Foofighter955
Original spec...
Alloy Rims: Yes
Approximate Weight (KG): 14.75
Brake Type: Hydraulic Disc
Chainset: Shimano FC-M311
Exact Frame Size: 18"
Fork travel: 100mm
Forks: Rockshox Dart 1
Frame Material: Lightweight 6061 aluminium
Frame Size: 17-18
Front Brake: New Shimano BR-M445 hydraulic disc brake
Front Mech: Shimano FD-M310
Gear Shifters: Shimano SL-M360
Handle Bars: Kalloy mid rise bars
Headset: Semi integrated
Hubs: Alloy with alloy QR
Number of Gears: 24
Pedals: Wellgo alloy platform
Rear Brake: New Shimano BR-M445 hydraulic disc brake
Rear Mech: Shimano Alivio RD-M410
Rims: Double wall alloy rims
Saddle: Carrera
Seatpost: Alloy 350mm x 31.6mm
Stem: 90mm
Suspension: Front
Tyre size: 26 x 2.1
Tyres: Kenda MTB tyre
Wheel size: 26"
Upgrades so far:
Rockshox Reba SL Forks with pop lock.
Wellgo MG-1 magnesium pedals in white.
I am pretty happy with the bike so far. It may only be a lowly Halfords Carrera but I think it has a lot of potential. Quite surprised at how light the frame feels once the handle bars & forks etc are off. Changed the forks as soon as I could and it feels a lot better, lost 1kg straight away and it handles so much better. Future upgrades for next year I am planning include changing out the handlebars, stem & seatpost with light weight parts maybe carbon!? It could definatly do with a shorter stem. I'll upgrade the drive train as it wears out.
Alloy Rims: Yes
Approximate Weight (KG): 14.75
Brake Type: Hydraulic Disc
Chainset: Shimano FC-M311
Exact Frame Size: 18"
Fork travel: 100mm
Forks: Rockshox Dart 1
Frame Material: Lightweight 6061 aluminium
Frame Size: 17-18
Front Brake: New Shimano BR-M445 hydraulic disc brake
Front Mech: Shimano FD-M310
Gear Shifters: Shimano SL-M360
Handle Bars: Kalloy mid rise bars
Headset: Semi integrated
Hubs: Alloy with alloy QR
Number of Gears: 24
Pedals: Wellgo alloy platform
Rear Brake: New Shimano BR-M445 hydraulic disc brake
Rear Mech: Shimano Alivio RD-M410
Rims: Double wall alloy rims
Saddle: Carrera
Seatpost: Alloy 350mm x 31.6mm
Stem: 90mm
Suspension: Front
Tyre size: 26 x 2.1
Tyres: Kenda MTB tyre
Wheel size: 26"
Upgrades so far:
Rockshox Reba SL Forks with pop lock.
Wellgo MG-1 magnesium pedals in white.
I am pretty happy with the bike so far. It may only be a lowly Halfords Carrera but I think it has a lot of potential. Quite surprised at how light the frame feels once the handle bars & forks etc are off. Changed the forks as soon as I could and it feels a lot better, lost 1kg straight away and it handles so much better. Future upgrades for next year I am planning include changing out the handlebars, stem & seatpost with light weight parts maybe carbon!? It could definatly do with a shorter stem. I'll upgrade the drive train as it wears out.
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loopy said on 26 May 2011
they are a good bike, i like mine but always wanna improve, dart 1 forks are crap and heavy m8, best thing was to change them.
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MountainBikerChris said on 8 September 2010
Nice like the forks and wheels.
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vengeance111 said on 6 September 2010
looking great man, i bet that fork makes alot of difference
vengeance111 replied... on 7 September 2010
they look great as well
Foofighter955 replied... on 6 September 2010
Yeah they feel great, much plusher and almost half the weight of the old darts. I totaly recommend them, the lock out is nice to have for climbing hills too!
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heppydog said on 29 August 2010
good looking bike there, looks nice to ride!
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Foofighter955 said on 29 August 2010
my bike :-)
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well said on 29 August 2010
nice bike, now you can get it for 250, really worth the money. Nice fork :-)
Foofighter955 replied... on 29 August 2010
Thanks, yeah I just saw the new price! Gutted I didn't wait another couple of months.
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bunnyboy1 said on 29 August 2010
Nice bike mate! Bet the forks make it a lot better! Rate mine please.
Foofighter955 replied... on 29 August 2010
Thanks mate!
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