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I ride a Cannondale R600 but haven't kept my eye on the market recently. Anything by Cannondale, Specialized, Trek or Giant will be good but there are lots of other options too.These are better, but they require a bit of practice and rider skill 
http://www.cycleops.com/p-336-pvc-rollers.aspx
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=MiCdm5FsJpg
http://www.cycleops.com/p-336-pvc-rollers.aspx
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=MiCdm5FsJpg
pawsmcgraw said:
These are better, but they require a bit of practice and rider skill
http://www.cycleops.com/p-336-pvc-rollers.aspx
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=MiCdm5FsJpg
He makes that look very easyhttp://www.cycleops.com/p-336-pvc-rollers.aspx
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=MiCdm5FsJpg
I'd recomend a set of rollers over a turbo trainer. Turbo trainers can introduce poor riding skills due to the nature of the bike being fixed in position.
That said they do take up less space than a set of rollers though and (in top end models) give varied resistance to simulate an actual ride.
A set of rollers can be fitted with a resistance fan to make it harder. Your bike handling skills will also be improved on a set of rollers.
If all you want the road bike for is to stick on the trainer then anything will do as handling / components / weight will mean nothing. Alternatively, you could use an mtb with a slick on the back.
If you are going to get a turbo trainer get the block that raises the front wheel to keep the bike 'level' else you'll be uncomfortable whilst using it.
That said they do take up less space than a set of rollers though and (in top end models) give varied resistance to simulate an actual ride.
A set of rollers can be fitted with a resistance fan to make it harder. Your bike handling skills will also be improved on a set of rollers.
If all you want the road bike for is to stick on the trainer then anything will do as handling / components / weight will mean nothing. Alternatively, you could use an mtb with a slick on the back.
If you are going to get a turbo trainer get the block that raises the front wheel to keep the bike 'level' else you'll be uncomfortable whilst using it.
mk1fan said:
I'd recomend a set of rollers over a turbo trainer. Turbo trainers can introduce poor riding skills due to the nature of the bike being fixed in position.
That said they do take up less space than a set of rollers though and (in top end models) give varied resistance to simulate an actual ride.
A set of rollers can be fitted with a resistance fan to make it harder. Your bike handling skills will also be improved on a set of rollers.
If all you want the road bike for is to stick on the trainer then anything will do as handling / components / weight will mean nothing. Alternatively, you could use an mtb with a slick on the back.
If you are going to get a turbo trainer get the block that raises the front wheel to keep the bike 'level' else you'll be uncomfortable whilst using it.
Thanks, That said they do take up less space than a set of rollers though and (in top end models) give varied resistance to simulate an actual ride.
A set of rollers can be fitted with a resistance fan to make it harder. Your bike handling skills will also be improved on a set of rollers.
If all you want the road bike for is to stick on the trainer then anything will do as handling / components / weight will mean nothing. Alternatively, you could use an mtb with a slick on the back.
If you are going to get a turbo trainer get the block that raises the front wheel to keep the bike 'level' else you'll be uncomfortable whilst using it.
Looking at the rollers so I can get up to speed and put a few more mile's in but will definitely be
on the road also.
Any thoughts on these bikes?
http://www.bonthronebikes.co.uk/515-226123
http://www.rutlandcycling.com/ProductDetails/mcs/p...
or something similar.
Both of those should be top notch frames. As obvious as this sounds try and get a test ride on any bike you've short listed. If you can't then you'll need to put stock in any reviews. Cycling Plus give, imoho, very good and honest reviews but remember one mans fillet is another mans rump.
If you want best value for money from a £700 bike that's going to 'last you' then you should also look at the Boardman range in Halfords as well as the Focus range from Wiggle. Both have great - if unflashy - frames and excellent specs. Whenever they get reviewed they are highly praised.
If you want to spend £700 now with the view to upgrading the components later then I'd go for the Cannondale or the Scott, you may even get an entry level Bianchi at that price (try Evans). Each manufacturer uses an excellent frames but puts 'cheaper' components on them to keep the price down. i.e. the Cannondale model you showed is part of a range that all share the same frame but have different component spec.
Happy hunting.
If you want best value for money from a £700 bike that's going to 'last you' then you should also look at the Boardman range in Halfords as well as the Focus range from Wiggle. Both have great - if unflashy - frames and excellent specs. Whenever they get reviewed they are highly praised.
If you want to spend £700 now with the view to upgrading the components later then I'd go for the Cannondale or the Scott, you may even get an entry level Bianchi at that price (try Evans). Each manufacturer uses an excellent frames but puts 'cheaper' components on them to keep the price down. i.e. the Cannondale model you showed is part of a range that all share the same frame but have different component spec.
Happy hunting.
mk1fan said:
Both of those should be top notch frames. As obvious as this sounds try and get a test ride on any bike you've short listed. If you can't then you'll need to put stock in any reviews. Cycling Plus give, imoho, very good and honest reviews but remember one mans fillet is another mans rump.
If you want best value for money from a £700 bike that's going to 'last you' then you should also look at the Boardman range in Halfords as well as the Focus range from Wiggle. Both have great - if unflashy - frames and excellent specs. Whenever they get reviewed they are highly praised.
If you want to spend £700 now with the view to upgrading the components later then I'd go for the Cannondale or the Scott, you may even get an entry level Bianchi at that price (try Evans). Each manufacturer uses an excellent frames but puts 'cheaper' components on them to keep the price down. i.e. the Cannondale model you showed is part of a range that all share the same frame but have different component spec.
Happy hunting.
Hi MateIf you want best value for money from a £700 bike that's going to 'last you' then you should also look at the Boardman range in Halfords as well as the Focus range from Wiggle. Both have great - if unflashy - frames and excellent specs. Whenever they get reviewed they are highly praised.
If you want to spend £700 now with the view to upgrading the components later then I'd go for the Cannondale or the Scott, you may even get an entry level Bianchi at that price (try Evans). Each manufacturer uses an excellent frames but puts 'cheaper' components on them to keep the price down. i.e. the Cannondale model you showed is part of a range that all share the same frame but have different component spec.
Happy hunting.
Thanks for the info, went to LBS to get measured and found i've got a long body and short arms and legs?
So the like's of Trek, Cannondale and Bianchi don't due frames for my size.
So far i've only found Wilier that do frames in my size.
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