http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ CityCyclingEdinburgh Forum » Topic: And now - HOY Bikes en Sun, 19 Apr 2026 02:22:06 +0000 http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=9011#post-116708 Wed, 03 Jul 2013 17:16:16 +0000 custard 116708@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Well comparing my own Boardman hybrid @ £499 vs the Hoy Shizuoka .001 @ £550<br /> I would say on paper the Boardman has it covered<br /> The Hoy has 8 gears on the rear and a single ring at the front<br /> admittedly hydro vs cable brakes, but the Boardman is a better looking frame IMO<br /> So where does the £50 more come into it?<br /> only a rear gear set &amp; shifter<br /> also missing the vital £500 C2W price point for people like myself </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=9011#post-116697 Wed, 03 Jul 2013 16:31:43 +0000 Wilmington's Cow 116697@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>What kaputnik said. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=9011#post-116692 Wed, 03 Jul 2013 16:23:20 +0000 kaputnik 116692@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><em>So what do we think so far</em></p> <p>Massivley boring design and visually unappealing. I assume nonetheless they are useful and well-specified bikes that do the job you want them to, however I think that Boardman have that sector of the market sewn up.</p> <p>I just don't see anything (beyond the sticker saying "Hoy") in these bikes that makes them stand out, or hugely desirable. They just look the same as nearly every other compact geometry aluminium road bike that's out there in a crowded market. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=9011#post-116681 Wed, 03 Jul 2013 15:02:22 +0000 Two Tired 116681@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I saw one of these in Evans last time I was in. I could not get over the ugliness of the welds to even consider the rest of the bike. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=9011#post-116678 Wed, 03 Jul 2013 14:47:06 +0000 custard 116678@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><a href="http://www.evanscycles.com/pages/hoy-bikes" rel="nofollow">http://www.evanscycles.com/pages/hoy-bikes</a></p> <p>Saw a TV ad for these today</p> <p>So what do we think so far</p> <p>larger range is coming according to the Hoy site</p> <p><a href="http://www.hoybikes.com/" rel="nofollow">http://www.hoybikes.com/</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=9011#post-106060 Wed, 27 Mar 2013 14:16:02 +0000 chdot 106060@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><a href="http://www.scotsman.com/edinburgh-evening-news/latest-news/chris-hoy-checks-production-of-new-bike-range-1-2859898" rel="nofollow">http://www.scotsman.com/edinburgh-evening-news/latest-news/chris-hoy-checks-production-of-new-bike-range-1-2859898</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=9011#post-100272 Wed, 13 Feb 2013 14:20:37 +0000 deckard112 100272@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>One assumes the images are mock ups/prototypes? The article suggests a full Ultegra groupset on the range topper but the image has a different Chainset (can't quite identify it?).</p> <p>Some pretty tough competition at the price points though! Specialized offer both Allez and Secteur with Tiagra groupset at circa £850 and I know which I'd prefer (all other things being equal). </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=9011#post-100170 Wed, 13 Feb 2013 11:01:58 +0000 kaputnik 100170@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Apart from the slightly bulging head tube for the (sucks air through teeth) integrated headset thingummer, it looks incredibly like my Cannondale CAAD9 frame. Which is a suitably 2-years old shade of stealth black also.</p> <p>I do like that they've kept the branding subtle and not covered it in tartan. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=9011#post-100159 Wed, 13 Feb 2013 10:12:03 +0000 chdot 100159@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>My latest bike is blue. </p> <p>I have 'swapped' it for a black one. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=9011#post-100157 Wed, 13 Feb 2013 09:51:03 +0000 amir 100157@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Black is a bit yesterday </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=9011#post-100156 Wed, 13 Feb 2013 09:44:22 +0000 gembo 100156@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Who will Bradley Wiggins go with? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=9011#post-100155 Wed, 13 Feb 2013 09:38:05 +0000 fimm 100155@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>@Laidback <em>I love hub gears and chain guards! Can't wait. </em><br /> Am I right in reading that with a heavy dose of sarcasm...? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=9011#post-100142 Wed, 13 Feb 2013 00:18:41 +0000 LaidBack 100142@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><em>And there will be four bikes designed for city commuters and leisure cyclists.</em></p> <p>I love hub gears and chain guards! Can't wait. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=9011#post-100137 Tue, 12 Feb 2013 23:08:08 +0000 Cyclingmollie 100137@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>In the main photo accompanying the article it looks as if Sir Chris is using countersteer. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=9011#post-100113 Tue, 12 Feb 2013 18:25:20 +0000 chdot 100113@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><a href="http://road.cc/content/news/76079-sir-chris-hoy-reveals-seven-signature-road-and-city-bikes" rel="nofollow">http://road.cc/content/news/76079-sir-chris-hoy-reveals-seven-signature-road-and-city-bikes</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=9011#post-93025 Sat, 01 Dec 2012 14:57:59 +0000 chdot 93025@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Seems 'building' bikes is going to be his next job -</p> <p><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GnnolyukdVo" rel="nofollow">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GnnolyukdVo</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=9011#post-92536 Wed, 28 Nov 2012 12:34:22 +0000 DaveC 92536@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>ka ching!!!!</p> <p>Aye O'bree bike would have to be a prone recumbent. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=9011#post-92532 Wed, 28 Nov 2012 12:27:52 +0000 Smudge 92532@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I'd rather see a range of Obree designed bikes, I suspect they'd be MUCH more interesting :-)</p> <p>(No offence to Mr Hoy of course!) </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=9011#post-92512 Wed, 28 Nov 2012 11:46:56 +0000 chdot 92512@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>"<br /> Announcing the launch of the new brand Sir Chris says he wants the brand to make cycling more accessible to people of all ages: “Cycling has been a central part of my life from an early age and has helped me achieve so much. I want to help more people experience the power and enjoyment of cycling, as well as demystifying it and making it accessible to all. That's why I decided to create a brand that embodies this vision and my passion.”</p> <p>We’ve no word on pricing of the bikes yet but the three road bikes are being aimed at recreational and sports cyclist, so expect them to be reasonably affordable. And there will be four bikes designed for city commuters and leisure cyclists. Sizing will include youth bikes, getting kids into cycling is clearly an important part of producing a range of bicycles for Chris.</p> <p>"</p> <p>Part of me wishes that the new range/brand was available in non-chain bike shops. But the economics of going with Evans make a lot of sense. </p> <p>I think Chris Boardman has done a lot to make sure 'his' bikes aren't just 'badge engineered' Halfords ones. </p> <p>From the quotes above it seems Chris Hoy is taking an interest in areas that have been growing in recent years - 'fun' road bikes (not just the hyper-expensive end) and bikes suitable for 'normal' commuting - so obviously they will have mudguards... </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=9011#post-92509 Wed, 28 Nov 2012 11:36:30 +0000 kaputnik 92509@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><em>My Google Fu is weak. Can't find any pictures of the bikes themselves</em></p> <p>I don't think they exist yet. I think the launch of the actual bikes isn't until next year. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=9011#post-92508 Wed, 28 Nov 2012 11:26:26 +0000 Uberuce 92508@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>My Google Fu is weak. Can't find any pictures of the bikes themselves, but from the description 'road bikes' on the Evans site I'd hazard a guess he's not taken the same tr...same tra. I can't. </p> <p>I'd hazard a guess he's not doing the same thing Victoria Pendleton did and brought out some Pashley-lites. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=9011#post-92507 Wed, 28 Nov 2012 11:21:39 +0000 Cyclingmollie 92507@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I see the Daily Mail thought that the 1930's Evans was one of the new bikes. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=9011#post-92501 Wed, 28 Nov 2012 10:43:33 +0000 Wilmington's Cow 92501@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>That was only a matter of time really... </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=9011#post-92494 Wed, 28 Nov 2012 09:49:16 +0000 chdot 92494@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><a href="http://www.road.cc/content/news/71207-sir-chris-hoy-launches-hoy-bikes-brand-seven-models" rel="nofollow">http://www.road.cc/content/news/71207-sir-chris-hoy-launches-hoy-bikes-brand-seven-models</a> </p>