Arghhh!! What Bike!!
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I need some help!!
I have just started a new commute on my 2009 Marin Nail Trail. Its done 6,000 miles so I think it needs retiring to the trails only....
So i need/want a new bike for the following commute:
3.5 miles to the station, 30 mins on the train and 3.5 miles other end.
I really don't know what bike to go for next. Obviously light would be good as i have to carry up and down stairs and quick would be nice as I like to go quick but big and tough would be nice as I like to jump curbs etc!!
So I don't want a foldup, nor a tricross.....
I'm going crazy anything from Cinelli single speeds to Marin 29" ers have been considered!!
Budget anything from 0 > 1,500
Any ideas??
I have just started a new commute on my 2009 Marin Nail Trail. Its done 6,000 miles so I think it needs retiring to the trails only....
So i need/want a new bike for the following commute:
3.5 miles to the station, 30 mins on the train and 3.5 miles other end.
I really don't know what bike to go for next. Obviously light would be good as i have to carry up and down stairs and quick would be nice as I like to go quick but big and tough would be nice as I like to jump curbs etc!!
So I don't want a foldup, nor a tricross.....
I'm going crazy anything from Cinelli single speeds to Marin 29" ers have been considered!!
Budget anything from 0 > 1,500
Any ideas??
As much as I'm sure plenty will scoff, it sounds like you need a hybrid. Running a MTB on road is only going to wear you and it down over time, and though I can see the appeal of a single-speed, top speed is gonna be limited to just how fast you really want to pedal.
I've just picked up a Scott Sub 10 - however, that was more down to the fact that there's naff-all available where I live when it comes to that type of bike. I was previously looking at a Cannondale Bad Boy, but the local shop was absolutely useless and I think the whole single-fork thing might be a bit style over substance.
The Sub 10 has an eight-speed Alfine hub for dealing with the gears, so there's no derailer to worry about. I wanted something that was reasonably hassle free as I need to cart the bike up to my flat for storage, and dependant on my route I sometimes need to heft it up big flights of stairs and I find it pretty lightweight.
My main criticism at the moment is that the eight-speed hub doesn't have enough gears for me, so I'm half-considering upgrading to the 11-speed for more top speed.
Here's a review to give you an idea about it:
http://www.bikeradar.com/gear/category/bikes/urban...
I've just picked up a Scott Sub 10 - however, that was more down to the fact that there's naff-all available where I live when it comes to that type of bike. I was previously looking at a Cannondale Bad Boy, but the local shop was absolutely useless and I think the whole single-fork thing might be a bit style over substance.
The Sub 10 has an eight-speed Alfine hub for dealing with the gears, so there's no derailer to worry about. I wanted something that was reasonably hassle free as I need to cart the bike up to my flat for storage, and dependant on my route I sometimes need to heft it up big flights of stairs and I find it pretty lightweight.
My main criticism at the moment is that the eight-speed hub doesn't have enough gears for me, so I'm half-considering upgrading to the 11-speed for more top speed.
Here's a review to give you an idea about it:
http://www.bikeradar.com/gear/category/bikes/urban...
I love the idea of hub gears. So much easier to live with. Do you think they represent more weight than an equivalent deraillieur? It's hard for me to imagine that they are that much heavier when you compare them to the weight of the cassette, the jockey wheels and the hub itself. I bet there's not much in it.
thb said:
As much as I'm sure plenty will scoff, it sounds like you need a hybrid. Running a MTB on road is only going to wear you and it down over time, and though I can see the appeal of a single-speed, top speed is gonna be limited to just how fast you really want to pedal.
I've just picked up a Scott Sub 10 - however, that was more down to the fact that there's naff-all available where I live when it comes to that type of bike. I was previously looking at a Cannondale Bad Boy, but the local shop was absolutely useless and I think the whole single-fork thing might be a bit style over substance.
The Sub 10 has an eight-speed Alfine hub for dealing with the gears, so there's no derailer to worry about. I wanted something that was reasonably hassle free as I need to cart the bike up to my flat for storage, and dependant on my route I sometimes need to heft it up big flights of stairs and I find it pretty lightweight.
My main criticism at the moment is that the eight-speed hub doesn't have enough gears for me, so I'm half-considering upgrading to the 11-speed for more top speed.
Here's a review to give you an idea about it:
http://www.bikeradar.com/gear/category/bikes/urban...
Thats a nice looking bike! Adding that to the short list....I've just picked up a Scott Sub 10 - however, that was more down to the fact that there's naff-all available where I live when it comes to that type of bike. I was previously looking at a Cannondale Bad Boy, but the local shop was absolutely useless and I think the whole single-fork thing might be a bit style over substance.
The Sub 10 has an eight-speed Alfine hub for dealing with the gears, so there's no derailer to worry about. I wanted something that was reasonably hassle free as I need to cart the bike up to my flat for storage, and dependant on my route I sometimes need to heft it up big flights of stairs and I find it pretty lightweight.
My main criticism at the moment is that the eight-speed hub doesn't have enough gears for me, so I'm half-considering upgrading to the 11-speed for more top speed.
Here's a review to give you an idea about it:
http://www.bikeradar.com/gear/category/bikes/urban...
Keep the ideas coming!
Andy OH said:
Just a thought but some rail operators will not allow you to take a non folding bike on the trains at peak times, i.e. normal commuting hours. I would double check before you take the plunge and buy your bike. That's why I see so many Bromptons on the trains I commute on.
No problem on Cross country trains to Cheltenham from Bristol fortunately :-)Gassing Station | Pedal Powered | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff