The "Show off your bike" thread! (Vol 2)
Discussion
So bit of work, changed the pads on the front brake and then popped down with it as one of the spokes needed attention. also wanted to get a set of grippier pedals.
still out and about and using it for a general work commute. level of fitness has improved no end and feeling the better of it.
Squadrone Rosso said:
It’s a 2021 Revolt Advanced 2.
Has yours been good? Can’t wait to ride it tomorrow
Ah the more £££ one haha, this is my first "expensive" bike so yeh its been amazing, apart from needing a new chain after 800 miles but thats probably my fault. Has yours been good? Can’t wait to ride it tomorrow
Seat's a little hard but it is lightweight.
AJB88 said:
Ah the more £££ one haha, this is my first "expensive" bike so yeh its been amazing, apart from needing a new chain after 800 miles but thats probably my fault.
Seat's a little hard but it is lightweight.
I’m still recovering from blowing over £2k on a bike. Despite the fact it’ll get well used, it’s a lot of money! The 10% I get off helped with the man maths….lol.Seat's a little hard but it is lightweight.
Squadrone Rosso said:
AJB88 said:
Ah the more £££ one haha, this is my first "expensive" bike so yeh its been amazing, apart from needing a new chain after 800 miles but thats probably my fault.
Seat's a little hard but it is lightweight.
I’m still recovering from blowing over £2k on a bike. Despite the fact it’ll get well used, it’s a lot of money! The 10% I get off helped with the man maths….lol.Seat's a little hard but it is lightweight.
Wilier GTR. 2014.
Started life with 105 on it but got steadily upgraded until it was as it looks now.
I bought a Look 695 frame to hang it all on but never really gelled with it, so sold on the Look frame & kept this.
It’s been up the Tourmalet & Luz Ardiden, and as such will be kept for ever.
I also have my road bike I had as as a teenager, Raleigh Dyna Tech Ti.
Squadrone Rosso said:
louiebaby said:
Is this your third bike in about 15 months? If so, 
You've definitely caught the bug, eh?
It is. Done over 3500 miles since 1st June 2020. Broke the 50 mile in one go ride this arvo. On my MTB. You've definitely caught the bug, eh?
Totally addicted.
Well done!
louiebaby said:
There are far worse things to be addicted to, good work! You'll be well set for your first century once you're used to this one.
Well done!
Thanks. Did a quick 22 miler on the new bike yesterday. Lovely ride, inc a rough gravel path.Well done!
Disappointingly, the gears are skipping / hunting. Maybe just a tension adjustment on the rear mech. If not, back to Giant Swansea.
Squadrone Rosso said:
Thanks. Did a quick 22 miler on the new bike yesterday. Lovely ride, inc a rough gravel path.
Disappointingly, the gears are skipping / hunting. Maybe just a tension adjustment on the rear mech. If not, back to Giant Swansea.
Derailleur hanger alignment may well be the issue. If you take it back, make sure you get them to check this too.Disappointingly, the gears are skipping / hunting. Maybe just a tension adjustment on the rear mech. If not, back to Giant Swansea.
Squadrone Rosso said:
I’m still recovering from blowing over £2k on a bike. Despite the fact it’ll get well used, it’s a lot of money! The 10% I get off helped with the man maths….lol.
Same here, mine was only 1.3k haha. Done over a 1,000 miles on it now though according to Strava, my previous bike was £120 from Tesco.
louiebaby said:
Derailleur hanger alignment may well be the issue. If you take it back, make sure you get them to check this too.
Took it in after work yesterday. The chap spent a good 10 mins with it on the stands adjust the front & rear mech. It clearly hadn’t been set up before going out of the shop.Not ridden it again yet.
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