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After someone posted a link to Mango Bikes in here a few days ago, I'm sorely tempted to buy an AR. We have some bridleways and horrible cycle path nearby that I would hate to take my road bike on, but a "gravel bike" would be great on it.

Does anyone have any experience with their bikes?
 
madindehead said:
After someone posted a link to Mango Bikes in here a few days ago, I'm sorely tempted to buy an AR. We have some bridleways and horrible cycle path nearby that I would hate to take my road bike on, but a "gravel bike" would be great on it.

Does anyone have any experience with their bikes?
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That was probably me and I just came here to ask about internet bike sizing. Haven't heard any personal experiences about them but I'm tempted by the R as I don't currently have a functional bike and if I get into commuting I may want full mudguards! The reviews of Mango seem to fair pretty well and even the R can take up to 32mm tyres.


So I know my current bike's current setup and have its geometry data... how can I compare this to Mango's geometry data to ensure the Medium is the right size for me?
 
Lethal` said:
That was probably me and I just came here to ask about internet bike sizing. Haven't heard any personal experiences about them but I'm tempted by the R as I don't currently have a functional bike and if I get into commuting I may want full mudguards! The reviews of Mango seem to fair pretty well and even the R can take up to 32mm tyres.


So I know my current bike's current setup and have its geometry data... how can I compare this to Mango's geometry data to ensure the Medium is the right size for me?
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I did notice that Mango have geometry data on the bikes. If you click the full spec.

Road.cc has a review of the R and the AR (All-Round) bikes and they sound pretty decent.

I'd love to just have a winter bike/commuting/gravel bike to play around on. My road bike is sitting on the turbo, and taking it off constantly is going to be a bit of pain :S
 
madindehead said:
I did notice that Mango have geometry data on the bikes. If you click the full spec.

Road.cc has a review of the R and the AR (All-Round) bikes and they sound pretty decent.

I'd love to just have a winter bike/commuting/gravel bike to play around on. My road bike is sitting on the turbo, and taking it off constantly is going to be a bit of pain :S
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Yes they have the geometry data, I was really wondering how do I actually compare this to the geometry data for my bike? It won't be exactly the same but what are 'reasonable' differences?
 
Roady said:
I'm looking for a wheelset I can buy as a decent enough upgrade without breaking the bank. My budget is realistically under £400, probably around £300 (if I'm being honest) as I don't want to invest too much. After future change to discs I may flog my Defy and the wheelset would be of little use. I'd love Enve, Zipp or Roval but would need an extra couple of grand in my budget! ;)

[*]Shimano RS81 Carbon are in a good sale at £330. Carbon/ally combo rim makes them light at 1500g, 16/20 spokes, not much info on hubs but being Shimano should be ok? These are not deep rims and being more of an entry 'climbers' wheel the spoke count is low to get the low weight, also don't look very special. Included these as more of a comparison of entry carbon alongside the midrange alu's. Might not be strong enough for me?
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I bought a pair of the RS81 C35 for my Gran Fondo which replaced the cheapo RS21 that came on the bike. I really like them, they spin far more freely than the cheapos and are pretty strong, Im just under 100kgs and don't get brake rub when standing on the pedals while climbing. I know they are the C35 and you are looking at the C24 but you are lighter than me.

They are supposed Ultegra level wheels.
 
Lethal` said:
Yes they have the geometry data, I was really wondering how do I actually compare this to the geometry data for my bike? It won't be exactly the same but what are 'reasonable' differences?
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post up geo charts for current and potential new bike, don't forget to tell us which size your current bike is
 
I have the RS81 C24s. I wouldn't recommend these. I use them as summer wheels only and after a year the lacquer bad flaked off in many areas and they rub badly even with brakes a fair distance from the wheel when standing up. I weight less than 80KG typically 76Kg in the summer. (6ft tall)
 
Has anyone ever had a problem with their rear wheel coming out of the drop outs after pushing away hard? I've had it happen several times now, despite the skewer being done up really tight! I suspect the skewer it's not the shimano one that came with the wheel
 
PaulStat said:
Has anyone ever had a problem with their rear wheel coming out of the drop outs after pushing away hard? I've had it happen several times now, despite the skewer being done up really tight! I suspect the skewer it's not the shimano one that came with the wheel
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They can work their way loose, QR shouldn't be done up so tight they're hard to undo though, can cause more damage! I had this with some non oem skewers in the past where the binding rings had started to wear away.
 
PaulStat said:
Has anyone ever had a problem with their rear wheel coming out of the drop outs after pushing away hard? I've had it happen several times now, despite the skewer being done up really tight! I suspect the skewer it's not the shimano one that came with the wheel
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when it comes to retention, everything else is a bit rubbish compared to a shimano skewer.
 
Ok people,
There's a 100 mile Vale of York sportive thing in Early April that I'd like to do. I'm unfit. Can I get fit enough in about a month? It's pretty flat, as it's the VOY... but there's 4000 ft total climbing in it with a couple of hills. Am I stupid to attempt this given I've not really been on my bike much since November.
 
That said, 4000ft over 100 miles (and in a group) isn't much climbing, unless it's all compacted into a smaller part of that route.

As Von says, it really depends on your current riding habits. If you've not ridden that far before also make sure you take way more food than you think you will need.
 
FrenchTart said:
That said, 4000ft over 100 miles (and in a group) isn't much climbing, unless it's all compacted into a smaller part of that route.

As Von says, it really depends on your current riding habits. If you've not ridden that far before also make sure you take way more food than you think you will need.
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It's an organised event so there's a feed stop every 30 miles or so. I might just enter on the day if there's space if I'm feeling up to it.... I don't have to do the full route I suppose.
 
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