Gone to the dark side I have.
The Northern Monkey
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:D:D:DJust put a deposit down on a shiny new road bike
Gotta wait a week and a half to get it from my LBS, but they're gonna give me an hour long set up/fitting along with the normal free service and great customer service.
Canny wait.... its the 1st time i've managed to try a road bike that actually fits me and they feel superb!!!
Just something to keep me occupied when I can use the MTB
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Thought you were skint?!0
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I am
Edit: well I am now.
I just wanna improve my fitness + it gives me something to do when I can't get to the trails 0 -
so what is it?"Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
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oops thort I'd said that.
Its a Giant Defy 3. http://www.giant-bicycles.com/en-GB/bik ... 428/32462/
Tried a Trek 2.1 and Raleigh something and the Giant was much more suited. Loved the ride.
I was going to go for a ribble, but the frame on the Giant is very very nice. Same frame as the higher end Defy, just with lower end componentry 0 -
Hah a kilo heavier than mine with pedals
:twisted:"Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
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My Zaskar weighs less than that Giant
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hehehehe. Its considerably lighter than my Surge though a good 15lb lighter!!
I did try a lighter one (the raleigh) but I didn't feel safe on it.... it felt very fragile!0 -
supersonic wrote:My Zaskar weighs less than that Giant
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I bet your zaskar didn't cost you £520 though :P0 -
True - it was 400 quid haha!0
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When i read the title i thought you meant you had gone to the other dark side.... you know the limp wristed variety? Ribble Gran Fondo
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Fully built? I though it was £400 for the frame?!supersonic wrote:True - it was 400 quid haha!0 -
whydoesitalwaysrainonme wrote:When i read the title i thought you meant you had gone to the other dark side.... you know the limp wristed variety?
Nahhh... don't think I'll be shaving my legs tbh :P0 -
bigbenj_08 wrote:
Fully built? I though it was £400 for the frame?!supersonic wrote:True - it was 400 quid haha!
The 12 year old Zaskar LE lol.
Is about 22.5lbs actually, but will be less with the new tyres and rigids.0 -
whydoesitalwaysrainonme wrote:When i read the title i thought you meant you had gone to the other dark side.... you know the limp wristed variety?
Sure'll that would be the pink side?
So Benj- waxing or shaving then? 0 -
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Ahh fair enough. Yea I wanna change tyres, apparently they're pretty heavy as standard.supersonic wrote:bigbenj_08 wrote:
Fully built? I though it was £400 for the frame?!supersonic wrote:True - it was 400 quid haha!
The 12 year old Zaskar LE lol.
Is about 22.5lbs actually, but will be less with the new tyres and rigids.
Please with my purchase though, looks way better in the flesh 0 -
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supersonic wrote: yep i'm pretty shocked that I got the road bike too!
Been toying with the idea for ages but never managed to try anything that fitted.0 -
I hope the roadies don't read anything into the drugs reference! Wasn't meant that way lol0
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Got more of a response in the MTB forum than over there anyways
The guy in the shop asked if I wanted Lycra and I nearly fainted...... it'd be like a polarbear in a wetsuit 0 -
bigbenj_08 wrote:GF waxed my feet last week for fun... may as well stick with that method
I've got a few hairs on me big toes but nowt worth waxing monkeyboy!
Waxing does hurt though...0 -
im in the same boat, except i am still in my research stage at the moment. Defy 4 is on my short list tho. "It is not impossible, its just improbable"
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you not getting the lycra then bigbenj?
also you'll ride your road bike a few times and then you'll get addicted,and then you'll be bitten by the roadie bug and get training and then you'll come to resent your MTB and then in 5 years time, you'll be a fully shaven uber fit roadie with a tan!Ribble Gran Fondo
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Haha, waxing doesn't hurt!! GF said i'd be crying but I didn't flinch!!snotty badger wrote:bigbenj_08 wrote:GF waxed my feet last week for fun... may as well stick with that method
I've got a few hairs on me big toes but nowt worth waxing monkeyboy!
Waxing does hurt though...
Nice bike, sat on one of those today too!! paid a bit extra for better components thoughsoy_sauce wrote:im in the same boat, except i am still in my research stage at the moment. Defy 4 is on my short list tho.whydoesitalwaysrainonme wrote:you not getting the lycra then bigbenj?
also you'll ride your road bike a few times and then you'll get addicted,and then you'll be bitten by the roadie bug and get training and then you'll come to resent your MTB and then in 5 years time, you'll be a fully shaven uber fit roadie with a tan!
Ummmmmm... I don't think so. Not yet anyways.
Got some tighter shorts so i'll wear them for now 0 -
I was drawn to the dark side at the start of the year with one of these and must say i do enjoy just jumping on it and going for a blast from time to time but mountain bikes are still where my hearts at tbh
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When I took the plunge I stuck with what I know, Sonic'll be pleased, my GT-R looks nice in the garage next to the GT Avalanche Expert._____________________________________________
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Joined you I have.
Ordered one of these carbon dreams (8.6kg allegedly) from Wiggle yesterday (Focus Cayo 105 Compact).
I'm aiting for the finance deal to be sealed (I love buy now,worry about paying for it later). Missus just caved in yesterday
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Did point out I'd now need a road helmet, shoes, shorts, bottle cage, tool wedgie etc but I think that might have been a push too far. She wasn't best pleased I'd had to buy the pedals seperately.
Can't wait for it to turn up next week. 8)It's easier to ask for forgiveness than for permission.
I've bought a new bike....ouch - result
Can I buy a new bike?...No - no result0
