tbourner Posted March 20, 2007 Share Posted March 20, 2007 Anyone got or know where there's a bike for sale, around Portsmouth preferably? Need a mountain bike, ideally front suspension but not rear. I'm 5'11" with 32" inside leg, I don't know about sizes but does that mean I need a 26" frame? Nothing too fancy, cheaper the better! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheChin Posted March 20, 2007 Share Posted March 20, 2007 You can go for 24inch aswell with a hard-tail. If you want a specialist mountain bike, there's quite a number of bikes ranging from £200 to £4000 check out http://www.UKDIRT.COM for-sale-section. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbourner Posted March 20, 2007 Author Share Posted March 20, 2007 Won't be used for anything other than road riding (to work mostly). Don't need anything specialist. Wsa hoping for a second hand one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colsoop Posted March 20, 2007 Share Posted March 20, 2007 Pop in to halfords they have some cheap bikes for doing what you need. If its jsut for road use why add extra weight with suspension ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobSheffield Posted March 20, 2007 Share Posted March 20, 2007 Ebay no good? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbourner Posted March 20, 2007 Author Share Posted March 20, 2007 Pop in to halfords they have some cheap bikes for doing what you need. If its jsut for road use why add extra weight with suspension ? Cos it looks nice! It is more comfortable as well. Don't fancy getting a new bike, cause every time I've bought a cheap new bike it's been pants, the tyres go flat or something stupid. Prefer to get one that someone's owned and is working. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian W Posted March 20, 2007 Share Posted March 20, 2007 totally agree mate. stay away from Halfords and try and get a 2nd hand decent make bike. should get something half decent for a ton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Posted March 20, 2007 Share Posted March 20, 2007 may be worth searching for a 'Hybrid' bike for your purposes......you'll get more for your money than getting a mountain bike and it will be easier on you when on the road. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian W Posted March 20, 2007 Share Posted March 20, 2007 may be worth searching for a 'Hybrid' bike for your purposes......you'll get more for your money than getting a mountain bike and it will be easier on you when on the road. i wouldn't necessarily specify hybrid as they tend to be more expensive and there's less of them. the main difference is the tyres which are obviously interchangable anyway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted March 20, 2007 Share Posted March 20, 2007 I forgot I was selling this one http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?t=82814 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mk47 Posted March 20, 2007 Share Posted March 20, 2007 I have a Saracen Rufftrax aswell in pristine condition. Bought about 3 years back for well over £350, hardly driven, new tread on the tyres, 20000 spoke alloy wheels, front suspension, leather seat and rear wheel drive with 21 gears etc etc. Its black with a bit of yellow and red. Let me know if you are interested Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian W Posted March 20, 2007 Share Posted March 20, 2007 I forgot I was selling this one http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?t=82814 decent bike that Tom. had the very same one until it was knicked, then kindly replaced by the insurance company for the newer model (well, after i handed them my £50 excess!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted March 20, 2007 Share Posted March 20, 2007 decent bike that Tom. had the very same one until it was knicked, then kindly replaced by the insurance company for the newer model (well, after i handed them my £50 excess!) Oh really? my mate said this one came from Scotland j/k, yeah if it doesnt sell I'm not too fussed, I'll probably use it during the summer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fat_controller Posted March 20, 2007 Share Posted March 20, 2007 http://www.evanscycles.com/dept.jsp?dept_id=1001&subdept_id=1204 try this website mate, the sale section has all last years models and they're dirt cheap, it'll also work out what size frame you need to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbourner Posted March 21, 2007 Author Share Posted March 21, 2007 I forgot I was selling this one http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?t=82814 Very nice, definitely would if I could spare that much. Just a bit too much to be spending! I want it really cheap, so cheap that I won't feel a need to lock it up at work! http://www.evanscycles.com/dept.jsp?dept_id=1001&subdept_id=1204 try this website mate, the sale section has all last years models and they're dirt cheap, it'll also work out what size frame you need to. I'll have a look when my work internet isn't being ghey!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbourner Posted March 21, 2007 Author Share Posted March 21, 2007 I have a Saracen Rufftrax aswell in pristine condition. Bought about 3 years back for well over £350, hardly driven, new tread on the tyres, 20000 spoke alloy wheels, front suspension, leather seat and rear wheel drive with 21 gears etc etc. Its black with a bit of yellow and red. Let me know if you are interested Will it be less than £100 though? Preferably £20! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mk47 Posted March 21, 2007 Share Posted March 21, 2007 Will it be less than £100 though? Preferably £20! less than £100 but not £20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbourner Posted March 21, 2007 Author Share Posted March 21, 2007 £99? They're £180 new on some sites I've seen! So 3 years, depreciation of 30% from current price.... £60!! In PM negotiations with tqts to swap his bike for my sub and amps (effective £50 for bike) but haven't seen a pic yet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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