Well I have just picked this up (an hour ago) so guess that makes it my winter road bike 8)

Importantly though, which bottle cage do you think I should get for it? :P

Take a look at Rab Vapour Rise as well.

Topeak bar extender?

I really rate the BG saddles, for what it’s worth.

Well I know what you mean. Had a break from mtb’ing for quite a while, just hitting the odd trail centre now and again. Did a bridleway last week and was buzzing for days. That’s all I used to ride (5 days a week) and forgot just how much I enjoyed picking your own line, being out of the woods, up on the hills, and not returning to an overpriced car park!

And that was on a very wet and windy day :twisted:

So much so, i’ve bought a CX bike so I can stop using the mtb for commuting and it’s “ready to go”. Or I can pick a bridleway on the CX bike for a cheeky bit of fun before work 8)

If you’re taking protein powders/bars then either stop or change them. Some of them play more havoc than others with your digestive system. Are you also having excessive wind throughout the day? Another symptom of protein powders!

440 it is then. No fear of death whatever happens – he doesn’t let go of the brakes for long enough :twisted:

I think his is a later one. Has disc mount on the rear, dark blue in colour?

I think he needs a 100mm fork on it, so 440 then. Suggested he build it anyway, and see what he thinks.

Cheers.

Don’t support Trek, they suck. The world would probably still have Klein, Bontrager and Gary Fisher bikes still if it wasn’t for Trek sucking.

And we might still have actual, real bike shops if people didn’t support foreign internet retailers. The world sucks.

You’re definitely gonna die.

As for the cramps, you’re right, when you push hard the body shuts down non-vital functions. Digestion being one of them. So long as you don’t actually start pooling yourself I wouldn’t worry about it. Have you thrown up yet? That’s a sign you’re near to your absolute limit, right before passing out.

Dunno about fearing change, I’m sure roadies were the first to embrace titanium, aluminium, and carbon fibre.

As for the rest of your question, dunno, I just bought a 56cm CX bike that seems the same size as a 56cm CAAD8 I also tried.

Boardman CX is available with discs in 50cm and 53cm, so worth sitting on them for a try.

I suspect a troll but I’m bored:

it looks better in the selfies i’ve taken.

it feels very snug and protective over my head.

Hmm, which one do I want from a piece of protective equipment? Let me think…

Maybe try a different helmet, you might find one that fits and makes you look pretty :roll:

Better than no car.

I’ve been shopping around this last week or two, and doubt you’ll find a better spec of bike new. That’s second hand bike money IMO.

I’m picking my CX bike up next week. Hoping I’ll get used to drop bars, as they felt very odd (comfortable on the tops though) on the test ride! Have you mastered braking without shifting yet? :?

In fairness to Tredz, I have to deal with warranty claims and manufacturers on a regular basis, and we quote 3-4 weeks to be safe. Often it’s quicker, but once the distributor or manufacturer gets the product they do tend to take forever. As it was three months after purchase the supplier is entitled to offer a repair rather than a refund, and that’s what they are doing.

Of course, not keeping the customer informed along the way isn’t great, but I don’t believe that Tredz are to blame in this case.

For the sort of service that has been suggested above (i.e. – take a bolt from another bike), you’d need to use a local bike shop, and even then, I doubt many would want to have a new bike sat there waiting for a pivot bolt for 3 weeks.

Bump, in case you’re rooting around in the shed at the weekend!

If they all feel the same on the test ride then whichever you can get the best deal on, in terms of price and groupset?

Sometimes buying a local bike you’ve been able to test ride is much better than one of the web that might seem slightly better on paper.

Or the Kona :twisted:

I like the Montane Medusa 32 as and all-round, light pack. I use mine for mountain biking, climbing, walking, etc. It straps down really small when not full as well, which is important (when you walk into a climb with loads of kit, then carry an empty bag for the route for example). Neat ice axe holders as well.

What’s that blue thing you’re running on the chain?

Thanks, the 20L will make a good top bag for my rack.

I’ve done a test cycling to and from work over the last few months. With and without hi-vis, pannier, helmet, etc.

I found that the hi-vis does seem to help, with less cars pulling out on me (still happens though), but makes sod all difference to anything else.

Panniers on the back, cars give you more room for sure.

Helmet…I’ve found cars less likely to wait, and give me less room, and cut in sooner, when I’m wearing one.

My tip – fit panniers (even if you just fill them with balloons!).

8)

Oh, as for the kids thing, dunno, don’t have kids and don’t care what others do with theres. Actually, might be worth borrowing one for the rack though, and seeing if I get more room than I do with panniers…

Light rigid forks (Kinesis Maxlight or Mosso), slick tyres (Conti SportContact 1.3) and a new chain (Wilko’s!) and you’ve got a “hybrid”.

The Hardrock is a decent frame, I would buy it at that price.

My Mavic Crossmax rims are like this, I need 120psi in the tyres to get them to seat (3 different types of Conti’s, from 1.6-2.1″).

Proved impossible to do trailside, getting the damn tyre off to change the tube was hard enough, never mind seating the tyre again!

Obviously you are frustrated but…WHY don’t people pick up the phone? Emails do tend to take longer (especially if you wait 5+7+13 days to send them), or get missed. Phone calls get things sorted much faster!

On the bright side, I can lend you a non-dropper post if that’ll get you riding again.

Maybe he is an agent for cash generators

I reckon it’s a staff member, hence the no refunds (although ebay will refund buyers regardless). He’s trying to make money on already overpriced items.

I think your physio is not a bike fit expert. There are lots of other options, pedal extenders for example. It would be worth researching it more, and booking in for a bike fit, may save you money in the long run.

Thanks again. I started by thinking this Jamis Quest Claris looked like good value compared to other offerings around the same or lower price (Claude Butler, Carerra, even Boardman). Then did the usual, of upping the budget a bit :roll:

Lets see what payday brings tomorrow :twisted:

Thanks Kudos, resale value isn’t a concern. Might check out the American sites for reviews.

I was thinking of this one, as the group set is better than anything else for the money and I would like a steel frame: Jamis Quest

The postage is quite reasonable if it’s insured to £3500.

Not sure I see the problem with the price either, you could get something heavier, bouncier, and with bigger wheels for the same sort of money, so that looks like a bargain to me :wink:

You won’t want to wear it if you have a beard.

If he had a beard he wouldn’t be asking STW/wife/gf what he should be wearing :wink:

Here’s a thought…get a cheaper bike and pay less per month?

Sounds like I should have had a receipt then :roll:

If I used McDonalds, or was in such a rush to pay for my lunch, I guess I could see the benefit. As it happens I’m not, so happy to spend 10 seconds inputting a pin :wink: I’m not convinced my bank would back me up in the event of fraud…

There is a Roku box that works with older TV’s for anyone else in a similar boat. Worth a look.

Jamie – as the above postings have proven though, people come here to get a response, and that’s not a good business model for ANY business. Once you open the gate, that’s how customers expect to communicate. If you don’t open that gate, unhappy customers would be left with phoning and emailing (the correct way of dealing with an issue – by the customer and the business).

And I do seem to remember that Brant wound enough folk up in his time :wink: Posting on a forum can end in a no-win situation. I know for a fact I would be sacked if I posted lengthy “resolutions” on our company Facebook page, or in a web forum. If there was a complaint I’d message the customer, asking for their details, so that I could phone them to resolve the issue.

I’ve seen it time and time again, and that is the quickest and easiest way to resolve an issue. Putting discussions out in pubic, as has happened here (many, many times) is NOT good for business. Far too risky.

As a customer, I also would not use the forum for such communications. If a business replied to a thread for some reason (I wouldn’t ask or expect them too), I’d just ask them to phone me to resolve the issue.

Example, as above. PX PM’s customer, gets order number and phone number, calls them, resolves issue and perhaps gives a voucher as a goodwill gesture. Problem solved. It should never get as far as it has.

PS – if PX want’s a customer care representative give me a shout. I can work a telephone.

The biggest mistake PX makes is allowing staff to post on forums. It’s not the correct way to respond to customer problems.

I reckon it’s the OP, and this should be in the “For Sale” section :wink:

Had a CB Mule for over 10 years now, cracking bag. Very tough, durable, and comfortable. Those prices are a bargain, you’d spend that on a replacement bladder!

Great find.

Mudguards and rack essential IME.

Agree with this!

Halfords have some cracking deals on Boardman hybrids at the moment, I wish it was payday already!

Why don’t you ride 10 miles then pop back and ask us again :?: