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moose
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 Posted: Fri Feb 24, 2006 8:42 pm Post subject: schwinn or orbea? |
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i have got the choice between a schwinn or an orbea frame both carbon rear triangle, but i dont realy no much about either make and not quite sure wich one to go for, i like the look of the orbea euskatel colours  . can any one tell me much about either? |
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spooky
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Schwinn all the way.
Ridden by the recycling team the season before last who all liked their bikes. I assume you are looking at a fastback pro, which are excellent value for money and a great ride.
Get a bargain from long eaton cycle centre. |
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StevieB
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| Posted: Fri Feb 24, 2006 8:49 pm Post subject: |
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Schwin's are very common around my neck of the woods. That must mean something. I love mine - a real joy to ride.
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duffy
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| Posted: Fri Feb 24, 2006 8:50 pm Post subject: |
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same here schwinn all the way..... just bought 1 from long eaton cycle centre, built it up with top of the range kit, cant complain at all.  |
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moose
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| Posted: Fri Feb 24, 2006 8:51 pm Post subject: |
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by the sounds of it schwinn is the one to go for  |
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spooky
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| Posted: Fri Feb 24, 2006 8:58 pm Post subject: |
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| yeah get yourself across to long eaton tomorow theyre open 9-5.30 and they will sort you out, they have the full range there |
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StevieB
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| Posted: Fri Feb 24, 2006 8:58 pm Post subject: |
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James is right, talk to Tris or Rob at Long Eaton Cycle Centre. They sell both brands so can give you an unbiased opinion (maybe even a good price too). Both of them ride Schwin's.
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moose
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| Posted: Fri Feb 24, 2006 9:05 pm Post subject: |
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| well its someone i know that can get me a good price on either but he said that the schwinns are better frames ,but i thought i would ask a few people on here what they thought before i made a decision, thanks everyone |
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Wheezer!
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| Posted: Fri Feb 24, 2006 9:13 pm Post subject: |
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I've had a Fastback pro from LECC now for nearly a year and I like mine.
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ninjaslim
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| Posted: Fri Feb 24, 2006 9:18 pm Post subject: |
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why either  |
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spooky
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| Posted: Fri Feb 24, 2006 9:23 pm Post subject: |
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| what do you ride ninja? |
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ninjaslim
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| Posted: Fri Feb 24, 2006 9:31 pm Post subject: |
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| ooooo..... |
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ninjaslim
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| I luv my |
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Steve P
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| Posted: Fri Feb 24, 2006 9:51 pm Post subject: |
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Schwinns all the way mines about to get the ten treatment.
Apparently Deano still yearns for his Schwinn |
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Big-C
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| Posted: Fri Feb 24, 2006 9:56 pm Post subject: |
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| Steve P wrote: |
Schwinns all the way mines about to get the ten treatment.
Apparently Deano still yearns for his Schwinn |
I bet his new sponsors are thrilled he says that ...
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FutureTourWinner
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| Posted: Fri Feb 24, 2006 9:58 pm Post subject: |
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| Steve P wrote: |
Schwinns all the way mines about to get the ten treatment.
Apparently Deano still yearns for his Schwinn |
I'm surprised really cos my Litespeed (a lesser model than his!) is the dogs danglies to ride |
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spooky
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| Posted: Fri Feb 24, 2006 10:03 pm Post subject: |
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| yes but have you rode a schwinn, hes rode both so can compare |
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FutureTourWinner
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| Posted: Fri Feb 24, 2006 10:06 pm Post subject: |
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| spooky wrote: |
| yes but have you rode a schwinn, hes rode both so can compare |
No i haven't rode a schwinn. But it's personal preference with the ride anyway |
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ninjaslim
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Hey I know jack...
I train on a old Giant TCR, race a cannondale R700 with upgraded wheels and all I know about schwinn is that they make nice beach cruisers and that Orbea have made some bikes that haven't been too well put together.
But hey I'm new to the game |
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