Damn you Decathlon Surrey quays.

[rb58]

The tyres are Shoite, no problem I have a spare pair of decent tyres at home. If it means getting a Campag equipped Carbon bike, for sub 1500 quid, I'm not bothered about the tyres, they only have to last about 90 miles, that will get me home. The only thing that stopped me reaching for my wallet, was the fact it came with SL type pedals, my cleat equipped shoes are at home, I'm buggered if I'll ride 90 miles, on road , on flats, wearing a suit, and normal shoes, with no lid. However, should I return tomorrow, wearing full riding kit, with cleat equipped, shoes, and a lid, well, noooooooo, no no just no, not going to happen, nope, no way.

DO IT!!!!

 

[Gravity Aided]

Or buy a nice used bicycle and bring it back to life for less

 

[GGG]

If you get a decent frame surely the rest can be upgraded as you go as and when required.

 

[Racing roadkill]

Or buy a nice used bicycle and bring it back to life for less

I've done that once already this month, if I keep doing that I'll be on N+30 before I can blink.

 

[Racing roadkill]

If you get a decent frame surely the rest can be upgraded as you go as and when required.

Exactly, this bad boy is readily upgrade able to super record, given the low start point, that's a fair shout.

 

[Racing roadkill]

It got very good reviews in the magazines.

And so it should, on the (admittedly short) run I gave it, it didn't buzz, or flex unduly. It has got a bolt upright geometry ( which isn't to everyone's taste), the brakes are scarily good. For the money, I really can't see you getting much more. I'd expect to pay a monkey more to be fair.

 

[GGG]

In buying and upgrading an old bike you can end up spending more than busting new which is ok if your happy doing this but can end up a false economy.

 

[Racing roadkill]

In buying and upgrading an old bike you can end up spending more than busting new which is ok if your happy doing this but can end up a false economy.

Labour of love, and getting it right, that's priceless.

 

[GGG]

I agree that's true and you can end up with something unique that you have made your own. You just need to be aware when starting though the potential cost and work involved. If you are prepared for this it can be worthwhile.

 

[steveindenmark]

You read the tyres wrong. They are not Shoite they are Soshite.

 

[Rustybucket]

Looks ugly (only my opinion thou)

 

[Arrowfoot]

That bike is really nice. Even if you get rid of the wheels and get a proper replacement, it is still worth the money.

 

[Racing roadkill]

Looks ugly (only my opinion thou)

True, the newer frame with the sloping top tube is much nicer looking, and they did have one of those, but it had the Shimano 5800 groupset on it. Again not a bad bit of kit, and a bit of a bargain as well. Decisions decisions

 

[Saluki]

Well, at least you can cycle a bit with rubbish tyres, without pedals you're walking.

Or it's a big balance bike

 

[vickster]

Looks ugly (only my opinion thou)

Indeed designed by an artistically challenged 5 year old IMO what are those ugly lumps front and rear