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Post by Humph on Apr 22, 2017 7:05:19 GMT
The steeply raked top tube is in the pursuit of the avoidance of crushed nut syndrome. And, most people have very specific pedal preferences and want to choose their own.
Anyone know anything about crowd funding?...
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Post by Humph on Apr 22, 2017 7:47:04 GMT
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Post by Humph on Apr 22, 2017 11:25:03 GMT
Once again, I have no use for a bike of this type, but I just love the detailing. I first saw these in Berlin a few years ago. The quality is stunning for the price... www.tokyobike.co.uk/
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Post by Alanović on Apr 24, 2017 8:50:05 GMT
I deflated my tyres to 45psi from 60 this weekend, and it made sufficient difference that I'll probably not bother with new tyres or forks or anything. Really should have thought of that myself, but thanks for the advice Humph.
As for £1800 on a pushbike, on yer bike pal. That's 300 more than I'll probably spend on my next car.
Only another 6 years of 2x school fees, then 3 of 1x. University is free still, right? Right?
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Post by Alanović on Apr 24, 2017 9:15:03 GMT
Another question - Humph, you said 26" wheels are no longer the thang. Really? Why? What's the standard now? Looks to me like a lot of new bikes still have 26" wheels.
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Post by WDB on Apr 24, 2017 9:26:21 GMT
'26 is not dead' is says somewhere on that Orange site Humph referenced. It does look a bit silly on a frame as big as my 24in, and it now struggles to keep up with the boys' 700c 'urban' bikes on a good surface, so I'm dallying with the idea of a 29 to replace it.
Humph, you linked once to a German maker of large frames but I've lost the name. Could you remind me?
On Pashleys, my sister-in-law had one but seldom uses it. My brother's comment on it was that it's a thing people buy purely for its looks, without considering usability. "Like an Aga?" I suggested. "Yes," he said, "and it weighs about the same."
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Post by Humph on Apr 24, 2017 11:38:55 GMT
Oh blimey WDB, I don't remember doing that. Guess I must have. Was it "Ghost" maybe?
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Post by Humph on Apr 24, 2017 11:42:24 GMT
60 psi Al?
That explains a lot ! I've never run mtb tyres at more than 40 psi. No wonder you were getting punctures !
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Post by Alanović on Apr 24, 2017 12:12:20 GMT
Yeah, like I say, should have worked it out myself. Old habits and all that.
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Post by WDB on Apr 24, 2017 13:08:20 GMT
Oh blimey WDB, I don't remember doing that. Guess I must have. Was it "Ghost" maybe? Yes! Their XL and XXL sizes claim to cover the range from 1.85m to 2.10m. Of course, I'm smack in the middle, so which do I want? Don't know, but it's nice to have a choice.
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Post by Humph on Apr 24, 2017 13:25:55 GMT
Hmmm, well, depends what type of bike and the intended main usage. If it's unlikely to be thrown down a mountain very much then go with the bigger one. If you think you might want to use it on the rough stuff regularly, then go for the smaller one. The smaller the bike, the less likely the hard bits of it are going to come into contact with soft bits of you when it gets bumpy, and you can move your weight around much more easily on a smaller bike, if circumstances require. However, if you want more comfort than agility, get one that is big enough for you to sit on all day without being scrunched up.
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Post by Humph on Apr 24, 2017 13:45:29 GMT
Another question - Humph, you said 26" wheels are no longer the thang. Really? Why? What's the standard now? Looks to me like a lot of new bikes still have 26" wheels. It's a huge debate in the bike nerd community. There was quite a move to 29" a while back but then it got further complicated with the introduction of 650b ( 27.5" ) Bottom line is, it's very much about personal preference and main usage. 26" are lighter and turn in faster. 29" roll through bumps easier and make the bike faster in a straight line, but are slower to turn in and 27.5" are seen as a compromise between the two. Because the places I go sometimes include some narrow forest trails I find the 29s too slow to respond to direction change but I do like the the speed advantage of a bigger wheel, so I use 27.5 mostly now. Although I do enjoy using my old 26" wheel bike when dealing with obstacle strewn trails. Much easier to hop over things and do slow speed technical stuff with the smaller wheels. Bashing down a steep trail with brain disengaged is much easier on bigger wheels.
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Post by Alanović on Apr 24, 2017 14:19:07 GMT
OK. I'll stick to what I've got.
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Post by Humph on Apr 24, 2017 14:28:46 GMT
From what you've said about your usage it sounds absolutely fine. Summer is coming and let's hope we can all enjoy getting out and about in it.
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Post by Alanović on Apr 24, 2017 14:46:15 GMT
Coupla piccies from yesterdays' ride, taken about 15 mins plod from my front door on the bridleways and paths of South Orcsfordshire:
Snot too bad round here.
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