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KU-MI-TAY!

KU-MI-TAY!

'66?

No, mtnbiker66 is on the rebound from that whole bromance incident with pcad and has found solice with Hambone.

I feel so used.

i'm hoping posting this here will mean it can get lost if it's not the right question. I'm lookin for a new bike, have narrowed it down to two and now am stuck. I can't find reviews on one of the bikes, so am not sure how good it is. Would you guys please give me your opinion, if faced with these options, which of these hardtails you'd go for? I'm 5-10 around 90kg and am looking to cycle to work sometimes but also mess about at weekends with a little offroading (nothing too severe).

BeOne Aspire 1.0 2007
https://www.chainreactioncycles.com/M...?ModelID=14963

vs.

Mongoose Tyax Super 2008
https://www.winstanleysbikes.co.uk/pr...uper_Bike_2008

(My main concerns are, should i compromise and go for mech. discs to get the beone as the forks and gearset are better - and i trust beone more than mongoose - or am I wrong in that assumption?)

Thanks

Paul

you'll note i'm a newbie so if that's any excuse why i'm posting this here (if i'm wrong too) i'll take it.

The rule of thumb is to buy the bike that fits you best. At the price point you're looking at, there will be very little difference between them in terms of what the components have to offer. What will make for a better ride is how comfortable you fit on the bike.

You've provided links to what appear to be online retailers. I've personally bought stuff from Chain Reaction Cycles in the past and am not aware of them having any retail outlets. What this means is that you are taking a chance buying a bike online without actually sitting on it. Have you ruled out visiting local bike shops to see the various offerings at the same price point from the likes of Trek, Specialized, Kona, etc?

In your situation that would be the first thing I'd look to do. You're more likely to find a bike you'll be very happy with this way.

We left the bikes at home this weekend. We packed up the packs and headed into the backcountry for some fun. Hambone got a new member to his family and we needed to break him in the right way, so Rex was off for his first camping trip.

We were able to make fire.......


Girlscout didn't want to get out his camping hammok


Sara was there to give the new Hambone a few tips in the great outdoors....


Hambone got Rex from a German Shepard rescue shelter.Rex is gonna fit right in.....

Hey cool!

I've always been a fan of the Sheperds.

Allright Rex! Congrats to the Hambones.

bow wow wow yippie yo yippie yay

I thought you would be more impressed with us making fire. I really didn't have an instructor or a trials background.

66- you have a Santa Cruz Bullit right? How is it for all mountain?

Its good. If you don't mind spinning to the top. You get out of the saddle and hammer on a 7" bike it likes to go boing.

Are the bearings for the linkages expensive?

It only has Pivot bearing(single pivot). The rest are just shock bushings.

around about $350 away from a new bike

That's only about 2-3 more shifts at work

Should have it next month in that case!

First race on the 'Horse this weekend. Really excited.

I am also making a purchase of some secondhand pedals. Clipless pedals. Won't be racing them though.

$241.35 left after yesterday's pay

Best of luck to you. Letter rip.

Yeah Luke! Attaboy. Does scanninf FlyBuys get you a payrise?
Thanks man. I'm so excited. It's going to be bucketing down with rain. I've also never ridden there, so I can't wait.

Good luck! Keep us posted.

Pics in about 7 days!

I've become a real sock *****. I got my copy of Seasons and a pair of socks in the mail today. I really like the socks. I'll watch the movie in a bit and am sure I'll like it as well. Actually, I think I'll wait until tomorrow so that I can watch it with my daughters.

Renegade of Socks