Luke Dunstan Posted September 5, 2014 Report Share Posted September 5, 2014 Hello guys. Doing this whole Ride to Work thing at work through Evans. This bike (http://www.evanscycles.com/products/charge/cooker-ss-2014-mountain-bike-ec054210) Has caught my eye But for the price the components look so damn cheap. My other option which has caught my eye is Pinnacle Ramin (http://www.evanscycles.com/products/pinnacle/ramin-one-2015-mountain-bike-ec071312). Have to wait a week or so but that's not an issue. I just would really like to get a single speed if possible but not sure if it's worth the money? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waybe2014 Posted September 5, 2014 Report Share Posted September 5, 2014 http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/mobile/vitus-bikes-dee-1-26-city-bike-2014/rp-prod80998 could take a look at this. Don't know if they do a cycle scheme but it's much cheaper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FamilyBiker Posted September 5, 2014 Report Share Posted September 5, 2014 if it wasnt bundles with the "cycle to work" thing i'd choose a selfbuilt ss mtb over a complete bike allday everyday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dezmtber Posted September 5, 2014 Report Share Posted September 5, 2014 The Kona unit is worth a look at. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Dunstan Posted September 8, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2014 (edited) if it wasnt bundles with the "cycle to work" thing i'd choose a selfbuilt ss mtb over a complete bike allday everyday If I had that choice I'd build up an OnOne. Edited September 8, 2014 by Luke Dunstan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Dunstan Posted September 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2014 Well here it is. I have to say I'm a little underwhelmed, can't believe anyone would have paid over £600 for this and been pleased with the components. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waybe2014 Posted September 9, 2014 Report Share Posted September 9, 2014 Well I guess the first thing to go will be the pedals but everything else looks ok (not worth 600 but ok) what else do you think you will change? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Dunstan Posted September 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2014 Hmmm, probably the bash ring. ha. Tyres, maybe stick some suspension on the front. I reckon these tyres would look old skool... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waybe2014 Posted September 9, 2014 Report Share Posted September 9, 2014 I need to upgrade a lot of stuff on my ss. Pedals cranks and free wheel will be first Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Dunstan Posted September 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2014 I need to upgrade a lot of stuff on my ss. Pedals cranks and free wheel will be first How do you find it for everyday road use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waybe2014 Posted September 9, 2014 Report Share Posted September 9, 2014 Well I'm currently on 42:18 but I only use it for 2 mile runs to work. It's much quicker than my old mtb and less effort as well (actually faster than using the car too) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Dunstan Posted September 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2014 I've got a 3 mile commute. Which if I feel lively can be all XC or all road. I've done a 12 mile round trip commute on a 24" BMX before and didn't struggle. The Mrs has got me second guessing myself because of my age and the fact she lives up a steep hill. I don't think it's worth £699 RRP that's quoted on their site, but at the same time with the discount I got through the Ride to Work scheme I don't mind, plus there are plenty of parts which I want to change and personalise myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waybe2014 Posted September 9, 2014 Report Share Posted September 9, 2014 Well if you let me know which parts you are changing I may take them off your hands Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Dunstan Posted September 10, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 10, 2014 Well if you let me know which parts you are changing I may take them off your hands Will do, found some semi-decent pedals in the garage so that's that sorted. Rode home last night and felt the fear ratio just a touch light, just afraid that if I change that it will be too difficult to climb hills. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waybe2014 Posted September 10, 2014 Report Share Posted September 10, 2014 How long are your rides and how hilly is the area. For me there is only 1 hill so I just stand and power up it. Try and get the ratio to be ok for 90% of the ride. If it's all hills make it ok for the climbs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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