PaulSecteur
No longer a Specialized fanboy
- Location
- Walsall, West Mids.
Hi,
Im thinking of selling my Kraken and getting a Road bike. I really like the Kraken but Im hardley ever off road and want to try something more road orientated.
Im probably going for a budget of £500 ish and current favorites are Spesh Allez or Secture, The Birmingham Store isnt far from me, but I may consider other brands if I find a good deal.
So, onto the questons...
1- From the pictures the wheels and tyres look VERY thin - do they stand up to the knocks of everyday life(considering the state of our roads)?
2- Are those thin tyres prone to punctures?
3- Is there any way of breaking or changing gears when not in the dropped position?
4- Can someone explain what a "Compact bike" is, and why your foot hits the front wheel when turning?
Cheers for any help,
Paul.
Im thinking of selling my Kraken and getting a Road bike. I really like the Kraken but Im hardley ever off road and want to try something more road orientated.
Im probably going for a budget of £500 ish and current favorites are Spesh Allez or Secture, The Birmingham Store isnt far from me, but I may consider other brands if I find a good deal.
So, onto the questons...
1- From the pictures the wheels and tyres look VERY thin - do they stand up to the knocks of everyday life(considering the state of our roads)?
2- Are those thin tyres prone to punctures?
3- Is there any way of breaking or changing gears when not in the dropped position?
4- Can someone explain what a "Compact bike" is, and why your foot hits the front wheel when turning?
Cheers for any help,
Paul.