Sabbath September or Van Nicholas Yukon

[ianrauk]

Sure
But I guess it's the ultimate bike I don't think I have to buy again after that.
Can't find any 2nd hand though any clues.

That's fair enough.
But to be honest for a bike that I wouldn't have to buy again after, I wouldn't go second hand but down the hand built route. But that's just me being snobby.

 

[robgul]

I was looking for a "conventional tourer" (as in horizontal/almost horizontal top tube) and the Yukon came out as the only choice ... good price for F&F from Fatbirds And for a complete machine) ... I was going to recycle most of the parts from my Galaxy.

None of the other Ti products mentioned here matched the Yukon for price, quality, appearance of function, in my view.

However, the project is temporarily shelved as I found it too much of a wrench to stop riding the Galaxy ...

Rob

 

[maroon]

Understood but I don't have £40.00 to throw at it. Unless you have inside info but someone cheaper

 

[maroon]

Thanks Rob
Spoke with Fat birds I found them very helpful as opposed to money grabbers.
If I can do a deal with them. They'd be my choice to buy from.

 

[the snail]

Sure
But I guess it's the ultimate bike I don't think I have to buy again after that.
Can't find any 2nd hand though any clues.

I'd be wary of 2nd hand Ti, given the number of frame failures - worth having a lifetime guarantee I reckon.

 

[maroon]

Alternatively you could organise a whip round.

 

[maroon]

That kinda puts me back with VN as they're the only ones offering it.
In fairness though does it hold water.
Anyone can make that claim.

 

[jowwy]

I used fatbirds to buy my ti, easy to deal with and quick delivery too.

 

[tigger]

What kind of riding are you going to do with it?

 

[toontra]

I bought my Yukon from Fat Birds in 2007 and got a great deal. For me it really has been a pleasure to ride and has seen big mileages in all conditions. Whilst I haven't had need of the lifetime warranty, I'm glad it's there.

I have friends who are always buying new frames in search of their perfect bike. Since I got the Yukon I don't have that problem. Money very well spent!

 

[maroon]

Hi Tigga
I hope in the future to ride to work as its quite hilly I thought the rohloff might be a good idea. However I'm not keen on the grip shifters
But to answer your question it'll mainly be used for weekend casual riding and hopefully work commuting.

 

[tigger]

So a road / race / sportive orientated frame could still fit the bill? Not sure if these take mud guards or panniers, so worth checking out. Otherwise its an off the peg ready to ride Van Nicholas for excellent value

http://www.planet-x-bikes.co.uk/i/q/CBPXTIPRIV/planet_x_ti_pro_road_sram_rival_road_bike

http://www.planet-x-bikes.co.uk/i/q/CBPXTIPULT2/planet_x_ti_pro_road_ultegra_titanium_road_bike

 

[maroon]

Thanks Tigga
I like your opinion on this
Fat birds are selling VN YUKON with Ultegra £2399 or yukon with rohloff £2900 I like both but which would you go with regardless whether the usage would justify having either bike.

 

[maroon]

I am getting really confused which to plump for. As the differential is only £500 quid

 

[ianrauk]

I am getting really confused which to plump for. As the differential is only £500 quid

If you want a fit and forget gearing and are happy at the extra expense then a Rohloff is the way to go.