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Post by elstoof on Mar 14, 2024 18:45:56 GMT
Yep there’s tons of inventory clogging up warehouses that’ll be shifted at a steep discount over the next couple of years
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Post by Buu on Mar 14, 2024 19:32:03 GMT
I'm so fickle though that I know I'll change my mind a few times. Though I've always liked the silhouette of the Tarmac frames. But after having a Canyon part of me just loves how much cheaper they are than the big brands.
I looked at Colnago and remembered that I am poor lol. Quite like the Supersix as well
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Post by elstoof on Mar 14, 2024 19:39:33 GMT
Colnago are a bit shit now, I wouldn’t buy another
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Post by Buu on Mar 14, 2024 20:06:06 GMT
Haven’t you got a garage worth of them?
There’s quite a few bikes I like but are all too rich for my blood. The Factor bikes look nice but not something I’d be able to afford without my partner stabbing me in the neck
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Post by Vortex on Mar 14, 2024 20:16:25 GMT
Wilier? I would really rather like one of them. However, I blew a load 😳 on a new road and a gravel bike fairly recently so need to behave for a while.
I did get rid of a couple of older bikes though, so i am at break even for acceptable behaviour in my wife's books.
I think...
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Post by elstoof on Mar 14, 2024 20:16:34 GMT
Just the two, Master and a C60. The last proper Colnago frame they made, been progressively worse since then
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Post by elstoof on Mar 14, 2024 20:17:33 GMT
I’ve got a soft spot for Wilier, my first carbon frame. Still got it, 2011 Cento Uno. Mostly lives on the turbo lately
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Post by Buu on Mar 14, 2024 21:12:16 GMT
Only if I can get it in that fancy finish Cavendish has his in
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Post by damagedinc on Mar 18, 2024 8:53:02 GMT
Bit of advice needed. I am starting to train for a sprint marathon. Novice would be an understatement.
Tempted to use my brompton but I probably need something half decent. Just torn between a road or hybrid bike. For my level which is rock bottom the concensus seems to be go for a hybrid.
Wondering if anyone had any thoughts or experience on it?
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Post by elstoof on Mar 18, 2024 9:09:43 GMT
Sprint triathlon? Get a road bike, it’ll be more comfortable and faster. Decathlon Triban starts at a couple of hundred quid, get whatever suits your budget. The more you spend the lighter it’ll be
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Post by damagedinc on Mar 18, 2024 9:23:12 GMT
Yeah so it's not that far 20km on the bike. Working up to a full triathlon next season.
Ahh ok. Thought the hybrid would be more comfortable
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Post by askew on Mar 18, 2024 9:27:03 GMT
I would love to see you race it on the Brompton though!
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Post by elstoof on Mar 18, 2024 9:38:23 GMT
A hybrid traditionally has flat bars and lots of mounts for baskets, panniers etc. flat bars aren’t great when you want to push on, a more upright geometry puts more pressure on your back and arse when going faster. road bikes with drop bars give you 3 options for hand positions so you can be more aero, spread weight between arms and legs, use less energy, better gearing for going faster etc
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Post by damagedinc on Mar 18, 2024 10:07:01 GMT
I would love to see you race it on the Brompton though! Haha apparently it has been done, flats would be ok but hills in the thing are awful. |
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Post by Vortex on Mar 18, 2024 10:12:21 GMT
I have seen mountain bikes on a sprint triathlon, but seeing a a brompton go by would be hilarious. I think you would really be doing yourself a disservice for the time you could achieve with that option.
Definitely try and pick up a road bike, borrow one from a mate/colleague or even a cheapo second hand one would likely be better than your initial suggestion. Elstoof's suggestion would be newer, but possibly not have higher spec than a good second hand one.
Just make sure you ride it plenty before the event and get a service from your LBS to give it a tickle up first!
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Post by damagedinc on Mar 18, 2024 10:21:58 GMT
Cheers! Will start looking at road bikes, nows a nice time with the weather picking up. Have you used turbos for winter?
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Post by elstoof on Mar 19, 2024 10:35:19 GMT
Does anyone want this ICAN GRA02 frameset, been sat in the shed for years and im not packing it up to move to another shed for eternity. Great riding frameset if gravel is your thing, it’s just not mine. Got me round the Dirty Reiver like a champ. I’m 6” for size reference  |
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Post by Buu on Mar 19, 2024 10:50:05 GMT
Funnily enough, someone else on another forum I use literally just mentioned they're looking for a gravel bike
Just how many frames do you own haha
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Post by elstoof on Mar 19, 2024 10:54:16 GMT
Almost at n+1
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Post by Buu on Mar 19, 2024 10:55:48 GMT
You're living the dream. Not sure if I'm happy for you or just pure envy.
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Post by Vortex on May 11, 2024 19:35:02 GMT
Fired out on the gravel bike tonight, it was so lovely. Warm, bit of a breeze, just perfect.
Need a lot more of this after the seemingky neverending winter of the last few months.
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Post by mothercruncher on May 11, 2024 23:04:35 GMT
I’m late to this, but if the other person isn’t up for it I’d be interested in the ICAN, price dependent. Writing my gravel frame off couldn’t have come at a worse time as I’m trying to sort the house out and the budget needs to buy new shifters and brakes too which are apparently just a shade less than the price of gold these days.
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Post by elstoof on May 11, 2024 23:50:10 GMT
Frame is free to a good home, just cover any shipping
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Post by dfunked on May 12, 2024 11:30:06 GMT
Took mine out today with just a pump on me because I'm an absolute fucking numpty. I'd just got the annoying uphill bit out of the way and was about to get to the fun stuff when the front tyre went. Nice 6K walk of shame home. At least it was mostly downhill!
In fairness it deflated way too quickly, so probably wouldn't have been a quick roadside patch up job anyway.
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Post by mothercruncher on May 12, 2024 15:24:56 GMT
I’d love it, again, other party not withstanding and no worries if already spoken for.
If so, let me make a custom pedal in exchange perhaps?
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Post by elstoof on May 12, 2024 17:04:00 GMT
Sounds like a deal to me, dm me an address and I’ll get it shipped out when I’m back in the UK
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Post by paulyboy81 on May 19, 2024 9:51:43 GMT
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Post by Triarii on May 21, 2024 15:25:28 GMT
Finished my (sort-of) tour of Japan. Started cycling on the 9th April in Tokyo and finished on the 8th of May in Shunan, covered just over 1300km. Did you know that Japan is a very mountainous country!?
I had planned on camping for the most part but ended up staying in hostels almost every night for the social aspect and because it gave me opportunities for exploring/sightseeing.
Anyway, a very good experience and thanks for the advice I received here. I now need to learn proper bike maintenance as so many components have to be replaced!
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Post by mothercruncher on May 21, 2024 18:30:08 GMT
Amazing. I can’t imagine the festering saddle sores I’d develop 🥹
Out of interest, how did you find the drivers re: cyclists?
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Post by Triarii on May 22, 2024 8:11:21 GMT
Amazing. I can’t imagine the festering saddle sores I’d develop 🥹 Out of interest, how did you find the drivers re: cyclists? Most car drivers were pretty good but lorry/truck drivers seemed somewhat less considerate, although, still fine over all. I think I only had one real near-miss and that was with a small truck. I found cycling infrastructure was generally poor though and I was surprised at the amount of potholes/broken tarmac. |
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