Buying the right bike for the right reasons

[EddiePJ]

I forgot to add... Congratulations on ordering a bike.

 

[Gubbins]

I have always wondered why some people have a shed full of bikes..
And now I know..
My trusty steed cost me nearly 3 grand 3 years ago, any is now worth what? Probably not a lot!
So I buy a new one and what to do with the old one?
Answers on the back of a cigarette packet...

 

[soundwave]

id say stick it on ebay for £1500 or best offer and see what interest you get.

as the motor will be as new now its fixed should get around that easy imo.

 

[Gubbins]

id say stick it on ebay for £1500 or best offer and see what interest you get.

as the motor will be as new now its fixed should get around that easy imo.

For £1500 you can get a brand spanker that's just as good if not better so who would pay for one that's 3 years old

 

[soundwave]

depends what the spec is on it and how big the frame is tbh as you can get a cube so say new for 1500 but all the parts are cheap.

if it dont sell list it for a grand or best offer.

my m8 want a xxl large frame and none in stock till august, next years bike be out not long after that and not even electric.

 

[soundwave]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Haibike-Xduro-Electric-bike-Trekking-S-45km-h-Bosch-Driving-Unit-/262359130523?hash=item3d15d2a19b:g:-xkAAOSwgjhVJGft

 

[Gubbins]

I forgot to add... Congratulations on ordering a bike.

Cor. This is like having a birthday...

 

[Gubbins]

depends what the spec is on it and how big the frame is tbh as you can get a cube so say new for 1500 but all the parts are cheap.

if it dont sell list it for a grand or best offer.

my m8 want a xxl large frame and none in stock till august, next years bike be out not long after that and not even electric.

Mine is a Scott e aspect 910 29er 9speed bosch classic. large frame with a 400 and 300 batteries.
And mudguards...
It has a rack and 2 panniers that I use for bits of shopping and ebay post office runs so not too worried about selling just yet.
http://ebike-mtb.com/en/e-mountain-bike-test-scott-e-aspect-910/

 

[soundwave]

should have no problem selling that just what price you be happy with tbh. can see it going for a grand easy.

 

[anotherkiwi]

I was once cought out in a summer thunderstorm .. actually once i was thoughrowly wet it was quite invigorating and yes in a strange way enjoyable....
The hard pack track turned into a river in minutes but only problem was that as a spectacle wearer my vision was severely compromised making it hard to see where I was going...

You wouldn't catch me dead riding in mud and rain (rain on the hard sealed road is enough) but I will row in anything. My favorite row in the rain story is one Sunday morning in Spring I hurried to set off because I knew what was coming. I had done about 750 metres before the sky opened but as I was up to temperature I was fine. Couldn't see more than ten metres and had to stop to bail from time to time, when you have to bail a skiff it is serious rain...

When I got back after my 15 km row I was warm and as dry as a bone and I met the guys who had set of after me. They were just off the float when the rain started and did about a kilometre before packing it in chilled to the bone.

Moral of the story: If your body is at temperature and it rains you will be fine. If you set out cold in pouring rain you will suffer. I think that in England you must suffer more than in the south west of France...

 

[EddiePJ]

I think that in England you must suffer more than in the south west of France...

Of course we do........ Soundwave is on this side of the water!

 

[Jay Russell]

Phill, what was the bike you ordered?
I notice you're down the road in Kly (I'm in Thornton) which shop did you go to?

Jay

 

[Gubbins]

Phill, what was the bike you ordered?
I notice you're down the road in Kly (I'm in Thornton) which shop did you go to?

Jay

Hi Jay,
Hopefully this link will answer both questions....
http://www.ilkleycycles.co.uk/65016/products/scott-e-genius-920-s.aspx

What steed do you ride?

 

[Jay Russell]

Hi Jay,
Hopefully this link will answer both questions....
http://www.ilkleycycles.co.uk/65016/products/scott-e-genius-920-s.aspx

What steed do you ride?

I've a Cube Reaction Race 500. Love it!

 

[Gubbins]

I've a Cube Reaction Race 500. Love it!

Offspring has just bought a Cube , but without the moped bit ( his words not mine)

 

[soundwave]

moped? bosch motor is off power steering they all are

 

[Gubbins]

moped? bosch motor is off power steering they all are

No, its not that, he just rings and says.. Going for a ride if you want to come on your moped.... If I went on the unpowered bike I cant keep up

 

[Gubbins]

At least he doesnt call it a gurney...
Mindst you, its rather pleasing to be sat waiting for him at the top of the hill..

 

[Gubbins]

New bike collected today and after a nice 10 miles I must say that I am impressed with the bike..A considerable climb on to the moors and back on a rough and muddy track
Mostly the ride and the ability to change the suspension from the bars.. going really soft over tree roots and mildly stiff for everything else.
I notice that I can pedal on happily at a fair speed in echo and only needed tour to climb hills that required sport on the other one..
All in all the right bike bought!!

 

[soundwave]

just needs a dropper post