Giant Yukon FX3 Mountain bike - £299.95 @ Pauls Cycles

dvdphile · 03-04-2009, 15:02

I found this bargain elsewhere but couldn't find it mentioned here.

I know there are some budding cyclists on here and I've ordered one myself!

It gets some good reviews too!

Giant Yukon FX3 Mountain bike - £299.95 @ Pauls Cycles

http://www.paulscycles.co.uk/product...id=m1b4s1p1746

Hope it helps someone!

Gary

wobbly Jelly · 03-04-2009, 15:25

if you put "discount box" in their search engine some good finds

a 10w halogen for under £20 seems a good deal

http://www.paulscycles.co.uk/product...id=m2b0s37p739

Edit****
missed the small print saying you need to order a bike as well, but if you are....

LCD-Killer · 04-04-2009, 18:38

Saw this on another bargain related site, but didn't dare post due to the hordes of "I can get a sull suspension bike from Halfords for £80" waging war against the "No bike less than a £1000 is worth riding" posts.

This is a blinding bargain, you wont get a better full-suss for the money at the moment. I'd still take a hard-tail at this end of the budget, but even so the spec on this is very competative.

Pauls Cycles is very well regarded on many cycling sites as well.

DM · 04-04-2009, 19:39

That's a nice price for a very nice bike!

gingertom · 05-04-2009, 17:20

Cheers OP

I cant believe it but I have just bagged one of these as My GT is completely knackered after 12 years of riding and I need something to get me back out on the hills and paths of Cornwall

splinos · 05-04-2009, 20:21

Gone for this at a crackin price!!!

Questor · 05-04-2009, 20:23

Great price, just a shame it's got mechanical as opposed to hydraulic discs, which, at the full RRP is unforgivable.
At 300 it's a bargain though!

zenza · 06-04-2009, 07:36

Would this bike be ok for my height as I am 6'2?

dvdphile · 06-04-2009, 08:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by zenza

Would this bike be ok for my height as I am 6'2?

I went for medium as I'm 5'9" and that's a 17" frame.

You could go for large which is 19" frame. Not sure that's big enough though??

Regards,
GAry

richie-t · 06-04-2009, 08:16

its not a bad price, i'd still go hardtrail though.

http://www.paulscycles.co.uk/product...id=m1b4s2p1266

has far better components and for just a bit more is worth every penny.

zenza · 06-04-2009, 10:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by richie-t

its not a bad price, i'd still go hardtrail though.

http://www.paulscycles.co.uk/product...id=m1b4s2p1266

has far better components and for just a bit more is worth every penny.

What's the major difference in this one and the one you linked to?

Ste7en · 06-04-2009, 11:19

Balls! No XLs left

arma_uk · 06-04-2009, 11:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by zenza

Would this bike be ok for my height as I am 6'2?

i think you'd need a 21" (extra large?) frame. i'm 6'3 and i bought a 19" giant xtc a couple of years ago, went about 10 yards and immediately realised i should have got the larger bike - luckily the bike shop exchanged it. even with the bigger frame, the seat post is at full extension. i suppose it's pot luck to some extent if you're buying by mail order though...

DM · 06-04-2009, 11:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by richie-t

its not a bad price, i'd still go hardtrail though.

http://www.paulscycles.co.uk/product...id=m1b4s2p1266

has far better components and for just a bit more is worth every penny.

All depends what you are riding though surely?

Quote:

Originally Posted by zenza

What's the major difference in this one and the one you linked to?

One is a hardtail the other is a full suspension XC bike. Can you not tell from the picture?

mixmanx · 06-04-2009, 12:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by richie-t

its not a bad price, i'd still go hardtrail though.

http://www.paulscycles.co.uk/product...id=m1b4s2p1266

has far better components and for just a bit more is worth every penny.

Just a bit more? nearer twice the price! £300 Vs £500.

Both still a good price though.

Ste7en · 06-04-2009, 12:19

299.95 x 2 = 371.86

eye__writ · 06-04-2009, 12:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by mixmanx

Just a bit more? nearer twice the price! £300 Vs £500.

Both still a good price though.

There's only about £72 difference. It's £371 not £500.

soggs · 06-04-2009, 12:38

Very tempted by this offer but wondered what size would be best for me? I'm 5' 10" so wasn't sure whether the medium (17") or large (19") would be better? Any advice gratefully received

zenza · 06-04-2009, 13:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by DM

One is a hardtail the other is a full suspension XC bike. Can you not tell from the picture?

As you can tell I'm not really up on my bikes, just wanted a decent bike for the summer.

I am going to mostly be riding in parks and along country tracks so not sure what would be most suitable out of the two but I don't even know what a XC or hardtail is.

jonnyboy · 06-04-2009, 13:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by zenza

As you can tell I'm not really up on my bikes, just wanted a decent bike for the summer.

I am going to mostly be riding in parks and along country tracks so not sure what would be most suitable out of the two but I don't even know what a XC or hardtail is.

Have a look here; http://www.bikeradar.com/ if you want to get help making the right choice of bike to fit your needs, I find it very useful.

- Jon

03-04-2009, 15:02	#1
dvdphile Early Adopter Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: LEEDS Posts: 575 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Giant Yukon FX3 Mountain bike - £299.95 @ Pauls Cycles I found this bargain elsewhere but couldn't find it mentioned here. I know there are some budding cyclists on here and I've ordered one myself! It gets some good reviews too! Giant Yukon FX3 Mountain bike - £299.95 @ Pauls Cycles http://www.paulscycles.co.uk/product...id=m1b4s1p1746 Hope it helps someone! Gary

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gingertom Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Sand, Sea and Surf Posts: 1,974 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Cheers OP I cant believe it but I have just bagged one of these as My GT is completely knackered after 12 years of riding and I need something to get me back out on the hills and paths of Cornwall __________________ Red Rover, Red Rover, let Ray go over...

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splinos Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Cheshire Posts: 51 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Gone for this at a crackin price!!! __________________ you know what is what, but you dont know what is what,, what the.....

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LCD-Killer or Timmah Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: I sleep in a drawer. Posts: 384 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Saw this on another bargain related site, but didn't dare post due to the hordes of "I can get a sull suspension bike from Halfords for £80" waging war against the "No bike less than a £1000 is worth riding" posts. This is a blinding bargain, you wont get a better full-suss for the money at the moment. I'd still take a hard-tail at this end of the budget, but even so the spec on this is very competative. Pauls Cycles is very well regarded on many cycling sites as well.

04-04-2009, 19:39	#4
DM pussylover9@shemail.com Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 22,643 Thanks: 2 Thanked 8 Times in 2 Posts	That's a nice price for a very nice bike!

05-04-2009, 20:23	#7
Questor Pharmatron Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Kapiti Coast, NZ Posts: 2,855 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Great price, just a shame it's got mechanical as opposed to hydraulic discs, which, at the full RRP is unforgivable. At 300 it's a bargain though!

06-04-2009, 07:36	#8
zenza Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Sometimes here, sometimes there Posts: 794 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Would this bike be ok for my height as I am 6'2?

06-04-2009, 08:16	#10
richie-t Dick Stallion Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: East Northants Posts: 906 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	its not a bad price, i'd still go hardtrail though. http://www.paulscycles.co.uk/product...id=m1b4s2p1266 has far better components and for just a bit more is worth every penny.

06-04-2009, 12:19	#16
Ste7en Goin' Home to Satan Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Stranded in Chihuahua Posts: 7,925 Thanks: 51 Thanked 13 Times in 11 Posts	299.95 x 2 = 371.86 __________________ My DVD Collection / My Feedback

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soggs Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 172 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Very tempted by this offer but wondered what size would be best for me? I'm 5' 10" so wasn't sure whether the medium (17") or large (19") would be better? Any advice gratefully received

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