The Cycling Thread

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Nope

[MisterTommyH]

Not going well do far.

Halfords - went, looked. asked to have a go... they suggested I could only on the turbo trainer..... they couldn't figure out how to put the bike on. Eventually did, but didn't inspire confidence.

Local trek dealer - "no, have no Crossrips in because it's the wrong time on year to be getting one." "I'll be getting it on a CTW scheme." "yeah we've sold quite a few to people on that, it's a good choice - try coming back in September".

It's not exactly a small amount of money... You'd think they'd be a little more keen to show competence, suggest an alternative etc. etc.

Geezo! That's not good at all. I totally understand and agree with what you are saying!
I also got my bike through the bike to work scheme. I decided to buy something a bit cheaper right enough as I kinda wanted to know that I would get into it first!
I'm defo getting into it! Just back in from cycling 28miles
My plan is to use this bike thru this summer n winter and then get a nice new shiny (more expensive) one early nxt yr for a summer bike.
Hope you manage to have a bit more luck with any other shops you venture too

[MisterTommyH]

Manages to find a place to try a Trek out at lunchtime today so will hopefully see if it fits.

Also considering:
Giant any road (out of stock most places)
Giant revolt
Specialised tricross x3
Cannondale CAADX7
Pinnacle Arkose 2

Any thoughts?

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Pinnacle stands out above the others

Better Shimano components & carbon fork, Aviid BB7 disc brakes which are higher spec

The Giants look ugly, with overtones of womens bikes. Both the Specialized & Cannondale look sharp, but can't be upgraded to disc brakes, and only have Shimano Claris components, but that's why they're cheaper.

[MisterTommyH]

Cheers Mav,

Just tested the Trek and it was ace. I looked at the Pinnacle, and it was a nice bike, but only a single on the front which put me off.

The limitations of the Cannondale and Specialized puts me off...

I think I'll be going with the Trek.

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Originally Posted by MisterTommyH

Cheers Mav,

Just tested the Trek and it was ace. I looked at the Pinnacle, and it was a nice bike, but only a single on the front which put me off.

The limitations of the Cannondale and Specialized puts me off...

I think I'll be going with the Trek.

Sorry didn't see the Pinacle was only a single front chainwheel.

The ratio's will be the same spread more our less, as they've used a mahoosive cassette on the rear, but the jumps between rear ratios will be bigger, meaning one will be to easy, the next down will be a bit to big.

Treks a better option then.

This single front chainring is a new thing, and I'm not completely up to speed with it, as its an off road trend.

[Scoobs]

Been riding the Merida a lot lately as I'm doing the London to Brighton soon. Pulled the trigger on some nice Mavic Cosmic SLS wheels. They look great and once over 20mph ish just seem to take off. Really happy with them.

Went out for spin on the mtb this evening. Nice off road route. Ended up covered in bloody dog ****. Still gave me an excuse to spend an hour on cleaning the bike. ��

Evening all, So i'm looking at roadbikes and thinking of a Cube Peloton Race or a Trek Madone 2.1 (i think), both around the same price, heard good and bad points about both but was wondering if anyone had any ideas?
Cheers
Si

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Both look very similar on spec & the same price.

Mavic wheels on the Cube would tip the balance in its favour

Both have compact 50/34 front chainsets coupled with big 30t rear cassettes, which would be set ups I would be & have used in the Alps?

Maybe a bit OTT for the UK, depending on how hilly it is where you are. I'd prefer a closer ratio rear cassette