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  1. nickw1965

    First bike dilemma

    I couldn't agree more. I fully intend to cash in on sale prices for this years models.My game plan is to get 3 years riding then trade in, giving the industry a chance to progress with new technology.
  2. nickw1965

    First bike dilemma

    Mark Cheers for that,i was hoping a member owned a Lapierre to give honest opinion.As i said previously a short test demo doesn't tell a full story.I must confess the Overvolt 927 is still currently top of my list.
  3. nickw1965

    First bike dilemma

    After a internet search now found the Lapierre Overvolt AM 900i for £3700 .Now that could be the deal breaker.Looking forward to the demo
  4. nickw1965

    First bike dilemma

    Many thanks for the review link.Great reading and has given me a much clearer picture of the range
  5. nickw1965

    First bike dilemma

    The Lapierre am900i spec as follows comes in at £4400
  6. nickw1965

    First bike dilemma

    Gary Just booked a demo to try out.Only seen and read reviews on these components on different bikes separately.Never together on this exact make.The electronic shifting does come across as a possible potential fail factor but can’t find any long term reviews on it. I have ridden a couple of...
  7. nickw1965

    First bike dilemma

    E bikes in Farnham have 20% off on Lapierre and 5 minutes from my house .That makes the Lapierre Overvolt AM 927i 2018 Around £5359 Going on previous advice from members above suspension spec and drive plays a big part.This bike has some of fox’s best front and rear suspension as well as...
  8. nickw1965

    First bike dilemma

    IPad having a mare.Replied to Gary’s message in Robs post ????
  9. nickw1965

    First bike dilemma

    Rob Rob Went down Berkshire cycles Gary What your saying is great advice .Problem for me is I’m returning back to mountain biking after a 20 year gap.(ish)I have no preset ideas of what I really need regarding frame geometry etc. I currently ride a “ICE “ recumbent trike on the road but sadly...
  10. nickw1965

    First bike dilemma

    June your kidding me.Looks like them shops where just keen to get a deposit. Can’t wait that long
  11. nickw1965

    First bike dilemma

    Haibike xDuro AllMtn 8.0 FLYON 2019 is looking like one hell of a bike.Downside is I have had 3 stores tell me not coming till April/May next year. Worth the wait ? Would be nice if some early pre launch reviews existed.I live in Hampshire UK and have great local runs over Fleet and South Downs...
  12. nickw1965

    First bike dilemma

    First question how does anyone ever manage to decide on first e bike to buy.The choices out there are daunting.I know I want a full suspension and have allowed £6000 max.Trouble is now do I buy higher spec this years models or pay the extra for next years. My shortlist is Specialised Levo...
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