scothunter 12,609 Posted July 7, 2018 Report Share Posted July 7, 2018 Used to put a bit plastic or a beermat in the spokes that hit the frame and made a cicking noise lol thought you were the dogs bollocks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
forest of dean redneck 12,022 Posted July 7, 2018 Report Share Posted July 7, 2018 Just now, scothunter said: Used to put a bit plastic or a beermat in the spokes that hit the frame and made a cicking noise lol thought you were the dogs bollocks playing card as well When I was a kid I had a siren on the handlebars thought I was the dogs danglies 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jigsaw 11,902 Posted July 7, 2018 Author Report Share Posted July 7, 2018 4 hours ago, downsouth said: Orange 5 mate.Handbuilt in the uk with fantastic after sales service.Most of the dealers that sell them offer 0%finance so you can spread the cost.One great thing with orange is they give a five year guarantee with their frames and i know lands that have had frames replaced.Also if the frame starts to look a bit tatty you can send it back and the will shot blast repowdercoat in the colour of your choice and replace all bearings for £200 quid. are you taking the piss or what lol...3,700 sterling ,ffs ..my car cost less than that ... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jigsaw 11,902 Posted July 7, 2018 Author Report Share Posted July 7, 2018 4 hours ago, forest of dean redneck said: What Inside leg are you , my advice is check gumtree or get kids check local Facebook selling pages, ive bought tidy bikes £30-70 from retro gents bikes to mtbs for the last few weeks im watching the sales forums locally,im trying to get a robust aluminium fram if possible 18 to 21 gears that can do medium to roughish woodland paths plus roads ,,but most general cycling with dogs in toe 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jigsaw 11,902 Posted July 7, 2018 Author Report Share Posted July 7, 2018 3 hours ago, Greyman said: Mid 50's and a second vote for orange, I,ve had mine years bought it second hand off a fat bloke that never rode it for £150 great bike ive googled the Orange and they all come up 3k to 800 sterling ,,,so wayyyy out of my budget lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jigsaw 11,902 Posted July 7, 2018 Author Report Share Posted July 7, 2018 2 hours ago, WEDGEY said: Get a bus ticket instead now why didnt i think of that ........ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
forest of dean redneck 12,022 Posted July 7, 2018 Report Share Posted July 7, 2018 4 minutes ago, jigsaw said: for the last few weeks im watching the sales forums locally,im trying to get a robust aluminium fram if possible 18 to 21 gears that can do medium to roughish woodland paths plus roads ,,but most general cycling with dogs in toe Wait till season starts by then anyone who’s bought one on impulse in summer will be selling when dark nights an wet weather starts. raleigh is another make , just google the bike an see what reviews come up ,wiggle the crank arm make sure bearings not knackered , same with the wheels etc ,if the bikes pretty rusty chances are it’s been neglected outside. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jigsaw 11,902 Posted July 7, 2018 Author Report Share Posted July 7, 2018 52 minutes ago, kanny said: I got a nice bike when the Olympics was on ....I've never used it it's done 20 miles max still has the quality stickers on the disks I did put it on ebay but just got messed about ... I will keep it ,.it will be a classic one day thats a nice looking ride in fairness...would ye post it to Ireland lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jigsaw 11,902 Posted July 7, 2018 Author Report Share Posted July 7, 2018 2 minutes ago, forest of dean redneck said: Wait till season starts by then anyone who’s bought one on impulse in summer will be selling when dark nights an wet weather starts. raleigh is another make , just google the bike an see what reviews come up ,wiggle the crank arm make sure bearings not knackered , same with the wheels etc ,if the bikes pretty rusty chances are it’s been neglected outside. wheres the crank arm lol(should i know this ) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
forest of dean redneck 12,022 Posted July 7, 2018 Report Share Posted July 7, 2018 Just now, jigsaw said: wheres the crank arm lol(should i know this ) What the pedals are fixed to 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jigsaw 11,902 Posted July 7, 2018 Author Report Share Posted July 7, 2018 3 minutes ago, forest of dean redneck said: Wait till season starts by then anyone who’s bought one on impulse in summer will be selling when dark nights an wet weather starts. raleigh is another make , just google the bike an see what reviews come up ,wiggle the crank arm make sure bearings not knackered , same with the wheels etc ,if the bikes pretty rusty chances are it’s been neglected outside. im hoping to buy at the start of august ,so i get a few weeks in with the dogs in the forestry paths ,a bit of wind and muscle added before they run ... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
forest of dean redneck 12,022 Posted July 7, 2018 Report Share Posted July 7, 2018 Just thought these 2,could get you a cheap bike 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kanny 21,657 Posted July 7, 2018 Report Share Posted July 7, 2018 1 hour ago, jigsaw said: thats a nice looking ride in fairness...would ye post it to Ireland lol I do plan to use it once I get my foot sorted I've got a bust bone and the bike just seems to set it of even after a short ride I'm in agony for days after its strange as it doesn't give me any grief just walking? ....maybe I should try riding it in my walking boots 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jigsaw 11,902 Posted July 7, 2018 Author Report Share Posted July 7, 2018 5 minutes ago, forest of dean redneck said: Just thought these 2,could get you a cheap bike their imposters lol...their from up country...trying to blend in with the locals ,lol we can sniff out a fake from any distance lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jigsaw 11,902 Posted July 7, 2018 Author Report Share Posted July 7, 2018 4 minutes ago, kanny said: I do plan to use it once I get my foot sorted I've got a bust bone and the bike just seems to set it of even after a short ride I'm in agony for days after its strange as it doesn't give me any grief just walking? ....maybe I should try riding it in my walking boots times a healer ...mind yerself Mr.Kanny Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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