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[Closed] Carrera Banshee X. Decent bike for not much money?

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 benz
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A mate is looking for a decent spec bike to join us for local hill trails.

Another mate buys and sells bikes and has a basically new and unused Banshee X which he'll sell for a very decent price.

The spec looks good, frame is actually nicely made and painted. 15mm Bombers, Ario shock, Avid, 317 rims, etc.

So....snobbery aside, it looks a good bike. However, any weaknesses in frame, pivots, etc?

Thanks.


 
Posted : 28/09/2014 7:29 pm
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If it gets your mate out cycling its all good 🙂


 
Posted : 28/09/2014 7:35 pm
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However, any weaknesses in frame, pivots, etc?

I'd imagine it weighs half a ton, and that frame spares/replacements are rarer than rocking horse poo, but otherwise, as above!

A lot of people slate Halfords, and often with reason, but sometimes their products just do what we all want to see - They get people out on bikes. Some of those people then get in to it more, and buy a new, and better bike. They may just need that start point!


 
Posted : 28/09/2014 7:41 pm
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Some issues reported with cracking/snapping chain stays. Wouldn't put me off a dect price one though, especially if it was going to get just general use. Fairly decent bikes them.


 
Posted : 28/09/2014 7:46 pm
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I remember I rode one ages back, it was pretty hefty and not the best pedaller but pretty decent overall.


 
Posted : 28/09/2014 7:50 pm
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Benz,I,ve had that exact bike for five years.Very good bike,very reliable and unlike what was said above,an excellent pedaller.I haven't needed any frame parts and I suspect the snapped chainstay thing is utter nonsense.All I,ve had to replace was the rear shock but that was a suntour jobby.I admit its a pound or two overweight but It gets you fit.I also think its the kind of bike that benefits from a clean and basic serice after every big ride.Perhaps all bikes do.Any more questions just ask.


 
Posted : 29/09/2014 10:28 pm
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Seen a few of them with snapped chainstays even one someone swore was only ever ridden on a road from new.

Would look for something else personally


 
Posted : 29/09/2014 10:49 pm
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Would look for something else personally

Got to agree with this really. Not a "bad" bike but I don't see how it would be the best option for a newbie to just get out and ride some trails.
Review below.
http://www.bikeradar.com/gear/category/bikes/mountain-bikes/product/review-carrera-banshee-x-12-35885/


 
Posted : 29/09/2014 11:02 pm
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Mines been very good fun and reliable.All for £580.00.I think the people replying here are jealous bike shop bods.Reason,its a couple of pounds overweight but a thousand pounds underpriced.Oh and the silly comments above don't relate to the bomber/mavic era Banshees.But don't let your business interests get in the way of the truth!


 
Posted : 30/09/2014 1:33 am
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I suppose it depends on the "very decent price". Is it worth getting it and swapping the parts out onto a good hardtail? Easier to maintain for a beginner etc? I tried a friends one before and found it heavy and a touch wallowy. But like most have said, it'll get him out biking. Which is the main thing.....


 
Posted : 30/09/2014 7:21 pm
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I have seen two failures chain stay break and i've seen a cracked pivot.Both on Banshees.these are the only two people i know have have owned this bike.


 
Posted : 30/09/2014 8:04 pm
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I have seen two failures.A chain stay break and i've seen a cracked pivot.Both on Banshees.these are the only two people i know who have owned this bike.


 
Posted : 30/09/2014 8:07 pm
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A lot of people slate Halfords, and often with reason, but sometimes their products just do what we all want to see - They get people out on bikes. [b]Some of those people then get in to it more, and buy a new, and better bike[/b]. They may just need that start point!

And some people realise that pedalling a bouncy contraption around that weighs as much as a small cathedral, is most un-enjoyable!


 
Posted : 30/09/2014 8:22 pm
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Usual snobby bigotry from bike shop slaves and non owners.I don't think this forum can be taken seriously anymore.


 
Posted : 01/10/2014 1:26 am

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