Well I took it for a short spin this morning – **** me it’s fast! Been a long time since I road a proper road bike so am unsure how this compares in terms of outright pace, but it’s certainly a compliant frame as I hunted out some bumpy bits and it felt much smoother than I remember my old one being.
Not ridden a double chainring for 3 or 4 years so that took a bit of getting used to.
I might try a shorter stem as I found myself sat on on the front of the saddle like a time triallist a few times and it feels more like a tiller when you’re on the hoods!
Overall, I am very pleased with it although there was a strange clicking sound from the front wheel once per revolution. The spokes all feel tight so I’m not sure what that is and unsure if Wiggle will be able to get it looked at?
Will the standard fit 32mm slick tyres be OK for a blast round the woodland paths at the local park? I’m quite keen to chuck some CX tyres on and see what it’s like properly off road – slightly scary I suspect!
One final Q – the valve stems aren’t threaded so haven’t got any lockrings on them – is that normal?