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Have a look at the 661 stuff, mines like a mesh with the armour sewn In, was fine when on mx bikes. Might be hotter on a mountain bike though. I've also got knee calipers that are pads which also help stop your knee twisting and breaking. I do have an open face mx helmet if that's not an over kill..

Yeah he mentioned the mesh type but im sure if your ment to wear a base layer first and with the armadillo spine protector? I can see this being a head ache as much as bying a bike lol. And I'm in maylandsea near Danbury but have transport will travel.

Could possibly be interested, cheers

You can wear the mesh type over a t-shirt and have it as your top layer in summer do the same in winter and just put a hoodie etc on top. I'll dig it out and have a look ad not used it for 2 yrs.

Your welcome to give mine a try if you like..

Hello Festa, Looks like you've had a ton of good advice from the lads already!
I started out with a GT Avalanche from Luke at Tritons, 4 or 5 years ago. A lovely bike, but mine's a bit like Triggers broom, I don't think anything on it is original anymore (even the frame), but I love it.
Since that one, I've had a Trek from Luke, and 2 kids Trek bikes. Always great service there.

I need to get out more though as mine are getting covered in cobwebs!

Oh, i'm South Ockendon too.

Haha triggers broom, I'm planing on going to Triton on Friday as looks like I'm off work that day. Hope to come home with a bike, love the look of the 2012 cannondal sl4
good to see there's plenty of local riders..

What I would suggest, You give triton a call and speak to Luke, tell him you are from the forum and an insight to what you might want. Im not sure how many bikes would be on show as they have recently moved to the new address in Debden/Loughton but at the old address sometimes they would have to set up the bike. A courtesy call could be an advantage as you probably wont want to make the journey without at least seeing the bikes in the flesh. Hope this helps and goodluck.

PS - Luke is very knowledgable and approachable

Lukes gone to Vegas for the interbike expo but Tony will be at the shop.

Yeah good idea

Just read this at What Mountain Bile magazinein Facebook:

Theres some serious discounts being offered at the moment. the Banshee X would be a fairly cheap way into a full susser

And a new Carrera Fury '09 with 120mm air forks for £432. Great spec for the money.

yeah just been looking at that one but no uk stock in my size, never seem to see much about Carrera bikes are they Halfords only?

Halfords Carreras are not the original Carreras which are hand made in Italy.
are you keeping tabs on the gary fisher or have you passed on that 1 chance in a blue moon?

http://www.cyclingforums.com/t/278701/who-makes-carrera

thanks, yeah im watching it on ebay.