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Any opinions on the Lapierre Raid 500?

  • 05-09-2011 12:52am
    #1
    ToadVine
    Closed Accounts Posts: 659 ✭✭✭


    I'm thinking of getting the Lapierre Raid 500 and was wondering if anyone had any opinions. Is it any good? Any reviews? Has anyone got something similar? Is there something better for that price (around E800)?

    I'm a beginner, but really want to give mountain biking a serious go. I'll also be using this to cycle to work (about 15km round trip) a few times a week.


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  • #2
    bikedude
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 155 ✭✭bikedude


    I imagine you need to stick with Cyclesuperstore. So have a look on the Cubes as well

    http://www.cyclesuperstore.ie/shop/pc/viewPrd.asp?idcategory=232&idproduct=39986
    Eur 979 Nice components

    http://www.cyclesuperstore.ie/shop/pc/viewPrd.asp?idcategory=232&idproduct=39959
    EUR 879 More on your budget

    They usually will give you a 10% off on the bike price if using the Cycle to Work.

    Don't forget to get the Helmet and some commuting lights with the bike! ;)


  • #3
    ToadVine
    Closed Accounts Posts: 659 ✭✭✭ToadVine


    Thanks bikedude. Would you recommend the Cube over the Lapierre?


  • #4
    bikedude
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 155 ✭✭bikedude


    ToadVine wrote: »
    Thanks bikedude. Would you recommend the Cube over the Lapierre?

    They are good brands bought of then. Is more a personal taste at the end. The first cube has better components then the lapierre, but you will pay more for it.


  • #5
    C3PO
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,777 ✭✭✭C3PO


    I would definately buy the Cube over the Lapierre - the spec is significantly better! The Cycle Super Store will always tend to push the Lapierres over everything else! Nothing wrong with it but definately better value in the Cube - personally I'd try and stretch for the more expensive Cube too!


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