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Tiagra gearing onward have proper shift levers for up and down. Below Tiagra is thumb shifter.
Not any more.
Tiagra gearing onward have proper shift levers for up and down. Below Tiagra is thumb shifter.
Only thing I'd add to that is to be aware that the different models/years of groupsets may be quite different. For example, the 105 5700 is 10 speed, whereas the newer 5800 is 11 speed. From all accounts the 5800 is substantially better, though personally I've found the 5700 to be quite decent. It's similar for Tiagra - the newer Tiagra has 10 speed, old models will be 9 speed and substantially worse. Finally, old Sora really sucks as you're stuck with the crappy thumb shifters that are now only present on the Tourney (which to be honest with you is so low-end I wasn't even aware of it until Von's post above).
Tiagra gearing onward have proper shift levers for up and down. Below Tiagra is thumb shifter.
What's everyones thoughts on non-pro's wearing team kit...?![]()
If you are going team kit then go retro:
http://www.prendas.co.uk/cycle-clothing/jerseys/short-sleeve-jerseys.html
I've got the Cima Coppi and Moltini ones. I really should get the Peugeot one.
What's everyones thoughts on non-pro's wearing team kit...?
I'm looking at these and these for various reasons... I like coordinated kit/gear and loud designs. DHB clothing is great but the budgets/amount I want to spend stops me from buying many other brands - or anything really 'branded' (Ralpha/Castelli/Morvelo etc). I feel like I'm missing out on the great designs and colours!
I'm riding a Giant bike, mostly blue/white/black accessories so the kit will go well, certainly at that price! I wouldn't wear current year team kit but what about 'old' kit?
I'm guessing these are all replicas (like Chinese) kit, but I'm tempted to try them out![]()
If you are going team kit then go retro:
http://www.prendas.co.uk/cycle-clothing/jerseys/short-sleeve-jerseys.html
I've got the Cima Coppi and Moltini ones. I really should get the Peugeot one.
Looks naff.
My girlfriend got the lampre merida kit from her brother cause...ya know...its pink. Bloody vile imo, and he got me matching kit as a joke, its not coming out the drawer! haha.
Its not like your implying your a 'pro' cause your wearing the kit.
Nick
Quite like the
TIRRENO WHITE JERSEY
See they're ok, but retro doesn't really appeal to me...
I've not followed cycling really (other than watching the occasional TdF) until 2014 and even now I don't have a 'favourite team' and rider... *hides*![]()
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The others I like are: La Vie Claire (no idea who they are)
Looking a bit more into single speeds, anyone had any experience with the cheaper 6KU bikes?
http://www.bricklanebikes.co.uk/6ku-bikes
Fair play to Evans, customer service just got back to me with an offer for a replacement bike, partial cash refund or a slightly higher refund if I go for vouchers which is what I've provisionally accepted (pending expiry confirmation).
Very happy and I can get on with enjoying the bike now![]()
@Von and the others, thanks for the clarification on everything, have taken a copy as well to make sure I understand it properly, quite interesting to start understand bikes as I've always wanted to get into it for a few years now.
Going on from the groupsets the bike recommended yesterday:
http://www.evanscycles.com/products/jamis/quest-comp-2014-road-bike-ec067927
That is using sora parts, so would imagine it being a good choice.
Fair play to Evans, customer service just got back to me with an offer for a replacement bike, partial cash refund or a slightly higher refund if I go for vouchers which is what I've provisionally accepted (pending expiry confirmation).
Very happy and I can get on with enjoying the bike now![]()
What's everyones thoughts on non-pro's wearing team kit...?
I'm looking at these and these for various reasons... I like coordinated kit/gear and loud designs. DHB clothing is great but the budgets/amount I want to spend stops me from buying many other brands - or anything really 'branded' (Ralpha/Castelli/Morvelo etc). I feel like I'm missing out on the great designs and colours!
I'm riding a Giant bike, mostly blue/white/black accessories so the kit will go well, certainly at that price! I wouldn't wear current year team kit but what about 'old' kit?
I'm guessing these are all replicas (like Chinese) kit, but I'm tempted to try them out![]()