Muddyfox adults mountain bike alloy frame £99

bargaingrabber1

just been on argos site because my daughter wants a bike this one looks good value as its a light alloy frame. Got one coming monday http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/3322682/c_1/1%7Ccategory_root%7CSports+and+leisure%7C14419152/c_2/2%7C14419152%7CBikes%2C+cycling+and+accessories%7C14419153/c_3/3%7Ccat_14419153%7CMountain+bikes%7C26350687.htm

russ331

16.5Kg is pretty hefty. Also think about this 14Kg bike for the same price http://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/b-twin-rockrider-5-0-mountain-bike-shimano-21-speed-anthracite-grey-free-pump-5y/982708

It's a Gadget Show budget bike test winner http://fwd.channel5.com/gadgets/transport/cycle/btwin-rockrider-50

bargaingrabber1

yes but the one from argos has full suspention dual disk brakes so i think the 1 i got is better thanks

russ331

At this price level, the suspension & brakes will be of the lowest quality, & do little more than increase weight, complexity & servicing / ownership costs.

The RockRider focuses on the essentials... "simplify, then add lightness"... Colin Chapman... founder of Lotus.

Rich44_2

russ331 wrote: »

At this price level, the suspension & brakes will be of the lowest quality, & do little more than increase weight, complexity & servicing / ownership costs.

The RockRider focuses on the essentials... "simplify, then add lightness"... Colin Chapman... founder of Lotus.

It's for a child they don't care about such things, it will "look" the biz with dual suspension and that's the important thing when you're a teenager

For an adult I agree but for someones child where in all likelihood style over substance is what's required everytime

russ331

Rich44 wrote: »

It's for a child they don't care about such things, it will "look" the biz with dual suspension and that's the important thing when you're a teenager

For an adult I agree but for someones child where in all likelihood style over substance is what's required everytime

A teenager's friends & peers know a cheap bike when they see one. The ridicule will be the same irrespective of which model is chosen. At least the RockRider has the kudos of being a Gadget Show test winner.

bargaingrabber1

Maybe but how many teenagers actually watch the gadget show i've got three & none of them watch it !!

Rich44_2

russ331 wrote: »

A teenager's friends & peers know a cheap bike when they see one. The ridicule will be the same irrespective of which model is chosen. At least the RockRider has the kudos of being a Gadget Show test winner.

Hahahaha I don't think they're going to give a crap about the Apple sorry Gadget show. I can imagine a teen standing up saying no it's brilliant the gadget show says so, shortly before he gets the crap kicked out of him...

Not to mention it's not a no name Tesco bike it's Muddyfox which does at least carry some weight among the non-elitest snobby biking crowd

russ331

While I'm content with a £20 Samsung mobile off HUKD, no teenager of my acquaintance would settle for anything less than iPhone or BlackBerry.

In similar fashion, any sub-£500 bicycle is likely to generate derision among teenage friends & peers.

Muddyfox used to be a respected name, but it's now the equivalent of what Bush or Grundig is to the consumer electronics market.

bargaingrabber1

Any way getting back to my 1st post my daughter and i both think it is a very good bargain:j

mickyduck

bargaingrabber1 wrote: »

Any way getting back to my 1st post my daughter and i both think it is a very good bargain:j

If your daughter likes it then its a good buy