I got my (not so free) new racing bike!

**MJ10** · 28-07-10, 09:16 AM

It arrived yesterday and I'm SO happy with it!

No it wasn't free, but I did get it at a very decent price!
RRP: £950
Sale: -£350
Discount: -£5
Insurance: -£250
Leaving just £345 to pay, £300 of which is an early birthday/christmas present from mum and dad! AWESOME!!

So to the details! It's a Focus Variado Expert Compact 2010

* Weight: 9.95kg
* Alloy racing frame with Focus carbon forks
* Shimano 105 drivetrain
* FSA Gossamer Pro compact chainset (50/34)
* Concept SL saddle
* Rodi rims built on Concept SL hubs
* Schwalbe Lugano tyres
* Powder Coated frame

Also got these:
CrankBrothers Egg Beater C pedals
Specialized BG Sport 2010 Shoes

I'll be buying a helmet with FreebieJeebies I hope... just 7 greens... which will be: Catlike Whisper Plus

(Pics taken on iPhone... I'm surpised by the quality!!)

rob110492 · 28-07-10, 09:29 AM

Nice one!!! Looks good!

Ron10 · 28-07-10, 09:29 AM

Congratz, that's a very smart bike and for a good price too.

ndev2k · 28-07-10, 09:32 AM

Nice bike, not been cycling in over 8 years.

cessna172 · 28-07-10, 09:37 AM

Congrats and nice bike!

sgll · 28-07-10, 11:24 AM

nice ride lol. i have a specialized pro mountain bike. but hate bloody racers lol. had too many bad experiences with them when was younger haha

so MJ will we be seeing you on tour de france next yr or yr after?

jrjokerz · 28-07-10, 11:29 AM

Now all you need is that helmet

**MJ10** · 28-07-10, 11:58 AM

Lol, tour de france?!! I would love to!!
Nah, you'll see me doing London to Brighton or similar smaller feats!

icyoli · 28-07-10, 01:26 PM

Sweet bike! Looks really light

mrcatzworld · 28-07-10, 01:32 PM

Congrats lad looks great i was just looking at one last week id love one too

**MJ10** · 28-07-10, 01:48 PM

It is incredibly light!!

Now on the topic of helmets I need help!!

Which of the 2 circled helmets below do I go for?

Both around the same price, both as good as each other, both come in the colours I want...!

chapperzUK · 28-07-10, 01:52 PM

Well done. I thought that you were going to go for the one on the right.

-null- · 28-07-10, 01:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MJ10

It is incredibly light!!

Now on the topic of helmets I need help!!

Which of the 2 circled helmets below do I go for?

Both around the same price, both as good as each other, both come in the colours I want...!

Hmmm Cav's helmet or Hushovds (sp?). Tough choice

V. nice bike. Etape du tour here you come

**MJ10** · 28-07-10, 02:17 PM

I was going for the Catlike whisper on the right... but also getting tempted by the Uvex FP3.0 on the left!

Both helmets are obviously popular choices at the tour!

rob110492 · 28-07-10, 02:26 PM

I think the one on the right look best!

-null- · 28-07-10, 03:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MJ10

I was going for the Catlike whisper on the right... but also getting tempted by the Uvex FP3.0 on the left!

Both helmets are obviously popular choices at the tour!

Anything will be popular if your getting it for nowt.

**MJ10** · 28-07-10, 03:36 PM

lol, well true... but if it's good enough for them...

will have to see how long it takes me to get another 3 greens, then see which I want!

Tippy · 28-07-10, 03:39 PM

Nice bike mate!!

Safe travels on it!!

Tippy

Cruelworld · 28-07-10, 07:28 PM

The one circled on the left would be my choice, the one on the right looks like Ena Sharples' hairnet! :P

the joker · 28-07-10, 07:38 PM

That's not a bike mate ... That's an AWESOME bike !

great price and weight too...

28-07-10, 09:16 AM	#1
MJ10 Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Thatcham, Reading Posts: 14,533	I got my (not so free) new racing bike! It arrived yesterday and I'm SO happy with it! No it wasn't free, but I did get it at a very decent price! RRP: £950 Sale: -£350 Discount: -£5 Insurance: -£250 Leaving just £345 to pay, £300 of which is an early birthday/christmas present from mum and dad! AWESOME!! So to the details! It's a Focus Variado Expert Compact 2010 * Weight: 9.95kg * Alloy racing frame with Focus carbon forks * Shimano 105 drivetrain * FSA Gossamer Pro compact chainset (50/34) * Concept SL saddle * Rodi rims built on Concept SL hubs * Schwalbe Lugano tyres * Powder Coated frame Also got these: CrankBrothers Egg Beater C pedals Specialized BG Sport 2010 Shoes I'll be buying a helmet with FreebieJeebies I hope... just 7 greens... which will be: Catlike Whisper Plus (Pics taken on iPhone... I'm surpised by the quality!!) __________________ 2011 Winner of Best Site Award and Grammanazi Award. Runner up for Member of the Year 2011 Spoiler Received from FreebieJeebies: £1,854.03 Amazon Vouchers (£275) \| Wii Black & Game (£200) \| Textbooks (£40) \| Samsung T220HD (£200) \| WiFi Printer (£38) Samsung R580 (£689) \| Belkin Case (£15) \| Catlike Whisper Plus (£102) \| JVC Hi-Fi (144) \| Kenwood Microwave (£62) 2xHDMI (£5.03) \| Omron Scales (£30) \| 2xBluRay (£10) \| Kitchen Crockery (£44) Received from KUDOS: £1,920.50 Philips Hi-Fi (£138) \| iPhone 4 Case (£4) \| SEO Book (£13) \| Russell Hobbs Kettle (£40) \| 3D HDMI Cable (£11.99) Samsung UE40D6530 3DHDTV - BD-D6500 3D BluRay Player - Skype Camera - 2x3D Glasses and BluRay Film (£946) Wireless Headphones (£55) \| 1TB HDD (£55) \| IceAge DVD Box Set (£10) \| BluRay Blank Disk Package (£26.48) Harry Potter 1-8 BluRay (£32.30) \| Nike+ Running Package (£35) \| HDMI Cable (£5) \| Extension Lead (£18) Russel Hobbs Iron (£20) \| Brabantia Ironing Board (£55) \| Just Dance 3 (£23) \| TV Aerial Cable (£2) Samsung UE32D5520 HDTV (£380) \| Amazon Voucher (£51) Received from Xpango: £180.94 Affiliate Bank Transfer (£32.20) \| Affiliate Bank Transfer (£49.74) \| Apple TV (£99) Received from Affiliates: £263.20 Amazon Affiliate - Voucher (£263.20) ^^ See what I have received and how I'm doing ^^ Free iPhone \| Free iPhone \| Free iPhone 4S \| Sign Define App \| Freebie Proof Photo Blog Total Received: £4,218.94 plus Current Stats: 111 green 21 pending Spoiler Free Games Consoles \| Gaming Deals \| Sony Vita

28-07-10, 09:29 AM	#2
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28-07-10, 11:24 AM	#6
sgll iBook Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Brizzle Posts: 2,495	nice ride lol. i have a specialized pro mountain bike. but hate bloody racers lol. had too many bad experiences with them when was younger haha so MJ will we be seeing you on tour de france next yr or yr after?

28-07-10, 11:29 AM	#7
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28-07-10, 11:58 AM	#8
MJ10 Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Thatcham, Reading Posts: 14,533	Lol, tour de france?!! I would love to!! Nah, you'll see me doing London to Brighton or similar smaller feats! __________________ 2011 Winner of Best Site Award and Grammanazi Award. Runner up for Member of the Year 2011 Spoiler Received from FreebieJeebies: £1,854.03 Amazon Vouchers (£275) \| Wii Black & Game (£200) \| Textbooks (£40) \| Samsung T220HD (£200) \| WiFi Printer (£38) Samsung R580 (£689) \| Belkin Case (£15) \| Catlike Whisper Plus (£102) \| JVC Hi-Fi (144) \| Kenwood Microwave (£62) 2xHDMI (£5.03) \| Omron Scales (£30) \| 2xBluRay (£10) \| Kitchen Crockery (£44) Received from KUDOS: £1,920.50 Philips Hi-Fi (£138) \| iPhone 4 Case (£4) \| SEO Book (£13) \| Russell Hobbs Kettle (£40) \| 3D HDMI Cable (£11.99) Samsung UE40D6530 3DHDTV - BD-D6500 3D BluRay Player - Skype Camera - 2x3D Glasses and BluRay Film (£946) Wireless Headphones (£55) \| 1TB HDD (£55) \| IceAge DVD Box Set (£10) \| BluRay Blank Disk Package (£26.48) Harry Potter 1-8 BluRay (£32.30) \| Nike+ Running Package (£35) \| HDMI Cable (£5) \| Extension Lead (£18) Russel Hobbs Iron (£20) \| Brabantia Ironing Board (£55) \| Just Dance 3 (£23) \| TV Aerial Cable (£2) Samsung UE32D5520 HDTV (£380) \| Amazon Voucher (£51) Received from Xpango: £180.94 Affiliate Bank Transfer (£32.20) \| Affiliate Bank Transfer (£49.74) \| Apple TV (£99) Received from Affiliates: £263.20 Amazon Affiliate - Voucher (£263.20) ^^ See what I have received and how I'm doing ^^ Free iPhone \| Free iPhone \| Free iPhone 4S \| Sign Define App \| Freebie Proof Photo Blog Total Received: £4,218.94 plus Current Stats: 111 green 21 pending Spoiler Free Games Consoles \| Gaming Deals \| Sony Vita

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icyoli iPod 20gb Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 846	Sweet bike! Looks really light

28-07-10, 01:32 PM	#10
mrcatzworld iPod Nano 2GB Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Donegal Posts: 124	Congrats lad looks great i was just looking at one last week id love one too

28-07-10, 01:48 PM	#11
MJ10 Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Thatcham, Reading Posts: 14,533	It is incredibly light!! Now on the topic of helmets I need help!! Which of the 2 circled helmets below do I go for? Both around the same price, both as good as each other, both come in the colours I want...! __________________ 2011 Winner of Best Site Award and Grammanazi Award. Runner up for Member of the Year 2011 Spoiler Received from FreebieJeebies: £1,854.03 Amazon Vouchers (£275) \| Wii Black & Game (£200) \| Textbooks (£40) \| Samsung T220HD (£200) \| WiFi Printer (£38) Samsung R580 (£689) \| Belkin Case (£15) \| Catlike Whisper Plus (£102) \| JVC Hi-Fi (144) \| Kenwood Microwave (£62) 2xHDMI (£5.03) \| Omron Scales (£30) \| 2xBluRay (£10) \| Kitchen Crockery (£44) Received from KUDOS: £1,920.50 Philips Hi-Fi (£138) \| iPhone 4 Case (£4) \| SEO Book (£13) \| Russell Hobbs Kettle (£40) \| 3D HDMI Cable (£11.99) Samsung UE40D6530 3DHDTV - BD-D6500 3D BluRay Player - Skype Camera - 2x3D Glasses and BluRay Film (£946) Wireless Headphones (£55) \| 1TB HDD (£55) \| IceAge DVD Box Set (£10) \| BluRay Blank Disk Package (£26.48) Harry Potter 1-8 BluRay (£32.30) \| Nike+ Running Package (£35) \| HDMI Cable (£5) \| Extension Lead (£18) Russel Hobbs Iron (£20) \| Brabantia Ironing Board (£55) \| Just Dance 3 (£23) \| TV Aerial Cable (£2) Samsung UE32D5520 HDTV (£380) \| Amazon Voucher (£51) Received from Xpango: £180.94 Affiliate Bank Transfer (£32.20) \| Affiliate Bank Transfer (£49.74) \| Apple TV (£99) Received from Affiliates: £263.20 Amazon Affiliate - Voucher (£263.20) ^^ See what I have received and how I'm doing ^^ Free iPhone \| Free iPhone \| Free iPhone 4S \| Sign Define App \| Freebie Proof Photo Blog Total Received: £4,218.94 plus Current Stats: 111 green 21 pending Spoiler Free Games Consoles \| Gaming Deals \| Sony Vita

28-07-10, 01:52 PM	#12
chapperzUK Mini Mac Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Southend, Essex Posts: 3,054	Well done. I thought that you were going to go for the one on the right. __________________ Spoiler Next Freebie: Xbox 360 and games! Spoiler Received : [ 2 Ref Custom Order \| 1 x £5 Amazon Voucher (WorldWinner) \| £221 BT \| £34 BT ] Total Gained = £300 Free iPhone 4 \| Free PlayStation 3 \| Nexus One \| Free iPhone 4 Need help getting greens? Click here PAYING FOR GADGETS.FJ GREENS

28-07-10, 02:17 PM	#14
MJ10 Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Thatcham, Reading Posts: 14,533	I was going for the Catlike whisper on the right... but also getting tempted by the Uvex FP3.0 on the left! Both helmets are obviously popular choices at the tour! __________________ 2011 Winner of Best Site Award and Grammanazi Award. Runner up for Member of the Year 2011 Spoiler Received from FreebieJeebies: £1,854.03 Amazon Vouchers (£275) \| Wii Black & Game (£200) \| Textbooks (£40) \| Samsung T220HD (£200) \| WiFi Printer (£38) Samsung R580 (£689) \| Belkin Case (£15) \| Catlike Whisper Plus (£102) \| JVC Hi-Fi (144) \| Kenwood Microwave (£62) 2xHDMI (£5.03) \| Omron Scales (£30) \| 2xBluRay (£10) \| Kitchen Crockery (£44) Received from KUDOS: £1,920.50 Philips Hi-Fi (£138) \| iPhone 4 Case (£4) \| SEO Book (£13) \| Russell Hobbs Kettle (£40) \| 3D HDMI Cable (£11.99) Samsung UE40D6530 3DHDTV - BD-D6500 3D BluRay Player - Skype Camera - 2x3D Glasses and BluRay Film (£946) Wireless Headphones (£55) \| 1TB HDD (£55) \| IceAge DVD Box Set (£10) \| BluRay Blank Disk Package (£26.48) Harry Potter 1-8 BluRay (£32.30) \| Nike+ Running Package (£35) \| HDMI Cable (£5) \| Extension Lead (£18) Russel Hobbs Iron (£20) \| Brabantia Ironing Board (£55) \| Just Dance 3 (£23) \| TV Aerial Cable (£2) Samsung UE32D5520 HDTV (£380) \| Amazon Voucher (£51) Received from Xpango: £180.94 Affiliate Bank Transfer (£32.20) \| Affiliate Bank Transfer (£49.74) \| Apple TV (£99) Received from Affiliates: £263.20 Amazon Affiliate - Voucher (£263.20) ^^ See what I have received and how I'm doing ^^ Free iPhone \| Free iPhone \| Free iPhone 4S \| Sign Define App \| Freebie Proof Photo Blog Total Received: £4,218.94 plus Current Stats: 111 green 21 pending Spoiler Free Games Consoles \| Gaming Deals \| Sony Vita

28-07-10, 02:26 PM	#15
rob110492 iPod 60gb Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Bristol Posts: 1,761	I think the one on the right look best! __________________ _______________ ________ Would you like Free gadgets or maybe some Free Stuff well this is all possible from freebiejeebies, you can even pre-order the Free Xbox Kinect Spoiler Received so far: £289 Paypal, £170 BT, 32'' HD TV, 10 Ref Custom Order (Xmas Pressies!), £102 BT Total = £1,061

28-07-10, 03:36 PM	#17
MJ10 Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Thatcham, Reading Posts: 14,533	lol, well true... but if it's good enough for them... will have to see how long it takes me to get another 3 greens, then see which I want! __________________ 2011 Winner of Best Site Award and Grammanazi Award. Runner up for Member of the Year 2011 Spoiler Received from FreebieJeebies: £1,854.03 Amazon Vouchers (£275) \| Wii Black & Game (£200) \| Textbooks (£40) \| Samsung T220HD (£200) \| WiFi Printer (£38) Samsung R580 (£689) \| Belkin Case (£15) \| Catlike Whisper Plus (£102) \| JVC Hi-Fi (144) \| Kenwood Microwave (£62) 2xHDMI (£5.03) \| Omron Scales (£30) \| 2xBluRay (£10) \| Kitchen Crockery (£44) Received from KUDOS: £1,920.50 Philips Hi-Fi (£138) \| iPhone 4 Case (£4) \| SEO Book (£13) \| Russell Hobbs Kettle (£40) \| 3D HDMI Cable (£11.99) Samsung UE40D6530 3DHDTV - BD-D6500 3D BluRay Player - Skype Camera - 2x3D Glasses and BluRay Film (£946) Wireless Headphones (£55) \| 1TB HDD (£55) \| IceAge DVD Box Set (£10) \| BluRay Blank Disk Package (£26.48) Harry Potter 1-8 BluRay (£32.30) \| Nike+ Running Package (£35) \| HDMI Cable (£5) \| Extension Lead (£18) Russel Hobbs Iron (£20) \| Brabantia Ironing Board (£55) \| Just Dance 3 (£23) \| TV Aerial Cable (£2) Samsung UE32D5520 HDTV (£380) \| Amazon Voucher (£51) Received from Xpango: £180.94 Affiliate Bank Transfer (£32.20) \| Affiliate Bank Transfer (£49.74) \| Apple TV (£99) Received from Affiliates: £263.20 Amazon Affiliate - Voucher (£263.20) ^^ See what I have received and how I'm doing ^^ Free iPhone \| Free iPhone \| Free iPhone 4S \| Sign Define App \| Freebie Proof Photo Blog Total Received: £4,218.94 plus Current Stats: 111 green 21 pending Spoiler Free Games Consoles \| Gaming Deals \| Sony Vita

28-07-10, 03:39 PM	#18
Tippy 13/10/2010 - Baby Born!! Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: In Barnet! OH NO! Posts: 4,319	Nice bike mate!! Safe travels on it!! Tippy __________________ TRADE: WEBSITE: Cool Freebies - Get your FREE Gadget HERE

28-07-10, 07:28 PM	#19
Cruelworld Romper Stomper Join Date: May 2009 Location: Behind the fridge... Posts: 3,726	The one circled on the left would be my choice, the one on the right looks like Ena Sharples' hairnet! :P __________________ Free Gadgets \| Free iPod \| Free iPhone 4S \| Free Gadget \| Free Wii U This page will help some people.

28-07-10, 07:38 PM	#20
the joker iBook Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Location : Location Posts: 2,491	That's not a bike mate ... That's an AWESOME bike ! great price and weight too...