+1 Was going to suggest that as well
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Thats the spec I wanted. It's mental money and only makes sense if you're riding locked garage to locked garage. If you're in town and might leave it outside the pub or the shops then in just isn't smart
13 May 2015 22:59
Well I was looking at hybrids as I'd prefer a more upright position, I really like the adventure / cx bikes in particular this bmc http://www.evanscycles.com/products/bmc/granfondo-gf02-disc-105-tiagra-2015-adventure-road-bike-ec072430
(I've got a bit of a hard on for bmc atm
)
But I have dodgy lower back and I'm fat, my intention was to get the hybrid get into some kind of shape then go for the drop bar cx bike next year.
I don't want to buy something feel uncomfortable on it and end up leaving it in the garage to rust (like I did with my Fuji track a few years back)
(I've got a bit of a hard on for bmc atm
) But I have dodgy lower back and I'm fat, my intention was to get the hybrid get into some kind of shape then go for the drop bar cx bike next year.
I don't want to buy something feel uncomfortable on it and end up leaving it in the garage to rust (like I did with my Fuji track a few years back)
a croix de fer wouldnt put you that low, with a stem with a lot of rise and spacers you could get a fairly upright position. You would then be able to drop the position as you get more comfortable and not have to buy a new bike.
I dont think an upright position would really make a massive difference over 8 miles, especially commuting. Maybe a few mins slower..
I dont think an upright position would really make a massive difference over 8 miles, especially commuting. Maybe a few mins slower..
I prefer the Kona to the Genesis but prefer this bmc to both I think if I was going to buy one I'd just have to spend the extra and get the nice Matt red one
I read a review of the BMC GF02 and it said it could do anything, even light mountain biking!
That and all the CX bikes mentioned above all have road groupsets, and pretty fragile looking seat stays
Would they really be more suited off road than the Ac02 deore? which looks sturdier to me, has 37c tires which could be swapped for cx tires and a mtb groupset.
If this really is the case I better go order some more bikes, I'm pretty sure Evans are sick of me all ready
I read a review of the BMC GF02 and it said it could do anything, even light mountain biking!
That and all the CX bikes mentioned above all have road groupsets, and pretty fragile looking seat stays
Would they really be more suited off road than the Ac02 deore? which looks sturdier to me, has 37c tires which could be swapped for cx tires and a mtb groupset.
If this really is the case I better go order some more bikes, I'm pretty sure Evans are sick of me all ready
Sturdiness has little to do with it. You aren't going to snap a frame going down a towpath. The point is that the AC02 is designed for stiffness whereas the CX bikes are a balance of rigidity to make them fast and efficient over the road and compliance which gives you a degree of control and comfort off road.
I love the bmc ac01, I rode the spec with the belt drive and it's a super nice, fast ride. It will put you in a good position and the tyres it comes with are big enough anyway. just reduce the tyre pressure if you know you're going off-road.
Did any Fukers do this? http://pages.rapha.cc/events/ride-report-raphas-hell-of-the-north-vi
Did it last year on 23's and this year on 25's and have only crashed once not even due to traction problems
Did any Fukers do this? http://pages.rapha.cc/events/ride-report-raphas-hell-of-the-north-vi
Did it last year on 23's and this year on 25's and have only crashed once not even due to traction problems
I love the bmc ac01, I rode the spec with the belt drive
Thats the spec I wanted. It's mental money and only makes sense if you're riding locked garage to locked garage. If you're in town and might leave it outside the pub or the shops then in just isn't smart
Planet-X London Road frame is reduced to £149 in Silver, all sizes available,
with these wheels
http://www.planetx.co.uk/i/q/WPSHOEMRX05/shimano-wh-rx05-road-disc-wheelset
would make a great basis for a bike,
had an email for a cheap Tiagra groupset this week as well, Ribble maybe although you dont need the calipers as its disc
with these wheels
http://www.planetx.co.uk/i/q/WPSHOEMRX05/shimano-wh-rx05-road-disc-wheelset
would make a great basis for a bike,
had an email for a cheap Tiagra groupset this week as well, Ribble maybe although you dont need the calipers as its disc
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