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the shizzle => shootin' the shit => two wheel spiel => Topic started by: Munkii on September 15, 2008, 07:54:09 pm

Title: decathlon rockrider 6.3
Post by: Munkii on September 15, 2008, 07:54:09 pm

http://rowery.onet.pl/_i/sprzet/rowery/600/2006_11871.jpg (http://rowery.onet.pl/_i/sprzet/rowery/600/2006_11871.jpg)

does anyone know where i can get one of these from?

it won mtbuk budget full sus and its only £300!!!!!

i would realy apreciate any help.

ive already got the link to the dacathlon website but its gone a bit dodge so any other bike sites would be grat.

Title: Re: decathlon rockrider 6.3
Post by: SA Chris on September 15, 2008, 08:32:56 pm

website is shit, you will have to go to one of the stores. Before rushing in, look around for deals from the big bike shops too.

Title: Re: decathlon rockrider 6.3
Post by: Munkii on September 15, 2008, 08:40:58 pm

ok will do and thanks :)

Title: Re: decathlon rockrider 6.3
Post by: Bubba on September 15, 2008, 10:31:24 pm

Just go to the store and have a look at it first - or look for a 2nd hand bargain. Or perhaps get a hardtail?

Title: Re: decathlon rockrider 6.3
Post by: Munkii on September 16, 2008, 07:50:27 am

ive had too many hartails and want to try something new.

thanks for the advice though

Title: Re: decathlon rockrider 6.3
Post by: SA Chris on September 16, 2008, 08:05:32 am

Well for a start it appears to have cable discs, not ideal.

Thing is if you go for a bottom of the range full susser, you may end up having a nasty ride compared to a decent hardtail. I would consider getting a bit more cash together and getting a better 2nd hand or old stock. Or just buy a nice new one on interest free credit!

Title: Re: decathlon rockrider 6.3
Post by: Munkii on September 16, 2008, 05:28:55 pm

ye, i can see where youre coming from but the rockrider got top marks for spec and beat 2 other similair priced hardtails hands down.

thanks for advice

Title: Re: decathlon rockrider 6.3
Post by: Norton Sharley on September 18, 2008, 01:49:56 pm

Quote from: Munkii on September 16, 2008, 05:28:55 pm

ye, i can see where youre coming from but the rockrider got top marks for spec and beat 2 other similair priced hardtails hands down.

thanks for advice

... from a bunch of journos last seen writing for "What Fridge Magnet?", or something, who live in that well known mtb area, Peterborough.  If you want a shopping commuter or pub bike fair enough, but if you want a mountain bike then buy a hardtail or save up some more cash imho.

Title: Re: decathlon rockrider 6.3
Post by: fatdoc on September 18, 2008, 03:28:13 pm

 :agree:

you'll not get the performance of full suss, but gain the weight... save more - or go hardtail

good 2nd hand full sussers can be had off fleabay for £600, that retail at £1200 ish... thats the entry level where full suss gives true benefits over hardtails..

and just dont go cable brakes, they are utterly shite