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Good question.Â
Good question.
I have Di2 and I think I’d say that I wouldn’t go out of my way to get electronic groupset, it’s very nice don’t get me wrong, I really like changing gear going uphill without thinking about that physical ‘click’.. but for me watching the pennies it’s a ‘luxury’, all being equal, next time I get a bike, I’d rather spend the cash elsewhere.
I think you’d be pleased with either of those bikes, my mate has a rose and it’s very good. I think as a shallow consumer with little actual knowledge I’d prefer the ROSE to Canyon. But that’s just me, nice problem to have 🙂
I like a good hill like the
I like a good hill like the next cyclist, but 22 percent.. those hills can jog on…
- Find a mechanic or LBS you can really talk to. I don’t particularly like bike fetling (I know others do). I prefer spending my limited free time riding the bike not working on it. After a bit of searching and trial and error I now have a place I can go to where they know my name, know I am repeat custom and and I can discuss how much work is really needed and exactly when I need I need it done by.
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I think that when the bike
I think that when the bike was brought is surely less relevant to how many miles it’s done and 6250km’s since july through winter, with little ongoing maintenence done yourself, is a lot!
What is a service anyway? I’d expect a basic service would cover a clean, thourough checking alignment and condition of all the parts, cables replaced as defacto although I don’t begrudge the three quid for cables my LBS charges, and torquing of all bolts.
I think you’ve also thrown up another issue here.. I think the ribble you’ve brought may not be the best bike for your needs. Surely you’re a candidate for a steel is real, threaded BB, made to last bike running on a set of built for British weather Royce hubs and a set of canti’s (or discs) may be better.
IRC do a range of tyres some
IRC do a range of tyres some more durable than others.
I don’t get on with stans
I don’t get on with stans tape, I find it too thick and unsupple. I’ve found that Giant tubeless tape is very good, it’s the same as some other manufacture tape who I can’t recall, but basically it’s made by 3m, is thinner and more supple than stans.
The zefal tubless patches work for patching tyres very well. Conventional patches aren’t strong enough.
I always use soapy water when seating, tyres to rims.
I recommend the Bontrager sealant for road tubeless, seems to seal better than others I’ve tried, I carry a little tube of this with me now just incase.
Remember to top up your sealant every now and again also as it dries out.
I use Schwable Pro Ones but i’ve heard good things about the IRC range of road tubeless tyres, i think they were reviewed well on here also.
a few bike places have outlet
a few bike places have outlet’s such as https://www.boardmanbikes.com/gb_en/clearance/
Good for you! My kit often
Good for you! My kit often looks like I’ve been cobbled together by a colourblind person. I follow a load of clothing brands on insta, god knows why i never buy any of it.. but, in answer to your question…
CafĂ© du Cycliste, Bioracer, Vermarc, Morvelo, Stolen Goat, Isadore, la Passione… or some more bespoke designs from the likes of Attacus, Pedal Mafia, Mav Cycling, Bike Inside and my fav prism-bike !
(I’ve left out Rapha, Velobici and Ashmei for value purposes).
Happy Friday!
Happy Friday!
‘I am wondering if a new bike
‘I am wondering if a new bike like this will have a huge difference on my biking experience.’
FWIW, it’s a difficult question to answer.
Any change of a bike will change the experience, but where your expecations are is what counts. Personally I don’t think my expectations were quite met when I brought a posh bike a while ago.. I didn’t fly up the hills like a mountain goat or make pushing on the flat any easier despite being the price of an expensive family holiday, the dropping a kilo and gaining carbon wheels… but I smiled for months and broke a few PR’s becuase of it. Was it worth the money, hell yeah! really.. well maybe….. has it changed my life and turned me into a cat3 racer… defo not.
I’m with VeloBot.
I was tempted to reply a couple days ago before the whole rims vs discs thing boiled over. That just leaves a bad taste in the mouth…It’s the carbon fibre, gets stuck in your teeth. Floss more.
Ah shame, fair play though..
Ah shame, fair play though.. I might ride that cotswold challenge adaux, calendar dependant , cheers 🙂
You’re not riding the
You’re not riding the Rawlinson Bracket, for charity, run by locals and a good early test?
@SuperPython59 Â
@SuperPython59
Hey man, I’m just pointing out the obvious here, that the OP and or anyone should buy a bike designed for purpose. In opposition to your view that someone should buy any bike they like and it it’s too extreme, buy up a size (or two) as it’ll be more comfortable.
You ride bigger bikes and get on fine, great, crack on and enjoy. But my possibly ‘inelegantly worded’ point was that that’s not great advice for ‘most’ people. If I offended you I apologise, but I took umbrage with your point/post.
How long are your legs by the way (cycling measurement obvs)?
Ridley, Storck… Don’t
Ridley, Storck… Don’t discount a good TI frame set such a van nichols… Lucky boy!!