MrBen's stats
- Review count9
- Helpfulness votes38
- First review4 December 2009
- Last review17 December 2009
- Featured reviews0
- Average rating4.8
Reviews comments
- Review comment count0
- Helpfulness votes0
- First review commentNone
- Last review commentNone
- Featured review comments0
Questions
- Question count0
- Helpfulness votes0
- First questionNone
- Last questionNone
- Featured questions0
- Answer count129
- Helpfulness votes78
- First answer29 July 2010
- Last answer24 August 2010
- Featured answers0
- Best answers24
MrBen's Reviews
Overall rating
5
/
5
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!
+4points
4of 4voted this as helpful.
Share this review:
Overall rating
5
/
5
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
+2points
2of 2voted this as helpful.
Share this review:
Overall rating
5
/
5
MrBen
from London
Age:18-24
Style:Leisure riding
Experience:Occasional
Gender:Male
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.
+5points
6of 7voted this as helpful.
Share this review:
Overall rating
4
/
5
MrBen
from London
Age:18-24
Style:Leisure riding
Experience:Occasional
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
+3points
3of 3voted this as helpful.
Share this review:
Overall rating
4
/
5
MrBen
from London
Age:18-24
Style:Leisure riding
Experience:Occasional
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!
+1point
1of 1voted this as helpful.
Share this review:
Overall rating
5
/
5
MrBen
from London
Age:18-24
Style:Leisure riding
Experience:Occasional
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!
+1point
1of 1voted this as helpful.
Share this review:
Overall rating
5
/
5
MrBen
from London
Age:18-24
Style:Leisure riding
Experience:Occasional
Gender:Male
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!
+2points
2of 2voted this as helpful.
Share this review:
Overall rating
5
/
5
MrBen
from London
Age:18-24
Style:Leisure riding
Experience:Occasional
Gender:Male
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
+18points
18of 18voted this as helpful.
Share this review:
Overall rating
5
/
5
MrBen
from London
Age:18-24
Style:Leisure riding
Experience:Occasional
Gender:Male
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!
+1point
1of 1voted this as helpful.
Share this review:
MrBen's Review Comments
MrBen has not submitted comments on any reviews.
MrBen's Questions
MrBen has not submitted any questions.
why cant I get this light going
given to me by the wife at XMAS- used for one weekend in Centreparcs then turned on last night and couldn't turn off despite holding button at back to one side
then took out batteries - same thing happened.
took out batterries again - tried again and now it wont work at all
tried new batteries
any suggestions
PS about to get the £1000 buke from evans on the bike to work scheme
Thnaks John
then took out batteries - same thing happened.
took out batterries again - tried again and now it wont work at all
tried new batteries
any suggestions
PS about to get the £1000 buke from evans on the bike to work scheme
Thnaks John
Hi John, this could be for a number of reasons, the most likely is would probable guess is simply a wiring failure. If you still have proff of purchase, simply contact your nearest Evans Cycles store and they should be able to replace this for you under warranty.
I hope this helps
Ben
Wandsworth Store
I hope this helps
Ben
Wandsworth Store
14 years, 8 months ago
by
MrBen
Do you have financing program for this road bilke (Cannondale CAAD 9 Tiagra Tripke 2010 Road Bike)?
Yes, this bike is available on Evans Cycles finance sceme. This bike falls into the bracket of 12 months interest free credit. You would pay 10% (£99.99) in store on the day of purchase, then pay the remaining £900 over 12 installments completely interest free. I hope this helps.
14 years, 8 months ago
by
MrBen
Are these shoes cpmatible with all SPD cleats, especially shimano?
Yes this shoe is compatible with most MTB cleats, including Shimano. I hope this helps.
14 years, 8 months ago
by
MrBen
Pedals
I have just bought this bike for delivery to singapore. can you please advise whether it comes with pedals
Unfortunately this bike does not come with pedals, the thinking behind this is that the vast majority of cyclists who are interested in a high quality road bike like this will be using clipless pedals. Due to the fact that the pedals are such a personal thing, a lot of companies decide not to include them as it would be a waste of resources (and cost you, the buyer, more). I hope this helps
14 years, 8 months ago
by
MrBen
How do i measure the correct size headset i need?
RE: Chris King.
The vast majority of external headsets on bikes these days are 1 1/8 inches, however bike forums sich as this one here -
http://www.bikeforums.net/archive/index.php/t-458432.html
can answer many questions such as this very quickly. I hope this helps.
http://www.bikeforums.net/archive/index.php/t-458432.html
can answer many questions such as this very quickly. I hope this helps.
14 years, 8 months ago
by
MrBen
Please Note that Specialized Bikes cannot be purchased for international delivery and can only be delivered to an address within the UK.
whats the bigges tyre you can fit on this bike for free ride down hill
Ideally for downhill riding I would strongly advise a full suspension mountain bike, as they are much better at dealing with the stresses and strains of downhill than hardtails (even if it is a jump bike). If you do want to fit larger tyres the best size I would advise would be a 26X2.5 tyre such as one from the Maxxis range. I hope this helps.
14 years, 8 months ago
by
MrBen
what is the weight of the cycle as per specification, with a 54cm frame.
Unfortunately, the Sabbath website does not provide information on the weight of the whole bike, rather jst the weight of the frame - which at the 54cm size is 1.5kg. I hope this helps.
14 years, 8 months ago
by
MrBen
My hatchback car has a rear spoiler, would this rack be suitable?
This depends on the size of the spoiler, as long as the straps can still securely go underneath the boot then I see no reason why it shouldn't work. I hope this helps.
14 years, 8 months ago
by
MrBen
What crank lengths does it come with as i need a 165 or 170 at the most
The crank lengths will depend entirely on the frame size, if you get a smaller frame size (i.e. 52cm or lower), the cranks should be 170mm as the 2011 Shimano 105 does not include a 165mm crank arm length. I hope this helps.
14 years, 8 months ago
by
MrBen
Does this fit the charge slice bar?
http://www.evanscycles.com/products/charge/slice-track-bar-ec019151?query=charge slice
These brake levers WILL fit the Charge Slice bars. I hope this helps.
14 years, 8 months ago
by
MrBen