Cycle or drive to work

[macp]

Galsia said:

Well I've finally gone out and brought a proper bicycle. I can't believe how light it is:



Its about 11kg, 27 speed with quickfire gears. Basically it seems to be a road bike with MTB handlebars. I dunno if it counts as a hybrid because I don't know the proper definition of one.

Its slightly more brown in colour than the picture shows and the metallic flake really sparkles when the sun hits it.

My commute on it only takes about 20 minutes which surprisingly is the same amount of time it takes in the car. Its only 3 miles each way but I'm quite unfit so its taken a bit of effort. I would never be able to do it on my old bike though. Done three days so far and I've really enjoyed it!

Tomorrow I'm going to buy some mudguards and a pannier rack. When these tyres burst, which will probably be soon judging by the amount of broken glass around here I'm gonna get some of those new-fangled kevlar tyre thingies.

Oh, I got myself a decent helmet too.

Nice looking machine that whats the build like ?
I would call that a road bike with flat bars.Go for Schwalbe tyres superb.

Edited by macp on Saturday 29th May 20:09

[magpie215]

Hopefully next week my 2009 Sirrus Comp will arrive for my commuting needs :-)

will advise what it is like in comparison the the MTB on slicks that I have been using

[macp]

magpie215 said:

Hopefully next week my 2009 Sirrus Comp will arrive for my commuting needs :-)

will advise what it is like in comparison the the MTB on slicks that I have been using

The Sirrus is a good bike and well regarded.

[Galsia]

macp said:

Galsia said:

Well I've finally gone out and brought a proper bicycle. I can't believe how light it is:



Its about 11kg, 27 speed with quickfire gears. Basically it seems to be a road bike with MTB handlebars. I dunno if it counts as a hybrid because I don't know the proper definition of one.

Its slightly more brown in colour than the picture shows and the metallic flake really sparkles when the sun hits it.

My commute on it only takes about 20 minutes which surprisingly is the same amount of time it takes in the car. Its only 3 miles each way but I'm quite unfit so its taken a bit of effort. I would never be able to do it on my old bike though. Done three days so far and I've really enjoyed it!

Tomorrow I'm going to buy some mudguards and a pannier rack. When these tyres burst, which will probably be soon judging by the amount of broken glass around here I'm gonna get some of those new-fangled kevlar tyre thingies.

Oh, I got myself a decent helmet too.

Nice looking machine that whats the build like ?
I would call that a road bike with flat bars.Go for Schwalbe tyres superb.

Edited by macp on Saturday 29th May 20:09

You mean the quality? Seems pretty well built to me. Its quite light though so I'm careful about kerbs and potholes. I'm just paranoid about glass which seems to litter the whole journey to work.

Just had a look at some tyres on Evans Cycles. Is there a particular tyre that you recommend? I want something that is pratically puncture-proof and has a very low rolling resistance.

Thanks.

[8400rpm]

I'd love to be able to cycle to work, but it's too far and way too dangerous.

Riding a bicycle on dual carriageways or on the backrounds round this way for 30miles is a quick way to become an organ donor.

[macp]

Galsia said:

macp said:

Galsia said:

Well I've finally gone out and brought a proper bicycle. I can't believe how light it is:



Its about 11kg, 27 speed with quickfire gears. Basically it seems to be a road bike with MTB handlebars. I dunno if it counts as a hybrid because I don't know the proper definition of one.

Its slightly more brown in colour than the picture shows and the metallic flake really sparkles when the sun hits it.

My commute on it only takes about 20 minutes which surprisingly is the same amount of time it takes in the car. Its only 3 miles each way but I'm quite unfit so its taken a bit of effort. I would never be able to do it on my old bike though. Done three days so far and I've really enjoyed it!

Tomorrow I'm going to buy some mudguards and a pannier rack. When these tyres burst, which will probably be soon judging by the amount of broken glass around here I'm gonna get some of those new-fangled kevlar tyre thingies.

Oh, I got myself a decent helmet too.

Nice looking machine that whats the build like ?
I would call that a road bike with flat bars.Go for Schwalbe tyres superb.

Edited by macp on Saturday 29th May 20:09

You mean the quality? Seems pretty well built to me. Its quite light though so I'm careful about kerbs and potholes. I'm just paranoid about glass which seems to litter the whole journey to work.

Just had a look at some tyres on Evans Cycles. Is there a particular tyre that you recommend? I want something that is pratically puncture-proof and has a very low rolling resistance.

Thanks.

Yes sorry I was talking about quality.

Just found this link on a forum to anti puncture tyres,loads of info.Im using Schwalbe Cityjets on my MTB which are superb but I guess you are running 700x23C wheels.

https://www.lfgss.com/thread5985.html

Hope it helps.

[Galsia]

macp said:

Galsia said:

macp said:

Galsia said:

Well I've finally gone out and brought a proper bicycle. I can't believe how light it is:



Its about 11kg, 27 speed with quickfire gears. Basically it seems to be a road bike with MTB handlebars. I dunno if it counts as a hybrid because I don't know the proper definition of one.

Its slightly more brown in colour than the picture shows and the metallic flake really sparkles when the sun hits it.

My commute on it only takes about 20 minutes which surprisingly is the same amount of time it takes in the car. Its only 3 miles each way but I'm quite unfit so its taken a bit of effort. I would never be able to do it on my old bike though. Done three days so far and I've really enjoyed it!

Tomorrow I'm going to buy some mudguards and a pannier rack. When these tyres burst, which will probably be soon judging by the amount of broken glass around here I'm gonna get some of those new-fangled kevlar tyre thingies.

Oh, I got myself a decent helmet too.

Nice looking machine that whats the build like ?
I would call that a road bike with flat bars.Go for Schwalbe tyres superb.

Edited by macp on Saturday 29th May 20:09

You mean the quality? Seems pretty well built to me. Its quite light though so I'm careful about kerbs and potholes. I'm just paranoid about glass which seems to litter the whole journey to work.

Just had a look at some tyres on Evans Cycles. Is there a particular tyre that you recommend? I want something that is pratically puncture-proof and has a very low rolling resistance.

Thanks.

Yes sorry I was talking about quality.

Just found this link on a forum to anti puncture tyres,loads of info.Im using Schwalbe Cityjets on my MTB which are superb but I guess you are running 700x23C wheels.

https://www.lfgss.com/thread5985.html

Hope it helps.

I have no idea what size my wheels and tyres are to be honest. I know nothing about bikes.

This is the exact bicycle:

http://www.decathlon.co.uk/EN/fitness-2-54-57-6956...

Thanks for the link. Pretty interesting. Might have to get some better tyres when these burst. Glass pretty much covering the whole 3 mile route to work this morning.