The Cycling Thread - Page 128 - SV650.org

northwind · 22-06-11, 10:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by allantheboss

Do you think I should not go for Halfords-own? I feel like I will be mocked in that case. Won't Halfords be a bit pricey for what they're worth?

Well... Halfords sell some total crap- Apollo etc. So they get judged for that. Also, a lot of the shops have really ropey service because they don't have properly trained bike staff, so you get the 16 year old from the Ripspeed section trying to sell you a bike, or a half trained mechanic building it. Not so good. But their value can be ridiculously good, frinstance for mountain bikes their £500 Fury was entered into a "£750 bikes test" in one of the magazines and won.

But you do get snobbery, my cross country mountain bike's a cheapy Carrera (with a load of go faster parts mind) and people do react differently then when I'm on one of my cooler bikes. But screw 'em.

23-06-11, 07:05 PM

You have a Carrera for weekdays. You use the 911 Turbo on weekends.

Luckypants · 24-06-11, 01:19 PM

More bike porn...

I really like the look of TT bikes, just not a fan of the pain and effort involved in making one go fast.

maviczap · 24-06-11, 01:51 PM

AAaH too much white, I'm blinded

Rear should be a disc wheel, that one has too many spokes

Luckypants · 24-06-11, 03:24 PM

You can spec. a disc wheel if you want one. It's also a Triathlon bike and those guys seem to like spokes.

maviczap · 24-06-11, 04:42 PM

I think that front would be a right handfull in anything but completely still conditions.

I do like the sound of a disc wheel, even if I'm being caught by someone else.

I never used one, there's still time

maviczap · 24-06-11, 04:53 PM

Old school TT bike, pre tri bars. I still love these ones too

mattSV · 24-06-11, 06:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by allantheboss

I'll do it! Thanks guys.

I F*ckin' love this site

Allan Allan Allan Allan Steve

Had an email from Halfwits today - sale now on on Carrera Bikes

If you budget is still £300 then have a look at this:-

24-06-11, 07:44 PM

OMFG, I just came on here to get consent from some of you pros before I clicked "purchase"!!!

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/s...Id_165534#dtab

^^^^I even had the link copied! Wow. 24" frame and £300, 25% off.

Y'all recommend?

24-06-11, 07:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mattSV

Allan Allan Allan Allan Steve

I went to Beach Break Live a few days ago, a festival in Wales, and that was the festival joke. I grow bitter at the sound of it now! Haha.. Allan's not a common name either so I always listened out at the calls.. FFS

23-06-11, 07:05 PM	#1272
allantheboss Guest Posts: n/a	Re: The Cycling Thread You have a Carrera for weekdays. You use the 911 Turbo on weekends.

24-06-11, 01:19 PM	#1273
Luckypants Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Nr Ruthin Posts: 7,079	Re: The Cycling Thread More bike porn... I really like the look of TT bikes, just not a fan of the pain and effort involved in making one go fast. __________________ "Your Viffer sounds like it is raising hell! Spot on." - Witchery 17/4/08 Snow Plough Appreciation Society - Member #3

24-06-11, 01:51 PM	#1274
maviczap Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 9,097	Re: The Cycling Thread AAaH too much white, I'm blinded Rear should be a disc wheel, that one has too many spokes __________________ We're riding out tonight to case the promised land Make everyday count RIP Reeder - Jolly Green Giant and comedy genius

24-06-11, 03:24 PM	#1275
Luckypants Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Nr Ruthin Posts: 7,079	Re: The Cycling Thread You can spec. a disc wheel if you want one. It's also a Triathlon bike and those guys seem to like spokes. __________________ "Your Viffer sounds like it is raising hell! Spot on." - Witchery 17/4/08 Snow Plough Appreciation Society - Member #3

24-06-11, 04:42 PM	#1276
maviczap Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 9,097	Re: The Cycling Thread I think that front would be a right handfull in anything but completely still conditions. I do like the sound of a disc wheel, even if I'm being caught by someone else. I never used one, there's still time __________________ We're riding out tonight to case the promised land Make everyday count RIP Reeder - Jolly Green Giant and comedy genius

24-06-11, 04:53 PM	#1277
maviczap Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 9,097	Re: The Cycling Thread Old school TT bike, pre tri bars. I still love these ones too __________________ We're riding out tonight to case the promised land Make everyday count RIP Reeder - Jolly Green Giant and comedy genius

24-06-11, 07:44 PM	#1279
allantheboss Guest Posts: n/a	Re: The Cycling Thread OMFG, I just came on here to get consent from some of you pros before I clicked "purchase"!!! http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/s...Id_165534#dtab ^^^^I even had the link copied! Wow. 24" frame and £300, 25% off. Y'all recommend?

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