On One Carbon Whippet

[Iain p]

Just thought i'd share a pic of the new toy.

Just need to get some slicks put on and shes ready to go.

 

[smokeysmoo]

Slicks? Should have bought a road bike

 

[Simba]

That's one hell of a small outer ring on the crank.

 

[Iain p]

Slicks? Should have bought a road bike

I did, and then sent it back. Made the mistake of getting involved with ribble. Also couldn't be doing with all that skin tight lycra

 

[Iain p]

That's one hell of a small outer ring on the crank.

After what smokeymoo said this is only gonna make it worse. I will in the near future probably change it. Need to see how it rides first.
Mainly it will be used for the commute, then on the weekend out with the eldest lad ( 9y ).

 

[Cyclist33]

You paid a grand for a carbon mountain bike then put slick tyres on it and use it for commuting?!

Why didn't you just get a cheap hybrid or something?

Stu

 

[threebikesmcginty]

Nice looking bike, just the job!

 

[Panter]

Lovely bike

I'm sorely tempted by one of these I must admit

 

[GrumpyGregry]

Just thought i'd share a pic of the new toy.

Just need to get some slicks put on and shes ready to go.

Lovely bike, and if you want to slick her up and go commuting on her, it's your money so good luck to you.

 

[Iain p]

You paid a grand for a carbon mountain bike then put slick tyres on it and use it for commuting?!

Why didn't you just get a cheap hybrid or something?

Stu

One, because i wasn't looking for a cheap bike. Two, because i wanted something light. Three, because it will do a little offroad. Four i love it.

 

[Iain p]

Change of plan with the tyres, have decided to put conti travels on it. Best of both worlds.

Cheers for the compliment.

 

[Iain p]

Now with the conti tyres fitted. Looks a more balanced bike now, well thats my thought anyways .

 

[Iain p]

Lovely bike

I'm sorely tempted by one of these I must admit

Carn't really comment on the frame yet, but what i can say is there customer service was excellent and i would highly recommend them , unlike dribble, sorry ribble.

 

[gaz]

Look pedals?

 

[Zoiders]

It won't rust, it's light with a strong wheel set and it will be good in the snow as well, positions quite racey compared to some hybrids as well.

It's a good winter choice, if it's sliding drop out set up single speeds do-able as well if you want to save the drive train from road salt.