The MTB thread - Page 158 - SV650.org

29-03-12, 11:44 AM

Leisurelakes are in Daventry mate, tucked behind Maccy D's.

As much as I dont like using them, they do have some good bits and pieces.

Theres a red cube carbon hard tail that is simply beautiful in there pre owned, was thinking about picking it up for myself but cant justify a grand on another bike (already have 5...)

Winder · 29-03-12, 12:24 PM

Get yourself a nice CUBE acid or a Specialized rock hopper for £800 mark. Both hard tails but with good frames, think they both run 100mm travel rock shox dart but can't be sure without having a look.
Used can be a bargin but if (as you said in your previous post) you don't have a clue you could end up with a dog.

Go to a local Evans and ride around on things under a grand until you find what you like then go buy it online from someone else for a lot lot less. Evans are a rip off.

Mr Speirs · 29-03-12, 12:42 PM

So how does the Rockrider 8.1 compare to either of these?

http://www.leisurelakesbikes.com/pro...e2012&id=17946
http://www.drakescycles.co.uk/products.php?show=2536

Is it simply price or is there a difference in spec that makes the extra money worthwhile?

Cube acid or Rockhopper you say? Will hae a looksee now

Mr Speirs · 29-03-12, 12:54 PM

This is appealing. Although again it's a big jump from the £500 Rockrider.
http://www.leisurelakesbikes.com/pro...aspx?&id=17451

29-03-12, 12:59 PM

The first link you posted are two very different bikes in terms of how they will feel.
Ones steel and ones alu.

29-03-12, 01:03 PM

Chris, I'm going over to leisure lakes next week to collect my rear shock and lefty.
Want to come and try a few?

Mr Speirs · 29-03-12, 01:05 PM

Yeah I might do. Depends on time and day really. When were you planning on going?

29-03-12, 01:08 PM

Probably Saturday but if your free in the week, l fit in around you.
Got a call on Monday saying they were starting the service and it will be back this week.

Mr Speirs · 29-03-12, 01:22 PM

Saturday as in 2 days or next week on saturday?

29-03-12, 02:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Winder

I'll have to look on the map and work it out. I marked it on my Garmin forerunner but not sure if it marks it on a map when you plug it in to the laptop. I'll try it tonight

Cool, ta.

Quote:

Originally Posted by speedplay

I'd buy light and strong.

You may just have to settle for strong...

I think it was Bontrager that said "Strong. Light. Cheap. Pick two."

29-03-12, 11:44 AM	#1571
speedplay Guest Posts: n/a	Re: The MTB thread Leisurelakes are in Daventry mate, tucked behind Maccy D's. As much as I dont like using them, they do have some good bits and pieces. Theres a red cube carbon hard tail that is simply beautiful in there pre owned, was thinking about picking it up for myself but cant justify a grand on another bike (already have 5...)

29-03-12, 12:24 PM	#1572
Winder Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Moved again now in Bracknell Posts: 981	Re: The MTB thread Get yourself a nice CUBE acid or a Specialized rock hopper for £800 mark. Both hard tails but with good frames, think they both run 100mm travel rock shox dart but can't be sure without having a look. Used can be a bargin but if (as you said in your previous post) you don't have a clue you could end up with a dog. Go to a local Evans and ride around on things under a grand until you find what you like then go buy it online from someone else for a lot lot less. Evans are a rip off. __________________ "Somewhere between happy and total f*kin wreck" Last edited by Winder; 29-03-12 at 12:25 PM.*

29-03-12, 12:42 PM	#1573
Mr Speirs Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Northampton Posts: 2,218	Re: The MTB thread So how does the Rockrider 8.1 compare to either of these? http://www.leisurelakesbikes.com/pro...e2012&id=17946 http://www.drakescycles.co.uk/products.php?show=2536 Is it simply price or is there a difference in spec that makes the extra money worthwhile? Cube acid or Rockhopper you say? Will hae a looksee now __________________ Smokey Black Burnty 02 - Racetech Smoulderlators + .90kg BBQ Springs, zx10r shockingly toasted, Conti Road Attacks heat up very nicely, R&G Crash Bungs but what f**king use are they, No Colour Matched Hugger, Flame Extenda, Beowulf Titainium Oval Flame Thrower.

29-03-12, 12:54 PM	#1574
Mr Speirs Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Northampton Posts: 2,218	Re: The MTB thread This is appealing. Although again it's a big jump from the £500 Rockrider. http://www.leisurelakesbikes.com/pro...aspx?&id=17451 __________________ Smokey Black Burnty 02 - Racetech Smoulderlators + .90kg BBQ Springs, zx10r shockingly toasted, Conti Road Attacks heat up very nicely, R&G Crash Bungs but what f*king use are they, No Colour Matched Hugger, Flame Extenda, Beowulf Titainium Oval Flame Thrower. Last edited by Mr Speirs; 29-03-12 at 12:58 PM.*

29-03-12, 12:59 PM	#1575
speedplay Guest Posts: n/a	Re: The MTB thread The first link you posted are two very different bikes in terms of how they will feel. Ones steel and ones alu.

29-03-12, 01:03 PM	#1576
speedplay Guest Posts: n/a	Re: The MTB thread Chris, I'm going over to leisure lakes next week to collect my rear shock and lefty. Want to come and try a few?

29-03-12, 01:05 PM	#1577
Mr Speirs Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Northampton Posts: 2,218	Re: The MTB thread Yeah I might do. Depends on time and day really. When were you planning on going? __________________ Smokey Black Burnty 02 - Racetech Smoulderlators + .90kg BBQ Springs, zx10r shockingly toasted, Conti Road Attacks heat up very nicely, R&G Crash Bungs but what f**king use are they, No Colour Matched Hugger, Flame Extenda, Beowulf Titainium Oval Flame Thrower.

29-03-12, 01:08 PM	#1578
speedplay Guest Posts: n/a	Re: The MTB thread Probably Saturday but if your free in the week, l fit in around you. Got a call on Monday saying they were starting the service and it will be back this week.

29-03-12, 01:22 PM	#1579
Mr Speirs Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Northampton Posts: 2,218	Re: The MTB thread Saturday as in 2 days or next week on saturday? __________________ Smokey Black Burnty 02 - Racetech Smoulderlators + .90kg BBQ Springs, zx10r shockingly toasted, Conti Road Attacks heat up very nicely, R&G Crash Bungs but what f**king use are they, No Colour Matched Hugger, Flame Extenda, Beowulf Titainium Oval Flame Thrower.

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