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saracen hazard pro

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  • 04-02-2005 10:14pm
    #1
    Mac 79
    Registered Users Posts: 54 ✭✭


    can anyone tell me if the saracen hazard pro is any good. i could not find any reviews for it on the net


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    Enduro
    Registered Users Posts: 3,632 ✭✭✭Enduro


    For what type of cycling? Road Commuting? Mountainbiking?

    Actually it doesn't really matter. Basically, its rubbish. You can do better for the same money. What kind of cycling do you intend to do?


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    Mac 79
    Registered Users Posts: 54 ✭✭Mac 79


    mountain biking mostly and some road use. what other bikes could i get for that price range and where would i get them


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    Enduro
    Registered Users Posts: 3,632 ✭✭✭Enduro


    If you're really going to be mountainbiking then you're going to need a bike which doesn't disintigrate after a few hours on the Irish mountains. This rules out all the cheap and nasty "value" bikes. You'll also want something that doesn't weigh a ton. That means upping your price range a bit. Have a look at this thread :

    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=221126

    There are a few bike recommendations in there that are as good value for money as you'll find for an entry level mountain bike (for actual mountain biking). Getting a good second hand bike could be a cheaper way of picking up a good mountain bike, but you need to know what you're looking for.


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    janullrich
    Closed Accounts Posts: 409 ✭✭janullrich


    The Saracen bike is the typical crap that comes from Argos and shops like that. People think its cheap and cheerful and will do the job. Basically after doing mountain biking myself you are gonna have a broken fork, broken bones and be stranded somewhere. U need to have a decent bike for mountain biking so I would go into a reliable store somewhere and check it out.


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    Johnny Jukebox
    Registered Users Posts: 658 ✭✭✭Johnny Jukebox


    Fully agree. You must check the small print really carefully on those ultra cheap mountain bikes. Look out for phrases such as "not suitable for offroad use". Fine for commuting and the odd kerb but just will not hold up burning up and down mountains.

    Theres a good reason why people pay 1000 yoyo+ for MTBs.


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