Reply With QuoteThanks.Originally Posted by den77
Served me well on the way to Cannes, particularly on the hills.
Very nice
Better?
Thanks.
Served me well on the way to Cannes, particularly on the hills.
Wonderful. Thank you.I'd say the Triban as I think others on here have tried and liked; also FWIW I think the Alpha is trying a bit too much to be flash with the behind the fork aero brakes and paint job. I used to despair that lower end groupsets might be, like cheap alloys on cars, made out of cheese, but I have been proved wrong, as they seem relatively indestructible, and are now a lot better cosmetically. Also carbon forks usually give a more comfortable ride than alloy, so the Triban would score there.
I suppose there's a better chance of testing Halfords' customer service by taking the Alpha into the local branch if anything seems amiss, but on the other I'd think you wouldn't lose much when you came to upgrade from the Triban, and it would be easier to live with in the cred/snob stakes than a bike with a known humble place in the Halfords bike hierarchy.
+1 the Triban. I know loads of blokes with thr Triban (various) models and they are pretty good. I dont know anything about the other...I'd say the Triban as I think others on here have tried and liked; also FWIW I think the Alpha is trying a bit too much to be flash with the behind the fork aero brakes and paint job. I used to despair that lower end groupsets might be, like cheap alloys on cars, made out of cheese, but I have been proved wrong, as they seem relatively indestructible, and are now a lot better cosmetically. Also carbon forks usually give a more comfortable ride than alloy, so the Triban would score there.
I suppose there's a better chance of testing Halfords' customer service by taking the Alpha into the local branch if anything seems amiss, but on the other I'd think you wouldn't lose much when you came to upgrade from the Triban, and it would be easier to live with in the cred/snob stakes than a bike with a known humble place in the Halfords bike hierarchy
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Buy the Triban, it'll be fine for a starter bike. If you take to the sport you will want a better bike at some point and you can then use the Triban as a wet/winter bike. Forget cred and fashion, it's all about miles in the legs. Nothing better than telling a poseur whose carbon dream bike is put away for the winter that you were out in the wind/rain/snow earlier when you're in a warm pub with rosy cheeks!
F.T.F.A.
Just thought I would share wheels with you
Scott solace 10, full dura ace with upgraded Syncros Carbon wheel set
Sounds like an easy decision then - thanks.
Great, I'll be off to Decathlon soon to see which frame suits me.Buy the Triban, it'll be fine for a starter bike. If you take to the sport you will want a better bike at some point and you can then use the Triban as a wet/winter bike. Forget cred and fashion, it's all about miles in the legs. Nothing better than telling a poseur whose carbon dream bike is put away for the winter that you were out in the wind/rain/snow earlier when you're in a warm pub with rosy cheeks!
I feel bad about saying this but I haven't really ridden a road bike for a couple of decades. Well, I bought a Specialized Langster on a whim about five years ago and didn't gel with it. Ended up selling it after a couple of weeks.
I hope I do like cycling but so far all I've done is three months on the wattbike in the gym. Hopefully the Triban offers a cheap way to find out about the real thing.
or the cannondale caad 8 at 399
Hadn't spotted that. Thanks - the reviews seem very positive so I'll try that too.
Ordered a set of these Carbon Wheels today for my Full Suspension Project:
Had a limited to 50 people 30% off code on FB this morning - chanced it and got them for £245.00!!
Nice, I've been eyeing up some ENVE ones or the new Mavics (due sept I think).Ordered a set of these Carbon Wheels today for my Full Suspension Project:
Had a limited to 50 people 30% off code on FB this morning - chanced it and got them for £245.00!!
But then I realised I need to ride my bike more to justify it :)
I looked at enve and mavic and realised I'd need to sell the kids to get them lol.
Have a look at
www.sixthelement.co.uk
They look really good for the price.
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Last newbie question from me chaps.
I typed in 'bike forum' to the search bar here and it threw up hundreds of pages. There seem to be quite a few sites. Is there one that's similar to TZ? Thinking of filtered membership and a relatively safe sales section.
The CTC forum is safe and has a sales section. You might have to start wearing socks with sandals though...
http://forum.cyclinguk.org/
Bike Radar is good too with the occasional obsessive nutter (just like here really). The sales forum is pretty active but I can't remember if there's a minimum post count to view or post. I *think* you at least have to register to view it.
They sound like my kind of people, CBMust remember to top up my water bottle with IPA.
Perfect, thanks benny.
Or you can try YACF (yet anothet cycle forum) friendly on their and very knowledgeable.
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Bike all packed up in bike box ready for flight to Barcelona from where I ride to Valencia next week, and for cycling around Provence/up Mount Ventoux the week after:
Anyone have experience of the Dillenger Electric Kits?
I am looking to sell one of our cars as it only gets used to commute. I'm not sure weather to replace it with a moped (I would need to pass my CBT) or get one of these kits and fit it to either my old mountain bike or my single speed bike.
The kit i'm looking at is the 1000w off road kit
http://dillengerelectricbikes.co.uk/...dillenger.html
It is not road legal but I live in a small quiet town and as long as i'm sensible I can't see it being an issue.
Sooo......Moped or electric bike?
How much??!! Buy a decent bike and cycle to work.
Here's a short film of this years eventful sponsored ride up Mont Ventoux x3 we did in June.
3 of our group completed the three ascents but the rest of us weren't allowed up after Chalet Reynard on the third as the roads were closed due to the inclement weather. I don't think I've ever been so cold and after the second descent many of us were literally shaking for an hour, South of France in June eh !
Tomorrow we can see how the pros do it.
https://www.strava.com/activities/615053993
Great. Thanks for your input.
There's talk that tomorrow's stage won't finish at the top due to 100kph wind forecasts, which would be a huge shame.
Just read that the shortened route is confirmed. Gutted as I'll be watching live on ITV 4 !
That photo could come in handy as I need to pack mine for a trip to the Pyrenees in Sep. I only used my box once before, years ago for a trip to Ventoux and I can't remember exactly how I got it in, just that it was hard! Have fun.Bike all packed up in bike box ready for flight to Barcelona from where I ride to Valencia next week, and for cycling around Provence/up Mount Ventoux the week after:
Recently purchased this:
Very nice. I picked up one of the A1 models last summer, I've put 4000 miles on it from road rides to commuting to long distance cycle paths to proper off-road riding and not a single issue apart from wearing out the bottom bracket and chain/cassette. I think they're the ideal bike for everything.Recently purchased this:
Sad I know, but as I've often got my little lad on the front and live in the middle of the city with the rush hour stupidity that entails I want to keep both hands on the bars. I've jus bought and fitted a pair of these to the bullitt;
http://www.cycl.bike/
So far very impressed, car-bright and come straight off the bike when you lock up to go into the playgroup or the supermarket.
Really trying to make a concerted effort not to use the car except for business now, have logged zero personal miles since getting the big cargo bike. Actually really enjoying it too - have barely used the roadie or the CX either.
Anyone out there with one? I am running an Orange Prestige 1992 with a 32/16 gear set up. Maguras , what else! And love it. But I fancy a new mtb single speed, researched on one inbreds with horizontal rear wheel setup. Call it age but I just fancy something clean, steel, suspension upfront, disks, any thoughts ? Ps Im a shortarse so a 15 or 16" frame is a starter.
My wife has these fitted to her Trek Hybrid, they are brilliant
Higham5 - committed mtb ss'er here.
I have been out of buying new bikes for a bit.
You need to decide wheel size first.
26 or 27.5- latter worth a try, especially if your riding is more rolling rather than tight twisty woods.
29er would be too big I think.
A note of caution with on one, and I have had a few. While geometry and design is great, steel quality is lower end.
My quick thoughts :
Look at cotic, Genesis and singular, geometry and steel quality are two key factors
If 26er is the vote, then 2nd hand you may find you get something nice for not much money.
I have a titanium 26 on one frame, made in us, which was cheap as people favour bigger wheels.
My singlespeed is an independent fabrication 29er rigid, bought 2nd hand.
Keep an eye our for these also, as they simply works of art.
Singletrackworld is a hot bed of singlespeed cycles, with a very easy to use classified forum.
Any questions let me know.
Thanks for the full details above, Yes I have been looking at Singletrackworld, also Genesis, other names are new to me. Your references to 2nd hand resonate, as a few I have seen on Gumtree are super high spec, eh Chromoly Hope Carbon etc then the price 250 to £350. i pay nearly £200 for - set of shifters on my road bike!
I agree about a 29 ner . I ride at a local trail centre Gisburn forest , its too technical for 29 ers the track changes direction too fast. I have never riddena a 27.5.
I will keep you updated
I have ridden gisburn a few times. Bigger fork , more relaxed geometry of a newer bike is good there. Keep an eye out for discounting on this years new models, which happens this time of year .
Any ?? Let me know.
Yay - glad I'm not the only one to be won over by a Diverge. Bought mine a couple of weeks ago and just love it. Can't see my 'proper' road bike getting a look in now.
Canyon Aeroad Team Katusha
On the TT bike
Now that looks focussed!On the TT bike
Just returned from watching, the Colne Grand Prix city centre cycling. Not many opportunities to watch cat 2 roadies on a tiny 1/2 mile ? Circuit. Lapping at just over a minute. All for free, brilliant , cycling at its best. Never seen so much Carbon exotica before Dolan, Ridley, S.Works Canyon seemed to be the choice.
Fun couple of weeks. Last week I cycled from Barcelona to Valencia with some lads from work. It was obviously hot and the route had some good bits but also some shockers - motorway type roads rammed with lorries and a fair few gravel tracks. The latter would have been great on mountain bikes or gravel bikes but no road bikes, some with carbon rims! TThis week I'm cycling in Provence with my wife. We've done Mount Ventoux twice - once from Sault and once from Bedoin. We've also done the wonderful Gorges de la Nesque. Picture of us at top of Ventoux this morning...
View from Ventoux:
Good grief PipPip, don't raise your arm like that, you'll put on upper body mass if you're not careful with exercise like that!
This is my preferred upper body routine...
Bikes here and on its stand. Parts will be put on as they arrive ;-)
nice, is that Saronni Red? I'd like a Master X-Lite in that colour one day
Yes I believe it is Saronni Red
Just finished building this:
Added a dropper and got it dirty:
Full Spec:
Frame - 2014 26'er Nukeproof Mega TR 18.75"
Shock - Rockshox Monarch RT3 Debonair
Fork - 2014 Fox Float 32's 140 travel
Brakes - Shimano SLX
Rotors - Shimano XT 180f/160r
Crank - Shimano SLX 170 38.26t
Bottom Bracket - Shimano SLX
Cassette - Shimano SLX 10 sp 11-36t
Shifters - Shimano SLX I spec B (no display)
Front Mech - Shimano SLX direct mount dual pull
Rear Mech - Shimano SLX shadow
Chain - Shimano Deore
Bars - Nukeproof Sam Hill 760
Stem - Nukeproof Warhead 50mm
Headset - Hope
Wheels - Superstar AM carbon Switch-ultra
Tryes - On-One Chunky Monkey trial 2.4 f/Smorgasbord trail 2.25 r
Pedal - Superstar Nano X
Seat Post - KS eTEN integral 100mm drop
Saddle - Specialized Henge
Grips - Superstar lock-on Half Flange
Groupset Campagnolo Chorus 11 just delivered!!
You'll love riding that. By far the best groupset at I've experienced
Well I have just started out in this road bike journey ,so got myself a bike and then my lad wants to try it out, so got him one too.Now the daughter and wife want one each……….just need to find some good starter routes round yorks
Front mech in situ, tried to fir the brakes but the nut wasn't long enough to go through the forks so just ordered a 35mm titanium one!
I got this delivered today, very happy with it. Planning to invisiframe it over the weekend; so until that is done its just a couple of runs around the block on tarmac to try it out.
The Whyte is a cracking bike - lovely colour!
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