wheresthetorch
Dreaming of Celeste
- Location
- West Sussex
My new Mango
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Gatters
Senior Member
- Location
- Right Here
yes but is it (mango no 5) ?
biggs682
Touch it up and ride it
- Location
- Northamptonshire
@wheresthetorch keep us updated because they look good value new never mind 2nd hand
martint235
Dog on a bike
- Location
- Welling
They are. I bought one as a commuting bike a couple of years ago. £325 brand new. I no longer use it for commuting but it's going to be getting some outings in the summer. I'm tempted to make it fixed again and give that another go.
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wheresthetorch
Dreaming of Celeste
- Location
- West Sussex
I had a ride on a fixie Mango at the Excel Bike Show - weird experience. It felt normal until I got to the first corner and tried to slow down. I enjoyed it though, so plan to switch the wheel round on this one soon for a fixie summer. 
I took it out for a ride today. Nearly wiped out by a 4x4 driver who pulled out in front of me only to slam his brakes on as he hadn't spotted the parked car in his lane.
I only managed to avoid hitting him as I was looking ahead and saw it unfolding in good time. We exchanged 'pleasantries'. His explanation: "I'm in front of you - look I'm in front of you now". "Yes," I replied, "because you pulled out in front of me. Didn't you see me?". "Yes," he replied, "I saw you, but I was in front". When I pointed out vehicles at a give way line have to give way to traffic on the main road, he said "I haven't got f***ing time for this" and roared off at high speed through the 30 mph limit. Nice man. 
Anyway - back to the bike. It was lovely to ride: smooth, quiet and comfortable. The brakes aren't up to much, but I guess I'm comparing them with my Bianchi. Got some admiring glances too, which is always a bonus!
I need to put some straps on the pedals as not used to riding just on flats - will be more important when 'fixed', I think.
Anyway, all good so far. Got it for just over half new price as well - bargain!
I took it out for a ride today. Nearly wiped out by a 4x4 driver who pulled out in front of me only to slam his brakes on as he hadn't spotted the parked car in his lane.
I only managed to avoid hitting him as I was looking ahead and saw it unfolding in good time. We exchanged 'pleasantries'. His explanation: "I'm in front of you - look I'm in front of you now". "Yes," I replied, "because you pulled out in front of me. Didn't you see me?". "Yes," he replied, "I saw you, but I was in front". When I pointed out vehicles at a give way line have to give way to traffic on the main road, he said "I haven't got f***ing time for this" and roared off at high speed through the 30 mph limit. Nice man. Anyway - back to the bike. It was lovely to ride: smooth, quiet and comfortable. The brakes aren't up to much, but I guess I'm comparing them with my Bianchi. Got some admiring glances too, which is always a bonus!
I need to put some straps on the pedals as not used to riding just on flats - will be more important when 'fixed', I think.Anyway, all good so far. Got it for just over half new price as well - bargain!
martint235
Dog on a bike
- Location
- Welling
Yeah stick some 105 calipers on there. Massive improvement
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wheresthetorch
Dreaming of Celeste
- Location
- West Sussex
Or Campagnolo Veloce ....
Mrs M
Guru
- Location
- Aberdeenshire
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wheresthetorch
Dreaming of Celeste
- Location
- West Sussex
Smart
Have fun tomorrow.
Thanks! Tomorrow was today, and it went well (other than the near miss - above).
