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@Hairdresser_on_Fire
I've had the 08 Paddy Wagon for a few months now and gotta say I love it. The new colour scheme is great, quite understated compared to the metallic blue of yore. Admittedly it is on the heavy side but I like to think that it will equate to longevity. The frames quite nicely finished and the brake bridge on the back is quite detailed for the price. I think they reduced the RRP from 500 quid down to 450 for 08, so I think it makes good value, along with the above mentioned features such as mud guard eyes, good tyre clearance etc. The brakes are OK but it'll take a while for the paint to get worn off the side of the rims as they're not machined. The ride's really comfy on the big tyres, and I was quite surprised at how comfy the stock saddle was. I've played around with the stem height and spacers and ride with the stem flipped over. I say if you can live with the weight then it's a great bike that you won't regret getting. As with Brett above, I'm 90+ kilos, so a heavy bike's not really an issue for me.
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