Help identify my bike

"Keith Hampson" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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Hi, over Christmas I have won a men's mountain bike in a local raffle, the
bike is made by a company called "Saxon" the model "Topeka" but I have
never
heard of this company so decided to look it up on the net, which I found
nothing, on the bike is says made in Manchester, it has 26" wheels and is
18
speed, it is silver with red/blue writing on it, what I would like to know
is this company still going and how much would it cost to buy one of these
new? anyone go any information on this it would be much appreciated.

I wouldn't get too excited about making a fortune from selling it on. Two
indicative prices are ?225 and £85 albeit for women's Saxon MTBs. The fact
that it's an 18 speed bike makes it likely to be a low budget model akin to
those sold in supermarkets and at the bottom price ranges of Halfords own
brands. If you haven't got a bike then you've got a free (re)introduction
to cycling.

Hi, I was going to buy a bike for the summer, this is a great bike to me,
very light, my last one was stolen and was heavy and cheap about £100 I paid
for it, I don't do a lot of cycling, I just go to the next village or round
the local lake, it does have shimano gears which you twist part of the
handle bar to change, it does have a model number "6102" I will serve its
purpose to me, and better it was free, I have never heard of Saxon so I did
not know what I had, lol

Regards Keith
"vernon levy" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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"Keith Hampson" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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Hi, over Christmas I have won a men's mountain bike in a local raffle,

the

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bike is made by a company called "Saxon" the model "Topeka" but I have
never
heard of this company so decided to look it up on the net, which I found
nothing, on the bike is says made in Manchester, it has 26" wheels and

is

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18
speed, it is silver with red/blue writing on it, what I would like to

know

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is this company still going and how much would it cost to buy one of

these

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new? anyone go any information on this it would be much appreciated.

I wouldn't get too excited about making a fortune from selling it on. Two
indicative prices are ?225 and £85 albeit for women's Saxon MTBs. The

fact

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that it's an 18 speed bike makes it likely to be a low budget model akin

to

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those sold in supermarkets and at the bottom price ranges of Halfords own
brands. If you haven't got a bike then you've got a free (re)introduction
to cycling.

"Keith Hampson" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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I just go to the next village or round
the local lake, it does have shimano gears which you twist part of the
handle bar to change, it does have a model number "6102" I will serve its
purpose to me, and better it was free, I have never heard of Saxon so I
did
not know what I had, lol

the 225 was Euros and not pounds by the way...the Euro symbol does not work
in usenet...

If you are just pottering around it will meet your needs admirably.

Keith Hampson said:

Hi, I was going to buy a bike for the summer, this is a great bike to me,
very light, my last one was stolen and was heavy and cheap about £100 Ipaid
for it, I don't do a lot of cycling, I just go to the next village or round
the local lake, it does have shimano gears which you twist part of the
handle bar to change, it does have a model number "6102" I will serve its
purpose to me, and better it was free, I have never heard of Saxon so I did
not know what I had, lol

6102 is the number of thr british standard relating to lighting and
reflectors for pedal cycles. WHere was this model number? It sounds
like the bike will be perfectly adequate for what you want to do but
will not be particularly long lasting and could well be awkward to
adjust. You might want to consider getting a rack if you are taking
anything with you, and obviously a good set of lights for night time (a
legal requirement and a very good idea).

Congratulations on your win. Any bike is better than no bike, and you
can get many hours of pleasurable use out of it. The people here can
offer plenty of advice on how to get teh best out of what you have.

...d

thank you David, I am sure I will need help and its nice to know there are
poeple out there willing to help me.

regards Keith
"David Martin" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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Keith Hampson said:

Hi, I was going to buy a bike for the summer, this is a great bike to me,
very light, my last one was stolen and was heavy and cheap about £100 I

paid

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for it, I don't do a lot of cycling, I just go to the next village or

round

Quoted message said:

the local lake, it does have shimano gears which you twist part of the
handle bar to change, it does have a model number "6102" I will serve its
purpose to me, and better it was free, I have never heard of Saxon so I

did

Quoted message said:

not know what I had, lol

6102 is the number of thr british standard relating to lighting and
reflectors for pedal cycles. WHere was this model number? It sounds
like the bike will be perfectly adequate for what you want to do but
will not be particularly long lasting and could well be awkward to
adjust. You might want to consider getting a rack if you are taking
anything with you, and obviously a good set of lights for night time (a
legal requirement and a very good idea).

Congratulations on your win. Any bike is better than no bike, and you
can get many hours of pleasurable use out of it. The people here can
offer plenty of advice on how to get teh best out of what you have.

...d

Keith Hampson said:

Hi, over Christmas I have won a men's mountain bike in a local raffle, the
bike is made by a company called "Saxon" the model "Topeka" but I have never
heard of this company so decided to look it up on the net, which I found
nothing, on the bike is says made in Manchester, it has 26" wheels and is 18
speed, it is silver with red/blue writing on it, what I would like to know
is this company still going and how much would it cost to buy one of these
new? anyone go any information on this it would be much appreciated.

Bottom end of the market. It will be OK provided you don't want to go
particularly fast (it will be heavy and the tyres won't run very freely)
or take it out in wet or muddy conditions, which will destroy the
bearings and start all the steel parts rusting. It's fine for gentle
riding in the summer months [1].

One of my main objections to bikes like this is that they are always
uneconomic to repair unless you do it yourself. When they start to play
up people take them to a bike shop, are quoted more than the new price
for a service, take it to the tip and buy another cheap bike. It's not
a good use of resources.

[1] I will add an exception to prove the rule. I bought a 23" Raleigh
Lizard "ATB" in 1990 for £200 - steel rims, 36lb weight, you name it -
and I thought it was fantastic. I rode it every weekend, usually
off-road, and lovingly maintained it until I could afford a proper MTB.
It didn't go in a skip either because I sold it on. Mind you, I spent
another £200 on replacement parts in the 3 years I had it.