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What you guys think ? Look good on the back of the Forester ? ;)

Not sure if it has 4wd though  :lol:

(http://www.subaru.co.uk/imggb/www/subaru_accessories.nsf/NULL/E96CBE791837C9C0802571E80058EFF8/$FILE/S190010%20-%201.jpg)

Subaru Mtb Colins Crest Finished in rally blue and adorned with the Subaru logo, all the bikes are built using only top name components and are supplied complete with a full 12-month warranty Frame Subaru Alloy D.B. Frame T/T:Obllix C/S:Aero Frame size 19ââ,¬Â� Wheel MAG. BLACK 26ââ,¬Â� Tyre Maxxi M-305/M, Rim, Alex DM-18 Black Hub, Front DC-20FQR Rear DC-22RQR

Part No.  S190010
Ã,£ 495.00 (inc. VAT, exc. Fitting - unless otherwise stated above)

Not sure what fitting is required either  :shock:

Great, become a brand whore.  What you buying next, ferrari aftershave? :lol:

You can undoubtedly get more for your money by buying a bike from a bike company, and you wouldnt look like you won it in a raffle.

Crap spec for Ã,£500...

Only specs I recognise are the rims and tires. Alex DM18s are fine and strong for cross country, and Maxxis tires are the "upscale" brand for OEM maker Cheng Chin out of Taiwan. Nut wrong with them, but they are rather inexpensive. If I knew what the mech spec was, it might make sense--they could have popped their nut on those things and stayed cheap on the wheels, which again, are basic, but not bad tall. Likely though, its just a run of the mill Taiwanese bike with a 100 pound markup due to the Subaru decals.

Best mtb value Ive seen in the UK are those nice On-Ones BBs been gushing about. ;)

one of these:

http://www.on-one.co.uk/index.php?module=pagemaster&PAGE_user_op=view_page&PAGE_id=56&MMN_position=59:59

you mean?

Stop it.  Im poor enough already.

Quote from: funkychicken9000Stop it.  Im poor enough already.

incredible bikes... seriously.

FC2K, if you want a more affordable SS, price out a Redline Monocog (http://www.redlinebicycles.com/adultbikes/monocog.html). They should be more affordable.  Ã,£237 retail over here. :shock:

The On-One geared bikes dont look like theyre likely the best value in class, but they sure do look nice as well.

While youre at it, pick me up a Pompino, geared 2:1, with Tufo 35mm cxcross tubular-clinchers (http://www.biketiresdirect.com/productdetail.asp?p=TUCDI&tnum=2914573&c=3883838). :D

I dont quite get the bike-rack mentality.

The colour scheme doesnt translate well at all - fugly. Itd be naff on the back of a scooby.

Quote from: maximusotterThe On-One geared bikes dont look like theyre likely the best value in class, but they sure do look nice as well.

tubular-clinchers. :D

gears are for queers.

Ive been riding the crap out of my 3 speed red girlie Raleigh, Ill have you know. Brunch sometime?

Quote from: maximusotterIve been riding the crap out of my 3 speed red girlie Raleigh, Ill have you know. Brunch sometime?

im washing my hair most nights... and most days...... but thanks for the offer...   :whoops:

in all seriousness though, SS is the way to go for off roading on the cheap - its simple, so no replacing or repairing pranged mechs etc; light and most off all fun - as youre not mucking about with gears and are just getting on with riding...

Quote from: Badabingin all seriousness though, SS is the way to go for off roading on the cheap - its simple, so no replacing or repairing pranged mechs etc; light and most off all fun - as youre not mucking about with gears and are just getting on with riding...

Just found out that Redline does a 29er. 247 GBP :shock:

http://www.bikemag.com/gear/bikes/030206_redline/

http://www.redlinebicycles.com/adultbikes/monocog-29er.html

reviews: http://www.mtbr.com/reviews/29er/product_127229.shtml

Anyone know of a UK source?

Quote from: funkychicken9000Anyone know of a UK source?

Thats the problem. :/ I dont think Redline distributes outside of the US. Shame as they have several bikes that are pure economic genius. Cant wait to get mine, from the first shipment of 2007s to arrive in the country. My bikes likely somewhere in Utah now, making its way across the country. :lol:

Hmm, I think Ill contact them and ask.

EDIT: no contact info, Ill have to fish on Usenet.

Quote from: maximusotter

Quote from: funkychicken9000Anyone know of a UK source?

Thats the problem. :/ I dont think Redline distributes outside of the US.

i am sure THEY DO.

Search shows that Batavus, the Dutch brand, will be distributing Redline BMX bikes on the continent.

Looks like junk to me tbh.
If I were to spend that much on a bike, Id grab a Claud Butler Cape Wrath.

Quote from: soopahflyLooks like junk to me tbh.
If I were to spend that much on a bike, Id grab a Claud Butler Cape Wrath.

it does look turd, but i bet its a half decent ride, especially at that price...

THE KING OF SS mountain bikes, pure bike porn:



http://www.ifbikes.com/frames2/single-offroad.shtml



all you need is a second mortgage...

Quote from: soopahflyLooks like junk to me tbh.
If I were to spend that much on a bike, Id grab a Claud Butler Cape Wrath.

The Subaru or the Redline? The latters only weakness is that its a bit porky at 27#. It can certainly be upgraded as needed. Lots of the bike shop employees around here buy them to ride, as they take a thrashing.

Id buy a "Subaru" bicycle as soon as Id buy the "Cadillac" mtb.

Quote from: maximusotterId buy a "Subaru" bicycle as soon as Id buy the "Cadillac" mtb.

Its got gears, suspension and disk brakes, you dont want that cheap junk :P

Quote from: maximusotter

Quote from: soopahflyLooks like junk to me tbh.
If I were to spend that much on a bike, Id grab a Claud Butler Cape Wrath.

The Subaru or the Redline? The latters only weakness is that its a bit porky at 27#. It can certainly be upgraded as needed. Lots of the bike shop employees around here buy them to ride, as they take a thrashing.

Id buy a "Subaru" bicycle as soon as Id buy the "Cadillac" mtb.

the caddy bike looks like a rocky mountain or similar, i.e. a very nice bike, rebadged... drool. desticker it and id have it in a heart beat.

I was talking about the subaru bike.

Anyway, Max = Amish Cyclist :D  Single speed, rod brakes and carthorse wheels, bliss :D

I do own a DL-1, Ill have you know. I only ride it on Sundays when I use the hand crank radio. :D

The Cadillacs spec is less than impressive. Shimano 475 mechanicals on a FS bike? A total joke. Crap wheels--why anybody would want a deep section low spoke count wheel off road beats me.

The Deore LX is fine, but you could get far better spec if you werent paying for the name. Plenty of boxed HT bikes with XT and Avids to be had for $800, and FS for well under 1K.

Quote from: maximusotterThe Cadillacs spec is less than impressive. Shimano 475 mechanicals on a FS bike? A total joke. Crap wheels--why anybody would want a deep section low spoke count wheel off road beats me.

The Deore LX is fine, but you could get far better spec if you werent paying for the name. Plenty of boxed HT bikes with XT and Avids to be had for $800, and FS for well under 1K.

1. mechanicals discs are becoming more and more common even on some top end bikes... theyre just as good as vs and vs are still sh*t hot.

2. youre not paying for the name - youre paying for the frame and the fork which are decent bits of kit by the look of it, as is most of the bike.

3. crap wheels? ive not damaged many wheels in my time, as i am a very light rider, and if they bend, re-true or upgrade.

Quote from: Badabing

Quote from: maximusotterThe Cadillacs spec is less than impressive. Shimano 475 mechanicals on a FS bike? A total joke. Crap wheels--why anybody would want a deep section low spoke count wheel off road beats me.

The Deore LX is fine, but you could get far better spec if you werent paying for the name. Plenty of boxed HT bikes with XT and Avids to be had for $800, and FS for well under 1K.

1. mechanicals discs are becoming more and more common even on some top end bikes... theyre just as good as vs and vs are still sh*t hot..

Deore mechanicals are absolute crap. Had them on the Brodie. Set up perfectly, which takes forever due to the crap design, they stop almost as good as V-brakes. The Avids are much much better.

Quote from: Badabing2. youre not paying for the name - youre paying for the frame and the fork which are decent bits of kit by the look of it, as is most of the bike..

Youre paying for the name. Have a look here: http://www.bikesdirect.com/products/mountain_bikes.htm

And theyre not actually least expensive place around. The "Mercier" and "Motobecane" bike on there come off the same line as Fuji, afaik.

Quote from: Badabing3. crap wheels? ive not damaged many wheels in my time, as i am a very light rider, and if they bend, re-true or upgrade.

Break one proprietary spoke on those wheels and youll have to wait a month or two to get a replacement. Deep dish rims are also not vertically compliant, so more likely to fail catastrophically. Fine for time trialists, but silly for most.

Ive only busted a couple spokes on 32/36H wheels and cracked an eyelet on a Mavic--but on all occasions I was able to ride home on the wheel, something that cant be said for designer stuff.

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I forsee a lawsuit along the lines of: Cannondale Power Pyramid downtube copyists...

They just launched a new model - now this one looks like a must have !

(http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g204/a_little_feisty/S190013.jpg)

 :thumbup:

that looks faster than an impreza.

i would give Ã,£50 to anyone to seriously enter a race on it.

4 Wheels but still not 4 wheel drive :)