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« Reply #780 on: Thursday, October 24, 2013, 17:25:54 » |
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have you tried anywhere else ?
To be fair to nmh, you could fall off your bike anywhere.
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I headed the ball. eeeeeeeeeeeeeee-aaaaaaaawwwwwww
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« Reply #781 on: Thursday, October 24, 2013, 18:18:35 » |
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Took a minor tumble on the way back from work this morning. Bit bruised, but mostly embarrassed that I lost balance couldn't get my cleat out to put my foot down. Really pissed off that I broke my 3rd Eye mirror. Got it sellotaped up for trip tonight, but cant get a replacement from Amazon for upto 18 days.
Not pleased!
Bloody sky riders
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Nomoreheroes
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« Reply #782 on: Friday, October 25, 2013, 07:27:23 » |
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have you tried anywhere else ?
Yes, did a Google search. No one sells them in the UK. There was one on Ebay too. Just ordered one from Germany on Amazon. The tape around the old one will enable it to last for a couple of weeks. On a separate subject. Really chuffed with my lights! Bought a couple of slightly different XML T6 lights (Chinese Magicshine know offs). Loved zooming along with an alleged total of over 5000 lumens helping me see.
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« Reply #783 on: Wednesday, October 30, 2013, 09:08:45 » |
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Arrived within 4 days! Result.
Now to find a decent work stand methinks
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« Reply #784 on: Friday, November 1, 2013, 16:24:43 » |
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Right then chaps - opinions wanted on this : http://www.wiggle.co.uk/felt-z6-tiagra-2013/Just a few facts : I have the facility to upgrade to 105 so not really worried about the groupset. The Tiagra groupset will be used to upgrade Mrs B's bike - so no wastage. I have a pair of Fulcrum Racing 3 wheels and a better saddle. It rides superbly, very smooth and the frame comes with a lifetime guarantee and is the same frame used on the better equipped Z5 and Z4. I could afford to the Z5 but I like the colour scheme as its different (admittedly you may not agree) So any views why this wouldn't be a good buy ? Any negative feedback on Felt ? Cheers
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« Reply #785 on: Friday, November 1, 2013, 17:09:45 » |
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I like the colour scheme. Like you say, it's different. If you like it then buy it Are you sure the frame is lifetime guaranteed? Wiggle says 3 years.
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« Reply #786 on: Friday, November 1, 2013, 17:28:54 » |
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Ah yes - just checked on their website and it says 3 years. It actually looks better in real life.
I'm just a bit indecisive when it comes to pushing the button
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« Reply #787 on: Friday, November 1, 2013, 18:01:18 » |
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Have you looked at Merida? Some lovely looking bikes that are "different" to the normal Spesh/Trek/Giants that you see everywhere.
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« Reply #788 on: Friday, November 1, 2013, 18:31:03 » |
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I popped into Mitchells as I am up for half term and they are stocking Meridas - in fact their kids bikes look superb. Sadly they are as discounted as the Felt but I'll have a look online.
Edit - damn you Sam for putting yet more choice in my way !!
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« Reply #790 on: Friday, November 1, 2013, 18:52:10 » |
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Edit - damn you Sam for putting yet more choice in my way !!
Sorry That Domane does look very nice though.
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« Reply #791 on: Friday, November 1, 2013, 19:10:50 » |
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That Domane does look very nice though.
Yes it does, its over my budget but as we discussed before sometimes you have to got that bit farther to make sure you're happy. Plus, every review rates it very highly, the frame DOES come with a lifetime warranty and its shod with Ultegra. The Felt being so much cheaper does give me a lot more room for further purchases (need matching gear ) At this rate I'll still be looking this time next year !
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« Reply #792 on: Friday, November 1, 2013, 19:27:31 » |
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Sounds as if I'm a bit like you Bewster. I save up for stuff and then when I can afford it, think better of it and look at things more expensive. This is what my little baby looks like (minus chrome bar ends, gut fender, butt fender and 2 x bender fenders) and I'm sticking with her!
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« Reply #793 on: Friday, November 1, 2013, 19:36:26 » |
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I have Trek Alpha 4300 MTB - which looks very similar albeit in blue
My wife tears her hair out with my indecisiveness. The bike is my long overdue 40th birthday gift. I wanted to go titanium and build it myself but the costs were just spiraling despite having wheels.
The trouble is I don't just want to settle for what I can afford - I want it to be what I want. A bit like Robert Penn when he built his own bike.
I despair with myself
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« Reply #794 on: Friday, November 1, 2013, 20:51:59 » |
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Sounds like you've made your mind up and should go for the Felt. Great reviews for the frame everywhere I've looked. Can't find it any cheaper either. And if Mrs B gets an upgrade out of it she'll be happy too!
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