Could I buy a New version of an old 10 speed racer?
brompton pilot
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Hello
I’m after a road bike on the cycle to work scheme that would be comparable to the old 10 speeds of my youth-
Quick,fun,easy to ride and bullet proof.
Would be used for fitness,fun and the occasional commute.
And suggestions welcome!
I’m after a road bike on the cycle to work scheme that would be comparable to the old 10 speeds of my youth-
Quick,fun,easy to ride and bullet proof.
Would be used for fitness,fun and the occasional commute.
And suggestions welcome!
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De Sisti wrote:
This is one of the silliest threads I've come across.
Recognition at last Matthew, well done!, a justified honour
https://www.evanscycles.com/cannondale- ... e-EV338189
https://www.evanscycles.com/cube-attain ... e-EV355526
https://www.evanscycles.com/pinnacle-ar ... e-EV339952
https://www.evanscycles.com/cinelli-exp ... e-EV359779
https://www.evanscycles.com/bianchi-via ... e-EV360259
https://www.evanscycles.com/trek-domane ... e-EV340571
looking at Evans as I have an old mountain bike I can trade in and get an extra discount
any opinions on the above would be helpful as I'm finding this more complicated the more I look!
The group sets all look similar so it really is down to which you like the look of. I guess the real answer would be to get down to your local bike shop and sit on a few of them until you find one which feels right. However, if you are going to order on line, then you could look at the Cube with the 105 set up for "only" a couple of hundred more.....
Or, for a more "old school" type of bike/frame, you could try:
https://www.planetx.co.uk/i/q/CBHOLELAN ... -road-bike
It comes in steel and is a X1 set up so no messing about with a front gear changer. The hydro brakes should stop it quickly....something my bikes back in the 1970's never did!
I've narrowed it down to these I think (but this might change tomorrow
https://www.evanscycles.com/cube-attain ... e-EV355526
https://www.evanscycles.com/cannondale- ... e-EV338189
https://www.evanscycles.com/cinelli-exp ... e-EV359778
https://www.evanscycles.com/bianchi-via ... e-EV360259
https://www.evanscycles.com/specialized ... e-EV337902
a think that covers the favourites,but just going off looks the 2 Italians are just stunning 8)
This what was recommended today in Evans,Tiagra gears-seems decent for the money-I know it’s an adventure bike but would I be able to use this on a club run? The guy in Evans says it would be no problem
I’m liking the idea of a multi use bike,but if it can’t use it for club runs I need to rethink
Help please
Looking at the bike, while it looks okay for slightly more rugged stuff: we have a disused railway path around here which is a bit bumpy which that bike would be fine for, I don't think I would want to use it for long road rides given the tyre size and the overall weight. It does have a hydro brake set which is useful for the wet but frankly, I really don't think you should be using your brakes much when group riding.
Also, the make is Evan's own brand. You may consider the "snob" factor if that's your thing.... Turn up on a blue Italian bikes and you are likely to get more looks than on an Evans machine (frankly, it doesn't matter to me but to some it might).
I think you could do better for your grand.
#clubbies,eh
De Sisti wrote:
This is one of the silliest threads I've come across.
Recognition at last Matthew, well done!, a justified honour
The bike will hopefully be used for commuting,3 miles each way, with a half a mile steepish( for me)climb
For fitness-at least 2 times a week to improve fitness and mileage
For club runs-again to improve fitness while have something to aim for
Using Evans as I can trade in an old mountain bike to get some cash to spend on accessories
All I know is what I read on the internet and in magazines,the last time I rode a road bike the shifters where on the down tube so any help from people who actually ride now is massively helpful to me
Wheelbase do c2w and also do a shed load of bikes - CAAAD Optimo 105 at £999 or something similar
Trek Emonda at £899 as its in the sale
De Sisti wrote:
This is one of the silliest threads I've come across.
Recognition at last Matthew, well done!, a justified honour
https://www.merlincycles.com/colnago-a1 ... 15618.html
De Sisti wrote:
This is one of the silliest threads I've come across.
Recognition at last Matthew, well done!, a justified honour
De Sisti wrote:
This is one of the silliest threads I've come across.
Recognition at last Matthew, well done!, a justified honour
If you'll genuinely ride it off-road at times then a more versatile bike makes sense
If you'll be riding it all year round including when it's wet, consider getting a bike which takes proper mudguards.
Bear in mind that Pinnacle is Evans' own brand so the salesman might have a vested interest in pointing you in that direction.
I rode bikes with friction downtube shifters for thousands of miles in the 70s & 80s. OK, they are cheap and mechanically simple, but I don't miss them one bit. Nor the ineffective Weinmann centrepull brakes. Todays STI shifters, derailleurs and brakes are nicer to use in every way.
so i either keep my mountain bike and use it as my bad weather commuter or sell it
but that opens up my options for the CTW scheme to anybody
I would still prefer a bricks and mortar shop because of my lack of knowledge
but at least I've got my choice now !