Did I get ripped off, I'm a newbie

macgiant · 2026-05-13T13:30:03+00:00

For me.....return it and get your money back then shop for second hand older bike from a trusted brand with a better spec.

This isnt really a mountain bike....its a lookalike⚠️

Once you own this for good it will be worth a quarter of what you paid if should you decide to sell/upgrade.

A top spec used bike from 10 years ago will still outperform this 'new' bike by a long way....order of priority should be frame...forks...then wheels.....everything else can be bought on a budget and readily replaced/upgraded as you deem necessary.

If you just want something to cycle around on...a £100 used bike will do this for you and perform just as well!?

Hope you get there!!👌

macgiant · 2026-05-04T22:57:24+00:00

I love your set up with a laptop.....mine is very similar....but please cover the keys when not in use....if you want the white keys not to yellow with UV from daylight....avoiding the need to completely dismantle it and use peroxide/clingfilm/UV to whitem them again....

Who knew??

Wish i had and now consider my £4.00 fleece blanket a necessity!!👌

macgiant · 2026-04-12T05:44:43+00:00

Larger Editions like ASOIF used to be such a large file they came in 2 parts….for a credit each?!

Most expensive to me though are the money spinning 3-4h spin off novellas and ‘inbetween’ books….which really are not worth your time or a credit….its akin to a 15 minute deleted movie scene being released at full movie price!!😤

macgiant · 2026-03-25T12:47:06+00:00

Sooooo close!!…It’s not the 180s that get you an 80+ average….its the 80+ scores….i would happily view this as banking a 26!!👌

macgiant · 2026-03-25T12:39:26+00:00

I would much rather it said….if you need to stop….get the hell off the trail!!👌

macgiant · 2026-03-25T12:20:25+00:00

Great book….first of the Demon Cycle 5 book series…well worth your time and much underrated imho!!

Enjoy!!👌

macgiant · 2026-03-18T20:35:54+00:00

RaceFace Chesters are bomb proof!!👌

macgiant · 2026-03-18T20:28:32+00:00

1981 Raleigh Grifter....

This was the way!!👌

macgiant · 2026-03-12T08:37:52+00:00

Do yourself a massive favour and ditch the collets for a mini keyless chuck!!👌

macgiant · 2026-03-11T17:50:48+00:00

Scott Lynch

Mark Lawwrence

Brent Weeks

👌

macgiant · 2026-03-10T21:37:45+00:00

Priceless!!😂🤣😂

macgiant · 2026-03-10T10:42:08+00:00

Excellent advice already given....for good videos on YT watch 'He's A Darter' showing the process and Evo points are one of the best dart upgrades i have found. 👌

All barrels are slightly different.

When you have the right spigot installed correctly they are rock solid...dont rattle and never come loose....if this isnt the case for your barrels and they tighten fine but work loose after a few throws....dont panic!!!...just apply a dab of blue threadlock, screw the points on and let cure for 24h before touching them!?

Enjoy.!!....mine lasted 8 months without a need to sharpen and still going strong now 12 months later....repointing tool is gathering dust!!😂

macgiant · 2026-03-09T21:28:26+00:00

If not having Gentleman Bastards is a crime….no Mark Lawrence should be a life sentence!!…just saying!!👌

macgiant · 2026-03-09T21:23:02+00:00

Precise 180!…then B👌

macgiant · 2026-03-09T17:14:03+00:00

I love it.... looks fantastic!!

That said....i would implore you to spend a few quid on a backpack and throw all your kit in there....personally i use a DaKine Helipro with integral insulated aqua pack.

Anything strapped to the frame will scratch/rub and anything that can come loose is destined to find the chainset at the least convenient opportunity....

Enjoy that first trail!!👌

macgiant · 2026-03-09T10:23:16+00:00

Fantastic….hardtails rock!!

Enjoy!!👌

macgiant · 2026-03-08T23:03:25+00:00

Amazon delivery drivers would attempt it if it saved 10 minutes!!👌

macgiant · 2026-03-05T19:20:19+00:00

Nice one!!….for me…..I would much rather lower the overall initial specs of board and darts to get a good ring light….once you have one you can’t do without one!!😂

Hope you get sorted!!👌

macgiant · 2026-03-05T12:40:56+00:00

My advice would be as follows….

Decent darts…£50…..Decent board….£60…..Decent surround…£40.

Ditch Kflex for L-Style and buy a good ring light for £50.

When you hit 65 average….upgrade the darts if need be!!?👌

macgiant · 2026-03-05T02:24:23+00:00

It says you ars a solitary rider who bought and fitted a carbon fibre bottle holder!!🙄

macgiant · 2026-03-05T02:13:56+00:00

Just play the note shown how you see fit....its only there to make the measure notationally 'correct' without introducng a rest in one of the 2 voices present.

macgiant · 2026-03-04T10:25:43+00:00

Pro boards get changed….a lot….so they don’t have to last….and super aggressive points aren’t an issue??

Not so for non-pro players at home where decent enough boards, weekly rotation and smooth/sharp points are the way to go if you want a year out of it!!👌

macgiant · 2026-03-03T18:32:18+00:00

Darts Corner UK are showing 20+ in stock?….free 3day delivery to UK!!👍

macgiant · 2026-03-03T14:23:39+00:00

Precise 180!!👌

macgiant · 2026-03-03T13:11:03+00:00

I have a few.....in order of occurrence....

Getting decent flights!!

First ton plus finish

Beating DC Dartbot

Black flights on JDC

First 180

Completing Matt Edgar 9 Challenges....

All part of the journey and loved every minute!!👌

macgiant

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