dynamick
New Member
- Location
- between Chesterfield & Sheffield
Hi everyone.
I posted this a while back on advice on getting an upgrade here
I've had my first chance to get over to JE James Cycles today (in Chesterfield) to have a look around at what's on offer. I started with the intention of spending £1000 for a tourer, thinking of going off in the summer into Derbyshire on a few day trips etc - I didn't want a skinny tyre road bike (I've never ridden one...and they although I lost a load of weight....I wouldn't feel comfortable on one)....anyway - I digress!
No tourers at all in the shop but the guy I spoke to (who sold me my old bike and he's a good lad) showed me a whole load of bikes, road bikes, hybrids, all that could have pannier racks fitted - some that had pannier racks on already (flat bar commuter bikes).
I've taken his advice and I had a better look at the Specialized Tricross 2010 and it's just that bit wider tyres, has a good looking ride height variation and can have panniers on. At £699 (and I can't see it any cheaper on the net anywhere)....when you factor in racks and mudguards it's still well in my budget.
I just wanted to ask your opinions on it - I know nothing about shifters or breaks or gears or saddles or anything remotely road bikey (although it's a cross bike...you know what I mean). I did read a rather awful review of it in a cycle mag....but that's just the opinion of those guys and I wanted a wider perspective.
Another long winded, drawn out post from me but....can you guys give me a pointer or two?
Cheers.
Mick
PS - Just to throw something else into the mix - in late February early March - Edinburgh Cycles open a shop in Sheffield (fairly close to me) - I've been told because I've registered an interest...I'll get a discount voucher for the opening. Any experience of these guys, lots of posts commending their services....I tend to stick with what I know and who I know.....but if they're any good, should I wait.....this £1k is burning a hole in my cycling shorts! LOL
I posted this a while back on advice on getting an upgrade here
I've had my first chance to get over to JE James Cycles today (in Chesterfield) to have a look around at what's on offer. I started with the intention of spending £1000 for a tourer, thinking of going off in the summer into Derbyshire on a few day trips etc - I didn't want a skinny tyre road bike (I've never ridden one...and they although I lost a load of weight....I wouldn't feel comfortable on one)....anyway - I digress!
No tourers at all in the shop but the guy I spoke to (who sold me my old bike and he's a good lad) showed me a whole load of bikes, road bikes, hybrids, all that could have pannier racks fitted - some that had pannier racks on already (flat bar commuter bikes).
I've taken his advice and I had a better look at the Specialized Tricross 2010 and it's just that bit wider tyres, has a good looking ride height variation and can have panniers on. At £699 (and I can't see it any cheaper on the net anywhere)....when you factor in racks and mudguards it's still well in my budget.
I just wanted to ask your opinions on it - I know nothing about shifters or breaks or gears or saddles or anything remotely road bikey (although it's a cross bike...you know what I mean). I did read a rather awful review of it in a cycle mag....but that's just the opinion of those guys and I wanted a wider perspective.
Another long winded, drawn out post from me but....can you guys give me a pointer or two?
Cheers.
Mick
PS - Just to throw something else into the mix - in late February early March - Edinburgh Cycles open a shop in Sheffield (fairly close to me) - I've been told because I've registered an interest...I'll get a discount voucher for the opening. Any experience of these guys, lots of posts commending their services....I tend to stick with what I know and who I know.....but if they're any good, should I wait.....this £1k is burning a hole in my cycling shorts! LOL
