Mounts Kipper Posted April 7, 2020 Share Posted April 7, 2020 (edited) Doing lots of cycling on and off road but using a heavy Halfords bike that’s past it’s best and looking to upgrade, where’s the best deals for bikes and what should I be looking for to replace it? Edited April 7, 2020 by Mounts Kipper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mounts Kipper Posted April 7, 2020 Author Share Posted April 7, 2020 Can someone chuck this somewhere more relevant. Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freds dad Posted April 7, 2020 Share Posted April 7, 2020 Go a proper independent bike shop who will advice you on what you need and not Halfrauds who will sell you some shite. If you are looking for a road bike I can recommend Specialized but make sure what they sell you is the right size and fit. A correctly fitted bike will make your cycling so much more fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traf Posted April 7, 2020 Share Posted April 7, 2020 Buy a bike at Charnock Richard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mounts Kipper Posted April 7, 2020 Author Share Posted April 7, 2020 21 minutes ago, Traf said: Buy a bike at Charnock Richard I’m gonna give them a try being local. There’s also a company local called Merlin bikes anyone know about them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Casino Posted April 7, 2020 Moderators Share Posted April 7, 2020 Think cycle to work scheme is still in place Save you a fair bit if your employer can be arsed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mounts Kipper Posted April 13, 2020 Author Share Posted April 13, 2020 On 07/04/2020 at 21:53, Casino said: Think cycle to work scheme is still in place Save you a fair bit if your employer can be arsed Cheers Casino, I’ll look into that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L/H White Posted April 13, 2020 Share Posted April 13, 2020 before tax the bike to work scheme ain't it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mounts Kipper Posted April 13, 2020 Author Share Posted April 13, 2020 2 hours ago, L/H White said: before tax the bike to work scheme ain't it? £96 off a £400 bike, just registered our business for the scheme, I’ll take it from there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L/H White Posted April 13, 2020 Share Posted April 13, 2020 cant grumble at that pal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traf Posted April 13, 2020 Share Posted April 13, 2020 1 hour ago, L/H White said: cant grumble at that pal unless he doesn't actually use it for work, when he goes back 😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mounts Kipper Posted April 22, 2020 Author Share Posted April 22, 2020 (edited) Ended up buying an £800 bike plus £100 Of accessories will cost me £40 a month for 12 month because of the bike scheme. Edited April 22, 2020 by Mounts Kipper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escobarp Posted April 22, 2020 Share Posted April 22, 2020 1 minute ago, Mounts Kipper said: Ended up buying an £800 bike plus £100 Of accessories will cost me £40 a month for 12 month because of the bike scheme. You know you don’t own it at the end pal yes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mounts Kipper Posted April 22, 2020 Author Share Posted April 22, 2020 1 minute ago, Escobarp said: You know you don’t own it at the end pal yes? Don’t worry, I run the scheme for my company. It’ll be mine alright. 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radcliffe white Posted April 22, 2020 Share Posted April 22, 2020 £800 fucking bike Jesus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mounts Kipper Posted April 22, 2020 Author Share Posted April 22, 2020 (edited) 2 minutes ago, radcliffewhite1 said: £800 fucking bike Jesus It’s what a half decent one cost these days. There were bikes in there over 3k. Edited April 22, 2020 by Mounts Kipper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Zico Posted April 22, 2020 Moderators Share Posted April 22, 2020 2 minutes ago, radcliffewhite1 said: £800 fucking bike Jesus I'm no cyclist but i believe that's cheap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radcliffe white Posted April 22, 2020 Share Posted April 22, 2020 1 minute ago, Mounts Kipper said: It’s what a half decent one cost these days. There were bikes in there over 3k. I’m clearly out of touch seems you did ok on the scheme thing don’t go all Lycra mounts😀 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mounts Kipper Posted April 22, 2020 Author Share Posted April 22, 2020 (edited) 2 minutes ago, radcliffewhite1 said: I’m clearly out of touch seems you did ok on the scheme thing don’t go all Lycra mounts😀 No, I’ve some Lycra shorts with the ball bag protector, checked out the full length job that’s like leotard, £100 so fucked that off. Looked at a magnetic bottle carrier and bottle it was £30 so that was also fucked off. Edited April 22, 2020 by Mounts Kipper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mounts Kipper Posted April 22, 2020 Author Share Posted April 22, 2020 (edited) As an aside was struggling with the old push iron to do 15 mile, did 25 mile with the new one today, knackered now though. As I set off saw birch pushing the pram, suited him and he was still talking teabags. 😂 Edited April 22, 2020 by Mounts Kipper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radcliffe white Posted April 22, 2020 Share Posted April 22, 2020 9 minutes ago, ZicoKelly said: I'm no cyclist but i believe that's cheap Just had a look as was intrigued expensive kit some of them suppose if you utilise well it keeps you fit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Rudy Posted April 22, 2020 Members Share Posted April 22, 2020 1 minute ago, radcliffewhite1 said: Just had a look as was intrigued expensive kit some of them suppose if you utilise well it keeps you fit You can pay £10k for a bike, easy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mounts Kipper Posted April 22, 2020 Author Share Posted April 22, 2020 (edited) 5 minutes ago, radcliffewhite1 said: Just had a look as was intrigued expensive kit some of them suppose if you utilise well it keeps you fit For me it’s vital I’m struggling to walk more than 2 miles as I’m waiting for hip op, cycling 20 miles plus gives me less pain and eats the calories. Edited April 22, 2020 by Mounts Kipper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Rudy Posted April 22, 2020 Members Share Posted April 22, 2020 2 minutes ago, Mounts Kipper said: For me it’s vital I’m struggling to walk more than 2 miles as I’m waiting for hip op, cycling 20 miles plus gives me less pain and eats the calories. Have a look at these Mounts few exercises to strengthen your hip muscles before your Op Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoadRunnerFan Posted April 22, 2020 Share Posted April 22, 2020 On 07/04/2020 at 21:18, Traf said: Buy a bike at Charnock Richard Buy a bike, buy a bike. Get down to Charnock Richard cycles. Advert on Rock FM incessantly at a point in the early to mid nineties. First thing that entered my head when I saw th thread title. Bravo Sir Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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