Moda Legato CX bike

Kieran_Burns

Anyone got any first hand knowledge?

I was idly browsing at J E James today and was asking about a new CX bike... the sales guy REALLY likes these bikes and they don't even sell 'em!

Looking at the spec - it leaves most other bikes in shade for the sheer value, I'm really tempted I must say - but some hive mind knowledge would help a great deal.

cjcp

Burns,

This thread is useless without pics.

Kieran_Burns

http://www.northhantsbikes.co.uk/Moda_L ... e_2012.htm

Frame: LDA Triple Butted 7005 Aluminium
Fork: LDC High Modulus Carbon
Rear Deraileur: Sram Apex 10 Speed
Shifters: Sram Apex
Brakes: Kore Cantilever
Chainset: Sram Apex 48 / 34
Wheelset: American Classic Hurricane
Cassette: Sram PG 1050 11 / 26
Tyres: Kenda Kwicker 35c
Handlebars: Barelli
Saddle: Barelli
Seatpost: Barelli

[mod: DO NOT link to bikereviews . com - it's full of malware]

cjcp

I like it, but for that money, I think I'd go for disc brakes. I've not looked much, but this caught my eye:

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/felt-f65x-2013/

supersonic

I have been very impressed by the Moda range - some well thought out bikes with good specs. I tested the Solo MTB for WMB last year, was superb. Some great deals out there too.

veronese68

I agree with CJ about discs, and that Felt does look good.

daniel_b

cjcp wrote:

I like it, but for that money, I think I'd go for disc brakes. I've not looked much, but this caught my eye:

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/felt-f65x-2013/

I agree completely, that looks like a loverly bike (admittedly I am a Felt fan)
Disc brakes and drop bars, cracking combination I would imagine, ultimate commuter.

daniel_b

cjcp wrote:

I like it, but for that money, I think I'd go for disc brakes. I've not looked much, but this caught my eye:

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/felt-f65x-2013/

I agree completely, that looks like a loverly bike (admittedly I am a Felt fan)
Disc brakes and drop bars, cracking combination I would imagine, ultimate commuter.

uzubairu

Daniel B wrote:

Disc brakes and drop bars, cracking combination I would imagine, ultimate commuter.

100% agree.

I have been getting to work on this:-
http://www.planet-x-bikes.co.uk/i/q/CBO ... ross_rival
I changed the tyres to 28mm Continental 4 Seasons.

Even after a 10 hour shift, it's a pleasure to ride the 7.5 miles home on.
Only had it 3.5 weeks and it is the best bike I've owned (so far).

My previous commutes have been on an MTB and a road bike, and were less frequent.
Now I want to ride to work every day.
Thankfully, the helpful team at Planet X let me swap the road bike that I purchased, for the cyclocross (and I got a free bike fitting too).

cjcp

That PX look tasty!

I think I'd have to have discs. I'm fed up with not being able to stop on cantis, esp in the wet.

gbsahne001

cjcp wrote:

That PX look tasty!

I think I'd have to have discs. I'm fed up with not being able to stop on cantis, esp in the wet.

+1

I wasn't even able to stop in the dry on cantilevers, let alone try it in the wet.

optimisticbiker

I had to laugh. KB asks a perfectly reasonable question about a specific bike and everyone else tells him about the bikes they like, but no one answers his question. Nor can I, I hasten to add, but while the 2011 model is only £999, the 2012 model at £1299 doesnt look as good value against some of the others with discs... Felt at £1188 for example. However as a road bike the 48/34 of the Moda is better gearing than the 46/36 of the Felt

Is it me, or are those bike reviews on bikereviews . com [mod: DO NOT link to this site, it's full of malware] competely content free as a review and more like an ad written, in some cases, by a very bad copy writer. From the Legato review comes this pearl of wisdom "The Legato is not available with pedals, so it is recommended that clipless pedals are used, which are common for cyclocross machines."

And from a Jamis one this insight into odd thinking:
"... new 650b mountain bike for 2012 called Nemesis. During the [design] process, Jamis Bicycles found it difficult to make a choice between steel and aluminum, which lead to choosing neither.

Featured by the Nemesis 650 frame is a PressFit30 bottom bracket shell, Kinesis 7005 triple-butted SuperPlastic Formed (SPF) tubing, " Errr.. Kinesis 7005 IS aluminium, isn't it? Maybe they were confused between aluminium and aluminum

Kieran_Burns

I have to say that the gearing on those two options means the GI range is not what I'm used to. A 46 chainwheel seems a little restrictive to me; even I'd be spinning out on occasion.

Gorgeous bikes though and I have to admit, the disc brakes are a plus point for me.

(Oh, and I've definitely discounted the Specialized now - they're way too expensive for what you get. You can get a complete 105 or equivalent set for less money)

cjcp

You could pick up a second hand 50/34 and fit that. I think the Focus had this gearing, but for road use, I'd need discs.

Kieran_Burns

cjcp wrote:

You could pick up a second hand 50/34 and fit that. I think the Focus had this gearing, but for road use, I'd need discs.

2nd hand on a new bike? Wash your mouth out

woodnut

Have you considered.....http://www.edinburghbicycle.com/products/whyte-saxon-cross-12?bct=browse%2fbicycles%2fcyclocross-bikes....bargain if it happens to be the right size?

Was looking at one of these in the shop a few weeks ago, very light also for what it is

Kieran_Burns

This HAS turned into a search for a new CX commuter now.

Kind of fun but I'm now bewildered at the choice!

cyclingprop

Is the cape extra?

Kieran_Burns

Hey. I hand OUT the capes.

I have a store of them. It's not one size fits all you know.

Kieran_Burns

btw - I am still looking. It seems impossible to find a CX bike that has guard mounts that isn't sold by Specialized....

(the F65x is kind of the favourite at the moment, I'd just swap the chainwheel for a compact)

veronese68

What about the Charge on the bargains thread? Next year's Kona Jake will have discs. I'm sure there are rather more.

Kieran_Burns

Discs are a must have after last winter... almost washed out too many times due to the lousy canti brakes in the wet

bails87

I think road.cc had a run through of all the disc braked road bikes that will be out next year, very promising.

cookdn

Kieran_Burns wrote:

btw - I am still looking. It seems impossible to find a CX bike that has guard mounts that isn't sold by Specialized....

....or Halfords.

Sharkyssurfers

have you looked at the new jamis range on the evans website, they look quite nice or the whyte range

veronese68

Kieran_Burns wrote:

Discs are a must have after last winter... almost washed out too many times due to the lousy canti brakes in the wet

The Charge has discs and is only half price at £650.

Kieran_Burns

cookdn wrote:

Kieran_Burns wrote:

btw - I am still looking. It seems impossible to find a CX bike that has guard mounts that isn't sold by Specialized....

....or Halfords.

You know - I forgot all about the Boardman bikes.

Sharkyssurfers

Kieran_Burns wrote:

cookdn wrote:

Kieran_Burns wrote:

btw - I am still looking. It seems impossible to find a CX bike that has guard mounts that isn't sold by Specialized....

....or Halfords.

You know - I forgot all about the Boardman bikes.

yeah the only boardman cx bike I like the look of and its not for the UK, tempted if had money to order through wiggle for US of A and see if they deliver, but I like the look of the whyte Saxons cross as well, I am going to have to sell my paratrooper folding bike and Carrera TDF bike before I could persuade the other half in letting me get one.

Kieran_Burns

You know, I reckon that if I chuck the 'guard requirement in the bin and just get some clip on 'guards; I'd be a lot better off choosing a more suitable bike than compromising everything based on one requirement.

bails87

On One Dirty Disco?

Although the Boardman is still a good bet, I reckon.

BelgianBeerGeek

Pinnacle bikes from Evans?