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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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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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PLEASE NOTE: This bike can only be purchased in store or online via our Ship2Store delivery service and cannot be shipped via courier for home delivery. For more information on this policy please consult our Help section. Frame: Trek Alpha hybrid aluminium frame with replaceable gear hanger Fork: Hi-tensile steel ATB fork Gears: 21 speed Shimano C102 front and Acera rear derailleurs Shifters: Shimano Revo gear shifters Chainset: Shimano chainset with 48-38-28 teeth chainrings Brakes: Tektro V-brakes with front modulator Wheels: Matrix 550 rims with Shimano rear hub Tyres: Bontrager Satellite 700x35c tyres Stem: Alloy adjustable stem Saddle: Bontrager Sport saddle Seatpost: Alloy suspension seatpost Pedals/Extras: Dual density platform pedals
How do I know what size frame is best suited for my height?
I am 5'7".
Hi there, without seeing you on the bike I would advise a 20" frame
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Ben
Wandsworth store
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Wandsworth store
14 years, 8 months ago
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Why doesn't the basket interfere with the wheel?
This basket is designed to be fitted on a rear rack at the side of the sheel rather than on top of it
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Wandsworth store
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Wandsworth store
14 years, 8 months ago
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Is it possible to buy the crank seperately, or is it necessary to buy the whole ensemble?
The crank usualy has to be bought as a whole, however if your require just a new crank arm or chainring etc then get in touch with our mail order department or one of our stores who can help you locate these products.
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Wandsworth store
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Wandsworth store
14 years, 8 months ago
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Will a folding bike with 24" wheels fit comfortably insides this bag. Is it padded. Is it zipped on three sides
I do not think that a 24 inch wheel size folding bike will fit in this bag jusging by the picture (in which a Brompton looks a snug fit)
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Ben
Wandsworth store
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14 years, 8 months ago
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For 2011 Shimano has split the XTR range into two very distinct but still complementary ranges labelled 'Trail' and 'Race'. The best part though is that the XTR trail is the yin to the XTR Race's yang, and together mountain biking's first family of components offers a broad matrix of fully interchangeable options to tune your ride.
is it possible to order it now? or i have to wait till 24/09/10? if i order more items, do you deliver the one in stock or i must wait 24/09/2010?thx
Hi there, you can indeed order it now, but the due date shown above is the date that the product is due into our Gatwick warehouse. If you order other products at the same time that are already in stock these will be delivered ASAP without waiting for the XTR pedals
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Wandsworth store
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Wandsworth store
14 years, 8 months ago
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What clips are these designed for ?
These shoes are designed for standard "3 pronged" road cleats such as Shimano and Look road cleats.
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Ben
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14 years, 8 months ago
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does it fit every seat post?
i have a pirhana 300
As long as your seat post is a pivotal seatpost, this will fit
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Wandsworth store
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14 years, 8 months ago
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The tyre looks really smooth, what's the grip like in the wet?
Obviously this tyre is a slick, but when a tyre gets more narrow it cuts through standing water in the road a lot better. If the bike is being used in wet conditions though, I would advise the All Condition armadillos.
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Wandsworth store
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14 years, 8 months ago
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I notice on this model on the fuji website it comes with NEW Tektro Novela Mechanical Disc brakes is this an option ?
Unfortunately this is not an option on the bike currently for sale on our website and the bike, if ordered with Evans, will come with the componentry specified on our website.
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Ben
Wandsworth store
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Wandsworth store
14 years, 8 months ago
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my trek is a 54cm frame I am 5ft 8 but short 29" leg,what size of fuji absolute is nearest for me.
Being 5ft 8 myself, I would advise the 19inch frame
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