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jimwoo25 
| 21 Sep 02:08 |
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Joined: 02 Sep 2009 Posts: 50 Bike: My Profile | Hi all, I'm currently riding an old decathlon rock rider to work. It is good as it is a hardtail so it is suitable for road riding and i have got spare chunky tyres if i fancy an offroad downhill run. I am currently looking at new bikes as i think if i get a hybrid or a road bike, i can ride it to work faster and keep my decathlon bike for weekend use. Another reason for a new one is that i have degreased and regreased the chain, keep it well lubricated but cant change in to top gear which is a pain when i'm trying to keep the speed up on small incline roads. I've got a budget of around five hundred pounds i think (don't tell the missus!). Anyone got any suggestions? Thanks guys Jim |
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STID
| 21 Sep 05:31 |
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 Joined: 01 Jun 2009 Posts: 116 Bike: My Profile | Jim, here is one that is worth looking at, and falls well within your price bracket. For a picture, check out the link. http://www.mailordercycles.co.uk/products.php?plid=m1b3s6p7340 Dawes Giro 200 Road Bike £224.99 This has a light alloy road goemetry frame with mudguard clearance and Hi-tensile curved bladed forks It has Shimano derailleurs and 14 speed Shimano index shifters. It also has a Shimano FC-A050 chainset with 170mm alloy cranks and a double 52/39 tooth chainring. Frame:Alloy road geometryFork: Steel unicrownFront Derailleur: Shimano FR-A050Rear Derailleur: Shimano RD-A050Shifters: Shimano SL-SY20A 14 speedChainset: Shimano FC-A050 170mm crankChainrings:52/39 tooth chainringsBottom Bracket: Sealed cartridgeCassette: Shimano MF-HG37 with a 13-28 tooth rangeChain: KMC Z-51Pedals:Black resinFront Brake: Alloy single pivot caliperRear Brake: Alloy single pivot caliperBrake Levers: Road leverHandlebars: Alloy road barStem:Steel A-headHeadset:Threaded 1.1/8"Grips: Velo black corkRims: Double wall alloyFront Hub: Quando 32 hole alloy blackRear Hub:Quando 32 hole alloy blackSpokes: 14G SteelFront Tyre:Kenda K-196 700x26cRear Tyre: Kenda K-196 700x26cSaddle:Dawes roadSeatpost: Alloy 27.2mm x 300mmWeight:11.2kg |
| My Latest Route: Aug 2009 Abingdon to Long Crendon and Long Hanborough Loop. | |
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jimwoo25
| 21 Sep 07:40 |
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Joined: 02 Sep 2009 Posts: 50 Bike: My Profile | Hi STID, Thanks for the above info and especially the link! Just at work at the moment but i had a quick glance at the picture and that looks like exactly the sort of thing i'm after! Price is really good too. Cheers for that and will definatley have a better look into it when i get home! Wish i had your knowledge of where to shop for bargains! Cheers again Jim |
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STID
| 21 Sep 12:48 |
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Joined: 01 Jun 2009 Posts: 116 Bike: My Profile | Jim, hope it works out for you. Don't forget to take it for a spin before buying. When you do buy your bike, try to do so locally, that way it makes it easier to get it's first two free services. If you take it to your police station, they should put a postcode sticker on it for free. Looking for a bargain is part of the shopping experience, the internet has helped too, but you can get caught out by the postage. Good luck and enjoy your new riding experience. |
| My Latest Route: Aug 2009 Abingdon to Long Crendon and Long Hanborough Loop. | |
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robbie
| 23 Sep 19:29 |
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Joined: 11 Sep 2009 Posts: 10 Bike: My Profile | Just bought my bike through cycle scheme so my missus dont know how much I spent. Got a fab Claude Butler Levente £449. Working out quite well for me so far. Got it for similar reasons to you as wanted a bit more speed. Rob |
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billflat12
| 23 Sep 21:53 |
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Joined: 23 Sep 2009 Posts: 5 Bike: My Profile | look at cyclocross bikes, lighter, more handlebar positions, and faster onroad/offroad than a hybrid as they use road bike frame geometry and can accommodate wider tyres for comfort. |
| My Latest Route: Apr 2011 Ellesmere Port Circular via Frodsham and Delamere | |
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