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- Review count9
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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
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
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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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I am 1m72 tall, which size would be best, 56cm? 54cm?
A 54cm frame size would be most suitable for you
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Ben
Wandsworth store
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14 years, 8 months ago
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The AVANTI U6 Pro is a 20speed lightning bolt. Shimano 105 components throughout for no nonsense performance, Xero XSR3 wheelset and the race ready U6 alloy/carbon frame mean unless you're on-board, you'll probably only every see the rear wheel of it.
I am a heavy lad, currently at 105 KG, looking to slim down to 95, is the wheelset a problem in my case being that heavy?,
Hi there, the wheels should be fine, I would advise caution when kerb jumping etc though in case the wheel gets slightly out of true
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Ben
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14 years, 8 months ago
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Can you confirm whether the pod comes with a handlebar mount, and the size of bar it will fit?
Hi there, this pod is just a more stable and sturdy fork attachment for off road use. It isn't a full Suunto computer and therefore it doesnt come with a handlebar mount.
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Wandsworth store
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14 years, 8 months ago
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is the price for front and rear brakes or just one set?
Hi there, this price is just for the rear brake
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14 years, 8 months ago
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Is a 15"frame the correct size for a 4'11"woman?
I would probably say that the 15" frame would be too big for you at that height. I would advise looking around on our website for a bike that comes in a 13" (x small) frame size
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Ben
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14 years, 8 months ago
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are both the wheels quick release..what weight is the bike
Hi there, both wheels on this bike are quick releasea, and the weight of this bike is 11.9kg
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14 years, 8 months ago
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could you put figures to large and Xlarge i.e. 40,42,44, ect.ect
a large and extra large would be a 42 and 44 inch chest respectively
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14 years, 8 months ago
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Does this mean that they will never sell this bike again
This means that Evans Cycles will not be receiving any more stock of this product, and most likely the Felt supplier has informed us that this bike is no longer in production.
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Wandsworth store
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14 years, 8 months ago
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Designed and manufactured in the UK, Xposure have an increasing range of parts to keep your bike looking fresh.
will this fit my 31.8 width specialized langster handlbar?
Yes, this brake lever will fit oversize handlebars
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Ben
Wandsworth store
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14 years, 8 months ago
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Designed and manufactured in the UK, Xposure have an increasing range of parts to keep your bike looking fresh.
Are they plastic or metal?
These brake levers are metal
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Wandsworth store
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