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  • 24-04-2010 10:46pm
    #1
    theduke1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 120 ✭✭


    Just a quick question, I have a fairly cheap mountain bike i bought from halfords 2yrs ago and i want to do the clec race in carlingford in the summer but i dont think the bike is up to it. It is an apollo with a aluiminum frame so i am wondering could i use the frame and buy fairly good parts for it or get a decent bike ( money tight) and what parts would i have to change


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  • #2
    abcdggs
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,831 ✭✭✭abcdggs


    the short answer is no, get a completely new, road specific bike. the phrase you can polish a turd comes to mind. Unfortunately i can't really advise what to buy, but i'd suggest looking at the second hand market adverts or gumtree are usually a good pace to start


  • #3
    theduke1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 120 ✭✭theduke1


    i have a road bike but this race is off road


  • #4
    abcdggs
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,831 ✭✭✭abcdggs


    Stoopid! sorry about that, well as i know very little about mountain biking i'll let someone more qualified than me advise you on how to spend your money.
    enjoy


  • #5
    kona
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,525 ✭✭✭kona


    Forget about the bike, just buy a proper MTB. BSO with aluminium frames are still crap frames, poor grade of alloy and poor construction.

    Have a Look around €400 will get you something adequate.


  • #6
    theduke1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 120 ✭✭theduke1


    cheers for that kona


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