Trek Sport Carbon 4 or Sirrus X 5.0 ... or ...?

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Good morning,

Have you considered looking around to see who has what parts and building from what is available rather than buying a complete bike from one shop? :smile:

For example SPA seems to have these frames in stock https://www.spacycles.co.uk/m11b0s143p3873/SPA-CYCLES-Wayfarer-Frameset

It might then be the case of a chainset from Wiggle, wheels from SJS, a bit or two from Halfords and ebay and even something really unexpected such as peddles from Wilko. This way you would have a mostly new bike nowish rather than a long weight and the option in the future to replace just the bits that were second choice.

Bye

Ian
 

vickster

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Yes, too big I'm afraid ... and as you said, too much. Good idea to check ebay though - found a medium Stirling on auction which I'll keep an eye on.
I'm also going to monitor Balfe's for the v3 models when/if they arrive. 👍

you can always reserve one?
 
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IaninSheffield

IaninSheffield

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Good morning,

Have you considered looking around to see who has what parts and building from what is available rather than buying a complete bike from one shop? :smile:

For example SPA seems to have these frames in stock https://www.spacycles.co.uk/m11b0s143p3873/SPA-CYCLES-Wayfarer-Frameset

It might then be the case of a chainset from Wiggle, wheels from SJS, a bit or two from Halfords and ebay and even something really unexpected such as peddles from Wilko. This way you would have a mostly new bike nowish rather than a long weight and the option in the future to replace just the bits that were second choice.

Bye

Ian
Thanks Ian.
I have looked at building up from a frameset. Definitely a challenge sourcing all the parts, made even more difficult now we no longer have (simple) access to the comprehensive catalogues available from our European partners such as bike-discount.de/.
I often use Spa and indeed have a Spa Tourer, although for this steed was looking for something lighter, without going to Ti ... or Wilko for the pedals ;)
But I take your point. 👍
 
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IaninSheffield

IaninSheffield

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you can always reserve one?
That's a thought. And thanks for the pointer to Moose.
Maybe I'll get in touch with a couple of suppliers and cross reference their responses to check how soon 2022 models are likely to hit the shelves.
Meanwhile the Bay of E is throwing up a few possibles 👍
 

vickster

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That's a thought. And thanks for the pointer to Moose.
Maybe I'll get in touch with a couple of suppliers and cross reference their responses to check how soon 2022 models are likely to hit the shelves.
Meanwhile the Bay of E is throwing up a few possibles 👍
I think the V3 is a 2021 model. I don't think Whyte refresh their range every year
https://whyte.bike/collections/fasturban/products/stirling-v3

The Pimlico although marketed as a Women's model isn't a 'girly' colour, you may just need to go up from Medium to Large depending on the geometry. https://whyte.bike/collections/fasturban/products/pimlico-v3

How tall are you? I am just under 5'10 and had a medium Cambridge back in the day and a large Portobello, and the large was a better fit, the Cambridge always felt a bit small. So if you are between sizes, certainly try to sit on both for size
 
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IaninSheffield

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I think the V3 is a 2021 model. I don't think Whyte refresh their range every year
https://whyte.bike/collections/fasturban/products/stirling-v3

The Pimlico although marketed as a Women's model isn't a 'girly' colour, you may just need to go up from Medium to Large depending on the geometry. https://whyte.bike/collections/fasturban/products/pimlico-v3

How tall are you? I am just under 5'10 and had a medium Cambridge back in the day and a large Portobello, and the large was a better fit, the Cambridge always felt a bit small. So if you are between sizes, certainly try to sit on both for size
That's really helpful, thanks.
I'm 5'9, right on the M/L boundary. You've convinced me I really do need to try before I buy. 👍
 
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