Mountain Biking - Is this bike any good?

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cjscos
03-15-10, 05:05 PM
what are your thoughts on this bike below. is it worth the money for the spec? how would you rate it out of ten?

cjscos
03-15-10, 05:06 PM
sorry here: http://www.falconcycles.co.uk/Corporate/CB/CapeWrath02.shtml
m4ximusprim3
03-16-10, 12:54 PM
well, it has wheels, so that's good.

I definitely think you could get a better spec'd bike for almost $800 though. I don't know what's available in the UK, but in the US I'd go for a rockhopper over that- the comp disc model goes for like $700.

stapfam
03-16-10, 01:11 PM
Claud Butler may have had a good name a few Years ago but looking at this bike- Don't bother. Nothing on this bike to recommend it- Unless it is around £250 which it isn't.

Find a decent shop that carries Trek-Giant-Specialised and see what they can do.

Problem is that for £500 you are not going to get much- but this one is nothing. Forks- wheels- gear train are too low spec for any rough riding- and that includes the potholed roads we have at present.
cjscos
03-17-10, 11:11 AM
hi many thanks. i am getting one on the cycle to work scheme and i have no idea about mt bikes! i have 500 to spend and want to get the best for my money.....
stapfam
03-17-10, 01:10 PM
Cycle to work scheme is operated by Leisure Lakes. Only one of the dealers that do and link below.

http://www.leisurelakesbikes.com/

But if you are mainly on road- Do you need a Mountain bike? Contact Leisure lakes and see what they can offer on bikes.