forest of dean redneck 11,183 Posted January 1, 2020 Report Share Posted January 1, 2020 24 minutes ago, lurcherman 887 said: I beg to differ sir Not a problem it’s like cars people have certain favourite brands some get a good one some get sworn off them for life The frame is a nice light one it just the components let it down , trek an Marin are couple good brands as well 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Daniel cain 42,791 Posted January 1, 2020 Report Share Posted January 1, 2020 6 minutes ago, W. Katchum said: Iv went throo a load a bikes for kids am myself over years an Iv found Scott an Dawes to be decent, kitted all kids out with Dawes bikes few years ago an they was spot on an this time i got em all Scott bikes an they love em f***ing hell Don....had a dawes about 25 odd yrs ago.... Couldn't ride it around my way I used to get chased regularly lots of folks wanted itgot robbed from outside superdrugs in the end... I'm stood at the tills and my mate chicken was outside pulling faces through the window at me and some cnut slipped away with itf***ing choked lol... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Francie 6,362 Posted January 1, 2020 Report Share Posted January 1, 2020 Got the son a carrera bike Pete for crimbo, great wee bikes they are. Iv a giant bike myself second hand but good bike. I'd advise in only getting a bike way suspension at front, them things way suspension bouncing out back of it, no good for long distances I unfortunately realised lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lurcherman 887 12,668 Posted January 1, 2020 Report Share Posted January 1, 2020 GT good bikes aswell lads 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Daniel cain 42,791 Posted January 1, 2020 Report Share Posted January 1, 2020 Few lads on the estate just bought these sunn ronn electric bikes.... Cut a wire and they will do 65 mph over or up anything had a go of 1,f***ing unbelievable tbf..... Expensive but place by us does them on the hpeven road registerd... Would give the runners a good work out Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Francie 6,362 Posted January 1, 2020 Report Share Posted January 1, 2020 4 minutes ago, Daniel cain said: Few lads on the estate just bought these sunn ronn electric bikes.... Cut a wire and they will do 65 mph over or up anything had a go of 1,f***ing unbelievable tbf..... Expensive but place by us does them on the hpeven road registerd... Would give the runners a good work out Much are they Dan mate? Handy yoks them, could use one them to get to work lol instead of driving. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lurcherman 887 12,668 Posted January 1, 2020 Report Share Posted January 1, 2020 4K francie Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dogmandont 9,312 Posted January 1, 2020 Report Share Posted January 1, 2020 2 hours ago, peterhunter86 said: I'm looking to get a new bike, I won't be splashing out to much on one, 3 to 400 euros, anyone know of a half decent one, I can get at that price What are you gonna be using it for pete? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Francie 6,362 Posted January 1, 2020 Report Share Posted January 1, 2020 5 minutes ago, lurcherman 887 said: 4K francie f**k that must be cheaper leccy bikes kev lol 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Daniel cain 42,791 Posted January 1, 2020 Report Share Posted January 1, 2020 8 minutes ago, Francie said: Much are they Dan mate? Handy yoks them, could use one them to get to work lol instead of driving. They start from around 2800 mate.... Over 5 k for the bollocks all road registered, lights etc Halford stock the electric carreras from about 1100 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
talt 878 Posted January 1, 2020 Report Share Posted January 1, 2020 I got an old Raleigh max fully rigid mountain bike from a car boot for £20. In really good condition and everything works. I don't intend throwing myself down a mountain on it, just to the shops and down a few farm tracks with the dogs. It does what i want it for, a bit old school but then so am i. 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
talt 878 Posted January 1, 2020 Report Share Posted January 1, 2020 One thing i will say is when you get one, throw the fooking seat away and get one with springs or padding. I persevered and my arse still hasn't forgiven me. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Francie 6,362 Posted January 1, 2020 Report Share Posted January 1, 2020 24 minutes ago, talt said: One thing i will say is when you get one, throw the fooking seat away and get one with springs or padding. I persevered and my arse still hasn't forgiven me. Haha good call bud, need a comfy seat. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Francie 6,362 Posted January 1, 2020 Report Share Posted January 1, 2020 33 minutes ago, Daniel cain said: They start from around 2800 mate.... Over 5 k for the bollocks all road registered, lights etc Halford stock the electric carreras from about 1100 Bit pricey to start of with dc, Halford have ones for 5ton way decent reviews. 20 mile distance on each charge not bad lad fer flying about lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
VOON 1,313 Posted January 1, 2020 Report Share Posted January 1, 2020 https://www.donedeal.ie/view/23837829 Bicycle for Sale as new Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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