Cycling

[donkey]

have you tried anywhere else ?

To be fair to nmh, you could fall off your bike anywhere.

[Not that Nice If I'm Honest]

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

[Nomoreheroes]

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.

[Nomoreheroes]

Arrived within 4 days! Result.

Now to find a decent work stand methinks

[Bewster]

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

[Samdy Gray]

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.

[Bewster]

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

[Samdy Gray]

Have you looked at Merida? Some lovely looking bikes that are "different" to the normal Spesh/Trek/Giants that you see everywhere.

[Bewster]

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 !!

[Bewster]

This was my other option - I can get it for £1800 - I think you can see an emerging colour theme. However thats twice the price and I'm damn sure its not twice the bike.

http://www.evanscycles.com/products/trek/domane-45-compact-2014-road-bike-ec054309

[Samdy Gray]

Edit - damn you Sam for putting yet more choice in my way !!

Sorry

That Domane does look very nice though.

[Bewster]

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 !

[Nomoreheroes]

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!

[Bewster]

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

[Nomoreheroes]

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!