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gb155

So, its agreed that a Carbon MTB is better than a 29'er for Canal Commuting over the winter

and that a Cyclo-x would also be ok for snow covered canal commuting this winter

SO

Do I get a On-One Carbon MTB

or a Cube Cyclo-x

Or something else?

Kieran_Burns

The Rookie

A good flat bar Hybrid that will take some wider (that is suitable for your commute) tyres....

Simon

gb155

The Beginner wrote:

A good flat bar Hybrid that will take some wider (that is suitable for your commute) tyres....

Simon

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

cjcp

CX with disc brakes. You know it makes sense.

EKE_38BPM

They are really pulling you towards The Dark Side. Perverts!

DonDaddyD

Kieran_Burns wrote:

Can't wait for that game to come out. Not happy it doesn't really build on KOTOR. But still can't wait for it to come out, though

gb155

I agree they are all perverts :=)

Im scared to spend a grand on a Cyclo-x, then when the snow hit, it become un ridable, I know I can get marathon winters for a cyclo-x and TBH MTB's do sort of bore me these days

cjcp

gb155 wrote:

I agree they are all perverts :=)

Im scared to spend a grand on a Cyclo-x, then when the snow hit, it become un ridable, I know I can get marathon winters for a cyclo-x and TBH MTB's do sort of bore me these days

Gaz - I use mine in the snow, I just stick Michelin Mud2s on it and away I go. It's ace!! I had a race with a full susser MTB winter before last on the running/walking track in a nearby Park. It was dark and a day or two after a dumping of snow, so the track couldn't really be seen. The MTBer had the edge on the initial twists and turns and on the final downhill section with tree roots, while I had the edge on the straights and uphill.

gb155

cjcp wrote:

gb155 wrote:

I agree they are all perverts :=)

Im scared to spend a grand on a Cyclo-x, then when the snow hit, it become un ridable, I know I can get marathon winters for a cyclo-x and TBH MTB's do sort of bore me these days

Gaz - I use mine in the snow, I just stick Michelin Mud2s on it and away I go. It's ace!! I had a race with a full susser MTB winter before last on the running/walking track in a nearby Park. It was dark and a day or two after a dumping of snow, so the track couldn't really be seen. The MTBer had the edge on the initial twists and turns and on the final downhill section with tree roots, while I had the edge on the straights and uphill.

Sounds fair enough , thanks dude, MTB's REALLY do bore me, so a cyclo-x is first choice for sure.

PS how goes it mate ?

Clank

I spent a small chunk getting a CX bike up to spec (bought here 2nd hand for peanuts), and I can't help but smile each time I ride the damn thing. It's a real hoot.

I want to try and get the mtb up to that same 'grin-factor', now. Gonna need some luck with that!

mudcow007

fossyant

MTB with studs. Or stick Schwalbe winters on the Dogma !

Not another bike...... which one is going now ? :shock:

cjcp

gb155 wrote:

cjcp wrote:

gb155 wrote:

I agree they are all perverts :=)

Im scared to spend a grand on a Cyclo-x, then when the snow hit, it become un ridable, I know I can get marathon winters for a cyclo-x and TBH MTB's do sort of bore me these days

Gaz - I use mine in the snow, I just stick Michelin Mud2s on it and away I go. It's ace!! I had a race with a full susser MTB winter before last on the running/walking track in a nearby Park. It was dark and a day or two after a dumping of snow, so the track couldn't really be seen. The MTBer had the edge on the initial twists and turns and on the final downhill section with tree roots, while I had the edge on the straights and uphill.

Sounds fair enough , thanks dude, MTB's REALLY do bore me, so a cyclo-x is first choice for sure.

Yep, MTBs really are boring. It amazes me that they've managed to develop a whole section on this forum dedicated to MTBs. :twisted: :P

PS how goes it mate ?

Not so bad. You? Looking to do some CX racing as well?

notsoblue

DonDaddyD wrote:

Can't wait for that game to come out. Not happy it doesn't really build on KOTOR. But still can't wait for it to come out, though

I know, right? That intro they released recently was better than most of the films...

Kieran_Burns

gb155 wrote:

I agree they are all perverts :=)

Im scared to spend a grand on a Cyclo-x, then when the snow hit, it become un ridable, I know I can get marathon winters for a cyclo-x and TBH MTB's do sort of bore me these days

for fark's sake you skinny little twiglet - where did you lose all your weight? Your brain?

Unrideable?? Pah! I was just about the only bloody thing on the road on my Tricross when the snow hit last year. Fitted vittoria cross xmpro tyres and had a right laugh.

N+1 becomes T+1 with a CX bike

Lightweight.

gb155

Urgh, Perverts, Right, come on then, what Cyclo-x is it to be ?

Ideally max of £900

Kieran_Burns

The question now becomes: WHICH CX bike....

everyone will simply say whatever they're riding at the moment - I went for the Tricross because of the wide gear range (30/34 to 50/11) on the triple chain set and because it felt instantly comfortable when riding it

You should be asking just what you're going to be using it for - again I picked the Tricross 'cos it has the mounts for racks and 3 (play the game of hunt the 3rd) bottle mounts so it was ideal for commuting (I wanted to use a rack and not rucksack as 14 miles it a bit too much with a sweaty back)

Wait for everyone else to chip in now

gb155

Well Mr B, its basically gonna get rode, 18 miles per day, along a frozen, snow covered Canal towpath for approx 4 months ish

bearfraser

Cant beat a "Pashley" c/w basket

cjcp

Genesis Croix de Fer? Does it come with disc brakes? JDU will be able to shed more light on its spec than me. My Kona is lovely, but the lack of braking power isn't ideal, but it's ace if you don't want to stop in a hurry...

The steel forks on my Kona make for a very comfortable ride.

Or a Ridley Crossbow?

Clank

cjcp wrote:

My Kona is lovely, but the lack of braking power isn't ideal, but it's ace if you don't want to stop in a hurry...

I've just ordered some Tektro RX5 mini-vs to replace the Frogleggs on the CX to see if they cure that very issue! I've read all the blurb, but thought I'd find out for myself and report back with findings. I would have gone for disks had the frame and forks been set up for them.

I note Cotic are offering complete Xs for 900. But 975 with disks. Haven't ridden one so can't comment on the ride. They look real pretty, but thats no recommendation!