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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
Style:Leisure riding
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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
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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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Small, medium, large and extra large is not very helpful when buying a bike off the internet. How do you know which size is right for you?
The logic behind putting Small Medium Large and Extra large on the internet is derived from the fact that frame sizes can be measures in either centimeters or inches nd this can get confusing. Our online sizing chart can be found here:
http://www.evanscycles.com/help/bike-sizing
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Ben
Wandsworth store
http://www.evanscycles.com/help/bike-sizing
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Wandsworth store
14 years, 8 months ago
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Two questions, My wife is 5ft11 what size would i need and how much would it cost to put mudguards on the bike
Hi there, I would recommend going for a Large frame size. Mud guards cost in the region of £30 to £40 depending on the style you go for, check out the mudguards section on the website or come in store to see a good selection of mudguards.
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Ben
Wandsworth store
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Wandsworth store
14 years, 8 months ago
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Can this bike have a rear pannier rack fitted? Can't see any "holes" for attaching one...
and I am 5 feet 9 inches tall and currently have a 21" frame as I have a 32" inside leg but you say to get a 19" frame - I'm concerned this may be too small
This bike can indeed take a pannier rack, and I would advise going for the large frame size for someone of your height (whilst it varies, this usually equates to approximately a 20-22 inch size)
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Ben
Wandsworth store
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Wandsworth store
14 years, 8 months ago
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are the stunt pegs included if not where can i get some offical mongoose ones
none
Hi there, this bike comes with stunt pegs (1 pair)
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Wandsworth store
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14 years, 8 months ago
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as the chianring is big 36t i am going to get a smaller one 25t what size chain would i need to get?
Hi there, BMX chains are supplied at a standard length, so it is simply a matter of taking links out of the chain until the tension is right.
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Ben
Wandsworth store
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14 years, 8 months ago
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I currently use a set of bar ends on my Specialized Hardrock, with stock grips. Could I upgrade to these grips and still use the bar ends?
Hi there, you should be able to do that, however if for some reason this doesn't work I would suggest going for the Ergon GC2 grips http://www.evanscycles.com/products/ergon/gc2-grips-ec008595#answers
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Ben
Wandsworth store
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Wandsworth store
14 years, 8 months ago
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Hello. I am 180cm, what size frame would be best for me? Thank you.
Hi there, without seeing you on the bike, I would say that the 48 cm version is the best frame size for you.
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Wandsworth store
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14 years, 8 months ago
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Are they breathable
Hi there, I have a friend who actually owns a pair of these bib shorts, and he says he would recommend them all year round.
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14 years, 8 months ago
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With your foot at the front of the stroke, what distance is there between the toes and front wheel when turning? Does the wheel hit your toes?
Hi there, I cannot be sure of the exact measurement between the front of the foot and the wheel when at the front of the stroke, but having seen the bike in store I can quite confidently say that your foot will not hit the wheel whilst pedalling!
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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. Fully Compatable with Odyssey Hazzard Cassette Hubs.
Would this fit a freewheel on a mongoose brawler?
mongose brawler
Hi there, this Xposure hub driver should fir a Mongoose Brawler
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Wandsworth store
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