i think your missing the point of a winter bike which to most sensible people means cheap but decent quality, full mudguard clearence and delibretly heavier than your good bike so that you feel a massive boost when you go back to your good bike in the summer.
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i think your missing the point of a winter bike which to most sensible people means cheap but decent quality, full mudguard clearence and delibretly heavier than your good bike so that you feel a massive boost when you go back to your good bike in the summer.
It's got crud roadracers on it, I think everyone else misses the point tbh, I didn't get a nice bike to only ride it 6 months of the year, I ride my nice bike all the time.
I do have a crapper bike with 28c tyres for when there its a very hard frost but that's about it.
I do have a crapper bike with 28c tyres for when there its a very hard frost but that's about it.
exactly! i got my bike to ride it
not for it to sit in a room when the roads are poopy and components wear quicker! 
Life would be boring if everyone thought the same and did the same!
Personally, riding my good bike feels like more of a special occasion and something to look forward to having ridden my commuter for 6 days of the week.
Personally, riding my good bike feels like more of a special occasion and something to look forward to having ridden my commuter for 6 days of the week.
i love riding mine!
but then again i still enjoy taking my bmx out for a spin, i know i won't get bored of cycling any time soon! well doing 5 days a week might get boring after a while, but i can always change the route a bit! 
btw! crud road racers for less than 10quid at halfordscollect only
Cheers for the tip, they're £35 in my local store
Edit, can't collect from any store near me.
Anyone got or tried the Pro Lite Bracciano? £299 ish at the moment.
I'm looking for wheels as per a previous post, £300-350 budget.
Also thinking of RS80's or Fulcrum 3's (both new) or 2nd hand 7850 Dura Ace or American Classic 420 Aero 3.
I'm looking for wheels as per a previous post, £300-350 budget.
Also thinking of RS80's or Fulcrum 3's (both new) or 2nd hand 7850 Dura Ace or American Classic 420 Aero 3.
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No stock anywhere tbh.
To me, it's all about the boost you get when you switch back to the lightweight bike in the spring. It's similar to altitude training that pros (of most sports) do, you're intentionally making things harder for yourself so that when you return to normal, it should be easier in relative terms.
For guys like eXist, who cycle a lot and might be racing in spring, that little boost can really make a big difference.
For people who are newer to cycling and are still trying to build up mileage, the only benefit of a winter bike would be to keep your nice bike clean, which isnt a problem if you take good care of it.
On eof the differences on the MK2 is a longer rear mudguard.
Nice, where is the jumble sale? I remember I'm quite local to you, report back how good it was.
I'm looking for a new front light, but without strapping cables and a battery to the bike.
Has anyone seen or have an opinion on the BBB Strike 500? £76 with and extra 10% off. http://www.ribblecycles.co.uk/sp/ro...trike-500-rechargeable-head-light/bbbaligh215
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