The Cycling Thread - Page 226 - SV650.org

maviczap · 19-05-12, 03:34 PM

Dave can't you fit drop bars to your Dawes?

Or get a stem that raises your position on your Moda?

If not, you need a frame with a longer steertube to give you a more relaxed riding position, a sportive type might do, but any frame with a longer steer tube, which makes the saddle to handlebar height less extreme will help out with your long distance comfort

19-05-12, 03:35 PM

Yeah - my moda has a really aggressive riding position with the bars so much lower than the seat - which is fine on shortish rides, but when you're on real long distance it starts to get a bit uncomfortable.

Plus I'd like a cheap get around rather than trashing my nice bike!

I do like some of the ribble stuff but can't get a test ride as they're missions away!

19-05-12, 03:36 PM

To be honest Mavi I don't like the Dawes. I don't enjoy the ride and I'd like a nice ally framed bike.

I did test ride a Specialized Secteur which I really did not rate

maviczap · 19-05-12, 03:38 PM

Why not go and look at Decathlon's bike range, some of them are quite well spec'd

Wiggle do test bikes, but not in your price range I think.

Keep trawling Ebay & Gumtree something will turn up

maviczap · 19-05-12, 03:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EssexDave

To be honest Mavi I don't like the Dawes. I don't enjoy the ride and I'd like a nice ally framed bike.

I did test ride a Specialized Secteur which I really did not rate

Can't you rob most of the decent parts from your Dawes and stick them on a frame?

Gives you the option of looking for a frame on Ebay as well.

20-05-12, 12:30 AM

The componentry on the Dawes is in need of replacing soon - and again flat bars and shifters to go with still leaves shifters required.

I'll have a look at Decathlon's range.

20-05-12, 12:33 AM

http://www.decathlon.co.uk/triban-5-...tml#more_infos

£500 and only equipped with Sora - the specialized is only £50 more than that..

maviczap · 20-05-12, 06:47 AM

Well sell the Dawes on Ebay, as it should get a reasonable price, either whole or as a frame

Your local LBS should give you a bike box for nothing and send it by courier such as Parcel Monkey which will only cost no more than £10

20-05-12, 08:50 AM

Thanks for the suggestions.

I'll have to do it when I'm back fom Scotland now

pookie · 20-05-12, 09:37 AM

whilst you're at decathlon there is a evans cycles a stones throw away in retail park.. enjoy scotland

19-05-12, 03:34 PM	#2251
maviczap Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 9,097	Re: The Cycling Thread Dave can't you fit drop bars to your Dawes? Or get a stem that raises your position on your Moda? If not, you need a frame with a longer steertube to give you a more relaxed riding position, a sportive type might do, but any frame with a longer steer tube, which makes the saddle to handlebar height less extreme will help out with your long distance comfort __________________ We're riding out tonight to case the promised land Make everyday count RIP Reeder - Jolly Green Giant and comedy genius

19-05-12, 03:35 PM	#2252
EssexDave Guest Posts: n/a	Re: The Cycling Thread Yeah - my moda has a really aggressive riding position with the bars so much lower than the seat - which is fine on shortish rides, but when you're on real long distance it starts to get a bit uncomfortable. Plus I'd like a cheap get around rather than trashing my nice bike! I do like some of the ribble stuff but can't get a test ride as they're missions away!

19-05-12, 03:36 PM	#2253
EssexDave Guest Posts: n/a	Re: The Cycling Thread To be honest Mavi I don't like the Dawes. I don't enjoy the ride and I'd like a nice ally framed bike. I did test ride a Specialized Secteur which I really did not rate

19-05-12, 03:38 PM	#2254
maviczap Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 9,097	Re: The Cycling Thread Why not go and look at Decathlon's bike range, some of them are quite well spec'd Wiggle do test bikes, but not in your price range I think. Keep trawling Ebay & Gumtree something will turn up __________________ We're riding out tonight to case the promised land Make everyday count RIP Reeder - Jolly Green Giant and comedy genius

20-05-12, 12:30 AM	#2256
EssexDave Guest Posts: n/a	Re: The Cycling Thread The componentry on the Dawes is in need of replacing soon - and again flat bars and shifters to go with still leaves shifters required. I'll have a look at Decathlon's range.

20-05-12, 12:33 AM	#2257
EssexDave Guest Posts: n/a	Re: The Cycling Thread http://www.decathlon.co.uk/triban-5-...tml#more_infos £500 and only equipped with Sora - the specialized is only £50 more than that..

20-05-12, 06:47 AM	#2258
maviczap Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 9,097	Re: The Cycling Thread Well sell the Dawes on Ebay, as it should get a reasonable price, either whole or as a frame Your local LBS should give you a bike box for nothing and send it by courier such as Parcel Monkey which will only cost no more than £10 __________________ We're riding out tonight to case the promised land Make everyday count RIP Reeder - Jolly Green Giant and comedy genius

20-05-12, 08:50 AM	#2259
EssexDave Guest Posts: n/a	Re: The Cycling Thread Thanks for the suggestions. I'll have to do it when I'm back fom Scotland now

20-05-12, 09:37 AM	#2260
pookie Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Essex Posts: 938	Re: The Cycling Thread whilst you're at decathlon there is a evans cycles a stones throw away in retail park.. enjoy scotland __________________ "an unedifying exercise in postmodern, operatic grunge" Was - 2000 Candy blue sv650s -2003 Sonic silver sv1000s Gone - 2007 Wildfire Orange Ninja zx6r Now - 2010 Triton blue sv650s -Back to the future

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