The Cycling Thread

[maviczap]

Mountain bike tyres aren't great, plus mountain bikes are heavy if equipped with suspension forks, which you don't need for the road.

Hybrid or Disc braked cyclocross bike, big wheels & narrowish tyres roll well on the road.

Decide on your budget, buy the best frame you can afford, components wear out & can then be upgraded if need be. Wheels being the first thing to upgrade IMHO.



Don't be put off buying a road bike if you're going to spend all your time on the road, there's not much difference between them & a hybrid.



You can fit slick tyres to this to make it roll well on the road, but have wider tyres.



I'm not a fan of flat handlebars, as it limits your hand positions.

[MisterTommyH]

Well the scheme limit is £1k including any safety kit you want. I have a helmet so don't know what else I'd want to get..... I'm guessing that it's probably best to get something with cleats, or pedal that can be used both cleated and without?

[maviczap]

Yep SPD shoes & pedals are a worthwhile purchase.

[pookie]

what about this list of safety gear

lights, bottle cages, pedals, seat bag, multi tool kit, pump, puncture kit, mud guards, lube, cycle computer ( garmin edge 1000 ) maybe not the last one but you get the gist.

[MisterTommyH]

Something like this...

Think I'll pop down to bridgetown cycles at the weekend and have a chat......

[maviczap]

Yep, ideal

[Dipper]

Originally Posted by MisterTommyH

Something like this...

Think I'll pop down to bridgetown cycles at the weekend and have a chat......

I WANT one!!!

[MisterTommyH]

And (now having done a little bit of reading about CX) could that seriously be used on the occasion that I wanted to follow my mates onto Cannock Chase? Obviously I wouldn't be looking to be as good as them (I wouldn't be even on a full suspension), but just to allow me to go along?

BTW if I we're to use this as a commuter the trip would be 17.5 miles each way, so I don't know how often I'd actually do that.... just want the option.

Also, If i were to take the plunge (like I said I've now done a 'bit' of research) what are peoples options of Trek (Crossrip), vs Giant (Anyroad), vs Boardman (CX Comp). Bear in mind that I know next to naff all, so the fact that Boardman only comes from Halfrauds with their customer service reputation is to be taken into consideration (but it's about £275 cheaper).

[maviczap]

Originally Posted by MisterTommyH

And (now having done a little bit of reading about CX) could that seriously be used on the occasion that I wanted to follow my mates onto Cannock Chase? Obviously I wouldn't be looking to be as good as them (I wouldn't be even on a full suspension), but just to allow me to go along?

BTW if I we're to use this as a commuter the trip would be 17.5 miles each way, so I don't know how often I'd actually do that.... just want the option.

Also, If i were to take the plunge (like I said I've now done a 'bit' of research) what are peoples options of Trek (Crossrip), vs Giant (Anyroad), vs Boardman (CX Comp). Bear in mind that I know next to naff all, so the fact that Boardman only comes from Halfrauds with their customer service reputation is to be taken into consideration (but it's about £275 cheaper).

Yes, you could off road it, its built for smoothish dirt trails & not for jumping bloomin great jumps.

Nothing wrong with Boardman bikes & if its cheaper I'd go for it. You only have to buy it from Halfrauds, you don't need to take it back unless its for a warranty job.

All they've got to do is take it out of a box, put it together for you. It all depends on how good the bike shop mechanic is at your local Halfrauds, some are very good, others are not.

So I'd go for the Boardman.

My Voodoo MTB came from Halfrauds & it was properly put together & I've had no issues with it

[pookie]

last minute packing for tomorrow ..so who signed up for the london revolution this year ?