Advice for a Newbie. Road bike related.
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Updated with apic of the new bike on page 2 
Hi All.
I'm after some advice from the knowledgable folks of PH.
I want to get into cycling more seriously and am looking for agood first bike. I intend to compete in Sportives and the odd 10k but don't want to be upgrading in the next 12 months.
Has to be carbon framed and SRAM groupset as I have ridden Shimano and Campag and don't get on with them.
I'm looking around the 1.5k mark.
My preference is for Dolan or Ribble possibly Planet X.
There are many stories on t'interwebs about pantsy customer service from Ribble and after trying to ring them for 3 days before speaking to an idiot who just wasn't interested they are all but discounted.
I will be heading to the cycle show at the NEC at the end of the month to have a poke around.
Any one got any advice or recomendations or experience of the above manufacturers?
All help, speculation, conjecture and good old fashioned PH mickey taking gratefully recieved.
Thanks all
Hi All.
I'm after some advice from the knowledgable folks of PH.
I want to get into cycling more seriously and am looking for agood first bike. I intend to compete in Sportives and the odd 10k but don't want to be upgrading in the next 12 months.
Has to be carbon framed and SRAM groupset as I have ridden Shimano and Campag and don't get on with them.
I'm looking around the 1.5k mark.
My preference is for Dolan or Ribble possibly Planet X.
There are many stories on t'interwebs about pantsy customer service from Ribble and after trying to ring them for 3 days before speaking to an idiot who just wasn't interested they are all but discounted.
I will be heading to the cycle show at the NEC at the end of the month to have a poke around.
Any one got any advice or recomendations or experience of the above manufacturers?
All help, speculation, conjecture and good old fashioned PH mickey taking gratefully recieved.
Thanks all
Edited by JSquaredJim on Wednesday 10th October 21:33
GBDG said:
I don't understand how you can't get on with a particular brand of group set.
The problem is the shifters. The SRAM has a doubletap paddle behind the brake lever, whereas the shimano uses the brake lever to change gear. i.e you push the whole lever accross. The Campag "paddle" I found I could flex it rearwards rather than changing gear, which is most irritating. This is what I don't like. Hope that clears up any ambiguity.Edited by JSquaredJim on Sunday 16th September 19:54
Edited by JSquaredJim on Tuesday 18th September 20:58
This is the Dolan I'm looking at to give you a better idea.
http://www.dolan-bikes.com/road-bikes/Carbon/Sram%...
http://www.dolan-bikes.com/road-bikes/Carbon/Sram%...
Right, more clarification needed. I have ridden ally bikes, Bianchi Nerone, hybrid bikes and carbon bikes up toand including the latest Pinarello that our Brad rode to Tour de France victory. The fact is I prefer the feel of a carbon frame. Ally feels soft, heavy and dull in it's responses. Hope that clears that up.
Now can we movepast the typical Fish Wifery and answer my question please?
Advice and experience of Ribble or Dolan or a steer in the direction of anything else within budget with carbon frame and SRAM.
I'm not interested in anything that does not fit these criteria.
I'm looking for a too seelist forthe upcoming bike show at the NEC.
Thanks all.
Now can we movepast the typical Fish Wifery and answer my question please?
Advice and experience of Ribble or Dolan or a steer in the direction of anything else within budget with carbon frame and SRAM.
I'm not interested in anything that does not fit these criteria.
I'm looking for a too seelist forthe upcoming bike show at the NEC.
Thanks all.
Raven Flyer. I always do ignore the naysayers. I know what I wantand why I want it. I ask for advice with certain stipulations and those that fail to read into that get dismissed immediately.
I'm heading to the bike show at the NEC at the end of the month to get a bit of hands on. Also a trip to epic bikes to look at the Kuota range is in order.
Many thanks to those who have helped and to the others, maybe keep it to your self next time.
Thanks all.
I'm heading to the bike show at the NEC at the end of the month to get a bit of hands on. Also a trip to epic bikes to look at the Kuota range is in order.
Many thanks to those who have helped and to the others, maybe keep it to your self next time.
Thanks all.
So, in my very first post I specify a budget, my prefered frame material, (carbon), and groupset, (SRAM). I quantify it's usage, Sportives and the odd 10k event.
I then go on in later posts to qualify why I don't like Shimano and Campag, due to the shifters. Also why I prefer Carbon, ally and hybrid frames feel dull to me. I also point out that I have ridden lots of bikes to form these opinions.
So in conclusion, after being very specific and going to a good deal of trouble to explain my usage and preferences, those who have failed to listen and subsequently pointed me towards things I have no interest in have got somewhat upset when their advice has been dismissed. Well, in the wonderful world of PH, imagine that
Once again, many thanks to the few who are able to read, comprehend and offer relevant advice, and to the rest of you, really, who cares.
One last thing, "coffe shop kudos"? There is a lot of beautiful countryside to explore so quite why I'd want to cycle to Starbucks to be surrounded by a bunch of sandal wearing hipsters is simply beyond my comprehension. I think it says more about the poster than it's intended recipient
I then go on in later posts to qualify why I don't like Shimano and Campag, due to the shifters. Also why I prefer Carbon, ally and hybrid frames feel dull to me. I also point out that I have ridden lots of bikes to form these opinions.
So in conclusion, after being very specific and going to a good deal of trouble to explain my usage and preferences, those who have failed to listen and subsequently pointed me towards things I have no interest in have got somewhat upset when their advice has been dismissed. Well, in the wonderful world of PH, imagine that
Once again, many thanks to the few who are able to read, comprehend and offer relevant advice, and to the rest of you, really, who cares.
One last thing, "coffe shop kudos"? There is a lot of beautiful countryside to explore so quite why I'd want to cycle to Starbucks to be surrounded by a bunch of sandal wearing hipsters is simply beyond my comprehension. I think it says more about the poster than it's intended recipient
Raven Flyer in for the win again
Planet X RT-57 ordered. However this one is fitted with SRAM Force and 50mm Carbon clinchers
After a couple of rides on my mates Pro Carbon plus endless hours pouring over specs, prices and boring the pants off many cycle shop owners and local club members, plus test riding many, many types and specs of bikes I decided the Planet X was the way forward
It fits like a glove and I like the way it rides and looks.
Very happy boy and excited to take delivery and get out there ASAP.
Thanks for the advice chaps and chapess'
Planet X RT-57 ordered. However this one is fitted with SRAM Force and 50mm Carbon clinchers
After a couple of rides on my mates Pro Carbon plus endless hours pouring over specs, prices and boring the pants off many cycle shop owners and local club members, plus test riding many, many types and specs of bikes I decided the Planet X was the way forward
It fits like a glove and I like the way it rides and looks.
Very happy boy and excited to take delivery and get out there ASAP.
Thanks for the advice chaps and chapess'
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