The Cycling Thread - Page 434 - SV650.org

carelesschucca · 07-01-16, 12:17 PM

I had a set of Aksium Elites with tyres for £140, but they're gone now, I don't think there's any point spending too much more for the Triban . I should just lift the money from the credit card and put it away and stay saving for a better summer bike.

I keep looking at the Ribble site I like the fact you can spec their bikes the way you want.

TheRamJam · 07-01-16, 12:24 PM

Planet X also do a similar thing. Also look at Canyon bikes, superb value and great spec.

Hopefully my jacket from Sport Pursuit will turn up. They've brought forward the delivery date to 15th now so fingers crossed. Got soaked this morning coming in as it was teaming down.

Although if you're buying wheels with a Shimano hub then they usually will fit other bikes

07-01-16, 01:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by carelesschucca

I had a set of Aksium Elites with tyres for £140, but they're gone now, I don't think there's any point spending too much more for the Triban . I should just lift the money from the credit card and put it away and stay saving for a better summer bike.

I keep looking at the Ribble site I like the fact you can spec their bikes the way you want.

Like these?

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/m...A&gclsrc=aw.ds

£143

Saving is probably the better plan.

carelesschucca · 07-01-16, 01:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MattCollins

Like these?

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/m...A&gclsrc=aw.ds

£143

Saving is probably the better plan.

That's the ones, I'd need to get a chainset and a spacer too. Idea was put wider treaded tyres on the wheels I have for the 16 mile canalside commute. Then I can swap wheels to road based for fun times.

But then I'm full of great ideas 95% of which never happen.

maviczap · 07-01-16, 01:26 PM

Mavic's should come with the spacer, 10 speed cassettes are the same width as 8 & 9 speed cassettes if I'm correct.

New chainset?

maviczap · 07-01-16, 01:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheRamJam

Planet X also do a similar thing. Also look at Canyon bikes, superb value and great spec.

Cannon are experiencing delays in delivering bikes I've read, probably due to demand because of their keen prices

TheRamJam · 07-01-16, 01:34 PM

I am seriously considering this as my next bike, only issue is I have no way of testing it to see if its comfortable enough to ride

Canyon

maviczap · 07-01-16, 02:00 PM

Luverly, yes same as buying shoes or clothing online you don't know what it's going to be like until you get on it.

Its a bit more expensive than a pair of shoes!

TheRamJam · 07-01-16, 02:01 PM

I might not bother now though

https://youtu.be/mfEGiYD7ECU

maviczap · 07-01-16, 02:15 PM

Link no worky

07-01-16, 12:17 PM	#4331
carelesschucca Member Mega Poster Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Kilsyth - Bonnie Scotland Posts: 2,727	Re: The Cycling Thread I had a set of Aksium Elites with tyres for £140, but they're gone now, I don't think there's any point spending too much more for the Triban . I should just lift the money from the credit card and put it away and stay saving for a better summer bike. I keep looking at the Ribble site I like the fact you can spec their bikes the way you want. __________________ Innuendo - it's great when you get it. sv650s (gone) gsx-r600 (gone) Street R675 (now living in Inbhir Nis )

07-01-16, 12:24 PM	#4332
TheRamJam Member Mega Poster Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: North East Glasgow, UK Posts: 1,137	Re: The Cycling Thread Planet X also do a similar thing. Also look at Canyon bikes, superb value and great spec. Hopefully my jacket from Sport Pursuit will turn up. They've brought forward the delivery date to 15th now so fingers crossed. Got soaked this morning coming in as it was teaming down. Although if you're buying wheels with a Shimano hub then they usually will fit other bikes __________________ Previous: Suzuki SV650S K9 - Sold Suzuki GSXR1000 K8 - Wrote Aff Honda Fireblade RR-9 - Sold Yamaha MT 10 - Sold Current Bike: Aprilia Tuono V4 Factory

07-01-16, 01:26 PM	#4335
maviczap Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 9,096	Re: The Cycling Thread Mavic's should come with the spacer, 10 speed cassettes are the same width as 8 & 9 speed cassettes if I'm correct. New chainset? __________________ We're riding out tonight to case the promised land Make everyday count RIP Reeder - Jolly Green Giant and comedy genius

07-01-16, 01:34 PM	#4337
TheRamJam Member Mega Poster Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: North East Glasgow, UK Posts: 1,137	Re: The Cycling Thread I am seriously considering this as my next bike, only issue is I have no way of testing it to see if its comfortable enough to ride Canyon __________________ Previous: Suzuki SV650S K9 - Sold Suzuki GSXR1000 K8 - Wrote Aff Honda Fireblade RR-9 - Sold Yamaha MT 10 - Sold Current Bike: Aprilia Tuono V4 Factory

07-01-16, 02:00 PM	#4338
maviczap Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 9,096	Re: The Cycling Thread Luverly, yes same as buying shoes or clothing online you don't know what it's going to be like until you get on it. Its a bit more expensive than a pair of shoes! __________________ We're riding out tonight to case the promised land Make everyday count RIP Reeder - Jolly Green Giant and comedy genius

07-01-16, 02:15 PM	#4340
maviczap Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 9,096	Re: The Cycling Thread Link no worky __________________ We're riding out tonight to case the promised land Make everyday count RIP Reeder - Jolly Green Giant and comedy genius

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