[Closed] Winter road bikes, lets see them.

This was my good road bike until I bought a new good road bike, so now the guards just stay on all year long.

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That is very true. Went out on the best bike last night and Tuesday night and speed different was very noticeable. Getting back on the Ribble this morning was like riding a tank.

depressing inst it? went out with our fast lads a couple of weeks back on my winter bike (assuming they would also) but they were all eeking out the last days on full blown race bikes.

felt like i had my brakes on for the entire ride!

This, but with new tyres, full guards, panniers and looking a bit tattier.

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Currently Spesh Tricross (which I ride all year to be honest), now has added dynamo light up front.
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To be replaced at some point with this
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I reckon Coleman has the right idea. 😉

Whats that frame ctznsmith?

Whats that frame ctznsmith?

+1, looks nice.

Having seen me through a season of sportives the Broom is now my winter bike as the new Spesh Roubaix arrived last week.

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[url= http://www.flickr.com/photos/jake474/6159425513/ ]Introducing the Broom[/url] by [url= http://www.flickr.com/people/jake474/ ]jake474[/url], on Flickr

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winter road bike, summer road bike

cant see the reflective tape everywhere and its got a hat full of lights attached now

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Take 2 after epic pic posing fail...

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Thank god for Big G and Hob Nob, I was beginning to think it was just me. IMO, proper race bikes look wrong with mudguards, just MTFU!

Here's mine:

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Am i missing something? Why do u have winter bikes? ive only just bought my first road bike (a 2012 giant defy 3,nothing too special as ive gotta convince myself im gonna get in to this roadie stuff before spunkin a load over full carbon)

Surely if u just use the same bike all year round and clean the important bits after every ride then u dont need a 'winter bike'.

do parts wear out quicker on road bikes then mtb's?

Enlighten me and then this time next year i may be able to add a pic to this thread, (probably the giant defy)

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Same as my summer road bike.

IMO, proper race bikes look wrong with mudguards

Says the man with a single bottle cage, compact chainset and pump on the frame 😆

Says the man with a single bottle cage, compact chainset and pump on the frame

and the bars at a silly angle!

Winter hack bikes have full length mudguards. This is a FACT.

Winter bike is the same as my summer bike. Pegoretti duene with crud guards.
I'll ride my condor fixed if it's really shitty and I fancy a quick blast

Says the man with a single bottle cage, compact chainset and pump on the frame
and the bars at a silly angle!

Caught. Things have changed though with experience, although it still has a compact chainset - there's a lot of hills in Essex, more than you'd think... 😀 Two cages, pump in pocket, bars adjusted appropriately.

I do like that Bronze Genesis.

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Have some raceblades and reflective tape to go on it. Just put it together and not sure I like the compact yet.

Surely if u just use the same bike all year round and clean the important bits after every ride then u dont need a 'winter bike'.

do parts wear out quicker on road bikes then mtb's?

Enlighten me and then this time next year i may be able to add a pic to this thread, (probably the giant defy)

Clean bits as they need it, usually once a month.

Parts wear out slower on road bikes but then I tend to replace them much sooner as it's more noticeable, putting new chains on before 0.75% still stops it skipping, but the shifting isn't quite as good so i tend to do them either much sooner or pick up cheep cassettes as well. Ditto cables, brakes, everything.

What you're really missing out on is:
a) tough wheel, the roads are crap in winter, more potholes etc
b) tough tyres, because in the summer a club run puncture is a an inconvenience and a chance for everyone to catch their breath and natter, in winter in the rain it's miserable.
c) mud guards, the one thing more miserable than fixing punctures in the cold and rain is wet feet and a soaked arse. And even worse a wet face of salty wetness from the bloke in front who's not got full length guards!

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proper race bikes look wrong with mudguards, just MTFU!

Properly fitted black guards can barely be seen, just get the narrowest SKS.

Winter bikes make good sense. Not only do they offer a degree of winter comfort they also help keep the good stuff in A1 condition for race day.
So not do I only have that winter heavyweight hack on the other page, but I have a summer/spring/autumn training bike for when the training gets more specific.

In touring mode a few years ago. Did loads of miles on it (used to commute 170 miles a week). Sadly discovered a crack in the frame last winter 🙁 I'm still in mourning and, while I'll just winterise my CX bike, I'm still looking for a replacement.

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Surely if u just use the same bike all year round and clean the important bits after every ride then u dont need a 'winter bike'.

I don't want to be cleaning my bike 5-6 times per week.

bigG continues to win all the points every time he posts that picture.

Used this for commuting last winter.

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[url= http://www.flickr.com/photos/alexleigh/5461409944/ ]Cotswold Road Ride[/url] by [url= http://www.flickr.com/people/alexleigh/ ]Alex Leigh[/url], on Flickr

Looked like this most days

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[url= http://www.flickr.com/photos/alexleigh/5450674455/ ]Wet Wibble[/url] by [url= http://www.flickr.com/people/alexleigh/ ]Alex Leigh[/url], on Flickr

Stopped commuting. Bought this. Might be starting commuting again soon.

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[url= http://www.flickr.com/photos/alexleigh/7766428864/ ]Haldon Gateway[/url] by [url= http://www.flickr.com/people/alexleigh/ ]Alex Leigh[/url], on Flickr

I've the plastic road version of the Boardman hung up in the big shed. Not been ridden for a year. Commuting by bike I get. Road riding has sadly passed me by 😉

Used this for commuting last winter.

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[url= http://www.flickr.com/photos/alexleigh/5461409944/ ]Cotswold Road Ride[/url] by [url= http://www.flickr.com/people/alexleigh/ ]Alex Leigh[/url], on Flickr

Looked like this most days

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[url= http://www.flickr.com/photos/alexleigh/5450674455/ ]Wet Wibble[/url] by [url= http://www.flickr.com/people/alexleigh/ ]Alex Leigh[/url], on Flickr

Stopped commuting. Bought this. Might be starting commuting again soon.

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[url= http://www.flickr.com/photos/alexleigh/7766428864/ ]Haldon Gateway[/url] by [url= http://www.flickr.com/people/alexleigh/ ]Alex Leigh[/url], on Flickr

I've the plastic road version of the Boardman hung up in the big shed. Not been ridden for a year. Commuting by bike I get. Road riding has sadly passed me by 😉

In Euro touring mode but just take off bags for winter riding:

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[url= http://www.flickr.com/photos/12617230@N03/7838776304/ ]P8181021[/url] by [url= http://www.flickr.com/people/12617230@N03/ ]blackhound59[/url], on Flickr

FAO: Thomthumb and tootallpaul, custom built Reynolds 725 frame by Lee Cooper ( http://customcycleframes.blogspot.co.uk/).

Not cheap* to be honest and considering it's 'designed' by me the first ride is going to be one of either relief or misery.

*When you compare the cost to the rrp of the closest mass produced frame it doesn't seem that expensive. However when you compare it to the cost of frames made in the far east you realise why most bikes are made there at the moment.

Anyone want to 'invest' in starting a bike company? 😉

Been using this. Nice and comfortable. If a little heavy.
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And even worse a wet face of salty wetness from the bloke in front who's not got full length guards!

*S****s*

😛

My only bike

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I know its silly but I just can't bring myself to put mudguards on my road bike. They just look so.. eewwwww.

Winter Trainer (Awesome frames for 200 squid !!) :
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Commuter:
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+1 for Dolan frames; I got one of their Cross frames around 9 years ago and it has taken a pounding both training, commuting and a bit of cross but keeps on rolling, I see it being around for a long time yet.

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All about the short stem for thrilling handling on leafy wet climbs!

Surprised not to see more of these on this thread !!!

Love this bike !
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Almost zero maintenance bike - Alfine hub and BB7 gears. Used on road this morning - has cross tyres for bridleways etc if I'm in the mood. Pretty heavy though.

I know that they're a necessity, but winter road bikes look so uninspiring 🙁

There was a good smattering of winter hacks at our club reliability trial today, shame I didn't have a camera. Saw at least four fixed and three other bikes as well as mine still sporting down tube shifters.

winter road bikes look so uninspiring

Whereas they speak to me of hard miles in the winter, commitmwent to riding and all the fun I've had on those close-knit, joke-laden club runs in the half dark and over the hills.

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Also used year round for commuting, the odd bit of touring and the occasional cross race.

Whats up with the angles on that kaffenback? Looks liek the forks are way to long?

Summer in background attatched to turbo with an old back wheel on. CX bike in forefront with cx wheels on, swap to some road wheels when i go on road. Cant be bothered taking guards on and off for CX racing.

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