The Cycling Thread - Page 210 - SV650.org

04-03-12, 11:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stewie

Hey guys, just wanted to say thanks for the advice offered on buying my first road bike, I'm picking up a Felt F95 with Shimano tora groupset on monday, it was a toss up between that and a Bianchi Via Nirone 7 but the Felt won out in the end, so cheers guys, much appreciated

Mmmmm Bianchi, I nearly opted for same one, but price difference was about £150 as I got some knocked off the Specialized. Good choice with the Felt, enjoy

04-03-12, 11:24 AM

yeah there was quite a difference in price between the Bianchi and the Felt and in fairness the shop was prepared to offer both bikes for the same price but overall the Felt was the better bet, looking forward to picking it up tomorrow, cosmetically the Bianchi looked the dogs as well.

fizzwheel · 04-03-12, 11:25 AM

Enjoy your new bike, nothing beats that shiney new bike feeling

maviczap · 04-03-12, 12:17 PM

Yep new bike lovely, enjoy once the weather improves

04-03-12, 12:36 PM

Enjoy the new shiny!

04-03-12, 12:39 PM

Yep, nice bike indeed. Enjoy

Luckypants · 05-03-12, 09:56 AM

Nice one Stewie and it's a nice day for a maiden voyage....

07-03-12, 10:57 AM

Woo hoo, finally got out on the bike today, decided to have a short run out to get used to the gears etc, did 5.73 miles @ an average of 12.82 mph, not rapid of course but its a start I suppose, hoping to start commuting up to work soon (16.5 miles each way ) so need to get out and get a bit of proper riding in soon, its good fun though and for the first time in nearly 12 months my achilles isnt screaming at me

happy days

maviczap · 07-03-12, 11:03 AM

Lucky you, I stayed in all day yesterday, waiting for a fecking courier to collect something.

No wind, almost warm, occasional sunny spells, contrary to the weather forcast.

But of course he didn't call, even though I saw him dive past twice.

So I could have gone out for a ride.

So I'm waiting for him to call again today, at least the weather is foul today, like my mood

07-03-12, 11:35 AM

saying that I did managae to rip the ar$e out of my running tights when getting on for the first time, had em for years as well, better get the needle and thread out I suppose

04-03-12, 11:24 AM	#2092
stewie Guest Posts: n/a	Re: The Cycling Thread yeah there was quite a difference in price between the Bianchi and the Felt and in fairness the shop was prepared to offer both bikes for the same price but overall the Felt was the better bet, looking forward to picking it up tomorrow, cosmetically the Bianchi looked the dogs as well.

04-03-12, 11:25 AM	#2093
fizzwheel Super Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Somerset Posts: 3,614	Re: The Cycling Thread Enjoy your new bike, nothing beats that shiney new bike feeling __________________ Look Dave, I can see you're really upset about this. I honestly think you ought to sit down calmly, take a stress pill, and think things over. K5 GSXR 750 Anniversary Edition

04-03-12, 12:17 PM	#2094
maviczap Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 9,097	Re: The Cycling Thread Yep new bike lovely, enjoy once the weather improves __________________ We're riding out tonight to case the promised land Make everyday count RIP Reeder - Jolly Green Giant and comedy genius

04-03-12, 12:36 PM	#2095
Venom Guest Posts: n/a	Re: The Cycling Thread Enjoy the new shiny!

04-03-12, 12:39 PM	#2096
Jabba Guest Posts: n/a	Re: The Cycling Thread Yep, nice bike indeed. Enjoy

05-03-12, 09:56 AM	#2097
Luckypants Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Nr Ruthin Posts: 7,079	Re: The Cycling Thread Nice one Stewie and it's a nice day for a maiden voyage.... __________________ "Your Viffer sounds like it is raising hell! Spot on." - Witchery 17/4/08 Snow Plough Appreciation Society - Member #3

07-03-12, 10:57 AM	#2098
stewie Guest Posts: n/a	Re: The Cycling Thread Woo hoo, finally got out on the bike today, decided to have a short run out to get used to the gears etc, did 5.73 miles @ an average of 12.82 mph, not rapid of course but its a start I suppose, hoping to start commuting up to work soon (16.5 miles each way ) so need to get out and get a bit of proper riding in soon, its good fun though and for the first time in nearly 12 months my achilles isnt screaming at me happy days

07-03-12, 11:03 AM	#2099
maviczap Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 9,097	Re: The Cycling Thread Lucky you, I stayed in all day yesterday, waiting for a fecking courier to collect something. No wind, almost warm, occasional sunny spells, contrary to the weather forcast. But of course he didn't call, even though I saw him dive past twice. So I could have gone out for a ride. So I'm waiting for him to call again today, at least the weather is foul today, like my mood __________________ We're riding out tonight to case the promised land Make everyday count RIP Reeder - Jolly Green Giant and comedy genius

07-03-12, 11:35 AM	#2100
stewie Guest Posts: n/a	Re: The Cycling Thread saying that I did managae to rip the ar$e out of my running tights when getting on for the first time, had em for years as well, better get the needle and thread out I suppose

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