Absolute Beginner - looking for advice

[Angelfishsolo]

No - i tend to combine replies in one post unless theres a pressing reason to individualise.

The OP joined a cycling forum to ask advice about buying a bike which he has now done. To suggest a BSO as an alternative to a good cheap bike shows a fundimental lack of understanding regarding the subject.

 

[apollo179]

The OP joined a cycling forum to ask advice about buying a bike which he has now done. To suggest a BSO as an alternative to a good cheap bike shows a fundimental lack of understanding regarding the subject.

I didnt suggest a bso as an alternative to a good cheap bike. Your interpretation that i did suggests a fundamental lack of understanding on your part.

 

[Angelfishsolo]

I didnt suggest a bso as an alternative to a good cheap bike. Your interpretation that i did suggests a fundamental lack of understanding on your part.

You classed a Muddy Fox as a "competitively priced" bike. Competative means "in competition with". Why else post this bike in this topic?

 

[apollo179]

You classed a Muddy Fox as a "competitively priced" bike. Competative means "in competition with". Why else post this bike in this topic?

The price is competitive , there is no mention that the bike is competitive.

 

[Angelfishsolo]

The price is competitive , there is no mention that the bike is competitive.

What a bizzare answer. "I'm looking for a cheep sports car" "That 950cc fiesta is competitivly priced". WTF?

 

[apollo179]

What a bizzare answer. "I'm looking for a cheep sports car" "That 950cc fiesta is competitivly priced". WTF?

Exactly it is only comparable to bikes that are comparable - i didnt compare a bso (as you call it) to a good cheap bike. I didnt compare it with anything. I just said the price was competitive. It is only competitive with bikes within its price bracket and the op was fishing in a completely different price pond.

 

[Angelfishsolo]

Exactly it is only comparable to bikes that are comparable - i didnt compare a bso (as you call it) to a good cheap bike. I didnt compare it with anything. I just said the price was competitive. It is only competitive with bikes within its price bracket and the op was fishing in a completely different price pond.

So it was a competativly priced BSO. The OP was looking at the £100-£200 mark and so your post implied the bike was a valid choice.

 

[apollo179]

So it was a competativly priced BSO. The OP was looking at the £100-£200 mark and so your post implied the bike was a valid choice.

My post implied it was a valid choice for anyone looking for a competitively priced new bike , by definition in that price bracket . Thereby not competing re the ops original remit.

 

[Angelfishsolo]

My post implied it was a valid choice for anyone looking for a competitively priced new bike , by definition in that price bracket . Thereby not competing re the ops original remit.

Then I am sorry but you have no idea about bikes.

 

[abo]

****ing hell, it appears apollo179 posted details of a shoot bike in order to provoke a reaction. Do you post on usenet too?

 

[peelywally]

hang on to you £200 quid maybe add to it and keep an eye on local bike shops for ex display end of line bikes ive seen some cracking bargains go this way ,


one was a flat bar fixie a right stoater marvic whells fso crank fizik seat the works =£240 same place had giant touring bikes same price ,

i heard today of a place in paisley selling full carbon road bike never out the shop for £1000 dead retail price £2500 .




keep looking and dont be in a hurry it might pay off .

 

[apollo179]

****ing hell, it appears apollo179 posted details of a shoot bike in order to provoke a reaction. Do you post on usenet too?

Whats usenet ?

 

[apollo179]

Then I am sorry but you have no idea about bikes.

Presumably that is the default judgement for anyone that holds an opinion different from your own.

 

[peelywally]

Whats usenet ?

its like skynet ,


beware the terminators

 

[Angelfishsolo]

Presumably that is the default judgement for anyone that holds an opinion different from your own.

No. Default judgement on anyone who would suggest a Muddy Fox on a cycling forum.