First proper ride on new Bike

[Muddyfox]

After deciding that a drop bar tourer was'nt for me i bought a Dawes KaraKum from the CTC forum hoping that i would get on better with the Butterfly bars

It took a few miles to get used to the new style of bars but im very very happy with my decision to change from the drops .. i found them to be extremely comfy with plenty of different hand positions and the bike itself is a dream to ride .. not the best on the market i know but im a lot happier on this bike and i thoroughly enjoyed a 32 mile ride around Devons countryside today (Even the Hills)

This one did'nt stop where you might think .. there was about another mile and a half

So all in all a very happy cyclist ..

Foxy

 

[Peteaud]

32 mile test ride around the Devon lanes, cant be bad.

Cant beat a good comfy bike either.

 

[theloafer]

that looks like a comfy ride ..enjoy the mile,s

 

[fossyant]

Looks good to me. MTX bag setup too - I use this on my commute.

 

[Gary E]

Nice looking bike. I might take a look at some of those bars for my Hybrid now that I'm looking to up the distances a bit.

1 observation though - that seems like an awful lot of water to be carrying for a 32 mile ride?

 

[Davidc]

Glad you like it. I've toyed with using butterfly bars but never taken the plunge. If the build quality's anything like my Dawes (drop bar tourer which you've met!) then it should serve you well.

 

[Muddyfox]

32 mile test ride around the Devon lanes, cant be bad.

Cant beat a good comfy bike either.

I quite often ride through your neck of the woods as well .. i live in Dunkeswell and the inlaws are all in Axminster so when we visit i often cycle and meet my wife there, some great rides in your area

that looks like a comfy ride ..enjoy the mile,s

Thank you it is very comfy

Looks good to me. MTX bag setup too - I use this on my commute.

I quite like Topeaks stuff, it always seems to be very well made and practical

Nice looking bike. I might take a look at some of those bars for my Hybrid now that I'm looking to up the distances a bit.
1 observation though - that seems like an awful lot of water to be carrying for a 32 mile ride?

The bars are great, very comfy and i did'nt have an pressure on my hands and wrist throughout the ride plenty of different positions and i did'nt get any vibration .. i did drink most of that water

Glad you like it. I've toyed with using butterfly bars but never taken the plunge. If the build quality's anything like my Dawes (drop bar tourer which you've met!) then it should serve you well.

Hi David .. quality seems very good although i did change the pedals and wheels from the originals, im looking forward to doing some longer rides on it im fairly busy over the next couple of weeks but the first bit of free time i get i want to get the train up to Bristol from Taunton and then cycle back .. hope everything is all good with you

Simon

 

[fossyant]

Multi quote smart arse !!!

I can't do it...........

 

[Muddyfox]

Multi quote smart arse !!!

I can't do it...........

lol .. when you click reply on the first one and it takes you to the reply box just keep scrolling back up and click reply on the others that you want to quote

 

[Baggy]

Looks good, perfect for...Audaxing
It looks a bit shorter than the tourer.

 

[Muddyfox]

Looks good, perfect for...Audaxing
It looks a bit shorter than the tourer.

An audax is definately on the cards at some stage .. i have'nt measured it but i think it is a little shorter in the wheelbase than the Panorama tourer although the Panorama was Huge .. im going to do a little mini tour as a test .. i'l get the train up to Reading and cycle back home

 

[CopperBrompton]

My top tip with water is where it's likely to be available en-route, only carry enough to get you between stops. :-)

I have a CamelBak with a 3-litre capacity. It's good to have that capacity on occasion, but usually I stick 1-1.5L in it and refill as required.