Bought a new bike
08-21-05, 07:07 PM
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Bought a new bike
i just baught a bike today that i wanna do up to make it better i got an apollo guru for £30 excelent condition im not sure what to get for it ive made a short list of things im interested in any advice would be greatly appreciated
PEDALS https://www.stifsport.com/gear/select...?productid=481 £40.99
HANDLEBARS https://www.stifsport.com/gear/select...productid=2173 £69.99
STEM https://www.stifsport.com/gear/select...productid=1654 £64.99
SEAT POST https://www.stifsport.com/gear/select...productid=3285 £27.99
also there is very little information about the bikes specs on the internet all ive seen is some complaints about the forks so i will be looking to buy new forks aswell does anyone know what forks would fit this bike im waiting on the bike being picked up as its in edinburgh just now but when i get it i will upload sum pics cheers again
PEDALS https://www.stifsport.com/gear/select...?productid=481 £40.99
HANDLEBARS https://www.stifsport.com/gear/select...productid=2173 £69.99
STEM https://www.stifsport.com/gear/select...productid=1654 £64.99
SEAT POST https://www.stifsport.com/gear/select...productid=3285 £27.99
also there is very little information about the bikes specs on the internet all ive seen is some complaints about the forks so i will be looking to buy new forks aswell does anyone know what forks would fit this bike im waiting on the bike being picked up as its in edinburgh just now but when i get it i will upload sum pics cheers again
08-21-05, 07:14 PM
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08-21-05, 09:07 PM
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you got an xc post, platform pedals, pretty high riser bars, and a beefy stem.
that is an odd combo, what type of riding you doing.
that is an odd combo, what type of riding you doing.
08-21-05, 11:30 PM
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Funky looking stem, but does it really matter to have an XC seatpost? I can't really imagine ever bending or breaking one. (I also ride with my seat slammed so it never gets use anyway)
08-22-05, 09:54 AM
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you got an xc post, platform pedals, pretty high riser bars, and a beefy stem.
that is an odd combo, what type of riding you doing.
that is an odd combo, what type of riding you doing.
08-22-05, 12:03 PM
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stem - https://www.nashbar.com/profile.cfm?c...eid=&pagename=
pedals - i think those shimanos are pretty nice.
post - thomson no doubt. these are the more expensive of the two that they make https://www.bikeworld.com/components/...d=1068&cat=235
bars - the ones you picked were nice, here is another alterative. https://www.nashbar.com/profile.cfm?c...eid=&pagename=
pedals - i think those shimanos are pretty nice.
post - thomson no doubt. these are the more expensive of the two that they make https://www.bikeworld.com/components/...d=1068&cat=235
bars - the ones you picked were nice, here is another alterative. https://www.nashbar.com/profile.cfm?c...eid=&pagename=
08-22-05, 02:43 PM
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Does anyone know what an Apollo Guru is ? Their website does not include that model. What year is it?
I wouldn't put much extra money into bike that costs 30 pounds (or USD 54) .
Putting 204 pounds (365 usd) worth of equipment on a bike that costs 30 doesn't seem to make much sense to me. Then again, I am an ignorant snob.
How much does a base Hardrock go for accross the pond?
I wouldn't put much extra money into bike that costs 30 pounds (or USD 54) .
Putting 204 pounds (365 usd) worth of equipment on a bike that costs 30 doesn't seem to make much sense to me. Then again, I am an ignorant snob.
How much does a base Hardrock go for accross the pond?
08-22-05, 04:11 PM
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Does anyone know what an Apollo Guru is ? Their website does not include that model. What year is it?
I wouldn't put much extra money into bike that costs 30 pounds (or USD 54) .
Putting 204 pounds (365 usd) worth of equipment on a bike that costs 30 doesn't seem to make much sense to me.
I wouldn't put much extra money into bike that costs 30 pounds (or USD 54) .
Putting 204 pounds (365 usd) worth of equipment on a bike that costs 30 doesn't seem to make much sense to me.
