Here at You Know You're A Spartan we are always looking for ways to create new and exciting features, and this next announcement does just that! We have been lucky enough to join forces with Claud Butler, one of the finest cycle manufacturers with over 130+ years of experience under there belts. 

But what does this all mean? I hear you ask, Well, today we proudly announce our new feature - 'Gamers Outdoors'. This will introduce new features to the site, where we encourage you, the community to get involved, starting today, we will be reviewing the very latest cycling products available from Claud Butler, this will include not only an in-depth product review on the latest bikes available, but we will take you out on our cycling journeys around the UK and we want you to do the same! 

Once a month this feature will take place, and we urge you to email us over your biking trails so that we can feature your journeys as they happen! Whilst we understand this is a step in a new direction for the site we are excited to see where this can go and would love you to help and support us along the way. As a child I spent many days out on my mountain bike, riding with friends and family to various locations, Cycling has remained a hobby of mine of which I encourage many people to do the same, so be sure to be adventurous next time you decide to dust off your bikes and hit the cycle road.

So we start today with our first product review, The Claud Butler - Shaman.  



Here are the Shamans Specifications:

Frame - 6061 T4 T6 aluminum.

Fork - Suntour M2025NA.

Gears - Shimano Acera rear TX50 front.

Freewheel - 7-speed freewheel 14-28.

Shifter - Shimano Altus pods.

Brakes - Shimano M445 Hydraulic disc 160mm.

Wheels - 36 h Alloy QR hub with double wall alloy rim.

Chainset - SRAM Alloy 24-34-42.

Tyres - 26 x2.10 All terrain.
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Stem - Exile Alloy Ahead.

Bar - Exile Alloy 31.8mm semi rise.

Saddle - Exile ATB sport.

Accessories - Double density grips, eliminating blisters.



This model makes riding truly effortless, It's super powerful and built for the trail on various terrains, The Claud Butler Shaman is a tough hardened mountain bike with a beautiful eye-catching sleek and strong lightweight aluminum frame design. With a SXE 500 LO front suspension fork which is adjustable to pre-load and lockout for your comfort. The Shimano Acera/TX50 gears pack an impressive 21-speed power at your finger tips, changing gear is smooth making gear-change a real breeze with the Shimano Altus pod shifters. 

The Shimano M445 hydraulic disc brakes have 160mm rotors delivering precise and powerful stopping power, proving to be the most effective brakes I've ever had, and the 26" alloy wheels are not only eye-catching but are extremely durable, the Shaman comes with Exile all terrain tyres that adjust to your every need whilst out on trail. 

This bike also has an Exile all-terrain sport saddle which isn't only catching on the eye but remains comfy throughout your journey, and Exile butted semi-rise handlebars with double-density grips making blisters hard to come by, The Claud Butler Shaman packs an impressive spec, and after getting time to check out the Shaman I cannot sing its praises enough, I would highly recommend this model for beginners right through to the most experienced of cyclists. and i can assure you the Shaman will not let you down on any of your biking adventures.

Claud Butler offers a wide range of various cycles to meet all your families needs, So be sure to head on over to ClaudButler.co.uk and check out the very latest bikes in there 2013 cycle catalog.