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Specialized Stumpjumper Pro Carbon Eagle X01 AXS 2022 Gloss Oasis
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Brakes:Hayes HFX-9 XC brakes, Hayes HFX-9 XC levers
Shimano Deore running gear
Crankset: TruVativ FireX,
Pedals: Crank Brothers Egg Beater Candy
Rims: Alex TD17's
Hubs: Shimano FH-M475's
Pretty standard setup right? Now here's where it gets interesting; came to the USA on a uni placement so was looking for a bike to carry me around, was about to buy a horrible disposable from Walmart when I came across an advert for this bike- the guy was leaving for the navy today and needed shot to pay for his ticket. So I met him- assuming him to be a crack addict selling a hooky bike- not so. Out he come's fully uniformed up and show's me the bike. He then asked me to make him an offer- so I pitch in silly at $250 (£125ish), expecting him to up the anti to a reasonable amount. Low and behold the guy says "deal".
So, here we have it- great spec, undamaged, with the receipt from the original bike shop in this guys name- £125.
I don't expect 10's - i don't even expect 5's- but try to rate it as if you'd spent £125 on it!
Shimano Deore running gear
Crankset: TruVativ FireX,
Pedals: Crank Brothers Egg Beater Candy
Rims: Alex TD17's
Hubs: Shimano FH-M475's
Pretty standard setup right? Now here's where it gets interesting; came to the USA on a uni placement so was looking for a bike to carry me around, was about to buy a horrible disposable from Walmart when I came across an advert for this bike- the guy was leaving for the navy today and needed shot to pay for his ticket. So I met him- assuming him to be a crack addict selling a hooky bike- not so. Out he come's fully uniformed up and show's me the bike. He then asked me to make him an offer- so I pitch in silly at $250 (£125ish), expecting him to up the anti to a reasonable amount. Low and behold the guy says "deal".
So, here we have it- great spec, undamaged, with the receipt from the original bike shop in this guys name- £125.
I don't expect 10's - i don't even expect 5's- but try to rate it as if you'd spent £125 on it!
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Ben_500 said on 21 January 2010
for £125 notes mate you aint going wrong here.. chuck on a few upgrades and i bet it will be a sweeter ride.. i bet that rear shock likes to bob thou..
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murray21monster said on 2 September 2009
nice bike m8! us to have one myself! rate my bike plz?
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wadoryu said on 15 June 2009
not a terribley brilliant bike mate but nice colour
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downhilldude15 said on 31 July 2008
pretty nice. plz rate my saracen.. it was free :D
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grazo22 said on 17 May 2008
Coolio. What is it with you and bargains. You are so lucky! you should buy cheap and sell for loads. Looks like you would be good at that. What colour is you carpet now, brown!
munk replied... on 17 May 2008
Ha ha! It was a creamy brown colour when I got there and I guess is still a creamy brown colour now... bloody USA real estate agents made the place out to be perfect! lol.
Bargains seem to be my thing... I just lurk on various sits and pounce on people with silly offers to see if i get lucky! You'd be suprised how many people really want a deal today rather than double the price tomorrow. Thanks for the rating dude!
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Scrapod said on 17 May 2008
i like this bike and for $250 its a bargain too. forks are the coolest part. rate mine too plz.
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TheFoxx said on 16 May 2008
Not the most attractive bike i've seen but beggers cant be choosers at £125. Though great buy realy, now just spec it up a bit. Happy Riding.
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munk said on 2 March 2008
After a week of riding i have to give it a 9! Never ridden clipless before- it damn scary if you come to a sudden stop and have forgotten to unclip yourself... just toppled over in the parking lot yesterday.
The brakes are spot on, but the rear shock needs replacing- i'm thinking a fox air jobbie- anyone got any suggestions for upgrades?
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horondo said on 28 February 2008
good for how much you paid for it the frame is a lush colour but dosent look nice
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Dingo2024 said on 27 February 2008
a good bargain buy-one of the better ones for you I expect
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rusta25 said on 27 February 2008
that a great bike for £125
please rate mine
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eat_my_dust said on 27 February 2008
Nice spec, rate mine
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skinheadjc said on 27 February 2008
I've seen the frames of these alone going for $250 on ebay.com
not the best bike in teh world, but for £125, that was a steel.
munk replied... on 28 February 2008
You're right- not the best, not the prettiest but it does the job just right1 Its very spongy on the climbs from both the front and rear shocks- but when you usually ride a rigid I guess anything would be that way- you ride a soft tail right? Any ideas on setup?
munk replied... on 28 February 2008
You're right- not the best, not the prettiest but it does the job just right1 Its very spongy on the climbs from both the front and rear shocks- but when you usually ride a rigid I guess anything would be that way- you ride a soft tail right? Any ideas on setup?
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