Pages: 1 ... 167 168 169 [170] 171 172 173 ... 181   Go Down
Print
Author Topic: Cycling  (Read 737621 times)
horlock07

Offline Offline

Posts: 18726


Lives in Northern Bastard Outpost




Ignore
« Reply #2535 on: Wednesday, April 4, 2018, 08:34:25 »

Right brain picking time lads and lasses....

Just seeking an opinion, where do you sit on the aluminium v. steel argument. In the aluminium corner we have  https://www.ribblecycles.co.uk/ribble-cgr-105-hydro/ whilst in steel corner we have http://www.2pedalz.com/genesis-croix-de-fer-30-2017.html want a bike to do most things, but a bit lost and torn on decisions?
Logged
Nomoreheroes
The Moral Majority

Offline Offline

Posts: 14502





Ignore
« Reply #2536 on: Wednesday, April 4, 2018, 08:48:56 »

Right brain picking time lads and lasses....

Just seeking an opinion, where do you sit on the aluminium v. steel argument. In the aluminium corner we have  https://www.ribblecycles.co.uk/ribble-cgr-105-hydro/ whilst in steel corner we have http://www.2pedalz.com/genesis-croix-de-fer-30-2017.html want a bike to do most things, but a bit lost and torn on decisions?
I'll throw one more out there for you:

https://www.dolan-bikes.com/road/road-bikes/road-bike-aluminium/dolan-rdx-bike-shimano-105-5800.html

I went for the black and blue version as my all year commuter and 'winter hack'. Been very happy with it, although the winter has been very unkind on it. Have just had to replace the headset and am sending back the rear derailleur under warranty.

My requirements were:
- 25/28mm tyres
- 105
- Hydraulic discs
- 52/36 & 11-32t (to mimic my summer bike)
- Strong wheels for a heavy rider
- Full mudguards for messy commutes.

I looked at the Ribble and most of the other things around the £1k mark. I also 'negotiated' a little and got what I considered to be very good value for money.
Logged

You're my incurable malady. I miss the pleasure of your company.
horlock07

Offline Offline

Posts: 18726


Lives in Northern Bastard Outpost




Ignore
« Reply #2537 on: Wednesday, April 4, 2018, 09:02:20 »

I'll throw one more out there for you:

https://www.dolan-bikes.com/road/road-bikes/road-bike-aluminium/dolan-rdx-bike-shimano-105-5800.html

I went for the black and blue version as my all year commuter and 'winter hack'. Been very happy with it, although the winter has been very unkind on it. Have just had to replace the headset and am sending back the rear derailleur under warranty.

My requirements were:
- 25/28mm tyres
- 105
- Hydraulic discs
- 52/36 & 11-32t (to mimic my summer bike)
- Strong wheels for a heavy rider
- Full mudguards for messy commutes.

I looked at the Ribble and most of the other things around the £1k mark. I also 'negotiated' a little and got what I considered to be very good value for money.

Oh FFS you are not helping....  Crying
Logged
Nomoreheroes
The Moral Majority

Offline Offline

Posts: 14502





Ignore
« Reply #2538 on: Wednesday, April 4, 2018, 11:40:12 »

Oh FFS you are not helping....  Crying
Sorry   Sad
Logged

You're my incurable malady. I miss the pleasure of your company.
horlock07

Offline Offline

Posts: 18726


Lives in Northern Bastard Outpost




Ignore
« Reply #2539 on: Wednesday, April 4, 2018, 12:08:04 »

Sorry   Sad

That bloody Dolan could have just crashed into no.1
Logged
Nomoreheroes
The Moral Majority

Offline Offline

Posts: 14502





Ignore
« Reply #2540 on: Wednesday, April 4, 2018, 13:21:38 »

That bloody Dolan could have just crashed into no.1
Best I could find (and I spent months looking).

Although, if you are quick, this is an absolute bargain if its your size:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/142737478187?_trksid=p2062857.m570.l5999&_trkparms=gh1g%3DI142737478187.N36.S2.R2.TR2

They have only been out less than a year and cost £1300 new. Only negative is there are no mudguard mounts on the back (although you can fit Crud Roadracers)
Logged

You're my incurable malady. I miss the pleasure of your company.
horlock07

Offline Offline

Posts: 18726


Lives in Northern Bastard Outpost




Ignore
« Reply #2541 on: Wednesday, April 4, 2018, 13:33:28 »

Best I could find (and I spent months looking).

Although, if you are quick, this is an absolute bargain if its your size:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/142737478187?_trksid=p2062857.m570.l5999&_trkparms=gh1g%3DI142737478187.N36.S2.R2.TR2

They have only been out less than a year and cost £1300 new. Only negative is there are no mudguard mounts on the back (although you can fit Crud Roadracers)

Nah I am 6'3.....

One requirement is pannier mounts as fancy doing a bit of touring as I get older - although obviously will need to start smoking a pipe and get a Brooks saddle!
Logged
Nomoreheroes
The Moral Majority

Offline Offline

Posts: 14502





Ignore
« Reply #2542 on: Wednesday, April 4, 2018, 14:46:29 »

Nah I am 6'3.....

One requirement is pannier mounts as fancy doing a bit of touring as I get older - although obviously will need to start smoking a pipe and get a Brooks saddle!
Dolan it is then.
Logged

You're my incurable malady. I miss the pleasure of your company.
jayohaitchenn
Wielder of the BANHAMMER

Offline Offline

Posts: 12507




« Reply #2543 on: Monday, April 23, 2018, 10:46:17 »

Anyone know of a place near the hospital where I can pop in to wash my bike at lunch time? Just need a quick jet wash. I'm thinking Texaco garage on Marlborough Road but I want to do it myself really.
Logged
pauld
Aaron Aardvark

Offline Offline

Posts: 25436


Absolute Calamity!




Ignore
« Reply #2544 on: Friday, May 11, 2018, 10:10:47 »

Not a big fan of getting a sore arse myself but for those that are, this looks really good. I've got one of the Wild Running books in the same series and it's great:

http://www.wildthingspublishing.com/product/lost-lanes-west-country-book/?utm_source=sendinblue&utm_campaign=Lost_Lanes_west_11th_may_18&utm_medium=email
Logged
horlock07

Offline Offline

Posts: 18726


Lives in Northern Bastard Outpost




Ignore
« Reply #2545 on: Friday, May 11, 2018, 10:12:20 »

Not a big fan of getting a sore arse myself but for those that are, this looks really good. I've got one of the Wild Running books in the same series and it's great:

http://www.wildthingspublishing.com/product/lost-lanes-west-country-book/?utm_source=sendinblue&utm_campaign=Lost_Lanes_west_11th_may_18&utm_medium=email

Jack Thurston is a properly old school tourer!
Logged
michael
The Dude Abides

Offline Offline

Posts: 3237




Ignore
« Reply #2546 on: Wednesday, May 16, 2018, 19:52:31 »

After stage 11 of the Giro, Simon Yates now has half of all the Maglia Rosa’s ever won by British cyclists (12).

He probably needs to take at least another 90 seconds out of Dumoulin to negate the Dutchman’s TT strength.
Logged
Bennett
No Comment

Offline Offline

Posts: 9501





Ignore
« Reply #2547 on: Tuesday, May 22, 2018, 20:19:02 »

Fair play to Yates and Mitchelton Scott.
Not just today, but the way he's attacked.

Additionally - Dumoulin looks shagged. 1 bad day and he could lose 2nd (he's not got the same quality team around him that Yates does)
Logged

This is the water.
And this is the well.
Drink full and descend.
The horse is the white of the eyes and dark within.
Nomoreheroes
The Moral Majority

Offline Offline

Posts: 14502





Ignore
« Reply #2548 on: Wednesday, May 23, 2018, 06:08:19 »

Didn't expect Yates to still be in pink. Awesome effort.

Hoping he doesn't blow up spectacularly in the last few days.
Logged

You're my incurable malady. I miss the pleasure of your company.
horlock07

Offline Offline

Posts: 18726


Lives in Northern Bastard Outpost




Ignore
« Reply #2549 on: Wednesday, May 23, 2018, 08:28:18 »

As for Aru's remarkable time trial effort yesterday, I will leave it to Tony Martin to comment....

https://twitter.com/mrconde/status/998932734444736512
Logged
Pages: 1 ... 167 168 169 [170] 171 172 173 ... 181   Go Up
Print
Jump to: