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Posted 09 February 2010 - 04:03 AM

Sorta continuing on from this post, I am looking to buy a bike.

I also know nothing about bikes.

Help.

Any suggestions/things to look out for when buying? How much to pay? Where to get em? Accessories? Any info would be mad appreciated!

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Posted 09 February 2010 - 04:06 AM

make sure it has wheels

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Posted 09 February 2010 - 04:09 AM

Bikes... wheels...

why didn't I think of that!!!!!!!!

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Posted 09 February 2010 - 04:37 AM

View PostAcrossCanyons, on 09 February 2010 - 12:03 PM, said:

Sorta continuing on from this post, I am looking to buy a bike.



Good thread that! Created by an absolute hero.

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Posted 09 February 2010 - 04:40 AM


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Posted 09 February 2010 - 05:43 AM

halfords will sell a basic bike for £60 or thereabouts

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Posted 09 February 2010 - 06:07 AM

Just go to a decent bike shop (independently owned, staffed by bicycle nerds) and they'll set you up. I don't know how much more bikes are in the UK, but I wouldn't spend less than $250 on one in the states, you should get a really capable bike for $300-400. So maybe budget 200 quid?

if you're mainly using for commuting, I'd recommend an MTB-style commuter over an all-out road bike (the ones with funny handlebars).

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Posted 09 February 2010 - 06:38 AM

just biked in to say: bikes.

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Posted 09 February 2010 - 07:14 AM

make sure it is fixed gear so all the ladies will be like "damn he cool :cool: "

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Posted 09 February 2010 - 08:16 AM

View PostCoalbucket PI, on 09 February 2010 - 01:43 PM, said:

halfords will sell a basic bike for £60 or thereabouts


but how quickly will it cripple inwards on me while im riding?

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Posted 09 February 2010 - 08:22 AM

you can't go wrong with a chopper bike.
http://graphics7.nytimes.com/images/2004/03/12/fashion/14puls.2.jpg

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Posted 09 February 2010 - 08:22 AM

View Postuptowndevil, on 09 February 2010 - 04:22 PM, said:

you can't go wrong with a chopper bike.
http://graphics7.nytimes.com/images/2004/03/12/fashion/14puls.2.jpg


how and where do i obtain this beauty

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Posted 09 February 2010 - 08:42 AM

View PostAcrossCanyons, on 09 February 2010 - 11:22 AM, said:

View Postuptowndevil, on 09 February 2010 - 04:22 PM, said:

you can't go wrong with a chopper bike.
http://graphics7.nytimes.com/images/2004/03/12/fashion/14puls.2.jpg


how and where do i obtain this beauty


if you're willing to pay cash, i have a cousin who can cut you a deal

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Posted 09 February 2010 - 08:48 AM

Serious advice m8

http://kuj.dk/images/mincykel/cube_ltd_4.jpg

Cube Ltd4. Real good bike, got it when it was barely a year old for only 800€ including Shimano XT and damn good suspension (of which I forgot the name) which is a pisstake basically. Great bike for cross-country, definitely above average on the road....11,5kg what uppppppppp.
Search for it, if you find it, it must be real cheap now.

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Posted 09 February 2010 - 08:52 AM

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