Victor Silvester test
Steel bikes don't need to be heavy. The vast majority of the weight is the components. Have you considered treating your steel bike to lighter components?
Clearly check Evans actually has that bike and frame size before going and ask them to put aside for a test ride. If not, it’ll be a rather wasted trip!Thanks all - good help. Sounds like the 56 might be just right. I have a day off on Friday so will cycle to nearest Evans (only 20mile or so away) and see how it feels... after-all it's still a fair bit of cash, even second hand. Anyone know if the geometry has changed much between 2018 and 2019 models?
How do you rate the headshock thing? I expect it'll still be a little buzzier than my steel bike, but am intrigued by the head tube suspension.
I like this self build route... I get to fettle and truly make in my own, plus I get to keep to original bike too...
My missus isn't going to know what's going on... possible n+1, plus a MTB likely on the way soon... eeeek!
I'd say it's down to how fit/flexible you are,
...whereas nowadays this fits me far better,
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I wondering if you were old enough to remember.Probably missing something here Cycleops... Victor Silvester test? Thats got me intrigued... what's ballroom dancing got to do with bikes?
Saddle height is the same on both.Dude, I'd need a ladder to get my leg over that!
Top tube ain't though!Saddle height is the same on both.
The Road Ace passes the 'Victor Sylvester' test though (only just mind )Top tube ain't though!
I can only kick that high in lycra...The Road Ace passes the 'Victor Sylvester' test though (only just mind )
Barely... our timelines crossed, but know of him through my grandad who used to play in various big bands. I'm old enough... but not too old... yet.I wondering if you were old enough to remember.
Thanks all - good help. Sounds like the 56 might be just right. I have a day off on Friday so will cycle to nearest Evans (only 20mile or so away) and see how it feels... after-all it's still a fair bit of cash, even second hand. Anyone know if the geometry has changed much between 2018 and 2019 models?
How do you rate the headshock thing? I expect it'll still be a little buzzier than my steel bike, but am intrigued by the head tube suspension.
I like this self build route... I get to fettle and truly make it my own, plus I get to keep to original bike too...
My missus isn't going to know what's going on... possible n+1, plus a MTB likely on the way soon... eeeek!