mwg
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I've put off getting a racer for about a year because I dont like the lycra shorts! But decided sod it, its what everyone wears on them and its not like I'll be going out round town dressed like it 
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Carl
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I'd go for the tramp on a racer look, that you often see. Just don't think I could do it!
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Nath
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I'm having this dilemma too. I cycle to work nearly every day so I'm going to be doing the same scheme. But I can't decide whether to get a racer or decent mountain bike. I don't use the roads because we have a cycle network called redways. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Redways But the surfaces of some redways are a bit toss, and after riding my mates racer the other day it felt like my arms were going to fall off due to the vibrations.
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Carl
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quote:
Originally posted by Nath
I'm having this dilemma too. I cycle to work nearly every day so I'm going to be doing the same scheme. But I can't decide whether to get a racer or decent mountain bike. I don't use the roads because we have a cycle network called redways. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Redways But the surfaces of some redways are a bit toss, and after riding my mates racer the other day it felt like my arms were going to fall off due to the vibrations.
There are them hybrid bikes, they look toss but they are probably your best bet. I'm still swaying towards just a mountain bike as my commute is only 4 miles. Some wanker in payroll won't join the scheme though, joke since I work in Public Health and are meant to be promoting healthy living yet I can't get a good deal on a bike.
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Nath
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I'm a little bit vain though so the bike would have to look smart
My commute (Matt H  ) is about 6 miles each way, so it probably doesnt matter too much what I go for. My company do it but they only seem to do it once a year or something. I was speaking to a guy who got his through the company and he got it in December. Reckons they won't do it again till then 
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mwg
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Some Hybrids have mountain bike frames, front suspension but with wheels that roll much better. So you get mountain bike looks and comfort and they still go along at a reasonable speed.
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mwg
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How much do you want to spend?
The Specialized Crosstrails mentioned in Matt H's thread have a mountain bike frame with the faster rolling wheels...
[Edited on 14-06-2009 by Matty G]
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Nath
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I'd like to spend about £650, retail.
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Paul_J
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i'd love to have a proper road bike... my concern would be pot holes / shitty roads? does it fuck them up?
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Nath
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quote:
Originally posted by Paul_J
i'd love to have a proper road bike... my concern would be pot holes / shitty roads? does it fuck them up?
My mate with the racer gets punctures quite bit because of them. He bought stronger tires, lined with kevlar or something, and its helped stop them. He still gets the odd one from time to time though.
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mwg
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quote:
Originally posted by Nath
I'd like to spend about £650, retail.
just over
and under
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Nath
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 they look smart! Best of both worlds with them then?
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mwg
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Yep! Should be good on the cycle tracks and cope with any rough bits and potholes 
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Nath
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Cool. Just need my probationary period at work to end, then I'll make the enquiry.
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mwg
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Picked up yesterday  Itching to get out on it but its pissing it down 
Going to stick it on the turbo trainer tomorrow night if the weather doesn't fair up!
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C2RL R
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just go out in the rain you tart. you live in England so you're gonna get caught in it eventually.
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C2RL R
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quote:
Originally posted by Nath
they look smart! Best of both worlds with them then?
i was gonna say the specialized hybrids don't look that ghey and can take a fair bit of stick.
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mwg
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quote:
Originally posted by C2RL R
just go out in the rain you tart. you live in England so you're gonna get caught in it eventually.
Noooo its going to be a dry weather only bike and yes TBH I am a tart 
I've got the Mountain bike for getting wet and shit up on
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