not really sure if theres any other bikers on here..but here goes

i'm replacing my bike that was nicked (http://tackycheese.net/images/misc/bikes/mine/full_shot_front.jpg). My old bike was built by moi and was well on its way to being quite a good bike.. anyway, its gone.

I'm going to the bike show at the NEC on 16th april. I plan to buying similar parts, same frame shape, d521s, xt drive train etc etc.

Anyway.. the main difference is that i want disc brakes. My old frame had disc mounts, but my shifters were integrated and i didnt disc hubs.. so upgrading to disc brakes would be rather pricey.. but seeing as tho im building this one from scracth i can start with them in there.

I vaguhly remember in MBUK them reviewing some rather cheap hydraulic (not touching cable) disc brakes.. does anyone know what they were, or roughly how much they were.. or any suggestions for else where on the bike?

cheers!






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ARC www.merlincycles.co.uk are doing some great deals on magura julies with wheels,i got a set with wheels(which i sold on ebay) for £130 all in,thats the new 2004 spec with wavey rotors,last time i checked they were doing them with deore wheels for £150.im running the julies at the moment and their great.
http://www.merlincycles.co.uk/acatalog/Frames__Forks_and_Wheels.html
£149.95 or the deore discs come at about £55 an end but then you need wheels so this is a good price
http://www.merlincycles.co.uk/acatalog/copy_of_Sale_Frames.html maybe even a frame here for you? sheesh I should be on commision, are you listening Mr Merlin
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Try here www.edinburgh-bicycle.co.uk have only ordered a few items from their but they were very good. seem to have good prices when i last used them

Chris

EBC are a great bunch ,local for me of course but theres cheaper out there

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I've got a Merlin bike, it's Malt1 SE, bought it last year, it's their cheapest model (altho mine's specced up with a 2003 MX Comp fork) and it's a cracker Their frames are fantastic for the money, better than my last bike (a GT which some b***ard nicked) infact.
Plus I somehow ended up with the silver one rather than the cheapo blue finish so it looks the business too!

Have you tried http://www.chainreactioncycles.co.uk (or may be .com) for your brakes, they're usually pretty good.

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Magura HS33's are amazing.....only hydraulic rim brakes but still been over a few handlebars with them...plus only £120!

Well 'ard!

Tom (AofB)

GrpN Catback Exhaust system on...rattles like f**k, but very nice!!!

whole new forum opening hereLOL,chainreaction are good for price and free postage but i havent found better magura deals than merlin,chain reaction want £65 an end whereas the merlin price includes wheels.i've just finished building mine so know what ARC's going through.dont forget ebay as theres some bargains to be found although some peeps pay silly prices

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cheers guys, i'l have a good look through those sites in the morning

i was tempted by hydraulic rim brakes tom, but looking on merlin - theres a set of Julies with wheels (deore hubs :/) for £185.. but its a start. chris and viv have hydraulic rim brakes tho, and they are rather good


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you can keep your stablizers on if you like steve

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