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Mark Alexander
Mark Alexander Posts: 2,277
edited September 2007 in Road beginners
I know it's been done to death but.... :oops:

I'm at a loss and thought that it may benefit others in beginners.

I'm looking for a 3rd bike. I have a Felt F4 converted for TT's, a Monoc TC2 for training and a Dawes flatbar for commuting/general riding.

The Dawes is the problem. it's only 6 months old but I am finding it to be the most un comfortable bike I've ever ridden and avoid using it. I know it's a cheap bike at £200 but i didn't expect it to be quite this un-comfortable.

I want a bike for general city riding, with drops, is comfortable not too hard and have about £400 this time. not buying on-line.

fixed is an option.
http://twitter.com/mgalex
www.ogmorevalleywheelers.co.uk

10TT 24:36 25TT: 57:59 50TT: 2:08:11, 100TT: 4:30:05 12hr 204.... unfinished business

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  • redddraggon
    redddraggon Posts: 10,862
    Halfords Carrera road bike? Mine does the job.
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  • Gav2000
    Gav2000 Posts: 408
    What's wrong with the Dawes, can't a different saddle or a shorter or longer stem make it make comfortable?

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  • Mark Alexander
    Mark Alexander Posts: 2,277
    tried a different stem and saddle
    http://twitter.com/mgalex
    www.ogmorevalleywheelers.co.uk

    10TT 24:36 25TT: 57:59 50TT: 2:08:11, 100TT: 4:30:05 12hr 204.... unfinished business
  • xio
    xio Posts: 212
    Genesis Flyer for £425?
  • Gav2000
    Gav2000 Posts: 408
    Mark Alexander wrote:
    fixed is an option.

    What about a Specialized Langster? £360 from Evans. I have one and it's great fun to ride.

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