GT Aggressor XC.2

Advantages: Solid frame, very good brakes and smooth gears.
Disadvantages: Tyres are too chunky for road riding, if thats what your into.

...This bike is ideal for anybody looking to do any sort of offroading. It is well equipped with tektro auriga hydraulic disk brakes which are silky smooth and have plenty of braking power. The great thing about the GT is that it has a lock-out on the forks which makes riding on roads a bit easier. I find this useful as i commute on it. I chose a mountain bike because i prefered the riding position and the fact i can take it off-road if i so choose. The tyres that come on the bike are chunky enough for off roading but for road riding they have a fair bit of rolling resistance, i swapped mine over for a set of semi-slicks for road riding. This bike is well worth buying and i would reccomend it to anybody....

chalky709 23.08.2009 · Read review
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Review of GT Aggressor XC2 Mountain Bike

GT Aggressor XC2

Advantages: Light, nice ride, good brakes
Disadvantages: Chain should have shield,brakes bit squeeky,only availible from halfords

...I brought this as my last bike, a saracen, died on me, it was really in a terrible mess! I brought this for £400 in Halfords, which is a pretty good deal for what you get. The technician was very helpful in there, otherwise I probably would have brought a bike from a Local Bike Store. So, what do you get for your £400 here? Well, a light and strong bike, with hyrdaulics, 24 gears, thick tyres, nice wheels with strong spokes. "GT Triple Triangle Aluminium frame with butted tubes Suntour XCR 100mm travel fork with hydraulic rebound damping and on the fly lock-out Tektro Auriga Comp hydraulic disc brakes 180/160mm rotors Shimano Deore/ Alivio 24 speed gearing Truvativ Isoflow chainset Tioga Factory XC tyres WTB SX24 rims SDG Bel Air saddle GT over size bar and stem" All in all, a good bike for you money. So far, been so good...

joefireline 19.02.2008 · Read review
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Review of GT Aggressor XC2 Mountain Bike

GT Aggressor XC

Advantages: Well built, good performace,
Disadvantages: None so far...

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copester69 08.03.2008 · Read review
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Review of GT Aggressor XC2 Mountain Bike

PITY IT WASN'T ALFA RACING RED!

Advantages: Out of the Norm Styling & Performance
Disadvantages: Getting Old Now

...starts to claw back some ground. I have driven many cars now with the same 1.9 litre diesel engine, including the Alfa GT coupe last year. Its potential was shown undoubtedly in that car and, having recently driven two Saab 9-3's and an Astra with this engine, I am able to confirm that the Alfa installation of this power plant is the most successful overall. In fact here in the 147 I would go as far as to say that this is a great engine! Alfa have tuned the engine in order for it to behave - and importantly SOUND like an Alfa petrol engine. I suspect that this has largely been done by tweaking the exhaust, but however they have done it, the Alfa engineers have succeeded. Even at walking pace you are not aware of this being a diesel powered car. Initially reacting with "an Alfa, with a diesel engine, NEVER!" even diehard Alfaholics...

RICHADA 11.07.2006 · Read review
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Review of Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD

Alfa 156 - The truth.....

Advantages: Pedigree. Stylish.
Disadvantages: Insurance costs. Depreciation.

...Two years ago I decided to take the plunge and buy something different, and the Alfa had to be the choice. I purchased a 9 month old, low mileage "Lusso" 2.0ltr saloon version. Having still got the vehicle, how`s it stacked up? Read on for a few home truths after 30,000 trouble-free miles..... Initially the style of the car was a great attraction, not to mention the Alfa pedigree of "exclusivity" and relative scarecity (relatively speaking there are few dealers specialising in this marque). The cars lines are unmatched, being very sleek and aesthetically pleasing from all angles - and that front end is so aggesive! My initial impressions upon driving the car were that of a deceptively spacious interior, affording good driving visibility considering its compact and squat exterior looks. I chose the leather trim incidentally which is...

triplenut3 10.11.2005 · Read review
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Review of Alfa Romeo 156 2.0 Twin Spark

You're not a petrolhead until you've owned an Alfa.

Advantages: Fantastic driving experience, high quality finish, that growl
Disadvantages: Bad image regards reliability, some niggles

..., and puts a huge smile on my face on a grey November day heading to a boring marketing meeting. Would I buy an Alfa again knowing what I know now? Come and ask me in 3 months, I'm currently hunting for a shiny new GT, any other make just feels like stepping in the wrong direction....

Dinah93 19.11.2009 · Read review
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Review of Alfa Romeo 147 1.6

Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD

Advantages: Engine, Looks, Leather, Options on my car
Disadvantages: Safety, Reliability Record, Dealership Record

...Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 3dr Lusso You probably just don?t understand Alfa's and until you sit in one-you never will? Just bought an Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD 3dr Lusso and on first impressions I?m delighted. It?s Navy Blue in Colour which sets the car off great against the Cream Leather, its a top of the range model and comes with SAT NAV, Cruise Control, Telephone, full heated Leather Upholstery, trip computer, 16inch Alloy wheels etc. The options are great, although not a requirement for everyone-however I would recommend the leather upholstery as a MUST its fantastic. I test drove many cars before buying, yet decided on the Alfa 147, because it put the biggest smile on my face, it was the nicest car to sit in and felt the best to drive by a long way. The Golf mk4 GTi felt its age, and although the Golf mk5 1.6s that I...

Azz4711 26.10.2009 · Read review
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Review of Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD

I am the Alfa male. (My 100th review on Ciao)!!

Advantages: Simply an awesome car and driving experience.
Disadvantages: The running costs will put some people off owning one.

...Over the years since first passing my driving test, I have had dozens of cars and since I turned 21 and could get insurance for them most of them have been sports cars of one type or another. I have owned two convertible BMW`s a VW Golf VR6 and several Alfa Romeo`s, with the Alfa Romeos being my favourite cars by a mile. The Alfa Romeo I am Writing about today is the 156, 2.5 V6 24 valve, I have just sold this particular car on in order to buy the newer model of Alfa Romeo but I am missing it badly. Even though the new Alfa is breathtakingly good it just does not seem to have the character and raw power of my old faithful 156. The Alfa Romeo 156 is a very stylish 4 door saloon and because of its hidden rear door handles it looks like a 2 door coupe from a distance. It oozes Italian style both inside and out, with the unique body...

thebigc1690 23.03.2009 · Read review
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Review of Alfa Romeo 156 2.5

* The GT370 beats the GT350 into first place!. . .

Advantages: Very good.
Disadvantages: Heavy.

...You are looking at a review on the Black & Decker GT 370 hedge trimmer. I am sure the letters GT mean absolutely nothing at all, however I can recommend this particular model. It is the bigger brother to my last one, the GT350. There was a lot of wear and tear on my old model, and it had served me well, so decided to get it replaced before it gave up the ghost. I did a review on that one too, but this one is bigger, as well as heavier, but of course that bit better. One possible design fault is the pressure operated handle switch, I keep hearing of people having no end of trouble, now perhaps I am just lucky but I have not yet had a problem - touch wood. The weight at four Kilos is enough, although not a problem for me, it would be for someone with a massive hedge, or dare I say, a woman, not being sexist, just practical...

smudgeybabes 28.01.2008 (26.02.2009) · Read review
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Review of Black&Decker GT370

Oz Superturismo GT

Advantages: Lots of grip, good looking, help cool brakes
Disadvantages: Expensive

...Oz Superturismo GT After having Oz Superturismo WRC's the white version of these wheels decided it was time for a change, and decided to find a cheap set of the GT's to spray black to go with the cars current modifying theme of black and red, so searched the internet for some a cheapish set to spray black, eventually found some on a Saxo owners club for under £100 complete with tyres, bargain!! Went all the way to Portsmouth to pick these up and brought them home and put them on the car to make sure they fit etc before spraying them black. Bit of information about the wheels They are a 16 spoke design formed from the designs of rally cars, the 16 spokes help in cooling your brakes by allowing more air to circulate around them than your average wheel that comes as standard on your car. There a very stylish looking...

Hsaxo 01.04.2008 · Read review
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Review of Oz Superturismo GT (15 inch) 4-stud