What are you going to be riding on the roads this winter?

Same thing i’ve ridden the past two winters.

Not sure yet,for club runs? I’m still debating a new frame as we speak.
But will also be on my Vaya, for long solo days out.

34 year old Raleigh Record Ace. Massive steel mudguards. Schwalbe marathons. Downtube shifters, no indexing, nothing to go wrong – Hopefully.

Can’t be doing with MTBs in winter. Too much expensive wear and tear…

Kaffenback disk version with 28mm tyres and full guards on the road. T’is heavy, but fits me well and riding a heavy bike makes you strong!

My commuter Arkose 2, no difference in set up as it’s got 32c marathon plus tyres and full mudguards already

Commuting, pig iron fixie.
Road riding, same road bike I used last winter and this summer, with crud guards.
Got a CX bike now too, which is going to be for all sorts of in between stuff… MTB barely gets a look in at the moment…

Genesis Croix De Fer with road tyres and mudguards.

2010 Spesh Tarmac with hope on Open 4 and Ultegra. Crud Race Guards fitted.

An RT-58 with Mavic’s and full 105.
£99 for the frame, £69 for the forks, £100 for the wheels and the rest all PX’s own except the ISM Proloque cus I have a bony arse 😀
Full build under £500

My summer bike with PDW guards fitted. Life is too short to ride dull heavy bikes in the winter.
Did 5 winters on my pegoretti, see no reason to not do the same with new bike. I might swap to some more ‘ordinary’ wheels though (still tubeless)

I’m with Flashy, a Diverge for me through the winter. Sadly just the alloy model and not the bling carbon version like his!

a cannibalised version of this……hopefully.

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It started life as a Genesis Equilibrium Disc 20, although the only stock parts left are frame, fork and headset. It’s now running Ultegra 11 speed, 685 hydraulic disc brakes and a set of DT Swiss Spline wheels along with PRO finishing kit.

Is getting resprayed, I’ve no idea of color or finish yet though. Currently thinking Flamboyant (candy if you’re American or a fan of Pimp My Ride) Purple, with gold lettering.

But Mercian are local to my parents and there are some lovely barbers poles in their gallery so I’m tempted to go down the Rattle can route to save money as the prices rapidly get silly when you start adding in barbers poles, lug lining, panels etc.

I’ll probably ride a few miles on the Flyer too.

Contrary to many people, I prefer riding on road in the winter than off road. I just can’t be arsed getting covered ins sh*te week in week out, and you can do more in less time

This for me too. I use my road bike more in the winter to keep fitness up and then visit trail centres on the MTB as they generally drain better than the local bogs trails. Summer is about long evenings exploring local trails on the MTB.

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Ton, that’s a Tiagra CAADX, yes? That’s on my list and is close to taking the number one spot.

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Any chance I could pop up north and borrow it for the winter? I promise to drop it back in the spring 🙂

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Ton, that’s a Tiagra CAADX, yes? That’s on my list and is close to taking the number one spot.

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Any chance I could pop up north and borrow it for the winter? I prom

spacemonkey, it is now a sora flatbar caadx. and of course you can.

Keep checking out the Skinnymalinky, would make a lovely winter bike

Theres a Skinny downstairs in Bespoke Cycles and it’s a very somber karki green. Kitted out with some fabulous kit it really does look blinking lovely.

But.

It’s far too nice for just winter bike, it really is that lovely.

I shall be fitting mudguards to my Mason Definition in the very near future…

Mason Definition although I need to sort some guards for it. Dom uses the long SKS ones so it’s a toss up between those or the pdw ones.

spacemonkey, it is now a sora flatbar caadx. and of course you can.

Very kind 🙂 If only life were that simple, eh? Those CAADXs are so seductive even though I’m fighting the CX lure … especially if watch any more vids.

this:

Cheers, Rich

Kona Ute

the fixed gear dolan if it’s not too bad out

Mason Definition although I need to sort some guards for it. Dom uses the long SKS ones so it’s a toss up between those or the pdw ones.

Apparently the SKS longboards are prone to cracking…PDW are much nicer but look a bit small for 25-28c tyres.

Apparently the SKS longboards are prone to cracking…PDW are much nicer but look a bit small for 25-28c tyres.

I have the PDW guards on my TiCom ^^^ running with 29mm Schwalbe Durano and there’s plenty of clearance, although I did need to fit the optional longer rear stays.

Cheers, Rich

Nice light fast hybrid with fat tyres that grip, brakes that work, and mudguards so big, they have property speculators planning loft conversions in them. Sorted. Commuter first and foremost but it does the job most folks’d get a road bike for.

@gotama … i fitted the longboards to my definition along
with 30mm tyres … bring it on 😉

Suspect i’ll go longboards for ease/surety of fitment if nothing else. therevokid – what 30mm tyres have you got? Tempted by some myself but would like tubeless for puncture protection.

Theres a Skinny downstairs in Bespoke Cycles and it’s a very somber karki green. Kitted out with some fabulous kit it really does look blinking lovely.

But.

It’s far too nice for just winter bike, it really is that lovely.

Not going to happen… but if it did it would certainly make winter miles a lot more bearable 🙂

I have the PDW guards on my TiCom ^^^ running with 29mm Schwalbe Durano and there’s plenty of clearance, although I did need to fit the optional longer rear stays.

Cheers, Rich

Interesting, thanks. Did you fit the thinner PDWs? They come in two widths, I think.

@gotama … i fitted the longboards to my definition along
with 30mm tyres … bring it on

Didn’t know you’d bought one! We’ll have to compare notes…

^^ yup that, that in somber kharki green..

De-licious.

Great, just as I start pondering going Diverges, Shands and Masons, seems I’m behind the curve already.

Just hypothetically, how are you guys getting on with the Masons?

Fantastic. Very stable and fun descending, stiff when you stand on the pedals but also comfortable cruising along. Basically great fun to ride and seems to suit whatever mood i’m in. The finish on the frame is excellent as well, they look stunning in the flesh in my completely impartial :wink:. opinion 😀

Hmmmm – steel or alloy…..? 😕

My usual wet weather wagon – Enigma Etape, or if I get some full guards sorted, my newish Arkose.

If it’s dry then the Felt 2nd best CF bike.

Just hypothetically, how are you guys getting on with the Masons?

Can’t recommend it enough. I wanted something practical (rack & guard mounts, wide tyre clearance, discs) yet lightweight and fun to ride when you’re pressing on. It delivers both in spades, and the quality of the paintwork has to be seen to be believed. My only niggle was setting the internal cables up was a total PITA, but once it’s done, it’s easier the second time. Also, watch the sizing as they’re quite long in the top tube. I went for a 52 instead of my usual 54, and the fit is just right.

Interesting, thanks. Did you fit the thinner PDWs? They come in two widths, I think.

I have the city guards which are apparently good for up to 35mm tyres:

https://www.ridepdw.com/goods/fenders/full-metal-fenders-city

Cheers, Rich

Got day one alfine on cycle2work, love it….

Just dug it out for a wet weekend…

The chainset looks tiny! Shall likely stick a 53/39 on there with my Vector pedals. It spent last winter on 50/36 but that’s going to feel a bit spinny now.

Or maybe just swap it for that Shand… 🙂