[Closed] What steel roadbike frame

Glad you are enjoying it. When the bike fits properly and the geometry is spot-on, road bikes should be joy to ride. If they aren't, it's normally one of those two factors.

Steel bikes are lovely.

Something is bothering me about that seatpost though, rather ugly, just doesn't look right for the bike.

Compare and contrast...

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Frame too big? What's the saddle to bar drop?

The bars are slammed. Was thinking of taking it up one spacer

Just seen this (and its clones) on the classifieds... so sad 🙁

http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/fs-ritchey-logic-2-steel-road-bikefull-6800-ultegra

What's changed your mind about the world of road riding then?

He doesn't really know what he wants,it's a shame.
Seems to get loads of advice on here ,then ignores a lot of it.
He is the classic person that should really have joined a decent cycle club or group ,then learned what works ,from people with more experience.

I dunno how his missus puts up with it, it would be more fun just to burn £500 every quarter.

dragon, I thought the same thing - the money chucked away just by buying new and selling on straight away is ridiculous...

If that's what the fella wants to do with his money then I can't see why it's anybody else's business tbh

5 months.....that's a long term relationship.

He is the classic person that should really have joined a decent cycle club or group ,then learned what works ,from people with more experience.

he rode with riders much better than him for years who offered advice, encouragement and a bit of ribbing.
a leopard never changes it’s spots.
helped keep eBay/paypal in business and amused STW for over 10 years though so not all bad.

Reads like hes not loving road riding rather than the bike itself. He tried it, didn't like it, walked away. Smarter than throwing more money at it hoping to sort the bike when it's not the problem.

Just relieved it's too big for me!

Just relieved it's too big for me!

To be fair, I'll give Hora the benefit of the doubt this time. But if I see another 'what road bike' thread from him. Why I...

Who had 5 months on the sweepstake ? 😆

He's selling as he's had too many close shaves with local car drivers. I've offered to take him round some of my local stuff (Sheffield side instead of Manchester side) but he's said no, loves the bike but not the local roads and if he's going to get in the car he might as well take the mountain bike

wish I hadn't bought a genesis last month...............

Can sympathise somewhat. My least favourite part of any ride is the first and last 5 mins or so when I'm in town traffic. Poor time of year to take it up too as general levels of patience and consideration from drivers plummets as you get closer to winter 🙁

Hora, keep the bike in the shed over winter and give it a go again when the sun is shining next summer.

Hora, keep the bike in the shed over winter and give it a go again when the sun is shining next summer.

+1

Evening'. No its going, if I rode in the nice, sleepy countryside- yes I'd keep going but from where I live its alot of urban mileage first dealing with too many texters/facebookers/people who need glasses etc. Trees dont hit you from behind, onlt idiots. MrSmith 'encouragement'? Post-hospital stay all I remember is abuse. There are some sad types out there.

I'd have another look at your route selection and riding times.I've ridden through the centre of major cities like Manchester on weekend mornings and they really aren't bad. I accept commute times can be hideous, so avoid them. Seems a major waste to sell a bike you actually like!

hora - my in-laws are in Slaithwaite and I've done plenty of riding round your way assuming I've got the right end of the stick location-wise. Genuinely not reconciling your description of high urban mileage with my experience of riding up there - I've found it pretty quick and easy to get onto almost deserted roads with decent surface. Keep the bike, you'll only end up wanting a replacement for it in 6 months otherwise...

Theres a descent from Scapegoat hill down sharpish past a nice pub that wakes me up abit 😆

If I lived in Hudds I'd keep a road bike. Maybe I'll store it as its worth more than whats being offered for it. Last night I fitted my nightlights and road it round the Lymm/Knutsford lanes. Lovely but I had a near miss before I got to those lanes.

I have to say, it really is such a shame.

I felt all along this thread that I've encouraged and imposed my own opinions on you in a thinly veiled attempt to enjoy the life of the road. Partially I feel,like I've failed, I know I haven't really, but wanted you to fulfill a wish, a dream and with that want you to enjoy the feelings I get on the road.
Fully understand the position you are in, understand only too well the issues of location and that interim segment between home and the lanes and open roads.

I applaud the fact you gave it a go, admire the thought and commitment you put into it, admire the stead fast determination. Also admire your choice to give it up.

If road riding isn't for you, hand it over to someone who loves it.

Enjoy your MTB rides.

*doffs cap

I was kind of brought up on road riding. My dad was a keen cyclist in his teens early 20s and though he never followed it through once us sprogs came along, he always retained a passion for it. He took me to a few of the Kelloggs one-day affairs back in the early 80s and was instrumental in me getting my first road bike etc.

I used to enjoy flying past people on their early clunky Mtb's back in the day, with their legs spinning at 1000 revolutions a minute...however...

I lost my way due to nightclubs, girls and drink for all of the 90's,..and never straddled a bicycle.

With cash low and Cannock Chase on my doorstep and a job, I hopped on the early, just starting to take off, mtb scene of the early 2000s, and was mtb inclusive for 10 years - only then, having moved closer to work, did i find it necessary to get back on the road, and to be honest I love it! Dodging near death every day has a certain charm, and you can get the miles in and it is less hassle and you look so refined and sharp doing it, and, of course I remember my now departed father every time I need to tame a steep rise, and imagine him saying 'this is nothing - i used to ride to Wales and back in one day from Cradley'.

Looking back now, I feel i was always a roadie really - but mtb led to my rediscovery of all things to be enjoyed on two wheels,... and MTBing is still great too and offers things Road riding never can, and viz a viz.

Enjoy riding, whatever your bag, it's always good.

He liked the idea, just not the reality.

No big deal. At least he tried

Not reading through 15 pages, but Bob Jackson

http://www.bobjacksoncycles.co.uk/default.php?cPath=28&osCsid=t1js6mpfd5p6e1mb8vi2ijio47

ah. <reads a few posts from page 15> You're not still looking for recommendations.

Keep it.

Treat it like an MTB - drive or get the train somewhere really quiet and enjoy it.
🙂