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  • Bike advice needed for a friend please
  • daftvader
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    Morning…
    Chap I know has just been given £500 for a new bike…. So what bike for a 6’3 chap? Was looking at the voodoo 29ers at halfords as they seem to get good reviews, what else is out there?
    Cheers

    jamiep
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    If it is for tow-path blasting I suggest rigid forks. Evans’ Pinnacle Ramin One 2014 29er is £400

    daftvader
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    No, he actually wants to start riding off road. I’ve suggested 2nd hand but he wasn’t sure about that….

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    scaredypants
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    No, he actually wants to start riding off road. I’ve suggested 2nd hand but he wasn’t sure about that….

    tell him again – he’ll get a much better bike that way though there’s a small risk of getting ripped off, of course

    (or at least point him at a shop that sells old stock, like pauls or somebody)

    daftvader
    Free Member

    Already pointed out Paul cycles…. Will see if the classifieds can produce a stunner…

    towzer
    Full Member

    can I suggest you have a look at Pauls Cycles, Winstanleys/etc etc other discounters etc for a 1 – 2 year old new option, at his height he may get a bargain….

    z1ppy
    Full Member

    I reckon the Bizango is great for the money, especially if you buy on a 10% off day they regularly run. Though going from thread the fork can be viabl quailty, but Halford’s will replace if pushed. 2nd hand can bring a lot of bike (want my prophet?) but unless inspected well you potentially buying worn out kit, that gunna need replacing before you know it.

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