Winter frame deals

secretsam

So, it's coming up to summer.

Perfect time to shop for a winter frame.

Any good bargains out there? Am after something non-ferrous (already have a steelie) - like look of Kinesis T2 and Tifosi CK7 (I think) but can't find any bargains!

sloppyschleckonds

It's 7 months until winter.....

arlowood

SecretSam wrote:

So, it's coming up to summer.

Perfect time to shop for a winter frame.

Any good bargains out there? Am after something non-ferrous (already have a steelie) - like look of Kinesis T2 and Tifosi CK7 (I think) but can't find any bargains!

How about an Alu Genesis frame. Paul Milnes are selling of the Volant frame for £250. Alu steerer with carbon forks and comes with mudguard eyelets front and rear. Takes long drop brakes so will accommodate full mudguards and some of the larger tyre sizes I reckon. Standard BSA English BB - so that's a bonus - no faffing with BB30 etc.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Genesis-Volan ... 6b3fe2744d

Have 50, 54 and 56 sizes available if that's any use.

I built up a Volant frameset from Paul Milnes as a flat bar bike for my grandson. Nice frame and well finished.

70\ʹspenguin

Ribble winter trainer?

luv2ride

I'd be looking at these:

£619 on Wiggle

I do rate the CK7 though!

secretsam

SloppySchleckonds wrote:

It's 7 months until winter.....

So it's the perfect time to buy. Ditto long sleeved jerseys, leggings, etc etc

navrig2

Apart from Ribble do many places actually sell frames as "winter frames". It's not as though they have extra thick paint or built in hand warmer etc etc.

clickrumble

Luv2ride wrote:

I'd be looking at these:

£619 on Wiggle

I do rate the CK7 though!

I've got one of these, nicely finished frame, built up into rather a smart looking bike, though I say so myself. Assuming that by winter bike you mean one that you can fit sensible mudguards on then there is plenty of clearance on this frame.

secretsam

Clickrumble wrote:

Assuming that by winter bike you mean one that you can fit sensible mudguards on then there is plenty of clearance on this frame.

Basically, yes - minimum 25mm tyres with 'guards

Will be used throughout the year despite the name

70\ʹspenguin

At this time of year you're looking at flea bay. For clothing, I find the best time to buy retail is late summer/ early August as this is when the big sales start and new lines come in.

If you're going to use something all year round then why get a winter bike? Why not something that suits all weathers. The T2 can be built up nicely and so can the s4, albeit its twice the price.

Alternately, why not buy some nice summer wheels instead? Some zondas for £215 from Germany?

ads2k

I just bought a Kinesis 4S frameset from Upgrade bikes Outlet shop

Smallest chip on the chainstay (which will be covered up when the plastic film chain guard goes on anyway ), saved loads..

So building up into a nice winter bike, full 105, FULL mudguards and Strada wheels which I've just had built.

daniel_b

70\'sPenguin wrote:

Alternately, why not buy some nice summer wheels instead? Some zondas for £215 from Germany?

Which retailer is this at please, and do they have Shimano fitment do you happen to recall?

70\ʹspenguin

Daniel B wrote:

70\'sPenguin wrote:

Alternately, why not buy some nice summer wheels instead? Some zondas for £215 from Germany?

Which retailer is this at please, and do they have Shimano fitment do you happen to recall?

4thebike from Germany

Zondas are £224 delivered with shimano free hub. Forgot to add postage
Mavic krsyium elite s wts shimano are £314 delivered

daniel_b

70\'sPenguin wrote:

Daniel B wrote:

70\'sPenguin wrote:

Alternately, why not buy some nice summer wheels instead? Some zondas for £215 from Germany?

Which retailer is this at please, and do they have Shimano fitment do you happen to recall?

4thebike from Germany

Zondas are £224 delivered with shimano free hub. Forgot to add postage
Mavic krsyium elite s wts shimano are £314 delivered

Aha, yes 4thebike - thankyou, I ordered the aforesaidmentioned Ksyrium elite's from them about 18 months ago, and it was a very painless and easy process.
Had I not just bought some wheels from Rose I think I would have ordered these, although 1600g is not superlight, thought they used to be 1550, but that must have been the Campag freewheel - the Rose wheels are circa 1700g for £173.

secretsam

70\'sPenguin wrote:

If you're going to use something all year round then why get a winter bike? Why not something that suits all weathers. The T2 can be built up nicely and so can the s4, albeit its twice the price.

Alternately, why not buy some nice summer wheels instead? Some zondas for £215 from Germany?

The plan is to move kit that I have onto new frame. Will be a nice, all weather bike.

"Nice summer wheels" LOL. Just bought some. Carbon bike too 23mm and too gorgeous for rotten weather. Plus I want a +1