starting out

[hyper]

hi all starting out in the mountain biking just been around delamere with the oldest lad had a good time but had to help him alot
been on my cheap bike but looking to buy a new bike i like the look of the scott aspect 40 is it all good bike.. i am from rainhill where do you lot meet on a thursday night

[hyper]

ps any good bike shops in the area

[andy-cas]

Welcome Scott aspect 40 not a bad starter bike but you need to be lookin around £1000 mark for a bike that will stand the test of regular club rides, only members can come on Thursday rides hence no start points posted in the general forum look out for the next newbie ride invite yourself join and then you will see the members bit of the forum that shows you all the club rides

[andy-cas]

Good bike shop thattoheath cycles nut grove

[Guest]

Thatto cycles do Scott, go in and see Paul Stead, he will advise you on the bike for club rides. (He fixes ours often enough)

[steven6.8]

dont need to spent the £1,000. look for last years model/colour. £700 can get a very good bike, for example Specialized Hardrock Pro .. look on Bikeradar, MBUK What Mountain bike..what ever you get just enjoy riding ..

[hyper]

hi lads thanks for the replies car'nt spend a 1000 pounds at the min but a like the look of the scott bikes maybe the aspect 30 will go to the shop at thattoheath at the week end then work on my fitness is there any newbie rides on a sunday and how long are they

[Ste.B]

hi lads thanks for the replies car'nt spend a 1000 pounds at the min but a like the look of the scott bikes maybe the aspect 30 will go to the shop at thattoheath at the week end then work on my fitness is there any newbie rides on a sunday and how long are they

Buy second hand.. youll get a decent hardtail for 400-600 snots..! people in the club will advise you im quite sure ..? most folk are always looking on STW and flea bay..

[Guest]

st helens halfords have a new 2009 gt aggressor elite reduced from £999 to £500. 18" frame,
revelation forks
elixir brakes 180/160
slx shifters, deore xt rear mech
half decent wheels
forks and brakes on own probaly worth £400
What are others thoughts for £500

mike

[andy-cas]

st helens halfords have a new 2009 gt aggressor elite reduced from £999 to £500. 18" frame,
revelation forks
elixir brakes 180/160
slx shifters, deore xt rear mech
half decent wheels
forks and brakes on own probaly worth £400
What are others thoughts for £500

mike

Seems a bargin

[Guest]

Whatever you buy, if you're paying cash make sure you ask for discounts. If you don't ask you don't get. Simples.

[andy-cas]

Just seen this in halfords good spec and a full sus great price

[Ashe]

And if they wont offer discount then ask what they will throw in for free or discounted - lots of shops will discount items when purchased with a bike or throw something in if your paying full whack for the bike - so what else do you need/want - Helmet, Gloves, Camelbak...etc

Dont be afraid to ask or haggle like hell on a 2011 or 2010 bike

Ashe

[Guest]

they really have cut to the bone on some of the bikes. In my not very knowledgeable opinion, some real bargains to be snapped up in there.
mike

[Jay]

Just seen this in halfords good spec and a full sus great price

STOP...... Lol