Category Archives: Below £800
2013 Giant Talon 2 29er
Nice entry level 29er Apparently the Talon range was designed by Giant to specifically suit UK riding conditions. The 29er models are becoming more popular with all manufacturers, this is definitely the way mountain bikes are going. The Talon 2 … Continue reading
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Tagged 29", 29er, giant, Hardtail, Shimano Deore, SR Suntour XCR MLO, Tektro HDC300
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Focus Black Forest 3.0 29er 2012 Review
The Black Forest 3.0 is an excellent entry level 29er, a great buy 29er with good geometery for less than £750. This bike is a good option if you are looking for your first 29er. See the full spec below. … Continue reading
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Tagged 2012, 29", 29er, black forest, deore, focus, shimano, tektro
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Diamondback Response Comp 2012
Diamondback Response Comp Review The main differences between the Response Comp and the excellent Diamondback Response is the comp has Sram X7 front mech, Sram X7 rear mech and Sram X7 shifters with a Truavtiv Blaze 3.1 powerspline 44/32/22T chain … Continue reading
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Tagged back, diamond, Diamondback, response comp, review, RockShox, spec, sram, SRAM X7
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Lapierre Raid 500 2012
Lapierre Raid 500 Frame: Alloy 6061 Double Butted Forks: Rock Shox XC32 TK Q CL120mm DFBLK Disc + Poploc Front Derailleur: Shimano KFDM591L6 Rear Derailleur: SLX 9 speeds Shifters: Shimano Deore Brakes: Shimano Hydro M445 160mm – Hydraulic Wheels: MACH … Continue reading
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Tagged 6061 Double Butted, deore, Hardtail, lapierre, poploc, raid 500, rock shox, shimano, SLX, XC32
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