Choice of 2.... Help

[vickster]

The carbon fork will make the ride of the bike more comfortable in theory but depends on the quality of the rest of the frame too

You'll find either pretty rattly after a hardtail MTB with suspension

 

[stevey]

Well what is the roadbike going to have on the wheels...? Slicks are tyres that don't have a knobbly grip like an MTB, which is one reason why MTBs are hard to ride on the road

I know this the tyres are not the problem though its the weight i have reached speeds on the way back home of around 14mph on the flat

 

[DCLane]

Didn't notice the carbon/alloy fork. Carbon forks take off a lot of the road buzz, which is what's made the difference in riding quality on my Raleigh. With the alloy fork it just didn't handle well at all.

I know this the tyres are not the problem though its the weight i have reached speeds on the way back home of around 14mph on the flat

Is that definately 14 ?

A road bike'll be much quicker, even a budget one.

 

[vickster]

Erm, some of us only manage an average of 14-15mph on a roadbike

OP - this may end up being a good deal if it's the right size, not too far from you http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Boardman-...1155570700?pt=UK_Bikes_GL&hash=item2a2db6a40c

 

[stevey]

Is that definately 14 ?

A road bike'll be much quicker, even a budget one.

Acccording to strava

 

[stevey]

Erm, some of us only manage an average of 14-15mph on a roadbike

Oh, maybe the last 6 months of hauling my bike to and from work has helped my fitness

 

[Mo1959]

Stevey, if you don't mind holding off a bit longer, why not stick narrower slick tyres on the mountain bike for the time being. In a couple of months the 2014 bikes will start appearing and you will soon get decent discounts on this year's models. You may get a slightly higher spec than you would buying just now.

 

[stevey]

Stevey, if you don't mind holding off a bit longer, why not stick narrower slick tyres on the mountain bike for the time being. In a couple of months the 2014 bikes will start appearing and you will soon get decent discounts on this year's models. You may get a slightly higher spec than you would buying just now.

Mmmm possible....

 

[vickster]

Oh, maybe the last 6 months of hauling my bike to and from work has helped my fitness

Although we are superior in many other ways , gender can affect cycling speed...

 

[mark st1]

OP - this may end up being a good deal if it's the right size, not too far from you http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Boardman-...1155570700?pt=UK_Bikes_GL&hash=item2a2db6a40c

That is a very nice bike if you can get it at the right price. And Black

 

[vickster]

And Black

A major downside of course but can be helped with white tape, saddle, hoods, bottle cages etc

 

[mark st1]

Wash your mouth out ! Anyway you forgot white tyres

 

[vickster]

They get dirty, the yellow ones on the bike are good

Black bikes are DULL DULL DULL

 

[stevey]

Okay thanks for the reply's and help just got back from testing both bikes at lbs was on both for around 30 min have to say the focus celebro 5.0 while it was nice and had a nice groupset (as mentioned) the revenio 1 for me just edged it.

Wasn't to sure at first about the 2300's but it turned out not to be a problem combined with more relaxed geomentry of the frame to me was more comfortable.

So bike is ordered and paid for (thanks mrs stevey ) should be ready for tue/wed another day off work to go and collect it got a couple of extras thrown in http://www.cyclelife.com/Product.aspx?pc=2&pt=91&pg=10426 and these for rainy days http://www.wiggle.co.uk/sks-bluemels-road-mudguard-set/

Overall happy if had more money then yes i would have pushed the boat out but for what i will do on it and my needs it pretty well meets my expectations.

Once again thanks for all comments and suggestions .

As i will not be having spd's/clipless (yet) can anyone suggest some pedals that would be ok for the new bike??

 

[vickster]

Any flat pedal should do, your LBS should be able to help you out If you think you may go clipless, you could alternatively go for a mixed SPD/flat touring pedal like the Shimano A520 http://www.wiggle.co.uk/shimano-pd-a520-touring-pedals/