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Posted: 17:10 - 07 Sep 2015 Post subject: Require bike of the pedal kind |
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Having jumped jobs again I find myself within a nice commutable distance to work so I'm looking for a bike. Not owned one for 15 years and only ever had mountain bikes "cos they were cooler"
A bit older and just a touch less twatty I'm open to suggestions for something I can use to commute but also use for longer hocks on days off to alternate with running. There is a myriad of stuff out there and I aint got a clue so please help !
Road only, sub 1k, 6'3".
This one was pointed out to me as an option https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Specialized-Allez-Sport-Road-Bike-carbon-fork-Excellent-condition-58cm-trek-/201409688513?hash=item2ee4f3f3c1 ____________________ Honda Varadero >> Triumph Speed Four >> Honda CBR1100xx |
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Posted: 22:22 - 08 Sep 2015 Post subject: |
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A light hybrid will be just as fast
Id suggest but a decent used hybrid/road frame and new bits to fit. 1k budget is a lot and should get something very decent for well under half. There is plenty of fancy bollocks to waste money on, but it wont make you quicker than me :p |
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Kerbs? Stay off the pavement. |
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Posted: 11:33 - 09 Sep 2015 Post subject: |
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I have the same bike you posted, albeit the 2014 flavour. I paid just under £500 brand new, so i'd be wanting to pay a bit less than he is asking tbh.
great bike, I cant fault it. the one thing I would say, is that if you want a comfier ride to work, go for a hybrid, as this isn't the most forgiving bike for your arse ____________________ Past - 1988 honda revere 600, 1996 kawasaki gpz500s, 1999 Yamaha R6
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To further elaborate, the planet-x "London Road", seems a good option, aluminium frame. I'd fit mudguards.
https://www.planetx.co.uk/c/q/bikes/road-bikes/london-road
I like this company. I ride one of their opn-one branded mountain bikes as does Mrs stinkwheel. Based in Sheffield. Slightly out of the ordinary approach to designing bicycles but the standard of finish on their built bikes is very good because they make most of the ancilliary parts like seat clamps and headsets in-house to a good quality. ____________________ “Rule one: Always stick around for one more drink. That's when things happen. That's when you find out everything you want to know.”
I did the 2010 Round Britain Rally on my 350 Bullet. 89 landmarks, 3 months, 9,500 miles. |
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I think you need to go road test some. No point finding you hate it after dropping the fat end of a grand on it.
Last road bike Mrs stinkwheel bought, she tried three bikes from the same shop. Hated the two carbon ones, loved the Van Nicholas titanium one. They were happy for her to go out and try it for a proper go. She did 60 miles on it before deciding to buy it. ____________________ “Rule one: Always stick around for one more drink. That's when things happen. That's when you find out everything you want to know.”
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Saves your back. Makes any jobs a whole lot easier and more comfortable.
It's like working on a sportsbike on a paddock stand/lift compared to the sidestand.
Also potentially somewhere to store your bike.
Mine has two legs that stick forwards rather than a tripod. Has the advantage it can be backed right up against the wall/into a corner with the bike on it if space is tight. ____________________ “Rule one: Always stick around for one more drink. That's when things happen. That's when you find out everything you want to know.”
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Workshop stands are great, the Lidl one is a bargain, I have one.
Ticking noises can be maddening, they are a fact of life with a pushbike - sometimes you find the fix in seconds, sometimes it takes months! It sounds like you want to do your own spannering? You'll get help with the ticking noise at yacf.co.uk or cyclechat.net - those are the two best cycling forums for sensible advice. Or if you post the ebay link so I can see the spec of the bike I might be able to make suggestions. I built my bike pretty much from scratch so maybe I could point you in the right direction, but I'm not an expert. The real mechanical wizards are at yacf and they're amazingly helpful. ____________________ Current bike: K1100RS. Previous: CD200, GSX250, GT550, VFR750, K100LT, K1100LT, R1100GS, R1150GS, ZZR1100, Hayabusa, RSV Mille, MV F4 750S, R1, ZX-10, KTM Adventure 950S |
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Double or triple chainsets?
Never!!
My next build will be 1x10 or 1x11. With a double or a triple, the smallest chainring has always been useless because you're spinning so fast but going so slowly. Using the middle chainring and keeping your speed up is much easier. |
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Assuming its an aheadset type just take it off and turn it upside down. Try that before spending out money. |
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Old Thread Alert!
The last post was made 8 years, 206 days ago. Instead of replying here, would creating a new thread be more useful? |
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