Mountain Goat
New Member
- Location
- Loch Earn, Perthshire
Hi, this is my first post as I really need some advice.
I have been away from cycling for 2 years due to a sore back and am about to spend some money on an entry level bike which will get me around the Scottish Highlands on 20-30 mile tours. I am 41 and need lose a wee bit weight while riding a reasonable bike which will be comfortable and fast? Is this possible?
My 2 options are a Scott Speedster brand new shown below at £579 from £699.
ions are:
er S55 T 2011
Frame:
6061 Alloy, double butted tubing, hydroformed chainstays, integrated heaDTube
Fork:
Carbon / Alloy
Front Derailleur:
Shimano FD 2303
Rear Derailleur:
Shimano Sora RD-3400
Number of Gears:
24
Shifters:
Shimano ST-2300 Dual control
Chainset:
Truvativ ISOFLOW 3.0
Chainrings:
30/42/52 T
Bottom Bracket:
Truvativ 07BB 68/113
Cassette:
SRAM PG-850 12-26 T
Chain:
HG 50 KMC
Pedals:
None supplied
Front Brake:
Scott Sport L SCBR 316 A 41-56 mm
Rear Brake:
Scott Sport L SCBR 316 A 41-56 mm
Handlebars:
Scott Road Pilot Pro OS Anatomic 31.8 mm
Stem:
Scott Road Pilot Pro OS 1-1/8" / four Bolt 31.8 mm
Headset:
Integrated Steel Cup
Rims:
Alex Race 28 Aero Profile
Front Hub:
Scott Comp 20 H
Rear Hub:
Scott Comp 24 H
Spokes:
CN - Standard Black 2 mm
Front Tyre:
Continental Ultra Sport 700 x 25 C
Rear Tyre:
Continental Ultra Sport 700 x 25 C
Saddle:
Scott Road Team
Seatpost:
Scott Alloy 31.6mm
or
Enlarge picture
I have been away from cycling for 2 years due to a sore back and am about to spend some money on an entry level bike which will get me around the Scottish Highlands on 20-30 mile tours. I am 41 and need lose a wee bit weight while riding a reasonable bike which will be comfortable and fast? Is this possible?
My 2 options are a Scott Speedster brand new shown below at £579 from £699.
ions are:
er S55 T 2011
Frame:
6061 Alloy, double butted tubing, hydroformed chainstays, integrated heaDTube
Fork:
Carbon / Alloy
Front Derailleur:
Shimano FD 2303
Rear Derailleur:
Shimano Sora RD-3400
Number of Gears:
24
Shifters:
Shimano ST-2300 Dual control
Chainset:
Truvativ ISOFLOW 3.0
Chainrings:
30/42/52 T
Bottom Bracket:
Truvativ 07BB 68/113
Cassette:
SRAM PG-850 12-26 T
Chain:
HG 50 KMC
Pedals:
None supplied
Front Brake:
Scott Sport L SCBR 316 A 41-56 mm
Rear Brake:
Scott Sport L SCBR 316 A 41-56 mm
Handlebars:
Scott Road Pilot Pro OS Anatomic 31.8 mm
Stem:
Scott Road Pilot Pro OS 1-1/8" / four Bolt 31.8 mm
Headset:
Integrated Steel Cup
Rims:
Alex Race 28 Aero Profile
Front Hub:
Scott Comp 20 H
Rear Hub:
Scott Comp 24 H
Spokes:
CN - Standard Black 2 mm
Front Tyre:
Continental Ultra Sport 700 x 25 C
Rear Tyre:
Continental Ultra Sport 700 x 25 C
Saddle:
Scott Road Team
Seatpost:
Scott Alloy 31.6mm
or
- Full carbon Ridley Orion from 2009 range, 55cm effective top tube. Fulcrum Racing 7 wheels; Ultegra SL groupset - STIs; compact chainset; 4ZA brake calipers and saddle; dual concepts bars, stem and seatping; vredestein frtexxa tricomp tyres. £700. 2 years old in great condition.
Bought new in January 2010, immaculate condition, under warrantly until 2014. - I am losing sleep and need advice???