using 2 bikes

radiation man
radiation man Posts: 446
edited November 2012 in Training, fitness and health
i use a winter and summer bike and the summer bike is a lot better to ride then the winter one, so im thinking of selling the winter bike, ive set up both bikes as near as i can but its hard to get them same as 1 is a 56 frame and the other is a 54 frame, the 56 frame is more sloped

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  • arthur_scrimshaw
    arthur_scrimshaw Posts: 2,596
    I think most people who have Summer and Winter bikes would say the Summer bike is the nicest? A Winter bike is normally a training bike which can take all the crap a Winter can throw at it so unless your minted you'd normally expect the Winter bike to be slightly harder work?
    If the difference is down to incorrect sizing than that's a totally different question?
  • dw300
    dw300 Posts: 1,642
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    All the above is just advice .. you can do whatever the f*ck you wana do!
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  • Herbsman
    Herbsman Posts: 2,029
    radiation man wrote:
    i use a winter and summer bike and the summer bike is a lot better to ride then the winter one, so im thinking of selling the winter bike, ive set up both bikes as near as i can but its hard to get them same as 1 is a 56 frame and the other is a 54 frame, the 56 frame is more sloped
    8)
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  • ShutUpLegs
    ShutUpLegs Posts: 3,522
    Sounds like you need to work on your pedalling technique
  • Trev The Rev
    Trev The Rev Posts: 1,040
    I have an ethical objection to owning 2 bikes.

    A well maintained bike should be able to cope with winter, if you want to race you can stretch to 'race wheels' but any race wheel should be durable enough for everyday use anyway.

    Keep the most comfortable frame and the best components to make up the best bike with what you have and sell the rest.
  • ShutUpLegs
    ShutUpLegs Posts: 3,522
    Trev The Rev wrote:
    I have an ethical objection to owning 2 bikes.

    What are your ethics around people who use the internet for trolling :?:
  • 2oldnslow
    2oldnslow Posts: 313
    I have an ethical objection to owning two bikes as well. That's why I've got seven and possibly explains why I'm divorced ho hum
  • t.m.h.n.e.t
    t.m.h.n.e.t Posts: 2,265
    edited November 2012
    I also have an ethical objection and wish for my disgust to be noted here.


    I officially and wholly object to my ownership of 4 bikes.
  • Trev The Rev
    Trev The Rev Posts: 1,040
    ShutUpLegs wrote:
    Trev The Rev wrote:
    I have an ethical objection to owning 2 bikes.

    What are your ethics around people who use the internet for trolling :?:


    Banter and a little winding up, particularly of people who take themselves too seriously, is part of English culture. As for name calling, abuse or bullying on forums - that is ethically wrong.
  • danowat
    danowat Posts: 2,877
    Banter and winding up could also constitute as bullying........
  • 2oldnslow
    2oldnslow Posts: 313
    + lots for what Trev said
  • GiantMike
    GiantMike Posts: 3,139
    2oldnslow wrote:
    + lots for what Trev said

    What, all of it? I mean, his other posts too?

    You're a brave man
  • 2oldnslow
    2oldnslow Posts: 313
    well being something of a rare visitor to the forum I suppose I should withhold comment on the (I'm sure) broad range of his posts :) But no as I'm sure you know you leg puller you I meant the

    "Banter and a little winding up, particularly of people who take themselves too seriously, is part of English culture. As for name calling, abuse or bullying on forums - that is ethically wrong." bit I mean with 7 bikes in my shed I could hardly agree with his ethical objections to more than 1 now could I
  • Tom Dean
    Tom Dean Posts: 1,723
    Trev The Rev wrote:
    ... part of English culture.
    Trev The Rev wrote:
    ... ethically wrong.
    - Not mutually exclusive!
  • 2oldnslow
    2oldnslow Posts: 313
    well true enough
  • Trev The Rev
    Trev The Rev Posts: 1,040
    danowat wrote:
    Banter and winding up could also constitute as bullying........

    It depends on who one is winding up. Winding up Dr Andrew Coggan could be seen as a duty.
  • dw300
    dw300 Posts: 1,642
    Thoughts on getting OT and thread hijacking?
    All the above is just advice .. you can do whatever the f*ck you wana do!
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  • kev the rev
    kev the rev Posts: 7
    got 4, (indoors anyway,) was hoping to get down to two, now i'm buggered, ttr is prob right, specific training etc....but acknowledge got to go with the ultimate muscular familiarity, got to be the right way for a sheer hamateur.
    will buy another one tomorrow. (good steel)
  • Trev The Rev
    Trev The Rev Posts: 1,040
    dw300 wrote:
    Thoughts on getting OT and thread hijacking?

    I made a perfectly reasonable and polite post about my ethical objections to using more than one bike which was followed by a post about trolls.

    If you read the entire thread you will see that this thread has been hijacked by a few people who do not like me or my opinions. Your comment was hardly on topic.
  • ShutUpLegs
    ShutUpLegs Posts: 3,522
    Trev The Rev wrote:
    If you read the entire thread you will see that this thread has been hijacked by a few people who do not like me or my opinions.

    P A R A N O I D

    viewtopic.php?f=40013&t=12891364
  • Trev The Rev
    Trev The Rev Posts: 1,040
    ShutUpLegs wrote:
    Trev The Rev wrote:
    If you read the entire thread you will see that this thread has been hijacked by a few people who do not like me or my opinions.

    P A R A N O I D

    viewtopic.php?f=40013&t=12891364

    dw300, GiantMike, danowat, TMHNET, and you chose to turn this thread into a have a go at Trev The Rev thread.
  • chrisaonabike
    chrisaonabike Posts: 1,914
    Trev The Rev wrote:
    I have an ethical objection to owning 2 bikes.
    Ok, what the heck, I'll bite.

    Why?
    Is the gorilla tired yet?
  • Trev The Rev
    Trev The Rev Posts: 1,040
    ChrisAOnABike wrote:
    Trev The Rev wrote:
    I have an ethical objection to owning 2 bikes.
    Ok, what the heck, I'll bite.

    Why?

    Minimalist lifestyle. I keep possessions down to the minimum. One bike, one shotgun, one rod, one car, one horse, one dog etc. Gave all CDs & DVDs, books, pictures, ornaments, digi box, Hi Fi, computers, various gadgets to charity. Sold everything cycling related, 7 bikes, Tacx trainer, wind trainer, 20 sets tyres, a dozen wheels, power meters, several sets of pedals, aero helmet, skinsuit, tri bars, hundreds of bike bits including about 5 computers. Also sold Concept 2 Rower, clothes, loads of stuff.
  • danowat
    danowat Posts: 2,877
    Did you also drive to Dundee in bare feet while gorging yourself on Toblerone?, sounds like a breakdown to me!!!!
  • Trev The Rev
    Trev The Rev Posts: 1,040
    danowat wrote:
    Did you also drive to Dundee in bare feet while gorging yourself on Toblerone?, sounds like a breakdown to me!!!!

    No matter how many times you are caught and thrown back in the lake you bite and get caught again.
  • danowat
    danowat Posts: 2,877
    Deep man, deep............
  • legendary27
    legendary27 Posts: 40
    danowat wrote:
    Did you also drive to Dundee in bare feet while gorging yourself on Toblerone?

    Mmmmmm, Toblerone
  • wardieboy
    wardieboy Posts: 230
    Trev The Rev wrote:
    ChrisAOnABike wrote:
    Trev The Rev wrote:
    I have an ethical objection to owning 2 bikes.
    Ok, what the heck, I'll bite.

    Why?

    Minimalist lifestyle. I keep possessions down to the minimum. One bike, one shotgun, one rod, one car, one horse, one dog etc. Gave all CDs & DVDs, books, pictures, ornaments, digi box, Hi Fi, computers, various gadgets to charity. Sold everything cycling related, 7 bikes, Tacx trainer, wind trainer, 20 sets tyres, a dozen wheels, power meters, several sets of pedals, aero helmet, skinsuit, tri bars, hundreds of bike bits including about 5 computers. Also sold Concept 2 Rower, clothes, loads of stuff.


    What are you typing on now Trev?

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