Abici Bikes Podium Dura-Ace 10

Advantages: Top of the range "bling" rear mech
Disadvantages: 9 speed "only", superceeded by RD-7800 10-speed version

...I bought this rear derailleur to replace an Ultegra mech when upgrading my bike from 8 to 9-speeds (well, 16 to 18 speed really with my double front chainset). Apparently, this mech is also compatible with 8-speed systems, you just need to change the cable mounting position. Dura Ace is the name of Shimano's top of the range group of bicycle components, or "groupset", for road race bikes, and the 9-speed 7700-series was introduced to the public in 1997 after Shimano sponsored riders using Dura-Ace 7700 series equipped bikes in 1996. Year by year, it's been enhanced, and this review is of rear mech from the 2004 model year. For the non-bike-ophiles among you, the rear mech (or mechanism) is the device at the back end of the bike that moves the chain across the muliple cogs (cassette) on the back wheel to change gear - bigger cog... Read review

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Advantages: Aluminium Frame, Good gear set, looks ace!
Disadvantages: no rear suspension

...This bike has got fantastic geometry and is therefor a very comfortable ride. The tripple triange frame is very solid and the bike goes where you point it. When i bought the bike it came with 27 gears, cable disc brakes,(which will soon be upgraded), and some decent shocks. So far i love it!! the bike looks ace too. What a visually pleaseing piece of design. Great bike to upgrade. Starting components are reasonable as u get what u pay for, in this case a great frame and some slightly shady parts. Don't get me wrong, there's nothing wrong with the components if u r an occasional MTBer but if u go offroad lots you'll need stronger components which can handle rougher stuff than the RST's it comes with as standard.... Read review

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Advantages: cheap/light/easy to ride
Disadvantages: sizes

...I bought his BMX because it is one of the most attractive and stylish looking bikes out today. As a keen bmxracer I have put this bike through its paces, and it has with stood all of the jumps and bumps in an every day bmx track. The bike is reasonably cheap for this quality of bike and handles beatifuely over any thing, its light and extremly fast. I think this bike stands miles above the rest on the market and can not realy be improved. this bike comes with a variety of different designs and set ups to require for your needs, il give this bike, 10 out of 10 the best bmx money can buy.... Read review

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