be done, but if you look
closely you'll see where the costs have been cut.
My wife has a new cheap bike like the above, I would rather swap it for an old 2nd hand 'good quality' bike any day.
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NS Dev
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| posted on 9/1/08 at 01:33 PM |
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being a bit of a cyclist myself..................
unfortunately those bikes will almost certainly put you off cycling altogether once you ride them!
They will make you think that all bikes have gears that perpetually need adjusting, brakes that don't work and need perpetual adjusting etc etc
etc.
You pays yer money I'm afraid
Retro RWD is the way forward...........automotive fabrication, car restoration, sheetmetal work, engine conversion
retro car restoration and tuning
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NS Dev
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| posted on 9/1/08 at 01:34 PM |
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ditto the "good secondhand" advice!
Retro RWD is the way forward...........automotive fabrication, car restoration, sheetmetal work, engine conversion
retro car restoration and tuning
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nick205
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| posted on 9/1/08 at 01:37 PM |
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I'd rather walk or come to that crawl on my hands and knees.
you'd be better to spend £90 on one bike and take turns to ride it
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Peteff
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| posted on 9/1/08 at 01:49 PM |
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I haven't got one but to be honest the Universals are not bad bikes for the money if you just want a shopping and errand hack. I assembled one
for a neighbour, everything needed tightening and adjusting. I'll stick with my Giant though.
yours, Pete
I went into the RSPCA office the other day. It was so small you could hardly swing a cat in there.
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02GF74
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| posted on 9/1/08 at 02:21 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by balidey
You get what you pay for. If they are sold at £45 each then they will prob cost about £20 each to make. Its amazing this can be done,
my point exactly, especially since they are shipped no doubt from china made by some 9 year old orphan.
I know all about cheap bikes - friend had won one in compo and front wheel buckled so she came to me. The rim must have been made from cheese as I
could flex it with my hands!!! Told her not to waste my time and buy a new hwheel. Now compare that to mavic rims that can support my whole
weight without any spokes laced, but then mavic rim costs about 1/5 price of the bike.
IMO stuff like that is total garbage but if it lasts for a few months, then it is cheaper to buy a replacement than fix it.
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worX
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| posted on 9/1/08 at 03:46 PM |
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I've just bought a Bike from Dave Hinde, that I;m hoping to use around twice a week this year in an attempt to get a bit fitter and lose a
little weight. The bike seems very good but their service (whilst looking round AND whilst buying) was pretty poor, and upon speaking to a cycling
friend in the know, that' to be expected of them nowadays.
At least I have a decent bike now.
Anyway, can anyone suggest a good (enough) pair of bikes for my parents? They won't have a lot of money to put towards them, but my Dad asked me
to help as he was looking in Halfords as they had an offer on some. I'd rather not suggest anything decent because I don't believe they
will use them after they've had a few goes, so second hand might be a good call!
Thanks for your help!
Steve
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Mr Whippy
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| posted on 9/1/08 at 08:07 PM |
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I have no time for cheapo bikes. I was once behind two kids who were ramping off curbs like most kids. The front kids forks sheared off slamming his
face into the road. Not pleasant at all and he was having seizures as I called the ambulance and his jaw was well smashed up. His dad came over
totally in distraught especially when he realised it was down to the bike he'd bought his kid...
Not a nice day 
Fame is when your old car is plastered all over the internet
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Peteff
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| posted on 9/1/08 at 08:21 PM |
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so second hand might be a good call!
Every couple of years the local cycle hires at the Peak trails like Middleton Top and Waterhouses have a clearout of their old bikes. These are all
maintained to a good standard and are quality machines and they went for £70 each last time. Check if you have anything similar in your area.
yours, Pete
I went into the RSPCA office the other day. It was so small you could hardly swing a cat in there.
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Schrodinger
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| posted on 9/1/08 at 11:06 PM |
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Contact your nearest Police station, they sell off recovered bikes every few months.
In Norwich I know they usually have loads.
Keith
Aviemore
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