New Bike Advice

[jowwy]

I disagree

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I just want nice thin tubing, more aesthetically pleasing to the eye and although i do like that caadx. I'm just anchoring after something a little different.

The thing is my 29er does what the caadx can do, so that base is already covered.

Aaaaargh who said to take up cycling.

Doh that be me.

 

[jowwy]

The equilibrium is Reynolds 853 tubing. It retails at £400 for the frameset. It will ride differently to a good ALU (from say Kinesis) but not better in any meaningful way, and be a lot heavier. Out of the ones you're looking at, it's probably the best choice, although I do like the no non-sense look of the Kona. I just think that something like a CAADx would do everything the equilibrium can, but better, and be really handy off-road as well.

The equilibrium comes in at a 9.53kg which is lighter than my giant defy 4 alu/carbon bike was.

 

[VamP]

Fair enough.

But I have to say this, hankering, it's hankering! Although anchoring is quite a clever misspelling.

 

[jowwy]

Fair enough.

But I have to say this, hankering, it's hankering! Although anchoring is quite a clever misspelling.

So VamP any suggestions on a steelie under 1k

 

[vickster]

The £400 equilibrium 20 frame is 725 steel...I have one in my lounge!

Now if you can add a smidge to the C2W and aren't too tall

http://www.evanscycles.com/products/genesis/equilibrium-20-2013-road-bike-ec043734

Otherwise, Evans and others do 0% finance, just do it that way?

I reckon my build will come in lighter than the standard weight

 

[jowwy]

The £400 equilibrium 20 frame is 725 steel...I have one in my lounge!

Now if you can add a smidge to the C2W and aren't too tall

http://www.evanscycles.com/products/genesis/equilibrium-20-2013-road-bike-ec043734

Otherwise, Evans and others do 0% finance, just do it that way?

I reckon my build will come in lighter than the standard weight

Wont be needing or using finance vickster

Wil be c2w or cash - but prefer c2w for thetax savings.

 

[vickster]

Yes, but why pay for something immediately if you don't have to

 

[jowwy]

Yes, but why pay for something immediately if you don't have to

Cause then you owe nobody anything and get rid a lot quicker if needed.

 

[vickster]

Each to their own. Happy shopping

 

[VamP]

So VamP any suggestions on a steelie under 1k

My suggestion is don't do it.

 

[jowwy]

My suggestion is don't do it.

Oh dont say that - what happened to n+1

 

[VamP]

Oh dont say that - what happened to n+1

I'd save my pennies and get a real steelie.

 

[simon.r]

I really like my Charge Juicer, but it doesn't have rack mounts. I assume you could sort something out without too much difficulty.

Same frame, lower spec.

Edit- and budget for a longer front mudguard if you want one that actually works

 

[jowwy]

I'd save my pennies and get a real steelie.

This bike is c2w scheme only - ive already got my dream bike and wheels as you know.

 

[VamP]

This bike is c2w scheme only - ive already got my dream bike and wheels as you know.

Google Ritchey Cross CX2.0. That's sex on wheels. You'd have to get the kit elsewhere but your C2W would cover the frame.