Another Bike Thread.......

[uclown2002]

i bet they would do same deal if you asked hard enough

They don't seem to have any Ultegra equipped bikes for sale on the website. When I was at their premises a few weeks back they alluded to an issue with the UK distributor of Shimano products.

 

[Berk on a Bike]

It's worth noting the green and white one goes up to 32T on the back which, in my book, is a good tool to have in the bag if you're going to be tackling steep stuff. The other two bottom out at 25T at the back, but then maybe that ties into the OP's wish to go anaerobic.

 

[Sittingduck]

They don't seem to have any Ultegra equipped bikes for sale on the website. When I was at their premises a few weeks back they alluded to an issue with the UK distributor of Shimano products.

I seem to remember reading that they are switcing to SRAM for their road bikes. Hence the Simano bargains, as they clear out the last of their stock...?

 

[Cyclist33]

It's worth noting the green and white one goes up to 32T on the back which, in my book, is a good tool to have in the bag if you're going to be tackling steep stuff. The other two bottom out at 25T at the back, but then maybe that ties into the OP's wish to go anaerobic.

yes although a new cassette would cost about twenty quid.

 

[Berk on a Bike]

yes although a new cassette would cost about twenty quid.

I'm surprised swapping out the cassette isn't a customisable option on the website.

 

[vickster]

I don't think PX allow much (if any) customisation unlike Ribble and Dolan., their bikes are essentially off the peg based on what they can spec for the price.
I guess you could always ask them, indeed the OP is planning on going to the showroom so that should be easy

 

[Cyclist33]

Yes although changing a cassette is cheap and easy to do.

 

[RitchieJoe]

It's worth noting the green and white one goes up to 32T on the back which, in my book, is a good tool to have in the bag if you're going to be tackling steep stuff. The other two bottom out at 25T at the back, but then maybe that ties into the OP's wish to go anaerobic.

I'm not planning on going anaerobic, just to the limit of aerobic

I should be going along to their showroom on friday so I will try to come away with the best deal I can

 

[RitchieJoe]

It's worth noting the green and white one goes up to 32T on the back which, in my book, is a good tool to have in the bag if you're going to be tackling steep stuff. The other two bottom out at 25T at the back, but then maybe that ties into the OP's wish to go anaerobic.

Sorry I don't mean to be a pain but could you explain the difference between 25T and 32t (please don't say 7t :P )

 

[Cyclist33]

The more teeth, the larger the cog.

The larger the cog, the lower the gear.

 

[youngoldbloke]

I'd have gone for the green and white one - but in matt black, but they've sold out. Plenty of green ones left - what does that say Vickster?

 

[vickster]

That most of their customers have no taste and sense of aesthetic?

 

[RitchieJoe]

I guess I am going to fall into the above category then.

 

[vickster]

Ah well, enjoy your new bike...I assume you've cleared cycling with your specialist & physio given your health issues?

 

[w00hoo_kent]

The more teeth, the larger the cog.

The larger the cog, the lower the gear.

That, if you are climbing steep hills then 25T could well be a bit ambitious (depending on the steep) equally 32T is comparatively big for a largest rear cog so should get you up anything (my Synapse has 28T, the flat bar Sirrus is 30T). It's likely to also mean a wider spread of cogs, which probably won't bother you. Means you'll notice a bigger difference in 'pedalling difficulty' when swapping between them.

Sounds like you want an 11T or 12T at the bottom for what you want to do (a bunch of people say 11T is pointless, I quite like it on the Sirrus) that'll allow you to crack along at a nice pace on the flat.

Incidentally, considering what you're looking to do on the bike, I'd add a water bottle and carrier to the 'accessories' list. Doesn't have to be technical, but you'll want liquid if you're going out for any period of time.