Ideal Audax bike

[vorsprung]

I'm doing a series of articles on my blog about my audax bike

My best bike part 3: the frame
My best bike part2 : wheels
My best bike part1 : the handlebars

 

[PalmerSperry]

I'm doing a series of articles on my blog about my audax bike

My best bike part 3: the frame
My best bike part2 : wheels
My best bike part1 : the handlebars

You've made a minor spelling error in part 2 ... Unless it really was the case that you wore out after 30,000km and needed to be returned to Germany for a service? :-D

Still haven't quite decided what my ideal Audax bike would be. Going to "need" an upright for any Sportives (or Triathlons, assuming I learn to swim!) I do, but I'm ~12% faster over vaguely significant distances on a recumbent! Also don't need to worry about trying to keep my neck muscles in shape over winter on the recumbent.

 

[PpPete]

Are u planning to sell the Royce hub? I could be in the market for one.

 

[vorsprung]

Another episode in the Ideal Audax Bike Series:

"A new bike?"

In which I list a load of possible bikes which might be a replacement for the custom Ti

 

[vorsprung]

Are u planning to sell the Royce hub? I could be in the market for one.

It depends on what bike I buy. If I get a frame only, then I'll reuse all the old campag bits. If I get a full bike but campag equipped it is unlikely that the wheels will be as good as the 36h Royce+ open pro. But it is highly likely that I will get a shimano equipped bike. In this case there will be a campag cull of the royce hub and a couple of 10 speed groupsets