Author Topic: bagged a NS bike! what's a good NS front brake? page 2 (Read 3767 times)

griff · « **on:** November 05, 2011, 02:05 PM »

got my eye on a NS frame that's cheap (at the moment) a Felt Pyre
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/320785933719'ssPageName=STRK:MESINDXX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1436.l2649#ht_1502wt_1187
can anyone tell me if they're any good?

Jaymz · « **Reply #1 on:** November 05, 2011, 02:29 PM »

I know they make shocking low end shlt, but there are a few gems in their range, but dont know enough about them to comment on this particular frame

griff · « **Reply #2 on:** November 05, 2011, 02:35 PM »

looked on their site and the pyre was their top bike... torn between building up a NS bike or trying to find a cheap complete 2nd hand
had a good trawl last night and didn't find much tbh

also watching this but a long way from where I live
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/220887129826'ssPageName=STRK:MESINDXX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1436.l2649#ht_500wt_1203

Jaymz · « **Reply #3 on:** November 05, 2011, 02:42 PM »

the mirraco is nice mate, is there anyone on the radmap that could help with collection

griff · « **Reply #4 on:** November 05, 2011, 02:49 PM »

actually it's not as far as I thought... 44 miles according to google

hmmm will keep my fingers crossed it stays low....!

lk_97 · « **Reply #5 on:** November 05, 2011, 03:12 PM »

I built up a custom bike, in total I spent around 500, I sold it. Then I bought a complete wtp trust, and changed the bars for mutiny glams, new seat and post, and I've just got a rear wheel and tyre for it. I like it so much more than the custom I did. I'd go for a decent complete. and just change bits

griff · « **Reply #6 on:** November 05, 2011, 03:14 PM »

£500? my budget's a bit lower than that!!!

lk_97 · « **Reply #7 on:** November 05, 2011, 07:03 PM »

Exactly, that's why you shouldn't do a custom, just get a cheap complete, they'll be cheaper now it's winter

Clean · « **Reply #8 on:** November 05, 2011, 07:20 PM »

Quote from: griff on November 05, 2011, 02:35 PM

torn between building up a NS bike or trying to find a cheap complete 2nd hand

Welcome to the dark side, Griff! You won't regret it!

My own experience, for what it's worth.......

See if you can get hold of a good second hander from someone on RAD; far more trustworthy and much cheaper than the Fleabay.

Put up a Wanted Thread, mate!

Hmoon27 · « **Reply #9 on:** November 05, 2011, 07:52 PM »

Griff, I'm still looking about mate, if I see anything I'll drop you a pm

I'm in Northampton so if you see anything this way I'll fetch it for you and drop it to t1 or the boardroom

Just give me the nod

lk_97 · « **Reply #10 on:** November 05, 2011, 07:53 PM »

I've been thinking about swapping my new school for an old school, but I reckon I'd regret it...

hunterdubber · « **Reply #11 on:** November 05, 2011, 08:02 PM »

Felt bikes ?

Well they've been good enough for Cramner

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To be honest , they are more of a bigger name on the race side of BMX

Clean · « **Reply #12 on:** November 05, 2011, 08:04 PM »

Quote from: Hunterdubber on November 05, 2011, 08:02 PM

Felt bikes ?

Well they've been good enough for Cramner

Nice find, Dubbs; that kid sure can ride!

lodge · « **Reply #13 on:** November 05, 2011, 08:21 PM »

Money always runs away with a custom, completes are such good value. if your not desperate bide your time cheap completes often come up on here. (whats the bb on the felt looks like a us?)

Betty · « **Reply #14 on:** November 05, 2011, 08:33 PM »

Look for a used custom, there's been a couple of bargains on ere the last couple of weeks, Mutiny and Fly

Don't rush into buying, the mirraco doesn't look worth bothering with imo.... unless it's at the start price... $:-\$

m1ke · « **Reply #15 on:** November 05, 2011, 08:40 PM »

ive got a felt chasm that i picked up as a f+f and its a nice ride, and rather light compared to a lot of modern stuff, looks like that pyre frame but only part cromo

griff · « **Reply #16 on:** November 05, 2011, 10:24 PM »

not in a massive rush (but then there are a few rad nights coming up

) also need to sell some stuff cluttering up the spare room!
most of the stuff I'm seeing pop up here is a bit beyond what I can justify spending (hence trawling the feebay for a bargain) but if anyone sees anything cheap on here by all means give me a shout

do like the look of that mirraco, 20.8 TT not too long for me, full cromo and read some decent reviews. considering the standard of my riding doesn't need to be absolutely top drawer so long as light and strong (needs a front brake though

)

Hmoon27 · « **Reply #17 on:** November 05, 2011, 10:46 PM »

Griff, Dont know what your budget is mate, but theres a diamond back Alt on the bay for £299. Iwas gonna get one last week until the mutiny came up, (see the thread in here) Basically a KHE bike ,full Cro mo, very light and good spec.

griff · « **Reply #18 on:** November 05, 2011, 11:49 PM »

aiming for less than half that mark

oldschoolib · « **Reply #19 on:** November 06, 2011, 12:40 AM »

hope so just got a junior for my boy dont want him snapping the blody thing

QUADROPHENIA · « **Reply #20 on:** November 06, 2011, 07:57 AM »

Griff forget about the money and try a few first, I had a WTP and didn't like it tbh. daves £1200 scavenger felt like a RBK. No point in spending £250 on a eBay "bargain" if it feels sh1t. But anything is gonna be better than the comedy Haro

john4130 · « **Reply #21 on:** November 06, 2011, 10:28 AM »

i'm currently riding a felt rattlesnake frame, got it from ebay for £35. well built, light and holding up to some abuse. the lower end models i would stay clear of though.

Nana · « **Reply #22 on:** November 06, 2011, 11:00 AM »

Here you go and what i paid for mine off greg and i must say they are awsome and i have had some high end new school bikes in the past few years even one close to a grand to build and this is better TRUST me lmao

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/wethepeople-trust-wtp-custom-bmx-mint-NO-swap-swop-px-trials-jump-dirt-street-/230697164760?pt=UK_Bikes_GL&hash=item35b69f5fd8

This is second from the top in the wtp range but its only a couple of parts that differ around £600 new.

Ps dude i actually go to real skateparks and ride this

HARORIDER · « **Reply #23 on:** November 06, 2011, 12:18 PM »

these are very good for the money and ready to roll

http://www.winstanleysbmx.com/product/36624/Sunday_Aaron_Ross_SIG_Bike_2011

griff · « **Reply #24 on:** November 06, 2011, 02:59 PM »

Quote from: QUADROPHENIA on November 06, 2011, 07:57 AM

Griff forget about the money and try a few first, I had a WTP and didn't like it tbh. daves £1200 scavenger felt like a RBK. No point in spending £250 on a eBay "bargain" if it feels sh1t. But anything is gonna be better than the comedy Haro

1200? glad I didn't fall off it! at the time I put that largely down to lack of experience with new fangled geometry and that but getting on your custard yellow thing it felt a lot easier straight away.

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