SDG I-Beam Seatpost

Advantages: Fork with lockout, hydraulic disc brakes and rigid FSA crankset
Disadvantages: No travel adjustment on fork, lighter options for the money

...This review scrutinises the Kona Cinder Cone 2007. Frame tubing Kona All-Mountain Butted Aluminum Fork Marzocchi Mz with Lock out braze-ons 2 bottles, fender, Disc brake tabs Headset TH Crankarms FSA Alpha Drive Powerdrive Chainrings 44/32/22 B/B FSA Powerdrive Pedals Wellgo LU-A9 w/Toe clips and straps Chain Shimano CN-HG53 Freewheel Shimano Deore (11-32t, 9speed) F/D Shimano Deore R/D Shimano Deore LX Shifters Shimano Deore Handlebar Kona Riser Stem Kona Control Grips Kona Mooseknuckle Brakes Hayes Hydraulic Sole Brake Levers Hayes Sole Front hub King Kong KDF2S Rear hub Shimano FH-M475 disc Spokes Stainless 14g fr/14g rr Tires Maxxis IGNITOR 26x2.1 Rims Sun Black Eye Saddle WTB Pure V SPORT Seatpost Kona Thumb Seat clamp Kona QR Colour Orange The Back Country aluminium frame is fairly light and uses... Read review

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Advantages: Good Price, Quality Groupset, Reliable
Disadvantages: Poor Fork

...bikes in this price range have bad forks so don't let this put you off. A Bontrager stem, tyres, saddle and seatpost are all part of what is essentially a very tidy package. I've been "proper" biking now for about a year and already I'm looking to upgrade (Marin Mountvision...mmmmm) but when you're thinking of a new sport this is a competent entry. I've upgraded a few bits (thudbuster suspension seatpost and some clipless SPD pedals.) Alll in all a good introduction into the world of offroad biking and provided that you got some slicker tyres this is an amazing machine for the communte to work.... Read review

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Advantages: Great Price, Great Components, Super Reliability
Disadvantages: None whatsoever

...After 3yrs and 9000 miles of loyal service my original Trek 1500 road bike gave up the ghost after coming off second best with a battered old Nissan Micra!! I guess that proves that steel is stronger than Aluminium!! My insurance company were great and sorted me out with a replacement within 2 weeks. I was delighted to find that the actual replacement was going to be the new 2006 model which features several improvements from the bike that I had previously. The price of the bike is £1300 fully delivered and set up, but upgrades to components such as saddle / wheels and pedals can bring the cost up if you want. I booked a day off work to receive delivery of my bike, which arrived as planned and only required adjustment to the handlebars, seat-post and saddle. Berkshire Cycle Company who were the approved insurance dealers set... Read review

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