"Albert" <
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> "VisionSet" <
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> > Anyone got this info anywhere? tried e-mailing trek uk - no response. '02 or '03 model - nearest
> > pound will do.
> >
> > What are peoples opinions, gut feelings etc about the following makes,
I'm
> > aiming for a Sora spec bike with as much Sora as possible.
> >
> > Coppi Saracen Trek Barracuda
> >
> > The Coppi Gavia can be had for £330, and seems to fit the bill
perfectly.
> >
> > Or having said this - any other suggestions?
> >
> > --
> > Mike W
> >
>
>
> > Barracuda
>
> Hi Mike
>
> noooooo !
>
> for the love of god do not buy a barracuda !
>
> you will regret buying a barracuda. (kids bikes) and the 'top of the
range' models
> are not good value when compared to the competition*
>
> others think they are fine but three people I know that bought a barracuda
> ( 1x road 2 x MTB ) bought other, proper, bikes soon after.
>
> £330 seems a bit lite for a decent, complete, bike as you'll probably need
/ want
> to spend money upgrading various bits and bobs almost immediately so best
get
> as high a spec straight away, saves faffing about.
>
> try for an an 01 model (or 02 at a push) of whatever you decide on as the
spec will
> be barely different but as it's 'old' you should get a *deep* discount.
>
> shop around, pay cash and a £500 / £600 bike can be had for £300, maybe
less.
>
>
> happy hunting
>
>
> Albert
>
>
>
> *sorry to any barracuda owners out there :-(
Dont buy a Saracen! I used to work at their assembly plant in Leamington, quantitiy before quality
seemed to be their operative phrase. Theres no way I'd entrust my life to a Saracen bike.