The Cycling Thread

[Luckypants]

Originally Posted by fizzwheel

However rear triangle in my eyes is not aestheticly pleasing.

I like those TT/Tri bike squashed up rear ends, some of the Quinta-Roo bikes are well sexy at the rear.

Originally Posted by fizzwheel

Urgh and whats going on with his seat position

Set up by the shop for him, he had a full bike fit as well. They do look a bit different to a standard bike eh?

I'd like a go this weekend if I can borrow his shoes too, but weather not looking great so it may be back to winter bikes....

[fizzwheel]

Its the geometry of the rear triangle forcing the seat forward. I suspect on a frame with something a little less radical the seat would look OK, but with it like that the seat has to slide forward on the rails in order for it to be in the right position fit wise.

Just looks weird that's all...

I like the tyres........ got a set of those on my steed at the moment

[maviczap]

Yep it does look nice, but the saddle looks too far forward. Wouldn't be so bad if it had Tri bars on, which is what you said it would quickly convert to a TT bike?

So long as he's happy

[maviczap]

Lidl have got some cycling stuff next week.

http://www.lidl.co.uk/cps/rde/xchg/l...fferdate=29698

After landing on my bonce during the Feb MTB weekend I can testify that their crash helmets work, I may buy another one, as landing on it again might not be within its design parameters.

[pookie]

I wanted to canvass opinions on possible upgrade.
You've probably already seen further up my cobbled together ride. It currently has ultegra 6700 drive train with a bonty carbon chainset. I have a chance to upgrade it all to a 7800 dura ace setup.

I know the tech trickles down the range each year so am I taking a step backwards in changing the mechs, chainset, chain and cassette? I will swap out my shifters and calipers as they are 105/ tiagra.

[maviczap]

You'll probably not notice the difference, it'll look nice & have that wow factor of Dura Ace.

Buy it if its a bargain

However, with Dura Ace it will work as well if not better for longer than the cheaper group sets

Alright chaps,

I'm thinking of buying a new bike on the c2w scheme. I really fancy a giant Defy 1 as its right at the top of the price range and the geometry is more relaxed than my current specialised allez so it should be more comfortable. Does anyone on here have experience of giant bikes? the defy in particular because i've always had specialised up till now.

I mainly want it as a fitness tool and plan to do a lot of miles and really work on losing some weight this year, any thoughts?

[maviczap]

Can't comment about Giant bikes, but they've always had a good rep.

Here's a review of the Defy

http://www.bikeradar.com/gear/catego...efy-1-12-45849

Its got some Shimano 105, so thats all good, although cost have been cut in the brake and wheel departments.

If you want something more relaxed then how about a Ribble Sportive?

http://www.ribblecycles.co.uk/bikebu...BRA&type=RIBMO

Better still a Ribble Gran Fodo or Sportive in carbon

You can spec it to your budget

They look amazing!! I can always rely on this site to find me cooler things to spend money on. I wanted to go on the cycle to work scheme though and my employer will only deal with edinburgh cycles so i'm limited to what I can buy if I choose that route.

I read the bikeradar review and it does sound like a good bike to use as a base for upgrades. I've currently got a specialised allez and I quite like it but even with different bits on it, its still a little too focussed. The furthest I can ride it is about 60 miles and then I have to stop as my bike gets too tight.