Is this mountain bike any good?

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23-10-2008, 11:22 PM
GavinS

Is this mountain bike any good?

http://www.edinburghbicycle.com/ebwP...derID=1&f_bct=

Need it for about 50:50 road/off-road commute.
23-10-2008, 11:38 PM
santa claus

Re: Is this mountain bike any good?

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Originally Posted by GavinS

http://www.edinburghbicycle.com/ebwP...derID=1&f_bct=

Need it for about 50:50 road/off-road commute.

I like it. Good spec, good price and a Cannondale. If that's your budget, I reckon it hits the spot for your intended usage.
24-10-2008, 12:13 AM
strike-down

Re: Is this mountain bike any good?

Damn . . . now why didnt I spot that bike before?? Cannondale - Good brand, And almost all the componants are from well respected manufacturers . . . never heard of wellgo though (but thats pedals, so even if they arent great, easily replaceable)
24-10-2008, 12:02 PM
Stringent

Re: Is this mountain bike any good?

Yup Cannondale are a good brand. Thats a good price too!
24-10-2008, 12:54 PM
Tumble

Re: Is this mountain bike any good?

Wellgo pedals are rubbish. I had a pair for about a week before they went in the bin and I got some proper Shimano ones.
24-10-2008, 03:32 PM
strike-down

Re: Is this mountain bike any good?

In which case, if you want spd pedals, get shimano, if you want flat pedals, get the dmr v8s
I got a pair on my trials rig, best pedal i have ridden with ever :P cost me £18 from a local bike shop
Cahin Reaction Cycles is a well known store for bike parts, allbeit a tad expensive sometimes. I cant fault their service at all (link below is for the v8 pedals from CRC)
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/M...x?ModelID=3177
24-10-2008, 03:41 PM
MadduckUK

Re: Is this mountain bike any good?

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Originally Posted by strike-down

if you want flat pedals, get the dmr v8s

or wellgo V8 / V12's.. they are the same as the DMRs, just without the branding and the cost :)
24-10-2008, 08:06 PM
strike-down

Re: Is this mountain bike any good?

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Originally Posted by MadduckUK

or wellgo V8 / V12's.. they are the same as the DMRs, just without the branding and the cost :)

Not the same . . If you read up, there is someone who has used the wellgo pedals, and he thought they were pretty shoddy. Also spoke to a mate about the wellgo pedals, and he wouldnt touch them with a barge pole.
24-10-2008, 08:39 PM
Transmitthis

Re: Is this mountain bike any good?

http://www.allthingsgreen.net/market...rch-image1.jpg

Not really relevant to your question, buy I just got some windup lights for my Bike, these ones are pretty good, nice not to have to worry about batterys/bulbs when off road.
25-10-2008, 12:02 AM
Rave

Re: Is this mountain bike any good?

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Originally Posted by strike-down

Not the same . . If you read up, there is someone who has used the wellgo pedals, and he thought they were pretty shoddy. Also spoke to a mate about the wellgo pedals, and he wouldnt touch them with a barge pole.

I rode around on the Wellgo V8 type pedals for years, and my mum has put another 4-5 years of daily commutes on them after I lent her my bike. They've never shown any sign of wearing out, or even needing to be adjusted.

It looks like a nice bike for the money Gavin. Did I read it right that half your commute is off road? I take it there are showers at work?:eek: