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CityCyclingEdinburgh Forum » Tag: comute - Recent Posts http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ CityCyclingEdinburgh Forum » Tag: comute - Recent Posts en Sun, 19 Apr 2026 10:25:41 +0000 StepRam on "Hello and request for Advice" http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=10644&page=3#post-252267 Wed, 07 Jun 2017 17:54:04 +0000 StepRam 252267@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ I took it to The Bicycle Works and they said to bring it back and they will try and get a 48 to fit it. The issue is front Derailer is riveted to the Carbon frame so limited scope to move it. Mandopicker101 on "Hello and request for Advice" http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=10644&page=3#post-252159 Tue, 06 Jun 2017 23:50:37 +0000 Mandopicker101 252159@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ You could try doing what I did - I have a 48/39 set up. Ribble Bikes sell Stronglight chainrings pretty inexpensively but they last forever. StepRam on "Hello and request for Advice" http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=10644&page=3#post-252126 Tue, 06 Jun 2017 16:57:05 +0000 StepRam 252126@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ Hay, Not sure if the people who helped my on this thread previously will see this, But about 6 weeks ago I finally Got a Bike, A 2016 Cannondale SuperX 105 found it online Brand new at a knock down £1300 Loving it! So thank you one and all for your help and advice Only regret now is that the front rings, are 46/36 and I would like to go up to a 50 or higher but that's not possible on the frame. Doh! StepRam on "Hello and request for Advice" http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=10644&page=3#post-118822 Fri, 19 Jul 2013 20:23:17 +0000 StepRam 118822@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ Thanks guys, not got it yet been a little distracted this week. however I will be getting it from Evans as I can get a hughe amount of cash back via my health care plan <a href="http://pruhealth.pruhealth.co.uk/individuals/well-rewarded/partners/evans-cycles" rel="nofollow">http://pruhealth.pruhealth.co.uk/individuals/well-rewarded/partners/evans-cycles</a> liking the genesis cote de fer just now but it's pushing the budget a little .... rust on "Hello and request for Advice" http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=10644&page=3#post-118796 Fri, 19 Jul 2013 16:09:36 +0000 rust 118796@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ Anyone added in this yet? Planet-X Kaffenbach: <a href="http://www.planet-x-bikes.co.uk/i/q/CBPXKAFF2RIV/planet_x_kaffenback_2_sram_rival_road_bike" rel="nofollow">http://www.planet-x-bikes.co.uk/i/q/CBPXKAFF2RIV/planet_x_kaffenback_2_sram_rival_road_bike</a> Obvious problem of difficult when you can't try it out, but it's got all the rack mounts you could want and will fit reasonable size tyres. custard on "Hello and request for Advice" http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=10644&page=3#post-118794 Fri, 19 Jul 2013 15:54:50 +0000 custard 118794@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ I missed the make but theres a nice black/red CX bike in evans. Reduced form £1K+ to £850(or there abouts) Cyclingmollie on "Hello and request for Advice" http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=10644&page=3#post-118780 Fri, 19 Jul 2013 15:17:46 +0000 Cyclingmollie 118780@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ You may already have splashed out on a suitable CX bike. If not here's one I found in Ace Bikes, Musselburgh. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/44681630@N02/9319098075/"><img src="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2885/9319098075_4d9e444924.jpg"></a> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/44681630@N02/9319098075/">Merida CX bike in Ace Bikes Musselburgh</a> by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/44681630@N02/">Cycling Mollie</a>, on Flickr StepRam on "Hello and request for Advice" http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=10644&page=3#post-117916 Sun, 14 Jul 2013 09:10:50 +0000 StepRam 117916@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ OK thank again guys, so its a gimmick / nice to have rather than anything that should be on a shopping list. I had a look at the Genesis Croix de Fer and the Genesis one yesterday and rode the One and EBC's own brand Cross which is apparently just a the same as the Specialized Tricross Sport Disc. Not sure about the one, but I preferred its geometry to that of the EBC cross. Was unsure about the de Fer's steal frame, but found a very good site explaining the different materials ..... <a href="http://www.brightspoke.com/c/understanding/bike-frame-materials.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.brightspoke.com/c/understanding/bike-frame-materials.html</a> in case anyone else finds it useful..... gembo on "Hello and request for Advice" http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=10644&page=3#post-117903 Sat, 13 Jul 2013 18:18:44 +0000 gembo 117903@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ I run with the two EBC smaller panniers got them in sale at Xmas for thirty quid. Vaude make them indeed it says Vaude on them. Orange covers make them waterproof. Being smaller I run with two. I do not know why i keep saying Run With. When I ran with ortlieb they were bigger and I would run with one. Which I overstuffed and totally knackered tho McNett Seamgrip may yet resurrect them. If I go back to ortlieb I will go with running with two. My tricross has flat tube. Looks good. No help in shouldering bike ESP. With big ortlieb on one side. Also means cannot clamp onto my bike stand and have to use the seat post. Cyclingmollie on "Hello and request for Advice" http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=10644&page=3#post-117889 Sat, 13 Jul 2013 11:04:34 +0000 Cyclingmollie 117889@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ You could save money on the panniers by getting the EBC ones and putting the contents in Tesco bags on the few days you hit severe weather. Or <a href="http://www.edinburghbicycle.com/products/exped-folded-waterproof-bags">these</a>. Uberuce on "Hello and request for Advice" http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=10644&page=3#post-117888 Sat, 13 Jul 2013 10:45:16 +0000 Uberuce 117888@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ I live on a second floor flat, so being shoulderable is pretty much mandatory, but none of mine have a flattened top tube, not even the two crossers. What they do have is cable routing for back brakes that is either internal or top-mounted and in the case of my fixies: non-existent. I think one would have to be a bit of a tart to worry about the discomfort of an unladen CX bike biting into your shoulder during a race when you're all pumped up and tensed up, so I don't understand why the flattened tube is a thing. Charterhall on "Hello and request for Advice" http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=10644&page=3#post-117886 Sat, 13 Jul 2013 09:26:16 +0000 Charterhall 117886@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ No use whatsoever outside of 'cross StepRam on "Hello and request for Advice" http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=10644&page=3#post-117885 Sat, 13 Jul 2013 09:21:43 +0000 StepRam 117885@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ DaveC mentioned that the Cotic had the two water bottle holders on the Bottom bar (not sure of the correct term) opposed to one on the bottom and one on the upright. As it made it easier to carry. I notice some of the cyclocross bikes have a flattened top tube also to aid carrying. Whilst I assume this has more to do with cyclocross racing rather than every day use. How useful is that and hope often do you end up carrying bike up and down stairs or over fences in every day running around town? StepRam on "Hello and request for Advice" http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=10644&page=3#post-117883 Sat, 13 Jul 2013 09:00:17 +0000 StepRam 117883@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ Thanks for the tip I like the look of the shirts and the cycling jacket thats dose not look like one.... PS found this on line and seem to have worked... Rohan Voucher Code: WL37 Get 10% off your entire order To take advantage of this super sale, simply enter voucher code: WL37 at checkout to get 10% off your entire order at Rohan. Expires: Jul 31, 2013 Charterhall on "Hello and request for Advice" http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=10644&page=3#post-117881 Sat, 13 Jul 2013 07:29:45 +0000 Charterhall 117881@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ BTW, Rohan are having a sale at the moment...http://www.rohan.co.uk wee folding bike on "Hello and request for Advice" http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=10644&page=3#post-117878 Fri, 12 Jul 2013 23:21:35 +0000 wee folding bike 117878@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ I don't think cracks in tyre sidewalls is a problem. Craghopper Kiwi trousers look fine anywhere. Zip offs have a differential fading issue so these days I try to put the legs back on when they get washed and thus far it seems to be working. StepRam on "Hello and request for Advice" http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=10644&page=3#post-117877 Fri, 12 Jul 2013 23:20:24 +0000 StepRam 117877@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ Re sizing do you all think this is about right? <a href="http://www.edinburghbicycle.com/comms/site_sizing/sizecharts-brands.htm#bikes-road" rel="nofollow">http://www.edinburghbicycle.com/comms/site_sizing/sizecharts-brands.htm#bikes-road</a> It would put me on a 58, (I'm 6"2') Uberuce on "Hello and request for Advice" http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=10644&page=3#post-117875 Fri, 12 Jul 2013 22:38:46 +0000 Uberuce 117875@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ To my mind, Rohan is the kingdom between Gondor and Isengard, where the subjects of Theoden live. I won't dispute the smartness of their Nordic themed leather horselord apparel, but I doubt it's what you mean. Charterhall on "Hello and request for Advice" http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=10644&page=3#post-117874 Fri, 12 Jul 2013 22:31:28 +0000 Charterhall 117874@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ I've been using Marathons for years, 9 times out of 10 I replace them because the carcass is starting to show. Often this would be the first and only time they get removed, ie. no punctures. Charterhall on "Hello and request for Advice" http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=10644&page=3#post-117873 Fri, 12 Jul 2013 22:27:50 +0000 Charterhall 117873@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ Civvies are what you wear when not on duty, ie normal non cycling clothes. Normal clothes from Rohan work well as smartish clothes for active travel. Uberuce on "Hello and request for Advice" http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=10644&page=2#post-117872 Fri, 12 Jul 2013 22:11:15 +0000 Uberuce 117872@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ *goes and checks his Marathon 32* Nope. Got them in September '11 and they're looking peachy. neddie on "Hello and request for Advice" http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=10644&page=2#post-117870 Fri, 12 Jul 2013 21:59:12 +0000 neddie 117870@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ I've found that Marathon tyres (not the plus) tend to crack at the sidewalls, well before the tread is worn. Anyone else noticed the same? Apart from that, they're a good tyre. And before anyone asks, yes I do keep them properly inflated - 80psi. StepRam on "Hello and request for Advice" http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=10644&page=2#post-117869 Fri, 12 Jul 2013 21:57:10 +0000 StepRam 117869@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ Uberuce Good points, I think I need to try some bikes and get a better idea of the right size for me. My plan is to do some shopping around try a few and decide on 1 or 2 models, then get the best Internet prices and use that to haggle with a local shop. I agree with all the comments made about a local bike shop and I am prepared to pay a little more for that service but I want to make sure I still get a good price, if not the cheapest! Uberuce on "Hello and request for Advice" http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=10644&page=2#post-117868 Fri, 12 Jul 2013 21:52:36 +0000 Uberuce 117868@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ I doubt you're a 56cm - DaveC and I are both shorter than you and we fit 58. Buuuuuut, as gembo pointed out, your first bike is going to be the wrong one. I think of buying from the LBS as insurance. If you buy online or from a large anonymous bricks'n'mortar chain, it will be cheaper, but they can afford to give you rubbish customer service because their (semi)Unique Selling Point is the low prices and they know that will bring in the punters regardless of bad press. Local Bike Shops' USP is their excellent customer service - it has to be, because it ain't the prices - so if anything goes wrong, they will move heaven and earth to fix it, so that you will give glowing reports to your friends, using your mouth and words. StepRam on "Hello and request for Advice" http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=10644&page=2#post-117866 Fri, 12 Jul 2013 21:22:32 +0000 StepRam 117866@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ hay, Baldcyclist that's a nice Curve ball but i was hoping to keep the whole thing under £1k, ortlibs, racks and mcb cleats and shoes all in for less than £1k I thought / hoped that was a good budget? I could push it but that would require some domestic negotiations! What is "Rohan civvies" Everything else on that list looks good. Uberuce & kaputnik your on your own there, however i think all your missing is the bottle of buckie in the bottle holder and a see you jimmy hat! chdot, thanks I nipped in earlier but all the staff here busy and I had somewhere else to be.... priving seamed a little steep? Going to do some price research.... custard Thanks I have messaged the seller, any tips on what to look for in a used bike like this? custard on "Hello and request for Advice" http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=10644&page=2#post-117853 Fri, 12 Jul 2013 19:36:35 +0000 custard 117853@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ and then of course theres the 2nd hand market I know its not for all but I saw this the other day while looking at things I cant afford <a href="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Genesis-Day-One-56cm-Alfine-8-Disc-Road-Bike/181172879284?_trksid=p2045573.m2042&_trkparms=aid%3D111000%26algo%3DREC.CURRENT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D27%26meid%3D9025964630535996934%26pid%3D100033%26prg%3D1011%26rk%3D1%26sd%3D181172879284%26" rel="nofollow">http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Genesis-Day-One-56cm-Alfine-8-Disc-Road-Bike/181172879284?_trksid=p2045573.m2042&_trkparms=aid%3D111000%26algo%3DREC.CURRENT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D27%26meid%3D9025964630535996934%26pid%3D100033%26prg%3D1011%26rk%3D1%26sd%3D181172879284%26</a> Uberuce on "Hello and request for Advice" http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=10644&page=2#post-117848 Fri, 12 Jul 2013 17:41:07 +0000 Uberuce 117848@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ *eyes narrow* It's on. BMX, ride on the pavement wearing shorts that expose no less than 2/3 of your underpants and a T-shirt with a motif relating to cannibis. Headwear is either a shell helmet(with further cannabis decals) or a baseball cap that under no circumstances will shield your eyes from the sun. -sensible edit. Crikey, we completely forgot about hub gears, didn't we? The cherry red one there is the Day One Alfine, which is a similar beast to my Croix, except that it's got an 8-speed internal hub gear at the back. They're largely binary in their maintenance; either they need nothing but the chain cleaned and the tension twiddled or they're completely knackered and have to be returned to the nearest certified mechanic. For 99% of the time, it's the former, come rain, shine or sleet. chdot on "Hello and request for Advice" http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=10644&page=2#post-117847 Fri, 12 Jul 2013 17:40:33 +0000 chdot 117847@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ Choice of 5 at Bike Trax <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/chdot/9270004184/"><img src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5331/9270004184_6eb0be8cc0.jpg"></a> Plus a few tourers - inc. a white Galaxy ('ladies') kaputnik on "Hello and request for Advice" http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=10644&page=2#post-117844 Fri, 12 Jul 2013 17:34:16 +0000 kaputnik 117844@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ Straight ball. Full suspension Apollo MTB, cycle in football kit and sports socks, pop all your stuff in a small rucksack or hang it from handlebars in Farmfoods bags. Uberuce on "Hello and request for Advice" http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=10644&page=2#post-117843 Fri, 12 Jul 2013 17:29:18 +0000 Uberuce 117843@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ Curvier ball... go for a singlespeed/fixed crosser.