Diamondback 1999 Viper XL

Advantages: Superb looking and repectable brand
Disadvantages: slightly uncomfortable ride

...I must admit this bike is by far the best I've ever had even if it isn't perfect. I recently brought this bike for around £500 and although I've never looked back as to be honest I've got a bike from one the the most respected bike brands in the world. So far I've only used the bike off road once and i must say i was reasonably disappointed.This is because a felt the 4 bar linkage system suspension was rather disappointing. When i ride this bike on the road the suspension is very capable of providing a ver comfortable ride however if like me you like to cycle off road now and then I must say this bike is not made for it. That however does not mean this is poor diamondback as that is just not possible. It looks absolutely fantastic and for £500 i don't think you will get another bike from a brand with this much respect with Manitou 6... Read review

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Advantages: Small, light, quick and easy to put up
Disadvantages: Not good if you get lucky ;0)

...tent if it's just me, and besides, a bigger tent would take up more room leaving less for whatever I'm carrying. It's something hikers and bikers consider, too, so the size of this tent is perfect. I simply strap it to the ceiling of the van out the way of me or the load. Now, being the first 1-man tent I've had, I thought I'd get to my local camping shop to have a look at what was available. Most of the big names had similar tents, but this one offered the right tent at the right price. The rest either had looks or colours to put me off or were too pricey for what they were. The Coleman Viper was just right... for me, at least! When I decided on the Viper, though, I had a good look round it in the shop. I've never had a Coleman tent before so I didn't really know how good they were. But from what I saw, I was impressed. The quality... Read review

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Advantages: None
Disadvantages: Cheaply made

...After having my Raleigh viper stolen from my garage, i decided to claim on the insurance and get a new one. I went down to halfords and was looking around, the raleigh stonefly seemed to catch my eye with titanium frame, alloy wheels, V-brakes, front suspension, 21gears and generally a good looking mountain bike, when i got home i assembled it and then started riding it, i had been riding it for about 3 days when my pedal bent off. This to my surprise was because Raleigh had made the pedal bars with a cheap, soft metal. So i took it back to Halfords and asked for a repair or replacement, which i got. Few weeks later, riding down a hill, put on my brakes and suddenly the back wheel buckled, so once again went back and got a replacement. 2 days later, was riding again and the chain kept falling off on the front gears because... Read review

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