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- First review4 December 2009
- Last review17 December 2009
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- Average rating4.8
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MrBen's Reviews
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MrBen
from London
Age:18-24
Style:Leisure riding
Experience:Occasional
Gender:Male
Superb book
Posted17 December 2009
Yes, I recommend this product.
Pros: Good value, clear, well set out
This book is a brilliant guide to improving your knowledge or reminding you of how to perform a particular service on a bike. Good step-by-step instructions, supported by clear, helpful coloured diagrams help the aspiring mechanic come out in you. Haynes are one of the best at making this kind of book and it is one of their best. Contents is split up well in order to keep things clear and simple for even novices to the bike maintenance game and it covers bikes of all levels and specifications. A great book and a must have for the aspiring mechanic!
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MrBen
from London
Age:18-24
Style:Leisure riding
Experience:Occasional
Gender:Male
A brilliant commuter tyre for mountain bikes.
Posted15 December 2009
Yes, I recommend this product.
Pros: Good value, Good quality, Comfortable, best puncture protection available
These Specialized Nimbus tyres are brilliant for commuting using a mountain bike. At 26 X 1.5 they are a perfect width for grip and comfort and with the same style of tread which you get on the All Condition road racer tyre, they are very slick which allows for good rolling resistance for smoother and easier road riding. The Armadillo puncture protection is superb and will ensure that punctures are kept to a minimum and you may find the tyre may wear down completely before you even have your first puncture! overall, the best all round commuter tyre for a mountain bike. 5 out of 5
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Age:18-24
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Brilliant summer tyre
Posted14 December 2009
Yes, I recommend this product.
Pros: Good value, Good quality
These good looking and highly practical tyres have a 60 duro compound, which is a good balance between speed and lifespan if you’re shredding and drifting on dry rocks, and it’s not as lethal in the wet.
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Age:18-24
Style:Leisure riding
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Gender:Male
Fantastic shifting for hardcore riders
Posted14 December 2009
Yes, I recommend this product.
Pros: Good value, Good quality, durable
These new Saint shifters can be positioned on either side of the brake lever via their adjustable mount and utilise the two-way release – downshifting with finger or thumb – although you can only shift one gear down at a time unlike XTR's double shift option.
As you would expect from a Saint shifter. It is extremely durable and as an added bonus - it's quite good looking.
The spring tension is quite strong meaning heavier shifts but these shifters work when riding through anything I have come across.
Not perfect, but as close as it ever needs to be. A superb product
As you would expect from a Saint shifter. It is extremely durable and as an added bonus - it's quite good looking.
The spring tension is quite strong meaning heavier shifts but these shifters work when riding through anything I have come across.
Not perfect, but as close as it ever needs to be. A superb product
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Age:18-24
Style:Leisure riding
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Gender:Male
Nice T-shirt
Posted9 December 2009
Yes, I recommend this product.
Pros: Good value, Good quality, Comfortable, Looks great
Cons: close fit to the body
A Nice quality T-shirt with a good design, the only flaw could be that it is quite tight fitting, so if you are like me and constantly flitting between two different sizes, go for the bigger size! (I bought a small when I should have ordered a medium!) Other than that little quip, these t-shirts are an awesome addition to any wardrobe whether for cycling or leisure wear!
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Age:18-24
Style:Leisure riding
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Gender:Male
10 out of 10
Posted9 December 2009
Yes, I recommend this product.
Pros: Good value, Good quality, Lightweight, Looks great, grippy, durable
For the mountain biker or commuter unsure of clipless pedals, these DMR V8's are the best of both worlds, they offer a superb level of grip for platform pedals, are very lightweight, and when well maintained, the bearings are very durable, meaning a pair of these can last for years! A superb choice for the commuter or mountain biker on a budget. A must buy!
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Comfortable, Cool, Quality
Posted9 December 2009
Yes, I recommend this product.
Pros: Good quality, Comfortable, Lightweight, Looks great, grippy
These Nike trainers are some of the best around for comfort, aesthetics and grip. When you are in the saddle they grip to pedals uncannily (Pair a set of these with some DMR V12's and it's not unlike being clipped in to SPD pedals) Available in so many different designs and colours, there are styles to suit anybody in this great range of footwear. I myself own two pairs! A must buy!
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Destined to be a great "dark horse"
Posted4 December 2009
Yes, I recommend this product.
Pros: Comfortable, Lightweight, Looks great, Good quality, understated
I own the 2009 model of this bike, for 2010 Ridgeback have maintained the same specifications for this new model, meaning Shimano Alivio and Acera componentry and carbon front forks to keep weight down.
This is a great commuter bike which feels easy to ride, has a good riding position and the saddle and handlebar grips are very comfortable. A simply joyous bike to ride for commuting or leisure all throughout the year!
5 out of 5
This is a great commuter bike which feels easy to ride, has a good riding position and the saddle and handlebar grips are very comfortable. A simply joyous bike to ride for commuting or leisure all throughout the year!
5 out of 5
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Superb bargain MTB
Posted4 December 2009
Yes, I recommend this product.
Pros: Good value, Good quality, Comfortable, Lightweight, Looks great
At the new and reduced price of £549.99, I cannot recommend this bike enough. I made this bike my first full adult mountain bike purchase at the age of 16 and I have no regrets. It rides great, the RockShox Dart 3 forks are great quality, which is always expected of Rockshox. A full Shimano Deore groupset at this price range is an incredible find, and the aluminium frame is surrisingly lightweight. Overall, an incredible bargain of a bike and one I would recommend to anyone looking within the price budget!
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Will this fit the basic Cyclops, which I bought in September 2008?
Hi there, this Cycleops Mag upgrade kit WILL work on your trainer.
I hope this helps
Ben
Wandsworth store
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Ben
Wandsworth store
14 years, 8 months ago
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MrBen
Will this fit the very basic cyclops I bought in September 2008?
Hi there, the Cycleops Mag upgrade kit WILL work with your turbo trainer.
I hope this helps.
Ben
Wandsworth store
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Ben
Wandsworth store
14 years, 8 months ago
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MrBen
i am 5 ft 9 would the 17.5 be the right frame size for me (on this type of bike ) ?
Hi there, for Trek bikes I would advise someone of your height to go for a 20 inch frame. However this does not seem to be available in this bike anymore. My advice would be to look around at other bikes on this website at the same price and use the "Product Comparison" tool in order to easily look at the similarities and differences of the bikes in the same sort of price bracket. Alternatively, come into of our stores and one of our sales assisstants will happily ensure you get the perfect bike for you.
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Ben
Wandsworth store
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Ben
Wandsworth store
14 years, 8 months ago
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Will the bar mount fit onto ITM wing shaped bars which are flat on the tops
Hi there, in your picture you have a bar mount already on the bars, if you take that one off or put the bar mount on the other side of the stem, I see no reason why this will not work.
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Ben
Wandsworth store
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Ben
Wandsworth store
14 years, 8 months ago
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Can I get student discount on this product and any other product available?
Hi there,
Evans Cycles do not currently operate a discount for students. We only operate an official discounts for cycling clubs such as LCC and CTC. However, if you are buying a fair few products, you may be able to get a small discount at the managers discretion in store.
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Ben
Wandsworth store
Evans Cycles do not currently operate a discount for students. We only operate an official discounts for cycling clubs such as LCC and CTC. However, if you are buying a fair few products, you may be able to get a small discount at the managers discretion in store.
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Ben
Wandsworth store
14 years, 8 months ago
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Is this an oil shock? Also, how is it different to the Dart 3 SL? thanks
Hi there, this is in fact a coil shock with 80-100mm of travel. The difference between this and the Dart SL however is a mystery to me!
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Ben
Wandsworth store
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Ben
Wandsworth store
14 years, 8 months ago
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MrBen
Frame for 5'9-5'10"?
Hello,
What frame (approx) is best suited for the above height?
What frame (approx) is best suited for the above height?
Without seeing you on the bike, I would suggest a 54cm frame size is most suitable for somebody of your height.
I hope this helps
Ben
Wandsworth store
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Ben
Wandsworth store
14 years, 8 months ago
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What is the frame size and the weight of the Ridgeback Melody 16" bike?
Hi there, childrens bikes are measured on their whee; size, not frame size, so this information is not available. However, I would recommend that a 16 inch bike is suitable for riders aged 5 to 7 years, with a height of between 3' 7" and 4' 0" (110cm 120cm). The Ridgeback website unfortunately does not give details of the weight of this bike, but in my own experience I believe it to be one of the lighter childrens bikes around.
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Ben
Wandsworth store
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Ben
Wandsworth store
14 years, 8 months ago
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MrBen
I am 176 cm. Should I get the 56cm version?
Hi there
Yes, the 56cm frame is the most suitable frame size for you on this bike.
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Ben
Wandsworth Store
Yes, the 56cm frame is the most suitable frame size for you on this bike.
I hope this helps
Ben
Wandsworth Store
14 years, 8 months ago
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MrBen
What frame for 5'9-5'10"?
What size frame needed for someone of this height?
Without seeing you on the bike, I would probably recommend a 53cm frame size. Bianchi are peculiar in that their frame sizes go up in a sequence of odd numbers (i.e. 51, 53, 55 etc) rather than the much more typical 52, 54, 56... The 53cm rather than the 55cm frame is closer to a 54cm so this should be suitable for you.
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Ben
Wandsworth Store
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Ben
Wandsworth Store
14 years, 8 months ago
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