Time for a new bike, your thoughts......

[Wigbank]

Go on, count the small ring for us to be certain and the smallest cog while you are there.

U wot M8???

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Not Srs :-)

 

[DaveyM]

Is it not just a case of getting better on the inclines?
Saved £800.
What about just changing the gears next time they need replaced put a bigger cassette on got to be less than 800 quid.

 

[goody]

Save up a little bit more;
http://www.winstanleysbikes.co.uk/p...ike_30102634?gclid=CNyT8LmpsLkCFTMftAodw2UAMw

 

[Cupra]

http://www.westbrookcycles.co.uk/bi...ad-8-105-compact-drive-road-bike-2013-p208526

http://www.westbrookcycles.co.uk/bikes-c5/road-bikes-c18/giant-defy-1-compact-road-bike-2013-p207234

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/battaglin-s11-105-2013/

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/...-limited-edition-road-bike-2013/rp-prod91544#

some good value for money here

 

[simmi]

I have got a compact with a 28T largest cog on the cassette which will get you up most hills. Some bike even come with a 32T which is enough to climb a wall. I also have a 12T-25T cassette that I use most of the time as it is relatively flat by me and I can change cassettes in about 10 minutes. If you can afford a 10 speed get one you will find that the extra gears will help with you cadence.

 

[Patrick Harvey]

I live in west Cornwall with a lot of steep hills, i have recently bought a Raleigh Revenio 2 it has a 32t rear cassette, i'm a heavy chap but i can keep up with other riders no problem on steep hills, its also a relaxed geomatry bike so a bit more upright riding position, its a good bike with carbon forks, definatly worth a look, i got mine for £460 from mail order bikes, £700 from Wiggle !

 

[Wigbank]

Some great advice given so far and I thank you all.

I think it is time to move on from my decathlon though and will defiantly be making a purchase in the next week or so. I'll keep you updated on my new steed of choic e

 

[Wigbank]

Your significant other has told you not to?

Lol, she can go shoot in a bag for all I care hahaha

 

[Wigbank]

New bike ordered, Felt F75, can't wait to get this bad boy up and running

 

[Cyclist33]

Nice choice you're gonna absolutely love it!

 

[HLaB]

Too late youve already bought it but IMO if you've got the space and money, go for it, n+1 is always good; enjoy your purchase