blazingsaddles
Senior Member
Nipped into my LBS today (a company called the Wheelbase in Rock Ferry, Wirral) to inquire about a purpose built touring bike as I want to tour/camp next year and also use it for Audax and commuting. He directed me toward a company called Iceni who offer an Audax/Touring frame and forks for £ 189.00 in Reynolds 520.
I'm new to cycling and I've done a bit of research recently and also had a look at some of the archives on this site which have been most helpful. But I was hoping someone might have a view on this make of frame for a touring bike as I'd like to get it right so my bike has many years of future service.
A visit to Hewitts in Leyland (36miles) seemed favourable according to many, but the LBS seemed like a good starting point (as he specialises in wheelbuilding also). I think because of my lack of bike knowledge I'd like to be fitted out properly and the fellow at the LBS did say after receiving the frame and forkes he'd put some wheels on and do the fitting then which seemed logical.
He also said a completed bike using this frame would cost from £ 650.00 upwards and directed me toward Tiagra gear set rather than Deore and recommended Tdi levers with drop bars. I won't be touring anywhere too remote (just round Spain and I'll have family in the country at the same time) so I surpose I'm only a call away if all goes pair shaped. Orbit frames where also mentioned.
Any opinions greatly appreciated.
I'm new to cycling and I've done a bit of research recently and also had a look at some of the archives on this site which have been most helpful. But I was hoping someone might have a view on this make of frame for a touring bike as I'd like to get it right so my bike has many years of future service.
A visit to Hewitts in Leyland (36miles) seemed favourable according to many, but the LBS seemed like a good starting point (as he specialises in wheelbuilding also). I think because of my lack of bike knowledge I'd like to be fitted out properly and the fellow at the LBS did say after receiving the frame and forkes he'd put some wheels on and do the fitting then which seemed logical.
He also said a completed bike using this frame would cost from £ 650.00 upwards and directed me toward Tiagra gear set rather than Deore and recommended Tdi levers with drop bars. I won't be touring anywhere too remote (just round Spain and I'll have family in the country at the same time) so I surpose I'm only a call away if all goes pair shaped. Orbit frames where also mentioned.
Any opinions greatly appreciated.
