Specialized x 2 Anyone Got Feedback On Them?

[MacB]

Stealth - the cycle euphemism for boring

well they'll get a head to head as my nearest stockist for either model stocks both

 

[vickster]

Good on you for ditching the ubiquitous Yanks and choosing the classy and out there Brits

 

[Crackle]

however Whyte may have come up with the final winner in the Shoreditch model:-
http://whyte.bike/gb/models/commuterroad/r7-fast-urban-series/shoreditch/

I like the idea of 1x10 gearing, range gives 31-102 gear inches 31/35/40/47/53/59/66/75/86/102 - I'm just waiting on confirmation of the tyre clearances as it comes with 28s but I'd hope it would clear at least 700x35.

Nice, like: What I liked about the Whytes I looked at, is that the frame is worthy of upgrades. Don't know this one and I'm not sure if it needs any upgrades anyhow. They do like slack head angles though.

 

[potsy]

however Whyte may have come up with the final winner in the Shoreditch model:-
http://whyte.bike/gb/models/commuterroad/r7-fast-urban-series/shoreditch/

I like the idea of 1x10 gearing, range gives 31-102 gear inches 31/35/40/47/53/59/66/75/86/102 - I'm just waiting on confirmation of the tyre clearances as it comes with 28s but I'd hope it would clear at least 700x35.

Looks good that Mac, does it take a rack and pannier?

Love the granite/grey (not black vickster) colour

 

[vickster]

If it's the same frame as the 2012 Cambridge, it'll happily take a Topeak disc rack and proper mudguards (Bontrager)

Grey is almost as boring as black

 

[MacB]

Nice, like: What I liked about the Whytes I looked at, is that the frame is worthy of upgrades. Don't know this one and I'm not sure if it needs any upgrades anyhow. They do like slack head angles though.

yep frame seems decent but then so does the Flight - I did have a Giant CRS Alliance which had 73/70 angles and was quite happy with that. A possible problem with the Whyte may be tyre clearances, seems like despite the MTB appearance they've really shortened those chainstays, 420mm on this model and that doesn't leave a lot of room. Whereas the Flight comes with 700x35 tyres and in the largest size has 435mm chainstays. In theory the bigger rubber and longer stays should/could equate to more comfort, but I shall see.

 

[MacB]

Looks good that Mac, does it take a rack and pannier?

Love the granite/grey (not black vickster) colour

Yep both bikes I'm looking at do, even though I have no intention of putting a rack on the bike I still find it hard to seriously consider a bike without that facility.

But you never know I might surprise myself and actually ride this one

 

[Crackle]

yep frame seems decent but then so does the Flight - I did have a Giant CRS Alliance which had 73/70 angles and was quite happy with that. A possible problem with the Whyte may be tyre clearances, seems like despite the MTB appearance they've really shortened those chainstays, 420mm on this model and that doesn't leave a lot of room. Whereas the Flight comes with 700x35 tyres and in the largest size has 435mm chainstays. In theory the bigger rubber and longer stays should/could equate to more comfort, but I shall see.

Yeah but you'll be able to pull wheelies easier on the Whyte.

 

[MacB]

Yeah but you'll be able to pull wheelies easier on the Whyte.

Oh coz that's me all over, I have enough trouble pulling a smile let alone any of these fancy tricks them youngsters get up to

 

[vickster]

My Cambridge has 28mm Marathon +, reckon you could fit a less chunky 32mm

Disc brakes are good for lifting the rear wheel upon emergency stop