The Cycling Thread

[pookie]

so gearing for hills and not fragile I shall recommend my favorite boardman cx . I think you can used the c2w vouchers to top up stuff like clothing helmets, lights, mudguards and racks etc. I wouldnt totally discount carbon but a cx will have stronger laced wheels and better brakes

Originally Posted by 454697819

Hi All

long time no speak.

I have convinced the MD to install a shower here at work (finally) so I can start cycling.

I need a new bike - Its all roads - its 10 miles each way and its hilly (for Suffolk) so I am looking for road orientated only - my oldish Kona hybrid is good but not designed for a sprint to and from work.

I am happy to spend up to 1000£ but it must not be fragile, I'm 6ft and built like an outhouse.

It will be bought through the cycle scheme so 1000£ is the max - I have all the gear I need at the moment

Any advice gratefully received.

Regards

Alex

Hi Alex,

Perhaps I'm a little biased (I'm not really), but something like this is within your budget.

http://www.evanscycles.com/products/...-bike-ec100920

The celeste tyres are a bit much, but it doesn't have to stay like that for long.

This mornings group ride didn't happen, but six of us did get out this arvo. Same route as mentioned before. https://goo.gl/maps/HbZqdJ11tvu That might not mean a lot to most here, but have a look at it in terrain view and some of the imagery. Up and down through some beautiful scenery. It is also a favourite for scratching on a sports bike.

We'll be doing it again in a few hours.

[maviczap]

Agree with the above suggestions, the Boardman Cx is on special offer at Halfords

Alternatively, same type from Planet X

http://www.planetx.co.uk/c/q/bikes/r...es/london-road

Those London Bikes look good. Better prices or a better group without the premium on the name.

[maviczap]

Yes, I do like them. Not SRAM though, I'd prefer Shimano

My american friend says 'You wouldn't give your friends SRAM'

[carelesschucca]

Originally Posted by MattCollins

https://goo.gl/maps/HbZqdJ11tvu

We'll be doing it again in a few hours.

You're doing that loop twice!!! OMG, thats WAY above my level.

I'm planning this for Friday but I'll be honest the road up gives me the willies... The Profile of Tak-Ma-Doon Road at points is probably way too steep for me, the bit at 3km is only about 75m but I've never made it up riding the bike.

Originally Posted by carelesschucca

You're doing that loop twice!!! OMG, thats WAY above my level.

I'm planning this for Friday but I'll be honest the road up gives me the willies... The Profile of Tak-Ma-Doon Road at points is probably way too steep for me, the bit at 3km is only about 75m but I've never made it up riding the bike.

Time zones... I wrote that in the middle of the night local. I rode that route Tuesday afternoon and was talking about doing it again this morning (Wednesday). This morning there was light rain and almost no wind over most of it. We got wet, but not cold and it was another fast ride at a hair over two hours.

Yours is a nice climb and overall looks like a pleasant route. The 18-20% bit you mention is going to bite the first few times, but, once you get over it the first time it'll get easier... then there's that long shallow downhill on the other side to enjoy. No shame in walking it either if it is too much.

Originally Posted by maviczap

Yes, I do like them. Not SRAM though, I'd prefer Shimano

My american friend says 'You wouldn't give your friends SRAM'

Sure that isn't just a bit of snobbery... in the same way that I changed the FSA cranks and unknown calipers on the Bianche for Ultegra. I've bought some SRAM for my fixie and would have preferred Shimano, but that is just where my mind is set. What I don't want for that bike is mish-mash of parts btw.