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THE BIG MAN 
| 22 Jun 09:05 |
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 Joined: 12 Jun 2012 Posts: 52 Bike: My Profile | ok im torn between two bikes. i was going for the carrera subway but would prefere 700c wheels and not the 26" so i seen a carrera crossfire 2 little more expensive but i liked the bigger wheels , disc brakes and front suspension, only 21 gears but thats fine. but now i seen a treck hybrid, the brand used by lance armsrong. this is roughly the same apart from no suspencion and disc brakes. any advice ? |
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alas58
| 22 Jun 14:08 |
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Joined: 21 Apr 2011 Posts: 85 Bike: My Profile | The more you look the harder to choose, If your trek is a 7.2fx, then it is a good hybrid, the crossfire will be better off road and will be ok on the road, the trek better on the road but will struggle off road. You need to clear what you want your bike to do and what terrain you will be on. unfortunatly no bike covers all options and a compromise will be need to be made, unless you buy 2 bikes!!! the local bike dealer may help with your choice and give you some other options. Good luck. |
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skiad1
| 23 Jun 12:04 |
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Joined: 09 Dec 2011 Posts: 84 Bike: My Profile | Sound advice indeed. I'd add, test ride any bikes on your shortlist to aid your decision. And the most important factor is to make sure it fits, again your lbs will be invaluable here. Best of luck! |
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THE BIG MAN
| 04 Jul 07:18 |
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Joined: 12 Jun 2012 Posts: 52 Bike: My Profile | thanks guys appreciated. |
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THE BIG MAN
| 06 Jul 10:41 |
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Joined: 12 Jun 2012 Posts: 52 Bike: My Profile | well after all that i looked at the evans website and found a treck hybrid with mudguards and pannier rack and its a good size too 22.5" with 700c wheels so im a happy lad. thanks for the advice guys |
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alas58
| 06 Jul 13:04 |
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Joined: 21 Apr 2011 Posts: 85 Bike: My Profile | Glad you found your a good bike, hope you enjoy many miles on your bike. |
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THE BIG MAN
| 09 Jul 08:05 |
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Joined: 12 Jun 2012 Posts: 52 Bike: My Profile | thanks alas58 i cant wait, getting it in 3 weeks or so and not before time, again i got another punture and my breaks are failing. not good so its deffo a good idea to get punture resistant tyres too lol |
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alas58
| 09 Jul 16:17 |
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Joined: 21 Apr 2011 Posts: 85 Bike: My Profile | yep BIG MAN, i have schwalbe marathon plus on my road bike, so i hope the hype and the expense is worth it. |
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