Want to go for a Thompson but cannot afford it at the moment. Can anyone recomend something lower down the scale of expense?

Cheers

Nukeproof is basically a Thomson copy and largely indistinguishable…

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=55483

*Edit – looks like the one you want is out of stock at CRC.

I picked up an NC – 17 post in a sale and was impressd when it turned up (half price) Look like the price has gone up quite a bit now. Really well made for the money

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=54707

Keep an eye on the classified forum here – normally one or two Thompsons will come up every day. Should be able to pick one up for ~£30 for an elite.

I’ve been running a Raceface Ride for 4 years now without problems. Currently £18 at merlin when 10% discount applied.

+1 for 2nd hand Thomson here.

For 30 to 35 quid, you’ll get something that’s 80% as good as new aesthetically, and 100% as good as new functionally.

Those NC-17’s are ok, as are the Nukeproof, but they’re still not as good as a Thomson.

EDIT: Got a 30.9 367mm Layback Thomson in black for sale if you’re interested? VGC…

I’ll sell you a Crank Brothers Iridium SL (black ano with white details, unfitted as new) for £15 if you are interested.