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Gonna call in the morning.

I tried to order online but it asks you to call anyway.


 
Posted : 02/03/2017 9:52 pm
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My Whyte T129 £750 fitted with reverb and in great condition , size M.


 
Posted : 02/03/2017 11:51 pm
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@geologists can you send me pics (of the bike)? Email in profile.
Also what year and spec? Wasn't looking for a FS 29er but will give it some thought if that P7 has gone.


 
Posted : 03/03/2017 7:12 am
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Transition Trans-am on Merlin?


 
Posted : 03/03/2017 7:34 am
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Transition Trans-am on Merlin?

I nearly bought a Trans Am instead of the El Mar. There's a cherry red one locally that looks lovely.


 
Posted : 03/03/2017 7:57 am
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No connection to the seller, but there's a nice transition in classified for £700


 
Posted : 03/03/2017 9:51 am
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Transitions are all gone in my size.

Found a nice Whyte 901 on pinkbike too for £650.


 
Posted : 03/03/2017 10:18 am
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Hi Prawny, sent an email ref the Whyte


 
Posted : 03/03/2017 10:28 am
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I'm the one selling the Trans am in the classifieds. If you want any further details or to discuss price let me know 😉


 
Posted : 03/03/2017 10:33 am
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Find the extra £100 and buy this sharpish...
http://www.bikescene.co.uk/Orange-P7-S-10900-125-0.html

Was eying up the large as bike2work has just started up again. I had been checking the site all week as I am back in work this morning so could order. Checked last night and the large had gone. 😥


 
Posted : 03/03/2017 10:36 am
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Got to be that Orange P7. Massive bargain and the most desirable bike by far on this thread!


 
Posted : 03/03/2017 11:07 am
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That P7 looks great and is a decent price for sure, have they even changed the frame for 2017? I notice [url= http://www.bikescene.co.uk/Orange-Crush-AM-8626-0-4.html ]this[/url] too which is a pretty good buy with a reverb.


 
Posted : 03/03/2017 11:49 am
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Yeah spotted the Crush last night too.

My only concern with getting an Orange is that the chances of it getting nicked are higher than the Vitus.

I've been happy leaving other bikes locked up outside when we've been on self catering holidays in places without bike storage, but I'd be wary of letting that out of my sight


 
Posted : 03/03/2017 11:52 am
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Just bought P7 best thread ever on STW!


 
Posted : 03/03/2017 11:55 am
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Did you? I've tried to put a deposit on it but can't phone yet.


 
Posted : 03/03/2017 12:31 pm
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Just bought P7 best thread ever on STW!

Greg I assume? You bastard 😆


 
Posted : 03/03/2017 1:08 pm
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Who are you prawny? I'm made up wanted one for ages but always thought bit dear and I'm an Orange fan.


 
Posted : 03/03/2017 1:50 pm
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As in who are you do I know you in the real world.


 
Posted : 03/03/2017 1:55 pm
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No don't think so, they said at the shop that someone called Greg had bought it 10 minutes earlier.

My names Lorne pleased to make your acquaintance, you saved me about £200 and a roasting from the Mrs
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Posted : 03/03/2017 2:07 pm
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Haha. Yep expensive tea break for me today.


 
Posted : 03/03/2017 3:20 pm
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Yeah a really nice bike, i think it's better off you having. It than me. I might buy a frame only and whack the stuff off whatever bike I do get in a couple of years.


 
Posted : 03/03/2017 4:35 pm
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Ta bud. Hope it fits me. Got to sell me On One Inbred now bring cost down a bit. Have fun whatever you're peddling.


 
Posted : 03/03/2017 5:10 pm
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It's arrived!

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Took it for a quick ride over the Chase this morning. Went for a recommended by CRC 17" in the end, it felt a bit short on the road but was hilarious on the Chase, never felt so in control whilst sliding. In fact it's the first bike I've been able to drift at all

Brand X dropper is loads better than the eten even if fitting it was a pain in the arse, Forks are the best I've had on a hardtail too and have made a bit of difference to the overall comfort.

Quite pleased so far. Just need to set it up tubeless this weekend.


 
Posted : 11/03/2017 1:41 pm
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Looks nice, and will hopefully be a more pleasurable ownership experience than the Bossnut.

What cranks does it have? I found the Brand X dropper was a pain to fit as well, but seems to work well. Mine now has slight rotational play after about 200 miles though.


 
Posted : 11/03/2017 1:48 pm
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I can't imagine it could be much worse! It's not as fast as the Bossnut, but that's ok I'm not racing.

It's a Raceface Aeffect crank, seems decent but thinking about a bash guard to protect the ring, I reckon it'll bend quite easily


 
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I like the look of the direct mount chainring. I use a 77 designs bash guard that mounts on the two lowest iscg mounts.


 
Posted : 11/03/2017 2:45 pm
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That's the sort of thing I want, there's a black spire charger on CRC for £28, that's about as cheap as I've seen.


 
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