↓ Advertise on Defender2 ↓

Home > Off Topic > Show us yer MTBs...
Post Reply  Down to end
Page 25 of 29 <123 ... 242526 272829>
Print this entire topic · 
Barneyboy



Member Since: 19 Nov 2014
Location: Oxfordshire
Posts: 1583
England 1986 Defender 90 2.5 n/a Diesel ST Nato Green
redline wrote:
Barney - don't know about the Orbea specifically, but the current generation trail bikes - particularly 29" ones - are pretty awesome, and can do it all. For mortals, who are not racing XC or doing gnarly / technical descents, they are pretty much a one quiver bike.

I'm looking at the new Canyon Neuron or possibly the YT Jeffsey to replace my Capra, which was "too much" of a bike for the kind of riding I do.

To be honest, I don't think there are any "bad" bike from the well known manufacturers these days. Its a more a question of subtle differences in the bikes, and how they fit and match your riding style. I tried many this summer, and honestly would have been very happy with about 80% of them...



Cheers for that redline that’s good to know, you’re Capra looks to be a lovely bike, good luck with the replacement Thumbs Up cheers Paul
Post #743463 1st Dec 2018 7:58pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
arran jones



Member Since: 21 Nov 2016
Location: south west
Posts: 723
United Kingdom 
A mate took a photo of me dropping off the ramp at revolution bikepark in april Very Happy


Click image to enlarge
Post #743467 1st Dec 2018 8:38pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
CDN38



Member Since: 14 Nov 2014
Location: Courtenay, BC
Posts: 729
Canada 2000 Defender 110 Td5 SW Bonatti Grey
It was time to upgrade the Kona... I went for another local aluminum Vancouver bike.

Knolly Warden, It's an absolute wonder to ride. Very capable on downhill, rough North Shore terrain, yet light and nimble enough to climb exceptionally well.


Click image to enlarge


Click image to enlarge it's a Landrover thing...

my renovation thread:
http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic40792.html

Last edited by CDN38 on 2nd Dec 2018 7:06pm. Edited 1 time in total
Post #743468 1st Dec 2018 8:54pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
Caterham



Member Since: 06 Nov 2008
Location: Birmingham
Posts: 6264
England 2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Stornoway Grey
GREENI wrote:
I say one thing.

Pepperoni forks!


sorry the slow response - yes the were
Post #743550 2nd Dec 2018 2:17pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
Barneyboy



Member Since: 19 Nov 2014
Location: Oxfordshire
Posts: 1583
England 1986 Defender 90 2.5 n/a Diesel ST Nato Green
Hi I’ve done the deed and purchased my new bike I went for a Specialized Camber Comp 2018 I’m very pleased with the deal I got with it being the last of that model, I’m getting it tomorrow Thumbs Up Paul
Post #745436 13th Dec 2018 7:33am
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
GREENI



Member Since: 22 Aug 2010
Location: staffs
Posts: 10358
United Kingdom 
Where's that from Paul?
Post #745438 13th Dec 2018 7:41am
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
Barneyboy



Member Since: 19 Nov 2014
Location: Oxfordshire
Posts: 1583
England 1986 Defender 90 2.5 n/a Diesel ST Nato Green
Hi Greeni i bought it from Cyclestore in Congleton dealt with a guy called Pete very helpful chap they pdi'd it yesterday and i will get it tomorrow, £900 off original price very happy with that Thumbs Up Paul
Post #745448 13th Dec 2018 8:49am
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
GREENI



Member Since: 22 Aug 2010
Location: staffs
Posts: 10358
United Kingdom 
great place to shop Thumbs Up
Post #745489 13th Dec 2018 12:58pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
Barneyboy



Member Since: 19 Nov 2014
Location: Oxfordshire
Posts: 1583
England 1986 Defender 90 2.5 n/a Diesel ST Nato Green
i will certainly recommend them Thumbs Up cheers Paul
Post #745493 13th Dec 2018 1:28pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
Grenadier



Member Since: 23 Jul 2014
Location: The foot of Mont Blanc...
Posts: 5765
France 2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 DCPU Corris Grey
Barneyboy wrote:
Hi Greeni i bought it from Cyclestore in Congleton dealt with a guy called Pete very helpful chap they pdi'd it yesterday and i will get it tomorrow, £900 off original price very happy with that Thumbs Up Paul


I never fail to be amazed by the mark-up on goods. Always better to buy last year's stuff. Full Shimano Ultegra di2, 50% off yet no discernable difference to 2019's groupo Shocked Monsieur Le Grenadier

I've not been everywhere, but it's on my list.....

2011 Puma 110DC - Corris Grey
Post #745496 13th Dec 2018 1:33pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
GREENI



Member Since: 22 Aug 2010
Location: staffs
Posts: 10358
United Kingdom 
Huge discounts are offered from the brands if they're stuck with a load of bikes at the end of the year, they charge the shops less and the shops reduce the price to the public.

People 'hang on' waiting for their fave bike to be reduced and complain when at the end of the year they're sold out, without a chance of getting it at discounted prices. Sometimes brands get it right and forecast the correct amount of stock.
Heck, we have some 2019 models sold out already Shocked


Here's a question for you, how much percentage do you think shops make on bikes?
Post #745511 13th Dec 2018 3:23pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
Barneyboy



Member Since: 19 Nov 2014
Location: Oxfordshire
Posts: 1583
England 1986 Defender 90 2.5 n/a Diesel ST Nato Green
Hi, we were going to hold out until January but we were offered the 2 bikes we wanted and at a very good price and bought them straight away as it was a run out Model,we knew we only had a short window of time before they were gone, thankfully we both had the money in place ready to purchase them. Thumbs Up cheers Paul
Re percentages I wouldn’t have a clue but I guess it’s not huge, but if it’s a good dealer to buy from they can reap the sales as word of mouth in my opinion is worth more than any advertisement Thumbs Up cheers Paul
Post #745570 13th Dec 2018 7:23pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
Caterham



Member Since: 06 Nov 2008
Location: Birmingham
Posts: 6264
England 2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Stornoway Grey
Vera wrote:
Loved the Epic, but it was way too much bike for the riding I was doing, so it got sold... Done SITS and SS Eurpoeans in the past, but Censored knees have put paid to that.

I built this a couple of years ago... with a proper leightweight SS crank set and seat it came in at just over 4lbs Mr. Green


Click image to enlarge

Click image to enlarge

Click image to enlarge

Hi Vera,

I know this is an old thread but just read the '4 Ibs' bit....surely that isn't for the whole bike?
Before I read this I was thinking my bike was light at circa 8kg and I simply can't see how a bike could possibly weigh 1/4 of that?
It's clearly a very light bike but surely not 4 Ibs ?

Don't think I have any pics of the other bikes lol

Admin note: this post has had its images recovered from a money grabbing photo hosting site and reinstated Mr. Green
Post #751380 15th Jan 2019 10:02am
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
jerseyman



Member Since: 21 Jul 2009
Location: Jersey
Posts: 279
Not mine, but very nice.


Mr. Green


Click image to enlarge
Post #751388 15th Jan 2019 10:31am
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
Caterham



Member Since: 06 Nov 2008
Location: Birmingham
Posts: 6264
England 2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Stornoway Grey
Caterham wrote:
Very Happy

had my eyes on one of these for a while....


Click image to enlarge


hey guys. anyone able to offer some advice on the above bike. I'm looking to sell it and wonder what would be a realistic price. It's literally like new as I've only used it (gently) a maybe a dozen times.

its a flash carbon 1. 26" carbon frame, forks, crank arms, seat post, handle bars. xtr rear derailer, xt front, xx0 brakes.

RRP was circa £4.5k
Post #751390 15th Jan 2019 10:36am
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
Post Reply  Back to top
Page 25 of 29 <123 ... 242526 272829>
All times are GMT + 1 Hour

Jump to  
<  Previous Topic | Next Topic >
Posting Rules
You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum



Site Copyright © 2006-2024 Futuranet Ltd & Martin Lewis
DEFENDER2.NET RSS Feed - All Forums