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Viney · 03-09-08, 08:55 AM

Bargin.

northwind · 03-09-08, 05:08 PM

I'll go check that out on saturday then- cheers all! Still tempted by the part-built one just for the project but it'll need to be cheap to compete I think.

Jayneflakes · 03-09-08, 08:17 PM

I have had my trusty Giant for five years and it still feels brand new with every ride. Check them out if you are in the market for a new bike, they pretty much make every one else's frame for them anyway.....
I love my Giant, twice as much as I love my SV and I love that more than my Granny!

Look at me I am a corporate Hoar!

fizzwheel · 03-09-08, 08:20 PM

When I was looking at a Road Bike I was recommended to look at Giants, chap in the shop told me good spec and good value for money.

Liz bought a 2nd hand Giant MTB a while back which she absoloutly loves.

You might find something 2nd hand that suits your budget and has a better spec than a new one will.

Not really my area of expertise though..

04-09-08, 04:03 PM

Just looked at the Hardrock 08 in Edinburgh Bike, it says size 17" and 19" are available at the discounted price, which would be most suitable for someone with an inside leg of 29".

Many thanks,
Paul

fizzwheel · 04-09-08, 04:06 PM

I'd say probably the 17" but best way to find out it go and sit on one and see how it feels.

Viney · 04-09-08, 04:07 PM

Verna has a 17, and i think she has around a 29" inside leg. Fits her ok, and she does have the mens frame version.

04-09-08, 04:09 PM

Cheers Fizzwheel, will pop to the local store and have a perch.

04-09-08, 04:48 PM

17" for sure.

I've got the same inside leg and ride a medium, which is 17.5", and its fine. Generally for an MTB you want a frame thats smaller so you can throw it around easier.

04-09-08, 05:19 PM

Thanks guys, the discounted Hardrock has V brakes. Are these sufficient for general dossing around on and off road. My pupose for the bike is pleasure and increased fitness not comps or manic downhills.

Thanks,
Paul

03-09-08, 08:55 AM	#11
Viney Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: In the shadows to the left Posts: 7,700	Re: Another one for the cyclists... Recommendations? Bargin.

03-09-08, 05:08 PM	#12
northwind Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: In the garage where I belong Posts: 17,082	Re: Another one for the cyclists... Recommendations? I'll go check that out on saturday then- cheers all! Still tempted by the part-built one just for the project but it'll need to be cheap to compete I think. __________________ "We are the angry mob, we read the papers every day We like what we like, we hate what we hate But we're oh so easily swayed"

03-09-08, 08:20 PM	#14
fizzwheel Super Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Somerset Posts: 3,614	Re: Another one for the cyclists... Recommendations? When I was looking at a Road Bike I was recommended to look at Giants, chap in the shop told me good spec and good value for money. Liz bought a 2nd hand Giant MTB a while back which she absoloutly loves. You might find something 2nd hand that suits your budget and has a better spec than a new one will. Not really my area of expertise though.. __________________ Look Dave, I can see you're really upset about this. I honestly think you ought to sit down calmly, take a stress pill, and think things over. K5 GSXR 750 Anniversary Edition

04-09-08, 04:03 PM	#15
pben47 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Another one for the cyclists... Recommendations? Just looked at the Hardrock 08 in Edinburgh Bike, it says size 17" and 19" are available at the discounted price, which would be most suitable for someone with an inside leg of 29". Many thanks, Paul

04-09-08, 04:06 PM	#16
fizzwheel Super Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Somerset Posts: 3,614	Re: Another one for the cyclists... Recommendations? I'd say probably the 17" but best way to find out it go and sit on one and see how it feels. __________________ Look Dave, I can see you're really upset about this. I honestly think you ought to sit down calmly, take a stress pill, and think things over. K5 GSXR 750 Anniversary Edition

04-09-08, 04:07 PM	#17
Viney Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: In the shadows to the left Posts: 7,700	Re: Another one for the cyclists... Recommendations? Verna has a 17, and i think she has around a 29" inside leg. Fits her ok, and she does have the mens frame version.

04-09-08, 04:09 PM	#18
pben47 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Another one for the cyclists... Recommendations? Cheers Fizzwheel, will pop to the local store and have a perch.

04-09-08, 04:48 PM	#19
Miles Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Another one for the cyclists... Recommendations? 17" for sure. I've got the same inside leg and ride a medium, which is 17.5", and its fine. Generally for an MTB you want a frame thats smaller so you can throw it around easier.

04-09-08, 05:19 PM	#20
pben47 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Another one for the cyclists... Recommendations? Thanks guys, the discounted Hardrock has V brakes. Are these sufficient for general dossing around on and off road. My pupose for the bike is pleasure and increased fitness not comps or manic downhills. Thanks, Paul

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