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Re: What would you recommend?
Posted: Fri Feb 17, 2012 8:27 am
by capitano
The Sinnis, without doubt.
Before anyone doles out the now-tired dogma of "chinese crap" read this:
http://www.theadventurists.com/the-jibb ... ly-by-bike
The only note, not of caution but of awareness, is that the Matrix may be replaced with a new model this year.
Re: What would you recommend?
Posted: Fri Feb 17, 2012 8:43 am
by Deleted User 796
Top gear had a good section on Chinese vehicles the other week
http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b0 ... Episode_2/
Re: What would you recommend?
Posted: Fri Feb 17, 2012 9:18 am
by R1K SU
You don't need a lot of power to go above 50mph, my wifes yamaha 125 vity is only about 6bhp and still cracks 60mph, that would be a cheap bike for him, same size as a 50 to and cheaper at about £1600 new.
Re: What would you recommend?
Posted: Fri Feb 17, 2012 3:17 pm
by Ginger Phil
If it's only 3 miles why doesn't he get a mountain bike?

I know you said the odd ride too but still....
Re: What would you recommend?
Posted: Fri Feb 17, 2012 6:26 pm
by Deleted User 796
I used to cycle to work every day and it sucks huge hairy balls after a while. It's so much nicer to ride to work, arrive dry, clean and with a big smile on my face

Re: What would you recommend?
Posted: Sat Feb 18, 2012 9:32 pm
by mdk1
So it turns out the work colleague is.......
Me.
I have decided that i need to release some cash, so the GP is going, so i just want a cheap set of wheels,
i don't want to spend more than about £1200. And a new Sinnis seems to fit the bill. my local dealer who will be looking after selling the GP for me also is a Sinnis dealer.
I have looked at other scoots, but i don't want to go above 125cc due to running cost as it is only a "toy" i only did 967miles last year on the GP. so to have that much money tied up at the moment i can't justify.
As much as i would like an SH, they still command alot of money, and the thought of having a new Scoot would be nice.
I did think about just not having a scoot at all, which would be the sensible choice. But i would miss meeting up with you guys
So if anybody wants a GP.
Re: What would you recommend?
Posted: Sat Feb 18, 2012 9:42 pm
by barryG
Bit weird talking about yourself as a work colleague
If youve only £1200 buy Phils Necco in a few weeks when hes fed up with it!
Re: What would you recommend?
Posted: Sat Feb 18, 2012 9:45 pm
by Ginger Phil
Have it now and I'll add £250 for the GP.

Re: What would you recommend?
Posted: Sat Feb 18, 2012 9:59 pm
by mdk1
barryG wrote:Bit weird talking about yourself as a work colleague
I know, just wanted a few opions before i fully commited to sell the GP.
Re: What would you recommend?
Posted: Sun Feb 19, 2012 3:32 pm
by MrGrumpy
barryG wrote:Bit weird talking about yourself as a work colleague
Well, imaginary work colleagues are the next stage on for those who have imaginary friends.......