Seriously tempted to give it another go, i bought one end of last year but it was a bit premature cus all my mates didnt opt for it at the time, now everyone i know is cycling for leisure or to work, pretty shocking lol, looks like ill be buying one soon.

Do it - Im really enjoying it and only on a cheap bike. Were off to do the longer trail tonight

It was definitely something Im glad I had someone to start going with - but Id happily go on my own now if I fancied going one day but no one else was up for it.

Ah Pete shame I'm not back in the shire, would jump on the peice of crap I have in the parents shed and join you!

I need some motivation to get back out on mine.  It's been gathering dust.

Get on it then you fat bastard.

Motivation enough?

It's not just that.  To get it out I've got to put it back together.
Then once I've done, take it apart again.

Sod that.

Cant you just get one of those hooks where you can just hang it from the ceiling?

Or get  a foldup bike, that would really suit you and do wonders for your street cred, i mean the same cred ruined by driving round in a Toyota 

Quote from: soopahfly on February 24, 2011, 18:22:03 PM

It's not just that.  To get it out I've got to put it back together.
Then once I've done, take it apart again.

Sod that.

Cant you just get one of those hooks where you can just hang it from the ceiling?

Or get  a foldup bike, that would really suit you and do wonders for your street cred, i mean the same cred ruined by driving round in a Toyota 

Says Mr Astra Twinport.
The wiper motor alone has more BHP than yours

Yeah.  I've dusted it off, straightened the handlebars and put the pedals back on.
Unfortunately, in storage it's bent it's rear mech.   So time to upgrade!

This year I have to get out on the bike.  I live in the perfect place for it really, I've got a BMX track in the park next door, I'm 10 minutes ride away from urban riding and 10 minutes drive away from the peak district.

If you're looking at buying a bike now, you've missed most of the good sales.  It's the start of the season and most bike shops are now in full swing selling 2011 bikes.

Something like on of these : http://www.evanscycles.com/products/kona/lanai-deluxe-2011-mountain-bike-ec026529

Or this : http://www.evanscycles.com/products/specialized/hardrock-2011-mountain-bike-ec024187

Would be a good budget starter mountain bike.  The components are pretty poor, but the frame is good.  The good base to upgrade as things break or wear out.

Realistically, anything that's cheaper than that will look like a bike, but won't ride like one.