http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ CityCyclingEdinburgh Forum » Tag: new bike dilemma - Recent Posts en Wed, 13 May 2026 03:41:12 +0000 http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=4664#post-49730 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 12:47:36 +0000 Instography 49730@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>My other and clearly much better half pointed out that we have accidental damage cover on our contents insurance and bikes are included. A long and dreary phone call confirms that they will, indeed, cover the cost of a new frame and transferring all the components across. Just need a bike shop to provide an assessment of the damage and a quote. Result. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=4664#post-49647 Wed, 07 Dec 2011 23:01:38 +0000 crowriver 49647@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Indeed. <strike>Now that supply and demand have been so neatly put together, I hope the other 'suitors' will do the decent thing and withdraw from the contest.</strike> Strike that, not really any of my business! Below still applies, though...</p> <p>Cyclist in need, chaps! </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=4664#post-49645 Wed, 07 Dec 2011 22:48:29 +0000 chdot 49645@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Large Blue must be <em>in</em> today! </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=4664#post-49643 Wed, 07 Dec 2011 22:39:59 +0000 crowriver 49643@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Here's another one - 62cm big enough? Condor frame, 531, canti studs, proper tourer. Less than an hour to go!</p> <p><a href="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Condor-Reynolds-531-touring-frame-62cm-Simano-headset-cantilever-brakes-/200681481288" rel="nofollow">http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Condor-Reynolds-531-touring-frame-62cm-Simano-headset-cantilever-brakes-/200681481288</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=4664#post-49637 Wed, 07 Dec 2011 22:19:31 +0000 Roibeard 49637@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>@Instography - <a href="http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=4666">chdot's frame</a></p> <p>Awww - CCE matchmaking...</p> <p>Robert </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=4664#post-49635 Wed, 07 Dec 2011 22:14:52 +0000 Instography 49635@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>@chdot<br /> Is this true? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=4664#post-49631 Wed, 07 Dec 2011 21:56:48 +0000 Uberuce 49631@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I call serendipity on that, yus. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=4664#post-49625 Wed, 07 Dec 2011 21:33:00 +0000 crowriver 49625@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>@Instography, I understand chdot has a monster sized tall person 753 frame he wants to dispose of... </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=4664#post-49621 Wed, 07 Dec 2011 21:21:35 +0000 Instography 49621@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>@wingpig<br /> Did indeed but I didn't think of that as a touring replacement. Besides if I can slip a new frame under the domestic radar then I'm still one bike up.</p> <p>The ebay bikes all look a bit wee for me. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=4664#post-49606 Wed, 07 Dec 2011 18:35:40 +0000 wee folding bike 49606@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Steel is real. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=4664#post-49597 Wed, 07 Dec 2011 17:27:08 +0000 crowriver 49597@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Now here's a bargain! No fewer than four CroMo frames for 130 quid including postage! Should fit your old forks, canti bosses, 700c stays. Knacker one, and you've still got three left!</p> <p><a href="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/JOB-LOT-4-FRAMES-4130-BUTTED-CRO-MO-FRAME-CX-TRAIL-TOURING-NEW-UNUSED-/330612578661" rel="nofollow">http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/JOB-LOT-4-FRAMES-4130-BUTTED-CRO-MO-FRAME-CX-TRAIL-TOURING-NEW-UNUSED-/330612578661</a></p> <p>(Assuming they fit, of course).</p> <p>Also available singly: </p> <p><a href="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/4130-BUTTED-CRO-MO-FRAME-TRAIL-FRAME-TOURING-HYBRID-NEW-UNUSED-/330648042723" rel="nofollow">http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/4130-BUTTED-CRO-MO-FRAME-TRAIL-FRAME-TOURING-HYBRID-NEW-UNUSED-/330648042723</a></p> <p>Or else this Cannondale Ultra frameset:</p> <p><a href="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Cannondale-touring-ultra-frame-set-/160693546477" rel="nofollow">http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Cannondale-touring-ultra-frame-set-/160693546477</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=4664#post-49595 Wed, 07 Dec 2011 17:20:13 +0000 crowriver 49595@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>If this will fit you, the price is very reasonable with 4 hours to go:</p> <p><a href="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Dawes-Super-Galaxy-Touring-bike-58cm-steel-reynolds-531-frame-winter-commuter-/140653275799" rel="nofollow">http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Dawes-Super-Galaxy-Touring-bike-58cm-steel-reynolds-531-frame-winter-commuter-/140653275799</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=4664#post-49580 Wed, 07 Dec 2011 16:53:33 +0000 crowriver 49580@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>It could be the cold has made it worse, or it has just come to the end of its life. Shame. I presume it's aluminium, thus basically unfixable.</p> <p>Why not pick up a nice second hand frame from Eastside Bikes/MacDonald Cycles or even the Bike Station? If anyone has one that's the right size. I've seen 531, 753, etc. in various places. If it's a tourer replacement though, an old, good quality Chromoly MTB frame might fit the bill (though wheel set/tyres may need to be swapped for 26"). Steel less likely to crack... </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=4664#post-49569 Wed, 07 Dec 2011 16:11:51 +0000 wingpig 49569@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Didn't you already get a frame after admiring the one Dave bought for his new build? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=4664#post-49560 Wed, 07 Dec 2011 14:31:57 +0000 chdot 49560@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Decisions decisions!</p> <p>Work out the consequences of complete failure at that crack before you ride again... </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=4664#post-49559 Wed, 07 Dec 2011 14:28:40 +0000 Instography 49559@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>So now I know the cause of the clicking / creaking sound that has provided rhythmic accompaniment to my ride into work and home the past couple of days. </p> <p>Took tourer (Cannondale T800) into Alpine Bikes for a bit of a service and as I describe all the things that could be improved about its performance (braking / gear indexing / new cables etc) I mention the creak, look down and see that where there has been a small ding in the frame for a few years, there is now also a ragged line running from each side, halfway round the frame.</p> <p>"That'll be the cause of the creaking then" says the man. "Oh, that's a crack says his pal". No point servicing that. "And I'd strongly advise walking it back" man adds.</p> <p>I haven't noticed any signs of cracking and check periodically, knowing that this dent is a weak spot. Haven't bashed it recently. Maybe a coincidence but might the recent cold snap have made the frame more brittle? Does that make sense?</p> <p>Still, every tragedy is an opportunity thinks I. But what to do?</p> <p>Buy a new frame? Planet X Kaffenback looks good at £250 for the frame and forks and then transfer as much componentry as possible across.</p> <p>Buy a bike just for commuting - Revolution Cross or similar </p> <p>Change my plan for the Cycle2Work bike from a roadie and splash it all on a new tourer / commuter? </p>