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Can I be the first to ask for a MTB section to the forum?
Anyway - in the grand tradition of STW - what tyres for winter training? They need to be red, that's the only fixed criteria.
Good luck with the new venture. A road version of STW - sounds good to me!!!
i'm not sure if it's the bike or the rider, but there's something rather mincing about this photo.
i'd like to hear more about eurobike fashion please.
and i'd like you to change it to "maths question" and not "math".
thanks.
jez
sorry... still a work in progress, and a bit clunky in places. we'll be working (hard, no doubt) to sort out any glitches...
already a nicer place to be than bikeradar!! (sorry Tony)
im at eurobike, all from the comfort of my office...
matt (aftermarket)
Oh, and how do stick images in here?
actually, probably not bothered now. Have I got to jump through these hoops everytime I want to post?!
This is far too tedious. Who wrote this thing?
Another place to bitch about taxation and bad driving. Whooppee!
Mind if I check a few things:
TT
CK
What tyres for?
hmm, this maths question at the bottom is going to become challenging at 1am after a few shandies. Good idea then!
blimey and an enforced preview, and another maths question. You've certainly got to be determined to get your points across...
cheers for that folks, i think i would much rather go with drop bars to aid with the climbs (there are a fair few bigguns round here)
just keeps on turnin'... belt drives are back again as well, and not just on the fringes... more on that in a bit. Haven't seen any Biopace yet. But it's out there somewhere
Didn't softride do this bike 20 years ago nearly?
The Trek's riding position is a tad more upright so if you're wanting to get hunkered down for a TT then one of the others might suit better. The Specialized has a 4-position adjustable stem (via an asymmetric shim thing) which might be good for getting your tuck right. Otherwise, I'd budget to fit a proper adjustable stem and some tribars if you're going racing. Even if you're not (too) serious, the amount of time it'll save you makes it worth the effort...
I'm in a similar position, through the Cycle Scheme looking for a commuter that can also handle the odd triathlon (just for fun - not to win). So trying to decide between a proper road-bike or a flat bar version...
Think I've decided on a flat-bar (but keep changing my mind) and have a short-list of Kona Phd, Giant FCR and Trek FX
All thoughts welcome!
It kind of depends what your definition of fun is, really... there's plenty of bikes out there that match your other needs. Cyclescheme's best selling bikes are mid-range commuter irons like the Specialized Sirrus Comp and the Trek 7.5FX, and for good reason - they're light, fast and versatile. If you want something a bit more heavy duty (say, if fun means a bit of rough stuff or touring) then cyclo cross bikes like the Kona Jake and Specialized Tricross) make great commuters. If your commute is over some high kerbs and down a flight of steps, then what about a Cannondale Hooligan? they're fun. Oh, but guards are out. And if you're commuting on the flat(ish) you could opt for a fixed or singlesped; the Condor Pista is a great all-round bike.
Oh, dear.
Thank you for providing yet another avenue for avoiding boredom at work.
Good luck with it all.
Looks like a good bike for cruising around town on and feeling safe in the fact that it would probably come off undamaged in a head-on collision with a Volvo.
This is quite literally mental. The only thoughts when riding this bike would be the worry of the seat snapping off and vital organs being melted by the back wheel!