Big Bike Thread

[GT3]

Evans Hybrids pretty much what you are looking for.

What's the main difference then, rigid front forks and mega thin rims and tyres? Not sure those rim/tyre combo's look suitable for loose gravel footpaths though!

 

[Supercow]

At the minute I've these tyres and they seem a good compromise to me. I'm not exactly a hard core rider just casually to keep fit and like I say not real off road usage!

I'm not exactly planning on competing in the tour de france or jumping of cliff faces!

So you classify mediocrity as good then?

 

[ichabod crane]

What's the main difference then, rigid front forks and mega thin rims and tyres? Not sure those rim/tyre combo's look suitable for loose gravel footpaths though!

They are mtb geometries with a more road orientated wheel and tyre, perfect for the occasional footpath, what do you mean by loose gravel footpath like a canal path and cycle network paths? Because you could ride them on a unicycle with no problems

 

[GT3]

So you classify mediocrity as good then?

Well needs to be a compromise as I ride on road and loose gravel footpaths etc, I can't carry two bikes with me at all times can I?

 

[weescott]

I used to commute on a dissused railway line to work (kitty litter surface in places), on my Cyclecross bike with 35c tyres. You don't need any more grip than that. Perhaps just a mountain bike with semi-slicks like Panaracer Mach SS tyres would do?

 

[Richie]

Richie, can you give me a linkto the ones you have? as i did a search but found multiple ones, so i am unsure which ones they are, thanks

Here they are - http://www.evanscycles.com/products/endura/hummvee-baggy-shorts-ec002086?query=humvee

 

[Berger]

If Mr T needed a QR....

Also threw my new rubber on there. Had a quick ride, and my god the front tyre looks small in the fork compared to the Fat Albert, even if on paper it is only 0.1" different.

 

[ShiWarrior]

Here they are - http://www.evanscycles.com/products/endura/hummvee-baggy-shorts-ec002086?query=humvee

They look pretty cool, cheers mate

 

[RobotXander]

Had an excellent blast round the Highland Wildcat trails at Golspie last night. Complete run of the Black and Red.
Took this photo at the top of the Lactic Ladder

 

[janesssssy]

Would look soooo much better without the gaygaurd.

 

[RobotXander]

Gayguard? You mean my mudflap??

Sorry, the amount of stones it has kept from smacking my frame means it stays

 

[ichabod crane]

Gayguard? You mean my mudflap??

Sorry, the amount of stones it has kept from smacking my frame means it stays

A bender fender on the forks and bike tape on the down tube is the answer

 

[RobotXander]

Biketape and some wrap for the chainguide are on my list from Biketart Just havent got round to it yet.

Is Biketape really as good as people say it is?

 

[ichabod crane]

Biketape and some wrap for the chainguide are on my list from Biketart Just havent got round to it yet.

Is Biketape really as good as people say it is?

Yep, it really does protect your frame well.

 

[robj20]

Your mudguard is on the wrong way round.

 

[RobotXander]

No it isn't

On a side note, I really like that Bender Fender (even a link to the right colour) Cheers fella

 

[robj20]

still looks wrong, like others have said im just going to go with bike tape and frame wrap.

 

[ichabod crane]

still looks wrong, like others have said im just going to go with bike tape and frame wrap.

I've seen a few people who actually have fitted it upside down and it looks even more wrong!

 

[ElliottJames]

Just got my first bike, specialized hardrock disc 2011

 

[robj20]

Im really considering getting a CCDB for my Nomad, i must be crazy, also fancy some new rims maybe ex823's, i know i have dissed tubless before but i might give some proper ust rims ago.