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[Closed] Anyone seen any bargain bikes for £500?

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Brother wants a hardtail for £500, he's 6ft so 19'?

Any good deals out there bar the usual Merlin/Pauls Cycles?


 
Posted : 11/01/2009 6:51 pm
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last years boardmans in halfords pretty well specced for that money. or the 09 rockhopper disc ( or something) at 499 both look pretty good buys.


 
Posted : 11/01/2009 7:09 pm
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I'd say you're gonna be hard pressed to beat Merlin's Malt 1 Deore sale bike... full Deore disc groupset with Rockshox Tora forks for £450!


 
Posted : 11/01/2009 7:15 pm
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08 Caldera's can be had for £500. Not bad especially when an 09 will set you back £850 and is downgraded!


 
Posted : 11/01/2009 7:18 pm
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Its the Merlin vs [url= http://www.paulscycles.co.uk/products.php?plid=m1b7s2p1552 ]this[/url] so far..


 
Posted : 11/01/2009 7:19 pm
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Any reasons to go for one over the other? Merlin is winning so far but have recommended a wheel upgrade..


 
Posted : 11/01/2009 8:10 pm
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commencal combi discs at merlin with enough money leftover for upgrades.


 
Posted : 11/01/2009 8:17 pm
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1. Its got Avids- not reliable.
2. No stock in the right size
3. Rubbish forks


 
Posted : 11/01/2009 8:20 pm
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Not sure if i am allowed to say, but we have an 18" Kinetic for £500, reduced from £899 for sale, built once for show and in as new condition. Check the full spec here [url] http://www.progressive-bikes.co.uk/kinetic.html [/url]

Thanks

Si


 
Posted : 11/01/2009 8:25 pm
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Too small I think Si..


 
Posted : 11/01/2009 8:29 pm
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hi Si, is that kinetic up for sale still? Have a mate looking for a bike and it might fit the bill.

cheers


 
Posted : 27/01/2009 9:51 am
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may I recommend [url= http://www.sunsetmtb.co.uk/shop/index.php?product_id=859&category_id=21 ]This.[/url] I've got the 2007 version afik it's just a different colour scheme.

Rides great, nice and reliable. Only had to replace the rear mech and shifters due to a mechanical. Forks are OK, but worth upgrading long-term.


 
Posted : 27/01/2009 11:39 am
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Hi david,

Sorry but we have sold our last 08 Kinetic. A dealer of ours, The Bike Worx in Dundee has a Climbmax (next bike up from the Kinetic) that they may be doing a deal on. Give them a call and ask for John.


 
Posted : 27/01/2009 11:47 am
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Boy from work picked up an ex-hire Genesis Altitude 20 for £550{i think} from Hub at Glentress. Lovely looking steel frame, decent spec, excellent condition - RRP £1200.


 
Posted : 27/01/2009 11:57 am
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Theres a few Kona left in Cheltenham cycle blast and hoss i think both at £900 now £600 19" and 21" dont know which way around give them a ring
01242 255414


 
Posted : 27/01/2009 5:07 pm