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JJ



Member Since: 18 May 2009
Location: Winchester
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United Kingdom 1987 Defender 110 V8 Petrol CSW Corris Grey
My new MTB

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Fuel Ex 9.9 ex demo

It is on order and will be ready for Christmas , my local bike shop will strip ,clean and rebuild it for me before no doubt encouraging me to buy a few accessories Very Happy

Mind you I have been informed that this is for Christmas and birthdays for the foreseeable future . [/img]
Post #287029 2nd Dec 2013 12:31pm
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Welshsurferdude



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Location: Newport
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Very nice! certainly beats my battered Mk1 Santa Cruz Nomad!

Cwmcarn and bike park wales are a must my friend! 2008 Santorini Black 110 XS USW (Sold)

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Post #287031 2nd Dec 2013 1:09pm
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Cakey



Member Since: 19 Feb 2013
Location: Cheshire
Posts: 468
United Kingdom 2012 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Santorini Black
I loved my nomad , split it on glentress , pilot error .
Intense 6.6 at the moment along with stork road bikes . And a winter bike whyte 46 love this thing .
Post #287096 2nd Dec 2013 6:38pm
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Likeomg



Member Since: 29 Jun 2012
Location: Lake District / Newcastle
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2010 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 HT Stornoway Grey
not to be the bearer of bad news.... but have you demoed it and fallen in love with it?

friend had one for 5 weeks before selling the exact frame didn't get on with it at all..

if i didn't have my current bike, which i'm biast too and have just bought it a new enve rear rim (saving for the front now) i'd be on a SC Bronson - after riding both back to back on the same trail im happier with my bike than the bronson (for me)
Post #287108 2nd Dec 2013 6:56pm
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Tiger



Member Since: 06 Jul 2012
Location: Wales
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2004 Defender 110 Td5 CSW Java Black
not a Rigid SS 29er

I'm out and off back to STW
Post #287115 2nd Dec 2013 7:09pm
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Wangers



Member Since: 19 Jan 2013
Location: West London
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Did you get the email from track also then? good saving to be had, looking for a road bike on there and with Xmas and all that...... Fingers Crossed!
Post #287128 2nd Dec 2013 7:34pm
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JJ



Member Since: 18 May 2009
Location: Winchester
Posts: 932
United Kingdom 1987 Defender 110 V8 Petrol CSW Corris Grey
I am new to Mountain bikes so I should be fine with this to get going, it will be mainly used on light trails around Winchester so I don't need huge travel in the suspension and I do want to use it on the road as well.

I am hoping this will make a good entry level purchase and if I get on with the concept of crashing up and down hills twisting and turning along muddy trails and having a blast .................. ooh I am looking forward to this already.
Post #287143 2nd Dec 2013 7:58pm
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Byronavitch



Member Since: 26 Oct 2013
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Likeomg wrote:
not to be the bearer of bad news.... but have you demoed it and fallen in love with it?

friend had one for 5 weeks before selling the exact frame didn't get on with it at all..

if i didn't have my current bike, which i'm biast too and have just bought it a new enve rear rim (saving for the front now) i'd be on a SC Bronson - after riding both back to back on the same trail im happier with my bike than the bronson (for me)


Just because your mate did not like it means nothing (everybody's different) Trek and Gary Fisher make fantastic bikes
Post #287145 2nd Dec 2013 8:03pm
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jst



Member Since: 14 Jan 2008
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 2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Stornoway Grey
Re: My new MTB
JJ wrote:
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encouraging me to buy a few accessories Very Happy


Like Pedals? Cheers

James
110 2012 XS Utility
130 2011 M57 bespoke Camper
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Post #287163 2nd Dec 2013 8:33pm
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Likeomg



Member Since: 29 Jun 2012
Location: Lake District / Newcastle
Posts: 2642
2010 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 HT Stornoway Grey
Byronavitch wrote:
Likeomg wrote:
not to be the bearer of bad news.... but have you demoed it and fallen in love with it?

friend had one for 5 weeks before selling the exact frame didn't get on with it at all..

if i didn't have my current bike, which i'm biast too and have just bought it a new enve rear rim (saving for the front now) i'd be on a SC Bronson - after riding both back to back on the same trail im happier with my bike than the bronson (for me)


Just because your mate did not like it means nothing (everybody's different) Trek and Gary Fisher make fantastic bikes


i was under the understanding trek produced the gary fisher frames anyway? and from working in a bike shop i have a half decent idea of bikes people like / don't, trek's are an around average, few people are die hard fans, few people jumped on the band wagon and were disappointed. one to look for is the new merida line up (i have nothing to do with them) serious bikes with good kit for a good price..
Post #287189 2nd Dec 2013 9:06pm
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sweepc



Member Since: 19 Jun 2011
Location: uk
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2013 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Santorini Black
Very nice!
Post #287225 2nd Dec 2013 10:48pm
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SiWhite



Member Since: 19 Jan 2010
Location: North Hampshire
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Nice wheels!

Drop me a PM if ever you head up to Swinley Forest and fancy some company... My blog - www.anacreinhampshire.blogspot.co.uk

110 TD5 BuildHERE - sold!
110 Tdci Build HERE - sold!
Passat Alltrack - 4x4, auto, 45mpg, gloriously comfortable - but not a Defender!
Post #287241 3rd Dec 2013 4:32am
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familymad



Member Since: 13 Dec 2011
Location: Bucks
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Great gallery shot at waters edge Derwentwater. Top job. 1951 80" S1 2.0
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Post #287395 3rd Dec 2013 6:50pm
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JJ



Member Since: 18 May 2009
Location: Winchester
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Thanks Simon , will be in touch if i am in the area.

and yes pedals will be the 1st " accessory " to absorb my cash.

I do get the Trek email of ex demo bikes and the discounts are very generous , I am sure there are bikes that are better made and fit a niche but this one should offer a well rounded experience at a good price point (I hope ).
Post #287418 3rd Dec 2013 8:25pm
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