New bikes for old
Aug 14, 2018 14:14:00 GMT
Post by WDB on Aug 14, 2018 14:14:00 GMT
Nothing quite like not being able to ride for inducing the urge. I'm still feeling the knee (and toes) I landed on in Alsace but it was hugely frustrating not to ride more there. And now I've got no wheels at all...
I’ve been thinking cyclocross for me. Thoughts?
On MTBs I favour 650b wheels ( 27.5” ) but you oversized humans might like a 29er. Boardman 29er hardtail would be worth a look. Chris himself uses one as his daily hack apparently.
Don’t get rear suspension unless you’re planning on getting airborne regularly. Just adds weight and complications.
though. www.discountcyclesdirect.co.uk/
I bought bits - but not bikes - from Broadribb in Leamington in the days when I lived very near by. Proper shop, and I like the look of their range - especially since they include a selector tool based on height! It suggested this, which looks possible.
www.discountcyclesdirect.co.uk/catalog/product.php?CI_ID=22523&Item=%27Wilier%20Jareen%20Sora%202017%20Gravel%20Bike%27
I do fancy one of these, though: www.pelagobicycles.com/bicycles/stavanger-outback.html . Tried one at a shop in London last year and loved it as a piece of kit - steel frame and all. Not sure it would do as an only bike (look that one up, Humph!) but as one of a mini-fleet, it would be very sweet.
Home insurance is playing ball over three of the bikes, but not the one we had to abandon (not actually stolen) and not over the carrier, which is too big to be a bike accessory and wasn't adequately 'concealed' in the car to be covered as personal possessions. Travel insurance doesn't cover possessions (we thought that was what our home insurance was for) and I really don't want to make this a motor insurance claim if at all possible. The rack ought to be repairable for £100, so I'm inclined to take that one on the chin - or in the gentleman's area. Again, bugger.
Aug 14, 2018 11:07:30 GMT WDB said:
Thanks, Humph. Remember that it’s got to fit; the Cannondale looked a bit gawky with its 24in frame and 26in wheels but I kept for so long partly because it fitted me and not much else does. Now Boy2 (15, 1.92m) is closing in on my height and will have the same problem. Boy1 (17) is a more prosaic 1.85m and can pretty much choose what he likes. I’ve been thinking cyclocross for me. Thoughts?
Usually quite a lot of money for a decent cyclocross but maybe not a bad idea for your usage.
On MTBs I favour 650b wheels ( 27.5” ) but you oversized humans might like a 29er. Boardman 29er hardtail would be worth a look. Chris himself uses one as his daily hack apparently.
Don’t get rear suspension unless you’re planning on getting airborne regularly. Just adds weight and complications.
These are good guys, I’ve used their mail order facility a few times. Quite near you too
though. www.discountcyclesdirect.co.uk/
I bought bits - but not bikes - from Broadribb in Leamington in the days when I lived very near by. Proper shop, and I like the look of their range - especially since they include a selector tool based on height! It suggested this, which looks possible.
www.discountcyclesdirect.co.uk/catalog/product.php?CI_ID=22523&Item=%27Wilier%20Jareen%20Sora%202017%20Gravel%20Bike%27
I do fancy one of these, though: www.pelagobicycles.com/bicycles/stavanger-outback.html . Tried one at a shop in London last year and loved it as a piece of kit - steel frame and all. Not sure it would do as an only bike (look that one up, Humph!) but as one of a mini-fleet, it would be very sweet.
Home insurance is playing ball over three of the bikes, but not the one we had to abandon (not actually stolen) and not over the carrier, which is too big to be a bike accessory and wasn't adequately 'concealed' in the car to be covered as personal possessions. Travel insurance doesn't cover possessions (we thought that was what our home insurance was for) and I really don't want to make this a motor insurance claim if at all possible. The rack ought to be repairable for £100, so I'm inclined to take that one on the chin - or in the gentleman's area. Again, bugger.