Road bike advice

TouringPleb · 03-23-2020, 04:06 PM

Well this has gone on the back burner!

JustChris · 03-23-2020, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by TouringPleb

Well this has gone on the back burner!

https://www.onepeloton.co.uk/bike

TouringPleb · 03-23-2020, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by JustChris

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Originally Posted by TouringPleb

Well this has gone on the back burner!

https://www.onepeloton.co.uk/bike

I'm assuming all internet shopping is going to be closed down. Working in a warehouse and delivering bikes isn't going to count as key worker !

flashollie · 03-23-2020, 04:35 PM

I thought online retailers were the only ones that were along with for essential s like supermarkets and pharmacies? This will see the end of many local bike shops and other independents retailers.
I'm hoping to order an X box if get bored in a few days once I've done my chores.

JR1664 · 03-23-2020, 04:39 PM

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Well this has gone on the back burner!

Damn it.

I'm struggling now. My daily exercise can often be a 30 to 70 miles ride.

I'm not sure if lycrad up on Cannondale Supersix will be seen as a bit of a pisstake when the whole country is on a lockdown.

Not worried about enforcement too much but public perception and the pitchfork mentality.

TouringPleb · 03-23-2020, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by JR1664

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Originally Posted by TouringPleb

Well this has gone on the back burner!

Damn it.

I'm struggling now. My daily exercise can often be a 30 to 70 miles ride.

I'm not sure if lycrad up on Cannondale Supersix will be seen as a bit of a pisstake when the whole country is on a lockdown.

Not worried about enforcement too much but public perception and the pitchfork mentality.

I think you'll be ok. They've said you can go out once to exercise. They haven't said how long that can be!

I'm just guessing that online deliveries apart from food are going to stop.

330XDave · 03-24-2020, 02:39 AM

Bike shops are allowed to stay open alongside supermarkets.

flashollie · 03-24-2020, 02:40 AM

Bike shops can stay open. However you have a bike so maybe stick with what you have for now so you don't have to go to the shop. if you get back in to the bike go and visit the shops once things are back to normal?

330XDave · 03-24-2020, 02:41 AM

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Originally Posted by JR1664

Damn it.

I'm struggling now. My daily exercise can often be a 30 to 70 miles ride.

I'm not sure if lycrad up on Cannondale Supersix will be seen as a bit of a pisstake when the whole country is on a lockdown.

Not worried about enforcement too much but public perception and the pitchfork mentality.

I'll be out later today on my Bianchi. I'm following government advice and I will be isolated away from anyone else.

Nearly every car driver is calling me a twat when they drive past me at all times of the year so it will be no different - just less drivers to worry about!

flashollie · 03-24-2020, 03:05 AM

I feel your pain. I commute on my bike. Not now though, work has closed for now. I'll be out on my Ribble for a couple of hours today. Be interesting to see if cyclists are seen in a different light now we are advised to take exercise once a day, alone or with family members, with government approval.

TouringPleb · 03-26-2020, 01:06 PM

Well been to my local bike shop and looks like I will be getting one of these..

https://www.argon18.com/en/bikes/roa...nce/krypton-cs

£2,500 reduced from £3,000.

JustChris · 03-26-2020, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by TouringPleb

Well been to my local bike shop and looks like I will be getting one of these..

https://www.argon18.com/en/bikes/roa...nce/krypton-cs

£2,500 reduced from £3,000.

Very nice indeed.

JR1664 · 03-26-2020, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by TouringPleb

Well been to my local bike shop and looks like I will be getting one of these..

https://www.argon18.com/en/bikes/roa...nce/krypton-cs

£2,500 reduced from £3,000.

Lovely looking bike, nice one. Makes my Supersix look old school.

Can't get bike envy as I'm currently running five, really fancy the new Evo though

...might be able to smuggle it in, somehow, somewhere..

isleaiw1 · 03-26-2020, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by JR1664

Lovely looking bike, nice one. Makes my Supersix look old school.

Can't get bike envy as I'm currently running five, really fancy the new Evo though

...might be able to smuggle it in, somehow, somewhere..

Five at 2 grand is 10k, if you stopped wasting money on bikes you could get your thrills on 4 wheels....

mikeoz · 03-28-2020, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by TouringPleb

Well been to my local bike shop and looks like I will be getting one of these..

https://www.argon18.com/en/bikes/roa...nce/krypton-cs

£2,500 reduced from £3,000.

Looks great ...out of interest what do they mean by "Road-dampening comfort"??

TouringPleb · 03-28-2020, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by TouringPleb

Well been to my local bike shop and looks like I will be getting one of these..

https://www.argon18.com/en/bikes/roa...nce/krypton-cs

£2,500 reduced from £3,000.

Looks great ...out of interest what do they mean by "Road-dampening comfort"??

It's aimed more at the comfort side rather than out and out speed.

When I went out yesterday it's certainly smoother with less vibration than my old Boardman but that was on 23mm tyres and running at 100 PSI. This has 28 mm tyres running at 85 PSI

mikeoz · 03-28-2020, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by TouringPleb

It's aimed more at the comfort side rather than out and out speed.

When I went out yesterday it's certainly smoother with less vibration than my old Boardman but that was on 23mm tyres and running at 100 PSI. This has 28 mm tyres running at 85 PSI

Sounds like just what I need..cheers
Will go and have a look ..if they are still open.

TouringPleb · 03-29-2020, 03:48 AM

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Originally Posted by TouringPleb

It's aimed more at the comfort side rather than out and out speed.

When I went out yesterday it's certainly smoother with less vibration than my old Boardman but that was on 23mm tyres and running at 100 PSI. This has 28 mm tyres running at 85 PSI

Sounds like just what I need..cheers
Will go and have a look ..if they are still open.

They are only open for appointments now.

JustChris · 03-29-2020, 04:25 AM

Anyone have an early Aluminium framed bike?

It's a wonder I was able to have kids after putting miles on that. Stiff yes, compliant... nope!

God bless carbon!

allachie9 · 03-29-2020, 08:08 AM

Seeing all these beautiful, modern machines makes me very, very envious.
Showing the contrast to current styles and trends, here's a shot of me in my first ever race. An evening 'Interclub 10' back in June 1960. God that's almost 60 years ago.

Anyone remember Hetchins frames with the 'curly back stays' ?

p. it was a 'fixed gear' event and I won 1st Handicap with a time of 25:30. not bad for a 14 year old.

JR1664 · 03-29-2020, 08:51 AM

Although not an early framed Alu bike I still ride a 2012 CAAD10. Frame weight is about 1.2kg, I mainly use it as my winter bike nowadays. Things have without doubt moved on in the comfort stakes as I've never really noticed that much difference over the carbon framed Supersix

Supersix - Campag wheels on a Shimano groupset

..don't care I tell ya. A few spacers appearing the older I get, even had the bars on the CAAD10 flipped for about a year after a back op.

JustChris · 03-29-2020, 09:06 AM

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Seeing all these beautiful, modern machines makes me very, very envious.
Showing the contrast to current styles and trends, here's a shot of me in my first ever race. An evening 'Interclub 10' back in June 1960. God that's almost 60 years ago.

[img]https://live.staticflickr.com/4601/2...44eed4de_b.jpg[/img]

Anyone remember Hetchins frames with the 'curly back stays' ?

p. it was a 'fixed gear' event and I won 1st Handicap with a time of 25:30. not bad for a 14 year old.

Quality allachie9 ! No helmets or safety back then. All about the Reynolds tubing too.

Found some behind the scenes footage from the photographer too!

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flashollie Lieutenant 179 Rep 565 Posts Drives: F31 2017 335d black Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Bristol UK iTrader: (0)	Bike shops can stay open. However you have a bike so maybe stick with what you have for now so you don't have to go to the shop. if you get back in to the bike go and visit the shops once things are back to normal?
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allachie9 Grumpy Old Man 1334 Rep 1,306 Posts Drives: G30 520i Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: North East Scotland iTrader: (0)	Seeing all these beautiful, modern machines makes me very, very envious. Showing the contrast to current styles and trends, here's a shot of me in my first ever race. An evening 'Interclub 10' back in June 1960. God that's almost 60 years ago. Anyone remember Hetchins frames with the 'curly back stays' ? p. it was a 'fixed gear' event and I won 1st Handicap with a time of 25:30. not bad for a 14 year old. __________________ Alan Last edited by allachie9; 03-29-2020 at 08:16 AM..
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JR1664 Major 1147 Rep 1,263 Posts Drives: F30 340i Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Although not an early framed Alu bike I still ride a 2012 CAAD10. Frame weight is about 1.2kg, I mainly use it as my winter bike nowadays. Things have without doubt moved on in the comfort stakes as I've never really noticed that much difference over the carbon framed Supersix Supersix - Campag wheels on a Shimano groupset ..don't care I tell ya. A few spacers appearing the older I get, even had the bars on the CAAD10 flipped for about a year after a back op.
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