Ben M
Senior Member
- Location
- Chester/Oxford
Hey again everyone.
Just back from the bikeshop (well, three)
We saw one of these:
http://www.raleigh.co.uk/b_details.aspx?id=542
Which is an audax bike. The price is what first attracted us to it (399). I know that the components aren't brilliant, but I'm sure that they'll do. So my friend ordered in one for him to try.
I ordered in the model up to try, the 300 (£550):
http://www.raleigh.co.uk/b_details.aspx?id=543
I sat on a 60cm frame, which had me in a really aero low head position, so ordered in a 58cm to try, as I'll be more upright an comfortable. Bearing in mind what Crackle has said. Thanks for all of your helpful info Crackle.
What are your thoughts on these bikes? I fully get that a tourer will be more comfortable, that point has been made loud and clear. These bikes, of course, all have mounts for racks and mudguards. So, let's pretend that they are for day rides, what are your thoughts on them?
Just back from the bikeshop (well, three)
We saw one of these:
http://www.raleigh.co.uk/b_details.aspx?id=542
Which is an audax bike. The price is what first attracted us to it (399). I know that the components aren't brilliant, but I'm sure that they'll do. So my friend ordered in one for him to try.
I ordered in the model up to try, the 300 (£550):
http://www.raleigh.co.uk/b_details.aspx?id=543
I sat on a 60cm frame, which had me in a really aero low head position, so ordered in a 58cm to try, as I'll be more upright an comfortable. Bearing in mind what Crackle has said. Thanks for all of your helpful info Crackle.
What are your thoughts on these bikes? I fully get that a tourer will be more comfortable, that point has been made loud and clear. These bikes, of course, all have mounts for racks and mudguards. So, let's pretend that they are for day rides, what are your thoughts on them?