ColinJ
Puzzle game procrastinator!
- Location
- Todmorden - Yorks/Lancs border
I know people who try their hardest (forgive the pun) to turn their pneumatic tyres into solid tyres by using crazy high pressures (120+ PSI)!
Your thoughts on cycling trends and bicycle designs .....
- Thread starter Fab Foodie
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Fab Foodie
hanging-on in quiet desperation ...
- Location
- Kirton, Devon.
Who knows?
It's only my take on it.
CF will definately become more ubiquitous as it gets cheaper and continue to grow, but Carbon and super- light weight are not the be-all and end-all that it once seemed. Longer chain stays are already started to be marketed as the next thing for the Mamil/Sportive crowd (following from so-called taller head-tubes for comfort) and more and more 'sport' bikes are mudguard compatible as people realise that for all-year round use the race-blade types don't cut-it.
As for 1 x 11, there are certainly quite a few bikes being seen in the meedja with this arrangement ... who knows?
Why not share your thoughts for where cycling is going?
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Fab Foodie
hanging-on in quiet desperation ...
- Location
- Kirton, Devon.
I'd agree with that.
welsh dragon
Thanks but no thanks. I think I'll pass.
E-bikes may be the new trend. They are definitely becoming more popular. In Europe there are an estimated seven hundred thousand as of 2011. They are a great way to get people who may previously not even have thought of cycling or any kind of exercise for that matter to have a go. And it seems that if people are willing to try them, they are more likely to use one on a regular basis. Claude Butler have produced one as of numerous other manufacturers. If they get people out and about, then I'm all in favour of them.
And they are getting better looking and more efficient as time progresses.
And they are getting better looking and more efficient as time progresses.
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Fab Foodie
hanging-on in quiet desperation ...
- Location
- Kirton, Devon.
I do, it's why I asked the question ... and it's why you bothere to give a good reply ....
SteCenturion
I am your Father
- Location
- The Dark Side of the Moon.
We will see a bottom bracket 'standard' used the same by 'all' manufacturers & Shimano will join in 
mickle
innit
- Location
- 53.933606, -1.076131
More bamboo with macrame hemp lugs. Possibly.
deptfordmarmoset
Full time tea drinker
- Location
- Armonmy Way
Keep it realistic!We will see a bottom bracket 'standard' used the same by 'all' manufacturers & Shimano will join in
SteCenturion
I am your Father
- Location
- The Dark Side of the Moon.
On the subject of bespoke/custom & high end bikes, I was having a tate a' tate with FF whereby I suggested that we might now be living through a golden age of bicycle manufacture.
In particular there has been a very strong resurgence in Artisan made product where only the very highest craftsmanship is good enough & the best of materials.
Mainly restricted to steel & titanium bikes but also encompassing carbon, bamboo & timbre.
I couldn't agree that steel is a step back as these artisans can do so much with the material now that a customer can to a degree get anything they desire.
If you want a slightly sloping top tube & more seat post you can have it, stainless, yes, larger diameter tubing, yes, mix modern & retro running gear, fine.
I like many have been sucked into the whole lightweight carbon thing but I also appreciate a good aluminium, titanium or steel frame.
@Fab Foodie recent Rourke adventure got me thinking about a properly custom bike (can't afford it yet) & @ sazzaa also was sick of loud & shouty boys colours & graphics & was looking for alternatives.
Up came the names of Shand, Swallow & Rourke, just 3 of many artisan builders out there 'raising the standards' of what can be expected or acheived.
That's why I think we have never quite had it so good.
A new Golden Age.
In particular there has been a very strong resurgence in Artisan made product where only the very highest craftsmanship is good enough & the best of materials.
Mainly restricted to steel & titanium bikes but also encompassing carbon, bamboo & timbre.
I couldn't agree that steel is a step back as these artisans can do so much with the material now that a customer can to a degree get anything they desire.
If you want a slightly sloping top tube & more seat post you can have it, stainless, yes, larger diameter tubing, yes, mix modern & retro running gear, fine.
I like many have been sucked into the whole lightweight carbon thing but I also appreciate a good aluminium, titanium or steel frame.
@Fab Foodie recent Rourke adventure got me thinking about a properly custom bike (can't afford it yet) & @ sazzaa also was sick of loud & shouty boys colours & graphics & was looking for alternatives.
Up came the names of Shand, Swallow & Rourke, just 3 of many artisan builders out there 'raising the standards' of what can be expected or acheived.
That's why I think we have never quite had it so good.
A new Golden Age.
Archie_tect
De Skieven Architek... aka Penfold + Horace
- Location
- Northumberland
Dynamo hubs to make an industry-wide comeback in all sectors to power lights and all sorts of USB devices with smart battery storage in the frame.
SteCenturion
I am your Father
- Location
- The Dark Side of the Moon.
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Archie_tect
De Skieven Architek... aka Penfold + Horace
- Location
- Northumberland
.... with USB connectors for heating coils in shoes, saddles and handlebar grips for winter rides to keep fingers, toes and other parts warm!!
Damn, that's a good idea! Plug you shoes in and get toastie tootsies!
Shut Up Legs
Down Under Member
So basically what you're all saying is that we'll be driving cars in a few decades, instead of riding bikes?
So basically what you're all saying is that we'll be driving cars in a few decades, instead of riding bikes?
No.
