Hollywood F10 High Mount Rack for 3 Bikes

Advantages: Cheaper than the market leader
Disadvantages: Doesn't fold so well

...from the four corners of London, a car-share is out of the question, and the local buses are sporadic and packed to the gun-whales with people who think it's OK to play mp3 files loudly through their mobiles. The school being in a 'dodgy' area, complete with dark-windowed 'pimped' BMWs dispensing drugs like an ice cream salesman, leaving a decent bike outside wouldn't be a good idea, so the idea of a folding bike reared its head again in our household. Well, she can't have mine: I'm using it! One thing negated the purchase of another Brompton - well two if you count the fact that the Borough of Ealing is not yet taking part in the Ride2Work subsidised bike campaign, and that is the price. There's hardly a Brompton model to give you any change from 500 quid. However, the Dahon Curve D3 costs around £400 when you add... Read review

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Advantages: Top Quality, first class frame
Disadvantages: a few cheap components

...are fantastic. There is a bit of a fad on these days for disc brakes but for me you just don't need them for day to day stuff. If you have the Trek 8000 you wont need them, unless you plan to hammer down a cliff face at 60 mph in the rain. The new models of the 8000 can come with discs but at a price. All frame and forks come with disc mounts though. I would buy the cheap diskless option and get some of your choice if you really want them. DETAILS The 8000 does have a very good paint finish. Mine goes from metallic silver at the front to Black at the rear with some red bits included here and there for good measure. The decals are all large and clear . After 3 years average use the paint is still in A1 condition. In general the bike looks really good. The overall geometry of the bike makes it look like a proper racer, ready to travel... Read review

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Advantages: great customer service, great quality
Disadvantages: Matching accessories not available

...questions were answered and we were updated on our order's status by email and phone every step of the way. One email even included best wishes for my son's birthday which is an added touch not often found in customer service these days. ***Delivery*** As is the norm, we had left everything until the last minute and I was concerned that we had left it too late for the bike to arrive on time for my son's birthday. The website told us most bikes are delivered within 10 days (without customization) if in stock and we had exactly 7 days until the party. We ordered it on Saturday with stabilizers and were amazed to take delivery of a securely packaged "big boy" bike on Wednesday. It would have been there on Tuesday except for a problem (totally on our part) with the payment. Delivery costs £12. ***Assembly*** It is important to remember... Read review

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