Tamb Cycling Thread

[derekfaejapan]

On 5/18/2016 at 6:35 AM, flynnyboy said:

My mate and I had a disaster on Sunday.

We were doing the Glasgow to balloch and back route and he thought he was using my cyclocross bike and I was using my road bike, whilst I thought he was using his bike. We both travelled to Glasgow and found it to be two guys one bike as my road bike gears were getting tuned.

Anyways we contacted gear bikes on Gibson street in the west end and within 5 mins had a 6"7 guy kitted out with a ridgeback tourer for 20 quid 24 hour hire. Give them a shout mate. They were excellent. Not sure on the range of hire bikes they do but saved our day out big time. 

Thanks for that. I'll drop them an email and see what they've got

How was your ride?

[flynnyboy]

On 23 May 2016 at 7:22 AM, derekfaejapan said:

Thanks for that. I'll drop them an email and see what they've got

How was your ride?

Magic in the end. I love that ride. So peaceful and relaxed. And the pint in the tullie inn in the glorious sunshine, with a folk band just jamming in the beer garden was glorious. 

If you are struggling when you come over then depending on your height then I have two bikes that I use equality as much, I wouldn't miss one for a few day buddy. 

Edited May 24, 2016 by flynnyboy

[Bino's]

[flynnyboy]

4 minutes ago, Bino's said:

Hopefully not mate!! To be fair I'm a considerate cyclist. I take a route to work and back which is 8 miles longer so as not to hold up traffic. Or be killed by one of the horrific drivers, which I then encounter during my working day!

[derekfaejapan]

7 hours ago, flynnyboy said:

Magic in the end. I love that ride. So peaceful and relaxed. And the pint in the tullie inn in the glorious sunshine, with a folk band just jamming in the beer garden was glorious. 

If you are struggling when you come over then depending on your height then I have two bikes that I use equality as much, I wouldn't miss one for a few day buddy. 

Superb! Sounds magic!

Cheers for that very kind offer. I'll bear that in mind, mate.

[Donaldo87]

Well after months of thinking about it finally went through with it and bought a road bike.

Survived my first cycle into the center of london for work 

Got the bug already and looking forward to going a long cycle at the weekend

[deecie]

33 minutes ago, Donaldo87 said:

Well after months of thinking about it finally went through with it and bought a road bike.

Survived my first cycle into the center of london for work 

Got the bug already and looking forward to going a long cycle at the weekend

I'm also new to the cycling game

Got my first proper sportive this weekend (Etape Royale) - for which I've done almost no training...

I'm sure it'll be fine though.

Also need to find a decent winter cycling group in/around Aberdeen to help reduce my chances of dying during ironman.

 

[Jacobite]

3 hours ago, deecie said:

I'm also new to the cycling game

Got my first proper sportive this weekend (Etape Royale) - for which I've done almost no training...

I'm sure it'll be fine though.

Also need to find a decent winter cycling group in/around Aberdeen to help reduce my chances of dying during ironman.

 

Good luck with Etape Royale on almost no training. I've been racing all year and wouldn't go near some of those hills.Aberdeen Wheelers do regular Sunday runs during the winter ,also a few triathletes in the club as well.

[they've_been_suckered]

Looking for some advice guys;

got about £1300-1500 to spend on a road bike. Not especially precious about carbon and would consider and top aluminium bike. Is componentry as key as the frame? 

Looked at the following 

'16 Cube Attain carbon with Ultegra

'17 Specialised Allez Alu with 105

cannondale CAAD12(?)

 

anyone ne able to offer some advice? Would like to keep to this budget to be able to add some nice kit and possibly a garmin 520 or similar.

currently riding a Btwin Triban from Decathlon with a mixture of Claris and Microshift groupset so will clearly be an improvement whatever the choice!

 

[bajin]

With that budget you need to compromise either the frame or the components. Carbon frame with not as good components, or aluminium with better components. I had the same issue a few years ago and ended up choosing the aluminium frame and full Ultegra group set. My feeling was that this was a better deal as having a slightly lighter frame was not as important to me as having the better components that make shifting etc much smoother. But it's really up to you. Any bike in this range of price will probably be decent, so I'd just advise taking them for a test ride to see what suits you best. I have the CCAD10 frame on one of my old bikes and I think it is a very good aluminium option.

[Sherps]

35 minutes ago, they've_been_suckered said:

Looking for some advice guys;

got about £1300-1500 to spend on a road bike. Not especially precious about carbon and would consider and top aluminium bike. Is componentry as key as the frame? 

Looked at the following 

'16 Cube Attain carbon with Ultegra

'17 Specialised Allez Alu with 105

cannondale CAAD12(?)

 

anyone ne able to offer some advice? Would like to keep to this budget to be able to add some nice kit and possibly a garmin 520 or similar.

currently riding a Btwin Triban from Decathlon with a mixture of Claris and Microshift groupset so will clearly be an improvement whatever the choice!

 

The Attain and the Allez have a more relaxed, endurance-style geometry to their frames, whereas the CAAD12 looks a bit more racey, so it depends what you intend to do with the bike as to which one would suit you best.

Almost every manufacturer makes a bike within the price point you've mentioned, so I'd say it's best to just decide on Carbon v Alu, 105 v Ultegra (or the equivalent from other groupset manufacturers) and Endurance v Race geometry to narrow down your choice, and then look from there.
I don't think anyone can, or should answer these questions for you - it's all down to personal preference.

When buying, I'd make sure you get two things - a test ride before you go through with the purchase, and also a free bike fit from the vendor to make sure the bike is set up correctly. If any shop can't offer you those things, I'd try somewhere else.
Take a drive up to Pedal Power in West Calder (biggest bike shop in Scotland), or to Velocity44 in Stirling, or any other reputable bike shop, to see what they have.

2017 bikes have just been released so there should be some bargains on 2016 models.

[they've_been_suckered]

1 hour ago, Sherps said:

The Attain and the Allez have a more relaxed, endurance-style geometry to their frames, whereas the CAAD12 looks a bit more racey, so it depends what you intend to do with the bike as to which one would suit you best.

Almost every manufacturer makes a bike within the price point you've mentioned, so I'd say it's best to just decide on Carbon v Alu, 105 v Ultegra (or the equivalent from other groupset manufacturers) and Endurance v Race geometry to narrow down your choice, and then look from there.
I don't think anyone can, or should answer these questions for you - it's all down to personal preference.

When buying, I'd make sure you get two things - a test ride before you go through with the purchase, and also a free bike fit from the vendor to make sure the bike is set up correctly. If any shop can't offer you those things, I'd try somewhere else.
Take a drive up to Pedal Power in West Calder (biggest bike shop in Scotland), or to Velocity44 in Stirling, or any other reputable bike shop, to see what they have.

2017 bikes have just been released so there should be some bargains on 2016 models.

Cheers, appreciated 

relaxed geometry is what I'd ideally want. I live in quite a hilly area so would want something light which is suited to climbing (Falkirk).

Im fairly local to both so will go and pay a visit to the shops and see. 

I did wonder if you notice a massive difference going up the group sets though? It seems to carry a big jump in price. Is it really worth the extra cash?

[Sherps]

21 hours ago, they've_been_suckered said:

I live in quite a hilly area so would want something light which is suited to climbing (Falkirk).

You'll be thankful for it when your blowing out your backside up the Glen Brae...LOL.

21 hours ago, they've_been_suckered said:

I did wonder if you notice a massive difference going up the group sets though? It seems to carry a big jump in price. Is it really worth the extra cash?

I could feel and see the difference in big jumps in manufacturer groupsets, for instance Sora - 105 - Dura Ace, so could see where my money was going if i was shelling out extra. Personally though, if there was a big difference in price between a frame with 105 and Ultegra, I'd probably save my money and go for 105, and spend the difference on upgrading something else, like saddle, pedals etc.

[deecie]

Turns out the Lecht is both high and steep.

Still, can't complain with a top 10 finish.

[Tartan Tup]

2 hours ago, deecie said:

Turns out the Lecht is both high and steep.

Still, can't complain with a top 10 finish.

If you've 'done almost no training', to finish 10th is pretty good going; you must be a decent cyclist..................

[deecie]

2 minutes ago, Tartan Tup said:

If you've 'done almost no training', to finish 10th is pretty good going; you must be a decent cyclist..................

I've been marathon training, so I've a decent level of fitness in me. Going to do some more cycle-specific training though.

[they've_been_suckered]

Anyone got experience of cycling over on Mull?

going there for a long weekend, rain expected but I'll take the bike regardless and have a spin somewhere. 

[they've_been_suckered]

On 14 September 2016 at 10:45 PM, Sherps said:

You'll be thankful for it when your blowing out your backside up the Glen Brae...LOL.

I could feel and see the difference in big jumps in manufacturer groupsets, for instance Sora - 105 - Dura Ace, so could see where my money was going if i was shelling out extra. Personally though, if there was a big difference in price between a frame with 105 and Ultegra, I'd probably save my money and go for 105, and spend the difference on upgrading something else, like saddle, pedals etc.

Glenbrae is about a mile from my house, routinely go up the slammanan brae too. Great area for any cycling discipline 

 

thanks re: components. I'd expect ultegra to be top notch but having never ridden with it I didn't understand the benefit vs cost. I'd be happy with 105 for the level I'm at tbh. 

[they've_been_suckered]

On 13/09/2016 at 10:11 PM, Sherps said:

The Attain and the Allez have a more relaxed, endurance-style geometry to their frames, whereas the CAAD12 looks a bit more racey, so it depends what you intend to do with the bike as to which one would suit you best.

Almost every manufacturer makes a bike within the price point you've mentioned, so I'd say it's best to just decide on Carbon v Alu, 105 v Ultegra (or the equivalent from other groupset manufacturers) and Endurance v Race geometry to narrow down your choice, and then look from there.
I don't think anyone can, or should answer these questions for you - it's all down to personal preference.

When buying, I'd make sure you get two things - a test ride before you go through with the purchase, and also a free bike fit from the vendor to make sure the bike is set up correctly. If any shop can't offer you those things, I'd try somewhere else.
Take a drive up to Pedal Power in West Calder (biggest bike shop in Scotland), or to Velocity44 in Stirling, or any other reputable bike shop, to see what they have.

2017 bikes have just been released so there should be some bargains on 2016 models.

Went to pedal power last week. Was really impressed with the place but a couple of Giant bikes I looked at had a 7week lead time ?

Found an identically spec'd Cube 2016 Attain for £500 cheaper so will probably plump for that. Anyone ordered online from Tredz before? I've ordered accesssories etc but never as much as a bike. 

[the doomed]

On 13/09/2016 at 10:17 PM, they've_been_suckered said:

Looking for some advice guys;

got about £1300-1500 to spend on a road bike. Not especially precious about carbon and would consider and top aluminium bike. Is componentry as key as the frame? 

Looked at the following 

'16 Cube Attain carbon with Ultegra

'17 Specialised Allez Alu with 105

cannondale CAAD12(?)

 

anyone ne able to offer some advice? Would like to keep to this budget to be able to add some nice kit and possibly a garmin 520 or similar.

currently riding a Btwin Triban from Decathlon with a mixture of Claris and Microshift groupset so will clearly be an improvement whatever the choice!

 

Did you get a new bike?

I just got a Boardman Road Pro Carbon for £990 with a bike of deal loading.

http://www.halfords.com/cycling/bikes/road-bikes/boardman-road-pro-carbon-bike

Was £1500 with 20% off = £1199

Then I got UK Cycling discount (10%) = £1080

Then I bought it with halfords vouchers, which I bought online via a car club, at a 10% discount.

£1080 vouchers delivered with card fees for £990.

 

Oh and then I stuck it through cycle to work......

Oh and I ordered it via QuidC with 3% cashback

 

Think I'll pay less than £630 for it. 

[they've_been_suckered]

1 hour ago, the doomed said:

Did you get a new bike?

I just got a Boardman Road Pro Carbon for £990 with a bike of deal loading.

http://www.halfords.com/cycling/bikes/road-bikes/boardman-road-pro-carbon-bike

Was £1500 with 20% off = £1199

Then I got UK Cycling discount (10%) = £1080

Then I bought it with halfords vouchers, which I bought online via a car club, at a 10% discount.

£1080 vouchers delivered with card fees for £990.

 

Oh and then I stuck it through cycle to work......

Oh and I ordered it via QuidC with 3% cashback

 

Think I'll pay less than £630 for it. 

That's not bad at all! I don't have the cycle to work option unfortunately, a similar spec to the Cube Attain and looks pretty similar too. 

[McFootSoldier]

Looking for some advice, step son has a mountain bike but is now doing a lot of city cycling due to his job.

Should he just buy a second road / hybrid bike or would it be possible or any merit in having a 4 wheel system that he would change over when needed.

[they've_been_suckered]

On 05/10/2016 at 4:04 PM, McFootSoldier said:

Looking for some advice, step son has a mountain bike but is now doing a lot of city cycling due to his job.

Should he just buy a second road / hybrid bike or would it be possible or any merit in having a 4 wheel system that he would change over when needed.

Depends on how much you're looking to spend, you could get a perfectly serviceable city bike with slick tyres from decathlon for £300. 

[McFootSoldier]

Thanks, having looking at rough costs, I think a separate bike would be better.  Especially as it means he would have a back up bike.  I'll have a look on that site, cheers.