Of 6 ti bikes between mates, 2 have cracked (my Charge, friends Lynskey) – not a great ratio. Still got a steel Condor gravel bike from 90s (made by Dave Yates) and it’s peachy.

Some industry folk here wanted an update…

Replacement bike arrived!

Charge UK were powerless to act (they don’t hold stock) but their distributor came good in the end so hats off there.

Wiggle was the retailer, who came up trumps ion the end and even added some extras to maintain goodwill – top effort on their part.

For info: Yodel were the courier who ‘lost’ the original, damaged bike on its return to retailer (arranged by retailer, thankfully). One of their drivers may be riding a bike that’s about to remove body parts by splitting in half! Instant karma?

Retailer arranged courier.

Resisting naming retailer till things are resolved.

Couriers lost bike on return to retailer.

Retailer promised to replace.

Still no bike.

Am moments away from getting legal as retailer has not responded for over a week and it’s now been pushing two months with no bike.

Any wisdom from the industry folk on here?

Image added.

I’m first owner, definitely warranty cover, retailer contacted, poor response so far but don’t want to name and shame till they’ve had a chance to sort.

Could have a been catastrophic failure, guess I’m pretty lucky!

Any tips on how to encourage a BIG retailer to actually get on and deal with claim would be welcome….

HA – wish it was.
Genuine bad scene.

Thanks all.

Thanks Nemesis.
Question 1 & 2 sorted – genius.

So I could re-route mech cable (a la Sheldon), ditch Shiftmate and use a 10p Shim block?
You just saved me £40!

Old On One Scandal – awesome.

Thanks all – some useful ideas there.

Bump?
Surely someone knows…

Wow! I so love this forum.
No matter what the question… Always a winner, often funny. Brilliant.

Great photo!
Glad you’re having fun on it.
Tried any bunny hops yet…..?

Thanks all.
Useful.

Raced a Ti Enigma.
Finished 7th!

Raced a steel Enigma and finished mid pack.

I know it’s deeply wrong, but I need a cheap set up.

Sorry, not in front of computer, but from memory the folder you put the file in can be confusing… Try putting in a different folder, can’t remember name.

I love this place!

What, no 650b…?
You’ve been away far too long.

Do it.

Good luck mister.
I was in exactly the same boat a few months back and it sounds stupidly obvious but the most important thing is to not to freak out and get all nervous.

Some tips:
1) Relax.
2) Hold your line.
3) Ride near, but not off the front.
4) Stay out of trouble (if the person next to/in font is wobbling around and sketchy, move).
5) Relax (you’ll be amazed how much energy you can save by not getting all jittery).
6) Ride smooth, efficiently, stay out of the wind.
7) Push on, don’t sink back into the bunch – stay in the top 10-15 the whole time.
8) Learn.

It’s great – you’ll love it.

Their new bibs are good too. Done a few big rides in them now, good pad, nice fit, top marks for the money.

Those frames are nice, I nearly got one for my wife.
Although the running gear on a Decathlon may be better, that Giant will be upgradable if he gets into it and sellable if he doesn’t.

You’d have to be real fast to get away with that look.

BB7s are brilliant.

wow! thorough review!
you should be a writer.

if it means you’ll ride more (and you can afford it) then get it

sketchbook pro – for drawing is good

Post up wanted ads on here and scour.
He’ll find something like an old On One Scandal or Rock Lobster (steel) and will be away.
There are some gems in these here HTMLs.

It’s always helpful, even the loony comedy madness that sometimes springs out of the most innocent thread.

You should be buying my Endura undershorts. They will make you ride like a God.

@ eyerideit – I bought the s/m (am 6ft, 31″ waist, skinny ‘road’ build) and the fit is great.

@ theflatboy – we are talking seriously good (was given bibs used by a Pro-Team because a mate worked for the sponsor and these are as good/better in some ways).

I bought my wife a Genesis Aether for a great price.
Delivery was quick and it was set-up brilliantly.

First class customer service, delivery etc.
Great, quick and accurate advice on fit/size.

Only wish is they had a broader product mix.

bump for the early crowd…?

They are top.
Had some 700c disc wheels for crosser built.
Bombproof, brilliant.

That bike looks the nuts.
I am worried about the shed though.

both.

I’ve bought 3 frames off here.
1 of which I should have loved, because it looks cool and everyone says they’re great, but I hated the way it rode, so flogged it.
the other two look a bit ordinary, but ride great… so I guess the emotions can hook you in, but if it doesn’t work as a bike, then logic is going to kick in…

dale – CAAD 10 – looks tidy – rides nice