GT Chucker

[Garlick]

Went to watch the footy on Saturday, and celebrated the Chelsea win with a pint or 8, on the way home I wandered into Bike Hut and bought the GF a GT Chucker. Easiest sale the bloke had made as I was in and out of the shop in 10 minutes.

She'll only use it for pottering about on and a bit of park tracks- nothing major.

Was my drunken purchase a good one? Interested to hear from anyone who knows the bike- we pick it up this weekend

Cheers muchly
G

[Pulse]

Which model? I've got a GT Chucker, and it's a very good bike for what you pay, imo.

[Garlick]

Chucker XS.2- finished in grey.

[Pulse]

Righto. Smaller frame than mine, but essentially the same.

Well, I'm very happy with my purchase, and it's doing well so far, although I've only had it a couple of weeks.

[Gooby]

Buying a bike without riding it?

Would you buy a car without driving it?

[Pulse]

Gooby said:

Buying a bike without riding it?

Would you buy a car without driving it?

I bought a bike without riding it, as I figured it was cheap enough, and I had no basis for comparison. Plus, the local bike shops around here aren't very willing to give test rides.

[Gooby]

Pulse said:

Gooby said:

Buying a bike without riding it?

Would you buy a car without driving it?

I bought a bike without riding it, as I figured it was cheap enough, and I had no basis for comparison. Plus, the local bike shops around here aren't very willing to give test rides.

If you got lucky then good for you (sincerley)

The last few weeks I have been helping Tinkerbell find a replacement for his beautiful 1999 specialised. We have ridden everything we could get our hands on. Before that I did much the same excersize looking for my new ride. This has shown me that there are some rubbish bikes out there. Even some very expensive bikes from trusted manufacturers have proven less than desirable.

Tinkerbell and I had no difficulty in getting a test ride, most shops were pushing us out the door just to try around the car park, if not they would give us a demo for a weekend. One shop did not lend the bikes out but arranged to meet us at the bike park for an evening of test rides on several bikes.

If you dont get that kind of service then why shop there?

[Garlick]

Pulse said:

Gooby said:

Buying a bike without riding it?

Would you buy a car without driving it?

I bought a bike without riding it, as I figured it was cheap enough, and I had no basis for comparison. Plus, the local bike shops around here aren't very willing to give test rides.

No- but freely admit to being a bit drunk when purchasing and thinking 'Mrs will love me for buying her this' it wasn't my most sensible, nor most thought out purchase!

Actually got it last night and she loves it.....phew

[Pulse]

Gooby said:

Pulse said:

Gooby said:

Buying a bike without riding it?

Would you buy a car without driving it?

I bought a bike without riding it, as I figured it was cheap enough, and I had no basis for comparison. Plus, the local bike shops around here aren't very willing to give test rides.

If you got lucky then good for you (sincerley)

The last few weeks I have been helping Tinkerbell find a replacement for his beautiful 1999 specialised. We have ridden everything we could get our hands on. Before that I did much the same excersize looking for my new ride. This has shown me that there are some rubbish bikes out there. Even some very expensive bikes from trusted manufacturers have proven less than desirable.

Tinkerbell and I had no difficulty in getting a test ride, most shops were pushing us out the door just to try around the car park, if not they would give us a demo for a weekend. One shop did not lend the bikes out but arranged to meet us at the bike park for an evening of test rides on several bikes.

If you dont get that kind of service then why shop there?

I didn't, in the end. No bike shop would offer me a test ride, or certainly not the kind of test ride I wanted to do (more than just around the carpark at least).
I bought from the internet, which I did kind of regret, since it came damaged. Currently in the process of getting it fixed, and claiming back the money for it. But, I did get the bike I wanted (as far as a 'I like the look of it' way anyway) for the price I wanted.

[Gooby]

Garlick said:

Pulse said:

Gooby said:

Buying a bike without riding it?

Would you buy a car without driving it?

I bought a bike without riding it, as I figured it was cheap enough, and I had no basis for comparison. Plus, the local bike shops around here aren't very willing to give test rides.

No- but freely admit to being a bit drunk when purchasing and thinking 'Mrs will love me for buying her this' it wasn't my most sensible, nor most thought out purchase!

Actually got it last night and she loves it.....phew

Thank goodnes!
Any chance of seeing the great Garlic on some trails? Is she tempting you out?

[Pulse]

Gooby said:

Garlick said:

Pulse said:

Gooby said:

Buying a bike without riding it?

Would you buy a car without driving it?

I bought a bike without riding it, as I figured it was cheap enough, and I had no basis for comparison. Plus, the local bike shops around here aren't very willing to give test rides.

No- but freely admit to being a bit drunk when purchasing and thinking 'Mrs will love me for buying her this' it wasn't my most sensible, nor most thought out purchase!

Actually got it last night and she loves it.....phew

Thank goodnes!
Any chance of seeing the great Garlic on some trails? Is she tempting you out?

Of the closet?

[Gooby]

Pulse said:

Gooby said:

Garlick said:

Pulse said:

Gooby said:

Buying a bike without riding it?

Would you buy a car without driving it?

I bought a bike without riding it, as I figured it was cheap enough, and I had no basis for comparison. Plus, the local bike shops around here aren't very willing to give test rides.

No- but freely admit to being a bit drunk when purchasing and thinking 'Mrs will love me for buying her this' it wasn't my most sensible, nor most thought out purchase!

Actually got it last night and she loves it.....phew

Thank goodnes!
Any chance of seeing the great Garlic on some trails? Is she tempting you out?

Of the closet?

[Garlick]

Gooby said:

Pulse said:

Gooby said:

Garlick said:

Pulse said:

Gooby said:

Buying a bike without riding it?

Would you buy a car without driving it?

I bought a bike without riding it, as I figured it was cheap enough, and I had no basis for comparison. Plus, the local bike shops around here aren't very willing to give test rides.

No- but freely admit to being a bit drunk when purchasing and thinking 'Mrs will love me for buying her this' it wasn't my most sensible, nor most thought out purchase!

Actually got it last night and she loves it.....phew

Thank goodnes!
Any chance of seeing the great Garlic on some trails? Is she tempting you out?

Of the closet?

not yet.....barstewards!

We need to do more than ride to the pub and back, and i'd like to have a go at something more challenging than a kerb, so yeah there is a good chance we'll get out there.

Anywhere decent for us to have a go around SW London???

[Pulse]

Garlick said:

not yet.....barstewards!

We need to do more than ride to the pub and back, and i'd like to have a go at something more challenging than a kerb, so yeah there is a good chance we'll get out there.

Anywhere decent for us to have a go around SW London???

You mean you've tried kerbs already? I'm building up to that.

[Garlick]

Pulse said:

Garlick said:

not yet.....barstewards!

We need to do more than ride to the pub and back, and i'd like to have a go at something more challenging than a kerb, so yeah there is a good chance we'll get out there.

Anywhere decent for us to have a go around SW London???

You mean you've tried kerbs already? I'm building up to that.

Yeah, fell off a few times at first, but practised late into the night and now I am kerb master.

Show me a kerb and I will conquer it!

[Gooby]

Garlick said:

Pulse said:

Garlick said:

not yet.....barstewards!

We need to do more than ride to the pub and back, and i'd like to have a go at something more challenging than a kerb, so yeah there is a good chance we'll get out there.

Anywhere decent for us to have a go around SW London???

You mean you've tried kerbs already? I'm building up to that.

Yeah, fell off a few times at first, but practised late into the night and now I am kerb master.

Show me a kerb and I will conquer it!

Kerbs are always easiest with a few beers in yer belly.