Big Bike Thread

londonbairn · 21 Dec 2009 at 06:32

[DOD]Asprilla;15567316 said:
Sorry, I have to quote that again, just because it is monumentally pretty and I'm so jealous.

Must resist looking on eBay.........

Actually, anyone got any experiance of singlespeed cyclocross bikes? I'm thinking about adding one to the collection.

There are some amazing bargains on there, bikes seem to go for quite cheap, saw a Pinarello with Dura ace all over go for 1K, looked like 4K brand new.

Also saw a few bikes worth 3K when new going for £800 all in good condition.

[DOD]Asprilla · 21 Dec 2009 at 14:23

Stop giving me ideas....

There is a Planet X TT bike near me that's going for 500 notes at the moment.

daniel_owen_uk · 21 Dec 2009 at 14:32

KnightStalker said:
Ouch, just had an off on my bike, seems my tires are useless in snow, bikes ok my index and middle finger on my left hand arent, both are broken at the Knuckle and apart from some scratches and bruises ill live, but Panaracer Firexc pro's dont like snow

Mine were fine in the snow, on the ice however

Came in the car today.

londonbairn · 21 Dec 2009 at 16:49

[DOD]Asprilla;15571080 said:
Stop giving me ideas....

There is a Planet X TT bike near me that's going for 500 notes at the moment.

Send him a message "want to do it off ebay for cash?"

MrKnifey · 21 Dec 2009 at 17:28

Rode to work today, got a wet scream on the front and a swamp thing on the back mind you.. Managed some sweet drifts down the steep hills

janesssssy · 21 Dec 2009 at 17:57

I wonder if you can spot me:

http://www.singletrackworld.com/2009/12/salisbury-plain-winter-challenge-will-go-ahead-2/

Last picture on that Orange bike wearing red top behind the first 2 chaps. -6c riding in the snow. bbbrrr

[DOD]Asprilla · 21 Dec 2009 at 19:32

rafster said:
Send him a message "want to do it off ebay for cash?"

I might since he's advertising it elsewhere. Unfortunately Planet X have taken their TT bikes down until tomorrow so I can't check the new price.

Davyb · 22 Dec 2009 at 10:16

[DOD]Asprilla;15567316 said:
So
Actually, anyone got any experiance of singlespeed cyclocross bikes? I'm thinking about adding one to the collection.

My single speed cyclocross

Can't fault it is my cycling to work bike.

[DOD]Asprilla · 22 Dec 2009 at 10:31

Davyb said:
My single speed cyclocross

Can't fault it is my cycling to work bike.

Tricross Singlecross?

That's exactly what I was thinking of (if the TT bug doesn't bite me). I was looking for a winter commuter to stop my roadie getting eaten alive.

They seem to be in short supply at the moment though. Saw one fro £350, but too small for me and can't find them anywhere else.

Davyb · 22 Dec 2009 at 11:10

Thats the 2008 model and seem to be very hard to find.

janesssssy · 22 Dec 2009 at 11:29

I finally made a good choice and got this today.

Cove stiffee:

The blasted Hanger is damaged in transit!!! :mad:

weescott · 22 Dec 2009 at 11:34

Sorry to hear about your Cove Placid.

Supercow · 22 Dec 2009 at 12:17

Aww man, I know the feeling!
I'm sure you will get a replacement?

Burned_Alive · 22 Dec 2009 at 13:02

Good man

Shame about the hanger, dunno about yours, but the box on mine might as well have not been there for all the use it was!

Good to see you also got the Mk1, apparently the Mk2 is an inferior build quality.

Where did you get it? And how much did it set you back? (If you dont mind me asking)

janesssssy · 22 Dec 2009 at 13:27

Emailed Chain Reaction, Sue I Will get a reply soon. Just going to stick it in the vice this afternoon and bend it back.
Not impressed with box it came in either! just a bit of bubble wrap around the main parts of the frame. Plus the stickers.... im sure they will all come off in the next 6 months.

price wise, On CRC 19.5" in red, discounted price of £445! :eek:

weescott · 22 Dec 2009 at 13:51

Remember that the hangar is going to be weakend and gears might not shift properly. I have a nice Heckler mech hanger key ring for that very reason.

janesssssy · 22 Dec 2009 at 16:09

yeah I know, Atleast i can get it built with this one, Hopfully CRC will send a new one. Will phone them tomorrow.

Big Chris · 22 Dec 2009 at 16:56

Looks decent (except for the hanger). Looks pretty tight for a 19.5" too, I guess that's the sloping downtube though. I was pondering one of these for ages, could've justify the loot though... this pic is making me think twice!

monkeypants · 22 Dec 2009 at 17:28

They're very nice bikes, I built a while one up for a friend in the summer. It's so much lighter than my bike and it started me off upgrading my Vagrant to make it lighter. I'm still the wrong side of 30lbs but it's slowly shedding the weight!

Be careful, you will be going much faster than on your previous bike.

Oh, and looking at that picture, does anyone else see something that's a bit odd?

janesssssy · 22 Dec 2009 at 17:47

odd, regarding the SLR in the background? :confused: