Getting back in the saddle

[snapper_37]

Have had a break from MTBing for a couple of years now. Had a few close calls and nasty scrapes which knocked my confidence. Also seemed to meet a lot of undesirables everytime I did a canal run. Even sold my pride of joy Cannondale

Anyway, have decided to take the bull by the horns and get back into it, in more of a xcountry/fire road way rather than the more technical stuff. The puppy also loves exercise so I'm hoping she can be a companion.

So, I've bought this..........a Proflex 629. Bargain as it's last years and I hope it gives me the incentive to get off my fat arse again. Wish me luck!!!

 

[MickL]

Good luck and have fun

 

[Panter]

Good stuff, have fun

 

[02GF74]

good luck and get that fat arse off.

rpfelx - didnl;t realise they were back - tunred into K2 st one point abouot 5 years ago then disappeared from UK altogether,

 

[snapper_37]

good luck and get that fat arse off.

rpfelx - didnl;t realise they were back - tunred into K2 st one point abouot 5 years ago then disappeared from UK altogether,

Hope I haven't got myself a f*cking white elephant then!!! The spec is pretty decent for what I paid though.

*fingers crossed*

 

[02GF74]

^^^^ without googling, dunno much about this bike ... but worst case you be difficulty in obtaining the rear deraiileur drop out; all other bits are easily replaceable.

 

[snapper_37]

Cheers O2GF74. P'raps I should cancel the order.....

 

[screenman]

Have you got your numbers the right way around?

 

[badkitty]

Yay! Snapper's back into proper biking! That's more like it!

Go for it girl!

 

[snapper_37]

Have you got your numbers the right way around?

Duh!!! No.....

It's this one anyways. http://www.tredz.co.uk/.Proflex-269-Mountain-Bike-2009-Hardtail-Race-MTB_27153.htm

Kitty .... 2nd word is Off...

 

[GilesM]

Bike looks good, very good price, have fun.

 

[snapper_37]

Thanks Giles, looking forward to getting it now and having a blast about ... well, more of a crawl with my crap fitness level at the mo.

 

[screenman]

Duh!! Snapper are 629 and 269 the same number?

 

[badkitty]

Kitty .... 2nd word is Off...

You wouldn't really wish me to "Fall Off", would you Snaps?

 

[snapper_37]

Bike looks good, very good price, have fun.

Just wanted to bump this up. Thanks GilesM - have put the bike through the paces at the weekend and all is good.

Gearing smooth as anything, front sus good, controls quick (needed to be with a mad dog running along side), comfortable and a bargain. What more could one ask for a half price bike. Impressed.