The Cycling Thread - Page 439 - SV650.org

carelesschucca · 10-01-16, 05:26 PM

Is it going to be any better than the Triban

AJC has set me off on looking gumtree as once again I didn't get out today snow doesn't appeal.

maviczap · 10-01-16, 06:13 PM

All a bit of a mixture of Shimano Ultegra parts. But nothing wrong with that. Chainset is 6600SL same as ive got.

Can't see if theres any damage to Sti's or elsewhere, wheels look clean, and importantly are 11speed ready.

It will be a step up from the Triban, not huge, but better. Alu is not as nice to ride like carbon imho, but for £250 its not a lot of money

r0ddy · 12-01-16, 03:14 PM

what size frame do you take?

carelesschucca · 12-01-16, 04:20 PM

I'm 53cm at a push. I'm already getting grief for even looking at other bikes

The gaffer watches TV I trawl the internet looking at motorbikes, bicycles and roads.

TheRamJam · 12-01-16, 08:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by carelesschucca

I'm 53cm at a push. I'm already getting grief for even looking at other bikes

The gaffer watches TV I trawl the internet looking at motorbikes, bicycles and roads.

Bargain bike of the year Dean

B'Twin

carelesschucca · 12-01-16, 08:46 PM

Spend the extra get the 105 version Colin

fizzwheel · 12-01-16, 09:04 PM

Garmin Varia turned up today. Tried it out tonight.

Its a great bit of kit. It picks up the cars whilst they are out of earshot / before I see the lights in my helmet mirror.

The display where it shows the car approaching also gives an idea of how fast its going as well. But whats best is that it gives a representation of how many cars there are behind you. Which is really useful, especially at night.

maviczap · 12-01-16, 10:31 PM

What's the next upgrade Fizz, a Garmin forcefield or photon torpedoes

I'd like the torpedos front and rear

Dipper · 14-01-16, 10:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by maviczap

I'd like the torpedos front and rear

Lightweight carbon heatseakers would even things up a bit. If all bikes had them the days of close passes and impatient drivers would be over ...shame they're illegal

Adam Ef · 14-01-16, 11:14 AM

You need the Bond Bike..
https://www.eta.co.uk/2010/09/29/bon...flame-thrower/

10-01-16, 05:26 PM	#4381
carelesschucca Member Mega Poster Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Kilsyth - Bonnie Scotland Posts: 2,727	Re: The Cycling Thread Is it going to be any better than the Triban AJC has set me off on looking gumtree as once again I didn't get out today snow doesn't appeal. __________________ Innuendo - it's great when you get it. sv650s (gone) gsx-r600 (gone) Street R675 (now living in Inbhir Nis )

10-01-16, 06:13 PM	#4382
maviczap Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 9,096	Re: The Cycling Thread All a bit of a mixture of Shimano Ultegra parts. But nothing wrong with that. Chainset is 6600SL same as ive got. Can't see if theres any damage to Sti's or elsewhere, wheels look clean, and importantly are 11speed ready. It will be a step up from the Triban, not huge, but better. Alu is not as nice to ride like carbon imho, but for £250 its not a lot of money __________________ We're riding out tonight to case the promised land Make everyday count RIP Reeder - Jolly Green Giant and comedy genius

12-01-16, 03:14 PM	#4383
r0ddy Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: London Posts: 151	Re: The Cycling Thread what size frame do you take?

12-01-16, 04:20 PM	#4384
carelesschucca Member Mega Poster Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Kilsyth - Bonnie Scotland Posts: 2,727	Re: The Cycling Thread I'm 53cm at a push. I'm already getting grief for even looking at other bikes The gaffer watches TV I trawl the internet looking at motorbikes, bicycles and roads. __________________ Innuendo - it's great when you get it. sv650s (gone) gsx-r600 (gone) Street R675 (now living in Inbhir Nis )

12-01-16, 08:46 PM	#4386
carelesschucca Member Mega Poster Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Kilsyth - Bonnie Scotland Posts: 2,727	Re: The Cycling Thread Spend the extra get the 105 version Colin __________________ Innuendo - it's great when you get it. sv650s (gone) gsx-r600 (gone) Street R675 (now living in Inbhir Nis )

12-01-16, 09:04 PM	#4387
fizzwheel Super Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Somerset Posts: 3,614	Re: The Cycling Thread Garmin Varia turned up today. Tried it out tonight. Its a great bit of kit. It picks up the cars whilst they are out of earshot / before I see the lights in my helmet mirror. The display where it shows the car approaching also gives an idea of how fast its going as well. But whats best is that it gives a representation of how many cars there are behind you. Which is really useful, especially at night. __________________ Look Dave, I can see you're really upset about this. I honestly think you ought to sit down calmly, take a stress pill, and think things over. K5 GSXR 750 Anniversary Edition

12-01-16, 10:31 PM	#4388
maviczap Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 9,096	Re: The Cycling Thread What's the next upgrade Fizz, a Garmin forcefield or photon torpedoes I'd like the torpedos front and rear __________________ We're riding out tonight to case the promised land Make everyday count RIP Reeder - Jolly Green Giant and comedy genius

14-01-16, 11:14 AM	#4390
Adam Ef Member Mega Poster Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Bristol Posts: 1,200	Re: The Cycling Thread You need the Bond Bike.. https://www.eta.co.uk/2010/09/29/bon...flame-thrower/

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