I know people like "Old School" stuff, but....
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What the hell is the attraction of the F W Evans 90th Anniversary Special???
At £1,645, it seems incredibly expensive for what you get, even if you do like that sort of thing? Also, why would you choose those odd little bar end shifter things rather than having them in with the brakes?
At £1,645, it seems incredibly expensive for what you get, even if you do like that sort of thing? Also, why would you choose those odd little bar end shifter things rather than having them in with the brakes?
I must admit to looking at this a few days ago for a birthday treat, but it will be for my 50th which explains a lot!. I like the fact that it is classic with no new fangled carbon or muppetry in sight. Built to last a lifetime, which admittedly is shorter at my age
The Ultra Galaxy is a little more expensive.
I am leaning towards the Moulton now, a beautiful machine in my eyes, also with bar-end shifters!:-
http://www.evanscycles.com/products/moulton/tour-s...
The Ultra Galaxy is a little more expensive. I am leaning towards the Moulton now, a beautiful machine in my eyes, also with bar-end shifters!:-
http://www.evanscycles.com/products/moulton/tour-s...
Edited by anonymous-user on Wednesday 5th October 12:00
Cycling Active rated it as a top touring bike built in the hand-made tradition with no corners cut and beautiful attention to detail like leather grippers on the bottle cages.
Not the sort of thing I'd spend £1,600 on, but I can see the appeal, and if you value rock-solid quality instead of pinching a few grams here and there, it makes a lot of sense.
Not the sort of thing I'd spend £1,600 on, but I can see the appeal, and if you value rock-solid quality instead of pinching a few grams here and there, it makes a lot of sense.
at least get something that has some credentials, maybe a Dave Yates frame or the "new" Holdsworth if you are really going to treat yourself.
http://www.cyclingweekly.co.uk/tech/bikes/129082/1...
IMHO there is nothing prestigious about the Evans bike, just gas pipes welded together with a HTT and some old oddities thrown on it. I mean, I'm a Shimano/SRAM man myself, but even I would have expected it to be decked out with Campag....
http://www.cyclingweekly.co.uk/tech/bikes/129082/1...
IMHO there is nothing prestigious about the Evans bike, just gas pipes welded together with a HTT and some old oddities thrown on it. I mean, I'm a Shimano/SRAM man myself, but even I would have expected it to be decked out with Campag....
pablo said:
at least get something that has some credentials, maybe a Dave Yates frame or the "new" Holdsworth if you are really going to treat yourself.
http://www.cyclingweekly.co.uk/tech/bikes/129082/1...
IMHO there is nothing prestigious about the Evans bike, just gas pipes welded together with a HTT and some old oddities thrown on it. I mean, I'm a Shimano/SRAM man myself, but even I would have expected it to be decked out with Campag....
I dont like the Orange paintwork or the carbon forks. But Its early days, still looking around at the moment. I'm drawn towards the Moulton to satisfy some strange urge!http://www.cyclingweekly.co.uk/tech/bikes/129082/1...
IMHO there is nothing prestigious about the Evans bike, just gas pipes welded together with a HTT and some old oddities thrown on it. I mean, I'm a Shimano/SRAM man myself, but even I would have expected it to be decked out with Campag....
pablo said:
I'm a Shimano/SRAM man myself, but even I would have expected it to be decked out with Campag....
Even more so when you read the comment from the guy who bought one which says they've downgraded (without dropping the price) from a 9 speed cassette and 105 rear mech to an 8 speed and cheapo Deore MTB mech because the shifters can only cope with 8 speed cassettes!The more I look at it, the more I wonder if they'll manage to shift all 90?
The Evans or Dawes Galaxy will still be in regular use years after the latest Carbon bikes are in the bicycle graveyard! Not everyone wants marginal/negligable weight savings & prefer the comfort & longevity of a steel framed bike. Maybe triple's are not traditional, but they have their uses, very good on the steeper hills around my way. Horses for courses & all that...
Jimboka said:
IroningMan said:
Why would a grown man want a touring bike, out of interest?
Comfort, longevity, not wanting the latest gadget or passing fad, to name but a few!In real life it will only be marginally slower than the latest Chinese carbon monstrosity
but will last a lifetime.Kermit power said:
Jimboka said:
IroningMan said:
Why would a grown man want a touring bike, out of interest?
Comfort, longevity, not wanting the latest gadget or passing fad, to name but a few!In real life it will only be marginally slower than the latest Chinese carbon monstrosity
but will last a lifetime.
I used to have a Litespeed. Lovely thing it was too.swerni said:
Kermit power said:
swerni said:
The only thing I would consider for a tourer is steel
I'm getting a one hand built.
I want it to be unique and last longer than I do.
Why not Titanium, out of interest?I'm getting a one hand built.
I want it to be unique and last longer than I do.
pablo said:
at least get something that has some credentials, maybe a Dave Yates frame or the "new" Holdsworth if you are really going to treat yourself.
http://www.cyclingweekly.co.uk/tech/bikes/129082/1...
IMHO there is nothing prestigious about the Evans bike, just gas pipes welded together with a HTT and some old oddities thrown on it. I mean, I'm a Shimano/SRAM man myself, but even I would have expected it to be decked out with Campag....
I used to walk past the holdsworth in primo cycles... by god it's beautiful.http://www.cyclingweekly.co.uk/tech/bikes/129082/1...
IMHO there is nothing prestigious about the Evans bike, just gas pipes welded together with a HTT and some old oddities thrown on it. I mean, I'm a Shimano/SRAM man myself, but even I would have expected it to be decked out with Campag....
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