Saracen Traverse 2002

icewhain said:

What's the general opinion of this bike?

Arsehat.

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icewhain said:

What's the general opinion of this bike?

Arsehat.

arSecan, my dear abmob.

Andy Chequer

"Andy Chequer" <andy@(youdontwantthisbitinit)thisisasparagus.com>

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What's the general opinion of this bike?

Arsehat.

arSecan, my dear abmob.

WTF language are you speaking?? Translate please...

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What's the general opinion of this bike?

Saracen are the Brit version of the jeep bike.

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icewhain said:

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> What's the general opinion of this bike?

Arsehat.

arSecan, my dear abmob.

WTF language are you speaking?? Translate please...

Ok, firstly 'arsehat' is a term that is usually used as an insulting term
in reference to a person. I just like the word, however, and thought an
adequate way to describe said Saracen.

Andy then jumped in with 'arsecan'. Can you see what he's done there? He's
slightly rearranged my term for the bike, whilst still referring to it in
a derogatory way, but (and this is the comedy genius bit), 'arsecan' is
also an anagram of Saracen.

Thank you, thank you. Andy and I will be touring the comedy circuit of
Dunstable later in the year.

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"Andy Chequer" <andy@(youdontwantthisbitinit)thisisasparagus.com>

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> What's the general opinion of this bike?

Arsehat.

arSecan, my dear abmob.

WTF language are you speaking?? Translate please...

It's an underground lingo, known as 'Twattish'. HTH!

Shaun aRe

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icewhain said:

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> > What's the general opinion of this bike?
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> Arsehat.

arSecan, my dear abmob.

WTF language are you speaking?? Translate please...

Ok, firstly 'arsehat' is a term that is usually used as an insulting term
in reference to a person. I just like the word, however, and thought an
adequate way to describe said Saracen.

So, saying Saracen's suckm smelly squid?!?

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Andy then jumped in with 'arsecan'. Can you see what he's done there? He's
slightly rearranged my term for the bike, whilst still referring to it in
a derogatory way, but (and this is the comedy genius bit), 'arsecan' is
also an anagram of Saracen.

It's also, I believe, what AC calls his Saracen bike isn't it?!?

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Thank you, thank you. Andy and I will be touring the comedy circuit of
Dunstable later in the year.

No worries - we'll be able to hear the boos from here.

Shaun aRe

Shaun Rimmer said:

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>> > What's the general opinion of this bike?
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>> Arsehat.
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>arSecan, my dear abmob.

WTF language are you speaking?? Translate please...

Ok, firstly 'arsehat' is a term that is usually used as an insulting term
in reference to a person. I just like the word, however, and thought an
adequate way to describe said Saracen.

So, saying Saracen's suckm smelly squid?!?

Do they? Are they rubbish bikes? I can get the Traverse for £150
reduced from £250, otherwise I'll have to spend around £250. I don't
want to spend more than that. Don't want suspension particularly.
What do you recommend?

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Andy then jumped in with 'arsecan'. Can you see what he's done there? He's
slightly rearranged my term for the bike, whilst still referring to it in
a derogatory way, but (and this is the comedy genius bit), 'arsecan' is
also an anagram of Saracen.

It's also, I believe, what AC calls his Saracen bike isn't it?!?

I'm talking to kids aren't I?

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Thank you, thank you. Andy and I will be touring the comedy circuit of
Dunstable later in the year.

No worries - we'll be able to hear the boos from here.

Shaun aRe

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What's the general opinion of this bike?

Saracen are the Brit version of the jeep bike.

Alas, it wasn't always so.

Steve - remembers lusting after a purple Kili Flyer...

icewhain says:

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Are they rubbish bikes?

If they are in any way like the Jeep bikes in the US, Yes!

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What do you recommend?

Low end Specialized or (gasp!) Trek. Should be available within 250 quid. POr
buy second-hand from someone with more money than sense ;-)

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I'm talking to kids aren't I?

You wish - neither of 'em will see 30 again.....

Steve

icewhain said:

Do they? Are they rubbish bikes? I can get the Traverse for £150
reduced from £250, otherwise I'll have to spend around £250. I don't
want to spend more than that. Don't want suspension particularly.
What do you recommend?

Saracen's aren't particularly great. Besides, 2003 models should be
heavily discounted as it is, let alone 2002. 150 quid is a touch
on the expensive side for a two year old model, IMO.

What do you want to do with the bike? Without being elitist, 250 should be
the absolute minimum you should be considering if you're contemplating
doing any sort of mountain biking (bridleways, etc).

The other alternative is second hand. There are some great bargains to be
picked up if you know what you're looking for. Check out the classifieds
on http://www.singletrackworld.com - you can even put up a wanted post
with requirements (size, type, price, etc) and see who responds.

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I'm talking to kids aren't I?

Define 'kids' 🙂

Stephen Baker said:

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I'm talking to kids aren't I?

You wish - neither of 'em will see 30 again.....

Again? I haven't seen it the first time round, you cheeky git! And I'm
pretty sure Andy's the right side of 30 too.

Shaun, on the other hand...

bomba says:

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You wish - neither of 'em will see 30 again.....

Again? I haven't seen it the first time round, you cheeky git!

With your deep knowledge and obvious wisdom, I just assumed... ("Norman"
Wisdom, that is ;-P)

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And I'm
pretty sure Andy's the right side of 30 too.

Sorry, Andy

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Shaun, on the other hand...

Yeah... ;-)

bomba said:

icewhain said:

Do they? Are they rubbish bikes? I can get the Traverse for £150
reduced from £250, otherwise I'll have to spend around £250. I don't
want to spend more than that. Don't want suspension particularly.
What do you recommend?

Saracen's aren't particularly great. Besides, 2003 models should be
heavily discounted as it is, let alone 2002. 150 quid is a touch
on the expensive side for a two year old model, IMO.

Expensive, really? Where do you get your bikes from? - I'm in London.
(Was thinking £100 less was good).

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What do you want to do with the bike? Without being elitist, 250 should be
the absolute minimum you should be considering if you're contemplating
doing any sort of mountain biking (bridleways, etc).

Won't be riding on mountains. Will be using for commuting within
London. I would also consider a hybrid. Can't really see any point
in spending over £250 for now.

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The other alternative is second hand. There are some great bargains to be
picked up if you know what you're looking for. Check out the classifieds
on http://www.singletrackworld.com - you can even put up a wanted post
with requirements (size, type, price, etc) and see who responds.

Thanks, will check it out.

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I'm talking to kids aren't I?

Define 'kids' 🙂

Those who find anagrams of bike names that contain words like "[censored]"
amusing... 🙂

icewhain says:

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Define 'kids' 🙂

Those who find anagrams of bike names that contain words like "[censored]"
amusing... 🙂

That about covers 95% of the population here (the male population, at least...)

Steve "the other 5%.."

icewhain said:

Expensive, really? Where do you get your bikes from? - I'm in London.
(Was thinking £100 less was good).

Hmm, you're probably right. Normally you expect to see two year old models
go for less than half their original value, but there has to be a base
figure.

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Won't be riding on mountains. Will be using for commuting within
London. I would also consider a hybrid. Can't really see any point in
spending over £250 for now.

If it's just for commuting then it should suit you fine. Having said
that, if you're planning on riding in London, and you don't have somewhere
very secure for it, I'd just get an old beater bike. Anything that's
vaguely shiny can be nicked or stripped within a few minutes of being
locked up to railings in London.

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Define 'kids' 🙂

Those who find anagrams of bike names that contain words like "[censored]"
amusing... 🙂

Oh ok, guilty 🙂

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(Stephen Baker) said:

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Define 'kids' 🙂

Those who find anagrams of bike names that contain words like "[censored]"
amusing... 🙂

That about covers 95% of the population here (the male population, at least...)

Steve "the other 5%.."

The other 5% no longer read Viz, and a greater proportion have
evidently moved away from where you live... 🙂

Some good advice here. Thanks.

Stephen Baker said:

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Again? I haven't seen it the first time round, you cheeky git!

With your deep knowledge and obvious wisdom, I just assumed... ("Norman"
Wisdom, that is ;-P)

You've seen me ride a bike then. Like Wisdom on wheels - a reckless
abandon for personal safety, no co-ordination and frequently taking
tumbles 🙂

BTW, I am but a mere slip of a boy, at the tender age of 27.

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