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MagicFreebiesUK
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Hi MagicFreebiesUK.

I was wondering if you or anyone else out there has bought a bike from Sterling House? I`ve seen these offers before from them, and have been tempted, but as you can`t try out the bike, have always been wary.

Thanks,


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I bought one in April 2003 :)

Went for £40 mens model but they sent me £50 model at no extra :)

Had a job about a mile from home and did cycle for about a year.

The bike was ok. I did get a new saddle as it was like sitting on a razor blade :¦
The bolt which held the saddle did not tighten enough and I broke it but they sent another ok. The bearings in one of the pedals did fail and when I rang they said I would have to pay to send back for testing first! I could not wait so bought some new ones for about £8 from Halfords.

Even with the problems I do think the bike was good value.

Its sat in the garage now gathering dust as I have a new job further away :/

There are some other cheap bikes about though and have seen some for £50 in BIG W

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like everything..you get what you pay for.

A £50 mountain bike may get you from A to B for a while but they are complete junk.

As soon as you try and use it off road bits will break and fall off....you are better off buying a decent bike that is maybe last years model from Halfords or out of the ad`s in an MTB magazine for the £2-300 pound mark.

You will get a bike that can handle what it was designed for and will last a good few years.


why take life so seriously..its not like you are going to make it out alive

I do like the `HELMEST - ONE SIZE FITS ALL` quote...

no they don`t, a cycle helmet should be fitted properly exactly the same way as a Motorcycle helmet should be...it`s to protect your head for christsakes!

why take life so seriously..its not like you are going to make it out alive

Bought one for my eldest a year ago, no better or worse (but cheaper) than anything in Halfords\JJB Sports.

In fact considering the build quality compare to the youngest sons (JJB) bike probably better.



I quite like the Helpdesk people in a benevolent (as opposed to malevolent) way as they do some valuable work in preventing us being inundated by every halfwit who can work a phone.

I bought a mans and ladies bike a couple of months ago from them, they seem to be ok, again not tried off road but so far no bits fallen off yet, you pay for what you get I guess though, no frills with these models, but I`m just looking for a cheap ride ;) paid extra for theft insurance so will wait and see what happens this year....

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I bought a mountain bike from my local Aldi,the first week it opened,about 5 years ago.21 gears,quick release saddle & front wheel,& bar ends came with it.Other than that nothing else special, just a standard bike,no suspension etc.
I`ve since done over 5000 miles on it,& nothing at all has gone wrong with it.Just 2 punctures,one new set of tyres & new brake pads.The bike cost £69.99
Well pleased.

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In fact considering the build quality compare to the youngest sons (JJB) bike probably better.

Thats because JJB bikes are junk as well.....same as the the ones you can buy in those motoring shops.

Halfords do sell the cheapo £79.99 bikes too...they are also junk....like I said, buy a £2-300 bike that is maybe last years model and you will have a bike that does what it is meant to do and will stay in one piece.

Not one made with plastic 3 piece cranks, pressed steel `V-brakes` and gear shifts that were on bikes 15-20 years ago.

Same old story...it looks like a mountain bike down the road thats £300 and it`s only £50.....it must be a bargain!





why take life so seriously..its not like you are going to make it out alive

I saw in the paper that Halfords had some decent reductions on bikes at the moment - see here - also advertised a Helium Crosstrack for £109 from £279, which seems a pretty decent reduction if they`s still got any left...