Thanks for the input, decision made...

[Monsieur Remings]

Seen it and checked it, it's not the same spec, near enough for a newbie like me but not the same and not the right size in either link (which is why they're so much cheaper because 18 is pretty standard).

There was the option of an 18' however - my size - in the 2012 but I got the above on 0% which wasn't the case with the 2012. Any money saved buying straight up was nullified by the additional interest on finance, hence making the 2013 a better option to pay with on finance. Trust, I checked, relentlessly, pretty much everywhere.

I could have got it £4 cheaper at Allterrain if that counts?

 

[Monsieur Remings]

BSO ?

Quite the friendly Giant isn't one...

 

[02GF74]

jmmmmm I'm sure you checked - but i'm surprised the 18 in at JE James for £ 120 less is not better value than the 2013 . Usually tje latest models tend to go up in price or are same price but with lower spec. components - surely for £ 120 you could put better parts than on the 2103 model, and sell the bits you have taken off on ebay or elsewhere?

 

[Monsieur Remings]

jmmmmm I'm sure you checked - but i'm surprised the 18 in at JE James for £ 120 less is not better value than the 2013 . Usually tje latest models tend to go up in price or are same price but with lower spec. components - surely for £ 120 you could put better parts than on the 2103 model, and sell the bits you have taken off on ebay or elsewhere?

It's a sale item and not available on finance... once again I'd seen it fella'.

 

[Cubist]

I think it looks great. I don't think you'll regret it despite the best efforts on here to burst your bubble!

 

[GrumpyGregry]

That's a great bike, with a great spec, (and a ghastly colour scheme there's no accounting for taste) for the price. It's crying out for some jagwire blue cables btw.

 

[Monsieur Remings]

I think it looks great. I don't think you'll regret it despite the best efforts on here to burst your bubble!

Yes, that's what I was beginning to wonder.

Glad you approve Cubist.

 

[lulubel]

That's a great bike, with a great spec, (and a ghastly colour scheme there's no accounting for taste) for the price. It's crying out for some jagwire blue cables btw.

He hasn't even got it yet. Give him a chance

 

[zizou]

Looks good, nice colour scheme

 

[Motozulu]

Well I think it's a stunning looking bit of kit and a good choice.

 

[Cubist]

He hasn't even got it yet. Give him a chance

Never mind that!

Here, M'Sieur, before it's too late:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Jagwire-C...parts_SR&var=410113525335&hash=item19d17174c5

 

[Cubist]

Blingtastic

http://superstar.tibolts.co.uk/popup_image.php?pID=348

 

[02GF74]

green hubs and red nipples will clash - best to keep a bike limited to 2 or 3 colours max.

 

[Cubist]

green hubs and red nipples will clash - best to keep a bike limited to 2 or 3 colours max.

two.

Black, red. That is all.

 

[Monsieur Remings]

Yes User, and a trip to Burrington Coombe will also be on the cards.