cyberknight
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Although i here cable discs are easier to self service?,
Carrera Axle Mens Hybrid Bike - Good starter bike for commuting?
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Hi all, just wanted to let you know that in the end I got myself a Subway Carrera 2. So far so good as it's helping my cut my commute from a 50 minute walk each way to just a 20minute bike ride. Some of the gears sound a bit noisier than others, but I can take it back to the shop for a checkup in 6 weeks so I'll have them look it over then.
Thanks again for all your advice. Much appreciated.
Thanks again for all your advice. Much appreciated.
cyberknight
As long as I breathe, I attack.
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Gears will need adjusting as the gear cable stretches, perfectly normal .normally a quarter turn or few to loosen the rear deraillier adjuster to make the cable a bit tighter .
Simple was to remember, if its is sluggish /noisy shiting into as easier gear , standing behind the bike turn the barrel adjuster anti clockwise
if its the same going to a faster gear then turn it clockwise
ShxdowRider420
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do yourself a favour and go check out the Carrera Krakens at halfords 
.. brand new they cost £450. I have the 2015 white and blue edition that I picked up second hand for 250 and its by far the best bike I've ever had. It beats my old DiamondBack Racing MTB that I used to actually use to commute to work that cost me £1300 at the time. The good thing about these bikes is the spec on them is pretty sweet (27.5'' Wheels, Clarkes M2 Hydraulic Brakes, 180mm Front Rotor, 160mm Back Rotor, Fierce looking frames and not to forget the lovely wide handlebars 
.. the new ones at Halfords have been nerfed in terms of visual, they've grown a bit boring 
but spec remains the same if not better. The new ones also come in red or white and have a built in protective coat on your frame that the older editions don't have. Ideal bike for getting to A to B, traveling to work or even hitting hardcore downhill trails 
.. I swear these bikes are Halfords best kept secret. The kraken is the type of bike you could genuinely go off course from work and hit some trails after a long-shift if you wanted to. It also feels very much worth a lot more than the price you pay for one brand new. You could tell someone the bike cost you £1000 and they wouldn't question it other than the fact it says Carrera. Very good bikes. Lockable 120mm Suspension is amazing as well.. its like landing on a cloud on every jump.
.. brand new they cost £450. I have the 2015 white and blue edition that I picked up second hand for 250 and its by far the best bike I've ever had. It beats my old DiamondBack Racing MTB that I used to actually use to commute to work that cost me £1300 at the time. The good thing about these bikes is the spec on them is pretty sweet (27.5'' Wheels, Clarkes M2 Hydraulic Brakes, 180mm Front Rotor, 160mm Back Rotor, Fierce looking frames and not to forget the lovely wide handlebars .. the new ones at Halfords have been nerfed in terms of visual, they've grown a bit boring but spec remains the same if not better. The new ones also come in red or white and have a built in protective coat on your frame that the older editions don't have. Ideal bike for getting to A to B, traveling to work or even hitting hardcore downhill trails .. I swear these bikes are Halfords best kept secret. The kraken is the type of bike you could genuinely go off course from work and hit some trails after a long-shift if you wanted to. It also feels very much worth a lot more than the price you pay for one brand new. You could tell someone the bike cost you £1000 and they wouldn't question it other than the fact it says Carrera. Very good bikes. Lockable 120mm Suspension is amazing as well.. its like landing on a cloud on every jump.