[Hanoi]

I'd be interested in joining this soc, I support it!
I am considering getting a new (mountain) bike to ride during the summer hols...any websites/makes I should be looking at?

[SoundDevastation]

(Original post by EKO)
I reckon the Carerra Subway from Halfrauds is better than any of those you've listed up there, may be worth checking out. Believe it or not, their Carerra's get spot on reviews across many biking sites, including MBR. Here's a review.

Interesting.. its cheaper.. Though what does the Carerra have thats better than the.. ridgeback speed, say?

and welcome new members-to-be

Hanoi.. whats your budget? mountain bikes can go from £200 to the thousands..

[Hanoi]

Probably no more than 250 quid.
Giant bikes look nice but they seem pricey...

[SoundDevastation]

a similar budget to me then...

most of the 'big names' eg. Specialized, Trek, Giant, Ridgeback.. do have a few models within this price range. Though whether it is better to get a low-end big name, over a middle-range model from a less respected name, is what im trying to figure out really!

The bike shop i went in today dont sell any (adult) models for less that £250.. but i know that if i buy from them i would be buying quality that would last for years and years with minimum maintenance, and a big name that will always be catered for in terms of parts/upgrades.

Though if you go somewhere like Halfords,.. £250 is somewhere in the middle of there price range. You probably have a wider choice, and there's the option to save money to put aside for parts, and you'd still be buying a machine that wasn't the manufacturers 'bottom model'.

but anyone with more knowledge feel free to correct me if im talking nonsense

[Keith Lemon]

When you spend £250ish on a bike I'd say it comes down to mainly what bike has the better spec, as the frames are going to be fairly similar, look out for shimano and bontreger stuff.

(Original post by m i l o)
My brakes suddenly "adjust" themselves when I'm in the middle of cycling. Also when I'm on the very top gear the gears are so noisy it's unreal. It's a new bike too. Anybody familiar with this?

When you say top gear do you mean the biggest ring on the front and the biggest on the back?

[BIG BAD BOB]

Why do I see few female cyclists?

[EKO]

Yeah, there isn't 1 female cyclist in my Uni biking club. I suppose they don't get the same adrenaline rush as us blokes when hitting the trails.

[Ducki]

(Original post by EKO)
Yeah, there isn't 1 female cyclist in my Uni biking club. I suppose they don't get the same adrenaline rush as us blokes when hitting the trails.

They're also not as streamlined when on the road

[SoundDevastation]

we're around

[TKnightrider]

(Original post by EKO)
There shall be no room for any lycra-arsed roadies in the club though.

Ohh the "shake that ass"type

[Ducki]

(Original post by SoundDevastation)
we're around

Are you a girl?

[SoundDevastation]

yes..

if my profile pic isnt enough proof it does say my name is Helen..

[Ducki]

(Original post by SoundDevastation)
yes..

if my profile pic isnt enough proof it does say my name is Helen..

I've never really looked at you profile. Point taken though...

[m i l o]

(Original post by Keith Lemon)
When you spend £250ish on a bike I'd say it comes down to mainly what bike has the better spec, as the frames are going to be fairly similar, look out for shimano and bontreger stuff.



When you say top gear do you mean the biggest ring on the front and the biggest on the back?

Yeah, so on my bike it was 21st gear. It just re-adjusts itself on lower gears too though. Do you think it may just be a case of oiling the chain?

[Olyy]

(Original post by EKO)
I reckon the Carerra Subway from Halfrauds is better than any of those you've listed up there, may be worth checking out. Believe it or not, their Carerra's get spot on reviews across many biking sites, including MBR. Here's a review.

Be very wary of Carreras, i've seen one snap in half before =/
THe guy wasn't even doing anything stupid like jumps on it, he just went over a tree root and the welding came apart

[ch0c0h01ic]

(Original post by Olyy)
Be very wary of Carreras, i've seen one snap in half before =/
THe guy wasn't even doing anything stupid like jumps on it, he just went over a tree root and the welding came apart

I've had mine for the past 10+ years, never had a single problem with it other than the standard punctures.

[Olyy]

It seems to be hit or miss, i've heard a lot of people who've had no problems, but also a fair few who've had loads
Just like most things though, i suppose

[CloudStrife]

I'm a roadie. But I also enjoy mountain biking. I try and cycle as much as I can: I'm addicted to the saddle.

[SoundDevastation]

(Original post by Olyy)
Be very wary of Carreras, i've seen one snap in half before =/
THe guy wasn't even doing anything stupid like jumps on it, he just went over a tree root and the welding came apart

nasty..

welcome to the pre-soc CloudStrife

[Keith Lemon]

(Original post by m i l o)
Yeah, so on my bike it was 21st gear. It just re-adjusts itself on lower gears too though. Do you think it may just be a case of oiling the chain?

So you are in effect on the hardest possible "setting"?
If you are it's probably just a matter of adjusting the stops and cable on the rear/front mech, any idea what they are?