MadManMike Posted July 1, 2011 Report Share Posted July 1, 2011 So it's not specifically a "roady", but it has semi-slick tyres and forks that can be locked out... Anyone after a good all-rounder, check out this I'm selling: Buy My Bicycle! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jt123 Posted July 6, 2011 Report Share Posted July 6, 2011 Anyone want an old cinelli stem? It's 26.4mm so you will need cinelli bars aswell (or a 0.4mm bar shim). £10 posted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davetrials Posted July 12, 2011 Report Share Posted July 12, 2011 Got me a fixie today, never ridden one before and its amazing fun! it takes a bit of getting used to, and i still haven't plucked up the courage to take the brakes off yet, i still cant skid to halt, or even stop that quickly so its a bit scary! great fun though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Swales Posted July 15, 2011 Report Share Posted July 15, 2011 Nice. Most of that was filmed within about 15 minutes ride of my house - I like how the edit's made it look like a massive ride Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake. Posted August 14, 2011 Report Share Posted August 14, 2011 (edited) Wow I loved that haha, lol'd at the naked jogger... Struggling to understand why he jumped over a fence thing at around 1:10 when he could have cycled round it. Edit: http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1521929532568&set=a.1615938402731.79523.1364469316&type=1&theater http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1728107006876&set=a.1615938402731.79523.1364469316&type=1&theater http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=2092238989948&set=a.1615938402731.79523.1364469316&type=1&theater My track bike, cost me £500. And it's a laugh riding around town, the gear ratio is 48-15 and my town is hilly so I use SPD's riding up hills! Edited August 14, 2011 by OnzaKid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusevelt Posted August 17, 2011 Report Share Posted August 17, 2011 Don't know if this has been posted before but some pretty sweet skills for a fixie comp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hannah Shucksmith Posted August 24, 2011 Report Share Posted August 24, 2011 Thought I'd chuck this in here. Am hunting around for a road bike at the moment. Will it actually matter if I end up buying a men's bike over a woman's? I've asked the question in several bike shops now and it seems to be 50% yes and 50% no. Even sitting on a woman's specific feels oddly uncomfortable in comparrison to a man's. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich J Posted August 25, 2011 Report Share Posted August 25, 2011 Thought I'd chuck this in here. Am hunting around for a road bike at the moment. Will it actually matter if I end up buying a men's bike over a woman's? I've asked the question in several bike shops now and it seems to be 50% yes and 50% no. Even sitting on a woman's specific feels oddly uncomfortable in comparrison to a man's. Naaa. Be fine, just try to find the right size and it'll be ok. In what way would it matter too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hannah Shucksmith Posted August 25, 2011 Report Share Posted August 25, 2011 (edited) Apparently there's a slight difference in frame geometry as women tend to have shorter torso's than men? (IIRC, I daze a lot when people talk and talk and talk about how many customers they've had in before actually telling me the answer to my question.) I feel a hell of a lot more cramped on a woman's bike of the same size than I do on a man's. I've just been told that women complain (insert generic joke about women constantly complaining and how they should be making a sandwich in the kitchen and never considering buying a road bike which will result in them failing to make aforementioned sandwich in le kitchen.) a lot more of aches and pains in the shoulders and lower back after riding a men's specific. Suppose there's only one way to find out if that theory applies to me...! Edited August 25, 2011 by Hannah Shucksmith 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadManMike Posted August 25, 2011 Report Share Posted August 25, 2011 When will people stop linking to private Facebook profiles?! Wow I loved that haha, lol'd at the naked jogger... Struggling to understand why he jumped over a fence thing at around 1:10 when he could have cycled round it. Edit: http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1521929532568&set=a.1615938402731.79523.1364469316&type=1&theater http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1728107006876&set=a.1615938402731.79523.1364469316&type=1&theater http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=2092238989948&set=a.1615938402731.79523.1364469316&type=1&theater My track bike, cost me £500. And it's a laugh riding around town, the gear ratio is 48-15 and my town is hilly so I use SPD's riding up hills! EDIT: I was referring to this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hannah Shucksmith Posted August 27, 2011 Report Share Posted August 27, 2011 (edited) Picked up an 09 Boardman Comp today. This should be fun! Need to get a slightly shorter stem on her but other than that she's ready to ride now Edit: I've also discovered a huge need for a proper ladies saddle. Ouch. Edited August 31, 2011 by Hannah Shucksmith 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wozz Posted August 28, 2011 Report Share Posted August 28, 2011 picked myself up a trek 7.3 2008 model other day for kanoodling around and getting to work paid £130. real nice bike so much easier than the mtb i had =p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusevelt Posted August 31, 2011 Report Share Posted August 31, 2011 (edited) Saw this beast at Evans Cycles. Weighs a ton though and slower than the Gocycle. http://www.evanscycles.com/products/ultra-motor/a2b-metro-generation-1-2011-electric-bike-ec028931 Edited August 31, 2011 by Rusevelt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haydon_peter Posted August 31, 2011 Report Share Posted August 31, 2011 I took a step towards the dark side and purchased a Road Bike today. It's a 2010 Bianchi Via Nirone Sora, the LBS did a good price on it and I also got some SPD pedals and shoes. I was half planning on riding flats but thought I may as well go all out and get clips, I got a cycle computer as well I have never properly ridden a Road Bike or clipped pedals before so am expecting some SPD moments while getting used to it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocktrials Posted September 1, 2011 Report Share Posted September 1, 2011 I'm after a roadie to commute to work and head into the city etc. I currently live in Ireland, however am thinking of buying from UK ebay and shipping it over. Any thoughts? I don't want to spend a lot but I want a decent roadie. Any other places to check selling 2nd bikes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wozz Posted September 1, 2011 Report Share Posted September 1, 2011 try Cycle Chat i got my trek from there for a decent price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hannah Shucksmith Posted September 18, 2011 Report Share Posted September 18, 2011 New saddle and stem yay! Changed my stem from 100 to 65 (bargainous £13.80!) and the result is no horrible shoulder pain. Don't know how the saddle fairs yet but we'll see in a bit. Damn my wide sit bones. Got a Y-6LP 8700 right hand adjustment block (8 degree) and Y-6LP 87010 left hand adjustment block (8 degree) because I've got tiny hands and attempting to pull the brakes nearly snapped my fingers too many times. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isitafox Posted September 18, 2011 Report Share Posted September 18, 2011 Gotta admit I love chicks on road bikes! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NVWOCI WVS Posted October 22, 2011 Report Share Posted October 22, 2011 I'm selling this. 56cm Planet-X stealth frameset, and corima 4spoke and disc, carbon track wheelset. £1000 for the lot. #Anyone interested? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeyseemonkeydo Posted November 10, 2011 Report Share Posted November 10, 2011 Hypothetically speaking, if I were to have a road bike (hypothetically), which needed the bar wrap stuff applied to drop bars... would anyone have any good guides as to how you do it if you've never done it before. Also, again hypothetically of course, what angle should drop bars be at relative to the the ground or whatnot? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weirdoku Posted November 10, 2011 Report Share Posted November 10, 2011 Hypothetically speaking, if I were to have a road bike (hypothetically), which needed the bar wrap stuff applied to drop bars... would anyone have any good guides as to how you do it if you've never done it before. Also, again hypothetically of course, what angle should drop bars be at relative to the the ground or whatnot? I don't follow any guides but I wrap mine from the bar end to the middle of the bar, that way the bar tape overlaps itself in the right way. Does that make sense? Like this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeyseemonkeydo Posted November 10, 2011 Report Share Posted November 10, 2011 Cool. I've found a couple of fairly good install guides now so will give it a go tomorrow. What about bar angle? Personal preference? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weirdoku Posted November 11, 2011 Report Share Posted November 11, 2011 Cool. I've found a couple of fairly good install guides now so will give it a go tomorrow. What about bar angle? Personal preference? Bar angle. I don't know the exact angle of mine but they are set in a comfortable position. I set mine up so when I'm sat on the saddle leaning forwards, hands on the bars and arms straight out, my wrists are not at any angle. The bar width can affect this too, too wide bars and your wrists will point inwards, too narrow and your wrists will point outwards. But you probably already knew that XD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haydon_peter Posted November 19, 2011 Report Share Posted November 19, 2011 Hypothetically speaking, if I were to have a road bike (hypothetically), which needed the bar wrap stuff applied to drop bars... would anyone have any good guides as to how you do it if you've never done it before. Also, again hypothetically of course, what angle should drop bars be at relative to the the ground or whatnot?Wait a second, you have bought a road bike? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeyseemonkeydo Posted November 20, 2011 Report Share Posted November 20, 2011 Wait a second, you have bought a road bike? May have... it was an absolute steal on Amazon so plan one was to sell it on at a profit and then I thought, what the hell, might as well have a play. Note to self having got a road bike of sorts: f**k me I'm unfit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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