The Cycle Show Birmingham

[3rtt]

Anyone planning on going this week or weekend ? Lots of new bikes to drool over.

[WolfAir]

I didn't even know there was a cycle show. I would love to start cycling again but I get enough aggro from the mrs if I take the bike to work

[JSquaredJim]

Heading up Saturday. 06.30 train from Chelmsford.

[tuffer]

Friday for some CX Bike shopping

[bakerstreet]

I hope people who go enjoy it.

I went to the London cycle show in January of this year and I won't be going again. Thought it was a waste of time.

If its anything like the London show, you'll get better bargains sat at home buying online. There is a reason why the big names don't attend these shoes.

Kinesis are there, so the person wanting to buy a CX bike will have at least one decent one to look at

[3rtt]

I really like the new Storck cross bike. I'm going on Thursday to see some new toys 😊

[Gruffy]

I'm on my way their now. I'll report back later this afternoon.

[ecsrobin]

I remember going years ago each year. The only thing I purchased was forks and frame and a pashley TV series race shirt (which I still have) I didn't save much but it was before the days of mainstream internet shopping so was the easiest way to browse all the shops stocks.

[tuffer]

bakerstreet said:

I hope people who go enjoy it.

I went to the London cycle show in January of this year and I won't be going again. Thought it was a waste of time.

If its anything like the London show, you'll get better bargains sat at home buying online. There is a reason why the big names don't attend these shoes.

Kinesis are there, so the person wanting to buy a CX bike will have at least one decent one to look at

I am going to look not buy, once I have spoken to the manufacturers and looked at the models I will see what deals I can find.

[Gruffy]

Lots of big names missing but enough to make a visit worthwhile. You really can't beat getting your paws on lots of different kit all in a single afternoon.

[lukeyman]

I'm on my way!

[dontdobends]

3rtt said:

I really like the new Storck cross bike. I'm going on Thursday to see some new toys ??

For me the Storck and the Derosa was the standout bikes at the show,and the Lusso stand had some tasty thermal kit!

[3rtt]

I think this was the best cyclocross bike around. For me, one bike and 2 set of wheel, one winter set and one summer set set with slicks is all I need.

What do you think of current cyclocross / gravel type bikes ?

[Cookie220]

3rtt said:

I think this was the best cyclocross bike around. For me, one bike and 2 set of wheel, one winter set and one summer set set with slicks is all I need.

What do you think of current cyclocross / gravel type bikes ?

I spent far too much time hovering around that stand

The Aernario Signature Edition looked a bit ropey (frame-wise) for something that costs 15 grand

I know it's a raw finish, but the frame looked like it had sticker adhesive all over it

[littleandy0410]

My personal favourite of the show was the Argon18 Krypton X-Road. Looked fantastic. The inner hipster in me liked the Condor Paris, and I was impressed to see some "famous" bikes too, including Wiggo's Union Jack time trial bike from the latest World Champs, one of the Brownlee brothers' Boardman Air from the 2012 Olympics, and best of all, Chris Boardman's Lotus bike from 1992!

[3rtt]

I also liked the Colnago C60 frame, but thought it looked a bit dated now. Wife said no more bikes

Edited by 3rtt on Wednesday 1st October 20:39

[Cookie220]

3rtt said:

I also liked the Colnago C60 frame, but thought it looked a bit dated now. Wife said no more bikes

Edited by 3rtt on Wednesday 1st October 20:39

Bit dated? Aren't they brand new? I think the Italian stuff you either love it or you loathe it

I'm a bit more attached to the Pinarello Dogma F8 having seen one in the flesh (and been dragged away from them)

[tuffer]

The Storck Cyclocross bike was a bit special but I had to walk away quickly before I reached for the AMEX. Best bike I saw was the Mosaic XT-1 on the Prestige-Cycles stand, gorgeous:

[3rtt]

Cookie220 said:

3rtt said:

I also liked the Colnago C60 frame, but thought it looked a bit dated now. Wife said no more bikes

Edited by 3rtt on Wednesday 1st October 20:39

Bit dated? Aren't they brand new? I think the Italian stuff you either love it or you loathe it

I'm a bit more attached to the Pinarello Dogma F8 having seen one in the flesh (and been dragged away from them)

Lugged carbon frames are very very dated. Nothing new at all.

[lukeyman]

Couple of things I noticed. The Hope road disc brake set up looked good... Called the V-Twin with the master cylinders under the stem to keep the cable runs short.

What's going on with the extended seat tubes and the external 'seat posts'? How long has that been around?

Cube seemed to have every connotation of bike in every colour scheme imaginable!

A lot of full suspension bikes seem a bit ridiculous. And fat bikes are ridiculous.

My favourite bike:



and a random selection:

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