An open letter of thanks to you, cyclechat!

[mythste]

i joined a few months ago asking what sort of road bike I should get because I had a bit of an unexplained affinity for charge. Well that went down the pan pretty quickly when forum research explained the difference between steel, aluminium, carbon, dragon bone and snake oil etc. I quickly realised I wanted something light and quick, but could shake off a pot hole or two.

I wish I could remember who it was that suggested cyclocross to me, because I didn't even know such a sport existed let alone that it used machines that suit me down to the ground.

And to everyone that hammered home the point that the fit and feel of the bike is just as, if not more important than the componentry. My logical geek wanted to ignore you so bad! But I'm glad I didn't. I owe you all one.

Ended up, after months of trawling and an afternoon of bombing around parks purchasing a beautiful Focus Mares 3.0 - and I couldn't have done it without you.

Thanks!

 

[ScotiaLass]

Lovely!!
I hope you enjoy her!

 

[Racing roadkill]

If in doubt CX is a good shout.

 

[smokeysmoo]

after months of trawling and an afternoon of bombing around parks purchasing a beautiful Focus Mares 3.0

Great bikes. I had a Mares AX 1.0 a few years back and loved it, but I've got to say that 3.0 looks fantastic. The only thing I changed was the tyres, and the only reason I did that was the bike was turning me into a go anywhere nutter!



I'd have MTB'ers looking at me like, "WTF's he doing up here on that?" Usually as I went flying past them like they weren't moving

I rue the day I sold mine but I will get another CX one day

 

[oldroadman]

Good piece of kit for durability and feel, excellent choice. Of course, you do realise that soon the "what else can I buy" will start nagging at the back of the brain cells somewhere (if you dabble at cross racing there's a need for at least two bikes and more extra wheels...)? Just make sure the fit and feel stay right, and enjoy!

 

[toeknee]

Very nice.

 

[Roadrider48]

Cool bike mate!
And it's even got your name on the sidewalls

 

[smokeysmoo]

it's even got your name on the sidewalls

Schwalbe?

 

[Roadrider48]

That's it " Rocket Ron Schwalbe"

 

[Saluki]

Nice Bike. Well done.

 

[mythste]

That's it " Rocket Ron Schwalbe"

That's my weekend name, hush now!

It came down between the Caadx 105 and this Focus. No doubt the caadx was a crisper shift but when I pushed in hard on the drops the focus felt kind of "locked in" under me and before I knew what was going on I had sore cheeks from smiling!

 

[Roadrider48]

That's my weekend name, hush now!

It came down between the Caadx 105 and this Focus. No doubt the caadx was a crisper shift but when I pushed in hard on the drops the focus felt kind of "locked in" under me and before I knew what was going on I had sore cheeks from smiling!

Really pleased for you mate. Enjoy the ride!

 

[ChrisV]

That is a sexy bike.

I often want to just remove the mudguards and pannier from mine to take away the shopping trolley look and return it to it's beautiful self.

 

[mickle]

You gonna ride it off road ?

 

[mythste]

You gonna ride it off road ?

Good question. once I find some decent routes, yes!