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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
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Age:18-24
Style:Leisure riding
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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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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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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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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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What is the Crank length on the 56cm?
You will probably find that the crank lengths on a 56cm frame will be 172.5mm
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14 years, 7 months ago
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Easy and effective way of converting a bike to a single speed set up - 3 anodised alloy spacers sandwich a 16t cog replacing you entire cassette - Weight - 87g
Is this product suitable for campagnolo freehubs
As long as this hub is a cassette body rather than a freewheel then this DMR kit should work
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14 years, 7 months ago
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When the 'light' button is pushed, does the light stay on?
Most digital watches have a light option, but the light self cancels after a while. Does the light on this computer self cancel? If not, how much faster will the battery wear out with the light on?
I believe that this light will only stay on for a limited time in order to prolong the battery life as you say, typically this will be between 10-30 seconds.
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14 years, 7 months ago
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Thanks Mr Ben, The computer on there at the moment is a Vetta which fixes on with cable ties. Just wondered if the Cat eye fixes the same way.
Hi there, this computers bracket should hopefully negotiate the bars, but if not I'm sure any Evans mechanic will be able to help you find a solution!
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14 years, 7 months ago
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what size pump do I need for my top tube which is 52cm long?
The bracket for this pump will only attach the pump to the screws on the inside of the frame where bottle cages also sit. This pump will fit any size of frame.
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14 years, 7 months ago
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Road Tyres or new wheels?
I have a Tricross sport and want to change it to be more road than multi terrain. What would be the best option? What tyre widths would these wheels take? What would be a good mid-priced wheel?
A tyre such as the Specialized All Condition would be ideal to make this more of a road going machine. This tyre is available in either a 700X23 or a 700X28 size which allows you some choice regarding tyre size. The wheels will not stop you from fitting either.
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14 years, 7 months ago
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Why is this bike ship2store only? Does this mean it can only be collected at an Evans branch?
I am looking to buy my girlfriend a decent bike with good components. She insists that the bike must be red! This has made my search quite difficult with no joy at local bike stores.
I feel like I have struck gold with this Trek beauty but what is going on with this ship2store business? There are no Evans branches in Scotland so home delivery is the only option. It feels like Trek/Evans are turning away my custom.
I feel like I have struck gold with this Trek beauty but what is going on with this ship2store business? There are no Evans branches in Scotland so home delivery is the only option. It feels like Trek/Evans are turning away my custom.
Unfortunately, despite the fact that Evans Cycles bikes can be home delivered to Scotland, Trek have insisted that we do not allow their bikes to be home delivered so this bike can only be collected from an Evans Cycles branch. There is however an Evans Cycles store in Glasgow, currently our only Scotland store.
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14 years, 7 months ago
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I'm 5' 11 and bought a 19" Absolute. If its too small can I return it under the 30 day test period and get a 21" instead?
As long as the bike is in a resellable condition and Fuji come under the 30 day test ride conditions then yes this should not be a problem.
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14 years, 7 months ago
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Please see the suplier site for compatibility guides.
Would this carrier fit an Alfa Romeo Brera? And if not - what would you recommend? Thanks.
Any of the Saris Bones range or the Sentinel will fit an Alfa Romeo Brera due to the adaptability of the fittings and straps provided with the rack.
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14 years, 7 months ago
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do you do boys sizing - age 8 and 10
also would you please quote a price and if they are available in canada, preferably on the west coast in BC
Unfortunately Evans Cycles do not stock this jersey in childrens sizes.
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