UK Bike Reccomendation? - Cycling Mob: Road Cycling, Mountain Biking and More

05-25-2004, 04:44 AM

Hi,

My Sarrason Raw (Cheap Halfords full suspension) bike is finally dying after
about 5 years. I am looking to replace it.

I hope bike technology has improved in the last 5 years, so am looking for
reccomendations.

I am after a full suspension, preferably lighter than the one I have (its
VERY heavy). I am looking to spend around £300

Can anyone reccomend a suitable model / store, that they have been pleased
with?

thanks

George

05-25-2004, 08:14 AM

>My Sarrason Raw (Cheap Halfords full suspension) bike is finally dying after
>about 5 years. I am looking to replace it.
>
>I hope bike technology has improved in the last 5 years, so am looking for
>reccomendations.
>
>I am after a full suspension, preferably lighter than the one I have (its
>VERY heavy). I am looking to spend around £300
>
>Can anyone reccomend a suitable model / store, that they have been pleased
>with?
>
>thanks
>
>George
>
>

*Not* Halfords. Seriously.

Plus, if you want a *lightweight* full-suspension bike for £300, I think you
are going to be disappointed. If you want to spend that sort of sum to get
something decent, go second-hand.

Find a decent local bike shop - what bit of the UK are you in?

If you post over on uk.rec.cycling, you'll get lots of friendly advice and
recommendations.

Is all your cycling off-road, or mostly on-road or a bit of both??

Cheers, helen s

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05-25-2004, 08:14 AM

>My Sarrason Raw (Cheap Halfords full suspension) bike is finally dying after
>about 5 years. I am looking to replace it.
>
>I hope bike technology has improved in the last 5 years, so am looking for
>reccomendations.
>
>I am after a full suspension, preferably lighter than the one I have (its
>VERY heavy). I am looking to spend around £300
>
>Can anyone reccomend a suitable model / store, that they have been pleased
>with?
>
>thanks
>
>George
>
>

*Not* Halfords. Seriously.

Plus, if you want a *lightweight* full-suspension bike for £300, I think you
are going to be disappointed. If you want to spend that sort of sum to get
something decent, go second-hand.

Find a decent local bike shop - what bit of the UK are you in?

If you post over on uk.rec.cycling, you'll get lots of friendly advice and
recommendations.

Is all your cycling off-road, or mostly on-road or a bit of both??

Cheers, helen s

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05-25-2004, 08:14 AM

>My Sarrason Raw (Cheap Halfords full suspension) bike is finally dying after
>about 5 years. I am looking to replace it.
>
>I hope bike technology has improved in the last 5 years, so am looking for
>reccomendations.
>
>I am after a full suspension, preferably lighter than the one I have (its
>VERY heavy). I am looking to spend around £300
>
>Can anyone reccomend a suitable model / store, that they have been pleased
>with?
>
>thanks
>
>George
>
>

*Not* Halfords. Seriously.

Plus, if you want a *lightweight* full-suspension bike for £300, I think you
are going to be disappointed. If you want to spend that sort of sum to get
something decent, go second-hand.

Find a decent local bike shop - what bit of the UK are you in?

If you post over on uk.rec.cycling, you'll get lots of friendly advice and
recommendations.

Is all your cycling off-road, or mostly on-road or a bit of both??

Cheers, helen s

--This is an invalid email address to avoid spam--
to get correct one remove fame & fortune
h*$el*$$e*nd**$o$ts**i*$*$m*m$o*n*s@$*a$o*l.c**$om $

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05-25-2004, 08:14 AM

>My Sarrason Raw (Cheap Halfords full suspension) bike is finally dying after
>about 5 years. I am looking to replace it.
>
>I hope bike technology has improved in the last 5 years, so am looking for
>reccomendations.
>
>I am after a full suspension, preferably lighter than the one I have (its
>VERY heavy). I am looking to spend around £300
>
>Can anyone reccomend a suitable model / store, that they have been pleased
>with?
>
>thanks
>
>George
>
>

*Not* Halfords. Seriously.

Plus, if you want a *lightweight* full-suspension bike for £300, I think you
are going to be disappointed. If you want to spend that sort of sum to get
something decent, go second-hand.

Find a decent local bike shop - what bit of the UK are you in?

If you post over on uk.rec.cycling, you'll get lots of friendly advice and
recommendations.

Is all your cycling off-road, or mostly on-road or a bit of both??

Cheers, helen s

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to get correct one remove fame & fortune
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05-25-2004, 08:14 AM

>My Sarrason Raw (Cheap Halfords full suspension) bike is finally dying after
>about 5 years. I am looking to replace it.
>
>I hope bike technology has improved in the last 5 years, so am looking for
>reccomendations.
>
>I am after a full suspension, preferably lighter than the one I have (its
>VERY heavy). I am looking to spend around £300
>
>Can anyone reccomend a suitable model / store, that they have been pleased
>with?
>
>thanks
>
>George
>
>

*Not* Halfords. Seriously.

Plus, if you want a *lightweight* full-suspension bike for £300, I think you
are going to be disappointed. If you want to spend that sort of sum to get
something decent, go second-hand.

Find a decent local bike shop - what bit of the UK are you in?

If you post over on uk.rec.cycling, you'll get lots of friendly advice and
recommendations.

Is all your cycling off-road, or mostly on-road or a bit of both??

Cheers, helen s

--This is an invalid email address to avoid spam--
to get correct one remove fame & fortune
h*$el*$$e*nd**$o$ts**i*$*$m*m$o*n*s@$*a$o*l.c**$om $

--Due to financial crisis the light at the end of the tunnel is switched off--