Fandango
Well-Known Member
so you told your wife the bike was £300 and the helmet cost a grand
Simon
I told my wife I found it at the tip, but the taxman is probably wondering why I needed such an expensive helmet for a bike that cost £999
Ridgeback Panorama vs Pearson Compass
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I told my wife I found it at the tip, but the taxman is probably wondering why I needed such an expensive helmet for a bike that cost £999
clarion
Guru
- Location
- Exiled from Hyperborea
Hewitt seem to use the same frames as Pearson, and are much more focussed on touring. But I've seen the Compass close up, and it seems to be a decent combination of equipment.
The Ridgebacks look like good machines. Galaxies I would say are better, but may be too pricy for your scheme. We have had a few Ridgebacks (not tourers), and the frames are excellent. Make sure the wheels aren't built down to a price, though.
The Ridgebacks look like good machines. Galaxies I would say are better, but may be too pricy for your scheme. We have had a few Ridgebacks (not tourers), and the frames are excellent. Make sure the wheels aren't built down to a price, though.
Muddyfox
Guru
- Location
- Blackdown Hills Devon
The Ridgeback has just got a much better review in Cycling Active than the Galaxy ... Galaxys are over priced now and your paying for a traditional name
Simon
I wholeheartedly agree, and I own an Ultra Galaxy!
mcshroom
Bionic Subsonic
- Location
- Egremont, Cumbria
The difference in the rating was a whopping 1% between the two reviews (Panorama 88%, Galaxy 87%) so I'm not sure it was a much better review. The spec on the panorama seems slightly higher than the galaxy (725 steel for example) but at this price I would expect all 4 bikes (even the Claud Butler which scored worst) to be decent bikes, so it would become more an issue with fitting and feel for the rider.
Muddyfox
Guru
- Location
- Blackdown Hills Devon
All four manufacturers are a source of revenue for the magazine through advertising so there not going to really slate any bike .. the trick is to read the reviews carefully (and between the lines) .. i stand by my statement that the Galaxy is an overpriced label now
Simon
Soltydog
Legendary Member
- Location
- near Hornsea
The 'wow factor' as part of their rating is personal opinion though
& IMO shouldn't be included a an overall review figure. I've just got a Panorama & prefer the look of it to a Galaxy, so IMO the Panorama has a higher wow factor. CA ratings P 15/20 & Galaxy 18/20
craigwend
Grimpeur des terrains plats
The 'wow factor' as part of their rating is personal opinion though
Does this mean you gave up on the long haul trucker (another redicolous delivery date?) the panorama does look nice with a good spec,
if you fancy testing it one weekend?
Soltydog
Legendary Member
- Location
- near Hornsea
The LHT delivery got put back to Jan, so they gave me the Panorama for the same money
Only been out a couple of times so far, but liking it.Weekend rides are out for the foreseeable
School day rides only at the mo for me, apart from commutesThe LHT delivery got put back to Jan, so they gave me the Panorama for the same money
Weekend rides are out for the foreseeable
Evening ride to the pub? I'm back early December. Actually I'll be free during the day, being unemployed...
[Sorry for the thread hijack]
craigwend
Grimpeur des terrains plats
I thought of the idea of night rides (to the pub) too...
I got a copy of cycle active due to the mention above, (as by some horrible chance i was shopping in morrisons), it's got to free mini-LED's !
well worth it, very similar to C+ - though has the only review I've seen of a ride in East Yorks, though a short one.
Helen how are you going to cope when you come back? Will you have to go out for a mammoth ride each day?
You won't be unemployed either, you will be on some new made up Con-Lib inspired scheme to keep you of the figures, mind you you'll have no problems getting out on your bike in a Tebbit inspired fashion to look for (non-existent) work.
I got a copy of cycle active due to the mention above, (as by some horrible chance i was shopping in morrisons), it's got to free mini-LED's !
well worth it, very similar to C+ - though has the only review I've seen of a ride in East Yorks, though a short one.Helen how are you going to cope when you come back? Will you have to go out for a mammoth ride each day?
You won't be unemployed either, you will be on some new made up Con-Lib inspired scheme to keep you of the figures, mind you you'll have no problems getting out on your bike in a Tebbit inspired fashion to look for (non-existent) work.
Personally if I was going to spend that amount of money on a new bike I would not buy a bike from Evans. My local branch rarely has touring bikes in stock and the staff their were clearly not very knowledgeable or interested in them when I was last looking for a new bike.
I would recommend that you go to your local bike shop or a touring specialist like Paul Hewitt.
I ended up getting my tourer from Paul Hewitt and have been totally delighted with it. If you go to his shop he will measure you up, and set up a Cheviot touring bike to your exact specification, and the price will be similar to either the Pearson or Ridgeback.
I would recommend that you go to your local bike shop or a touring specialist like Paul Hewitt.
I ended up getting my tourer from Paul Hewitt and have been totally delighted with it. If you go to his shop he will measure you up, and set up a Cheviot touring bike to your exact specification, and the price will be similar to either the Pearson or Ridgeback.
+1. I know the Cycle to Work scheme is really tempting but as you've already got a tourer which you're pretty happy with it could be a false economy to get one just because that's what Evans can get you. Paul Hewitt's bikes are really good value and will be made to fit you, with the right spec for your use. You'll get many, many hassle free miles which is important when out on tour, or indeed anytime.
Fandango
Well-Known Member
I considered Paul Hewitt and Thorn who both make great bikes, but for me the distance from my home was a bit too much. We are not all lucky enough to have a top quality touring bike maker nearby. If I hadn't been able to try a bike locally I probably would have had to trek off to Thorn in the West Country.
I considered buying a Thorn off the shelf, I tried a Galaxy but it didn't fit me, so when my LBS said they would get a Panorama for me to try with no obligation to buy I decided to try one. They measured me up in the shop and a few days later the bike arrived. As soon as I rode it I knew it was the bike for me, so there was no need to look any further. So far the bike has been perfect, I just need some better legs
I considered buying a Thorn off the shelf, I tried a Galaxy but it didn't fit me, so when my LBS said they would get a Panorama for me to try with no obligation to buy I decided to try one. They measured me up in the shop and a few days later the bike arrived. As soon as I rode it I knew it was the bike for me, so there was no need to look any further. So far the bike has been perfect, I just need some better legs