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Post by Radchenister on Aug 4, 2014 11:24:30 GMT
More importantly, what are you going to do for a bike now @zzeezzy ?
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Post by Deleted on Aug 4, 2014 12:07:58 GMT
More importantly, what are you going to do for a bike now @zzeezzy ? Good question, I've learnt a lot in these few days and now know a lot more about what I should/shouldn't expect from a bike especially when it comes to the gearing. My budget is Β£800 but I still haven't discounted the Alur 700 (it's super spec for the price), I sent mine back but might have a go again, now I know what I'm doing more with the gearing, not going to make the same cross-chaining mistakes and wonder why it sounds like a tractor . But I'm also looking at Giant Defy 1, Cubes, Planet X do some good bikes in this price range as well. There is a lot of options that is for sure. Most importantly, I want to try before I buy, especially because of sizing. I'm 5 ft 8 though so luckily it isn't usually a problem as I am a fairly average (or just under) size.
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Post by beatnik69 on Aug 4, 2014 18:55:42 GMT
Make sure you ask the staff in whichever shop you go to for some advice on changing gears etc. That way you'll have a better idea of whether or not the bike is set up correctly when you ride it.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 5, 2014 8:56:50 GMT
Not sure where you live and I'm sure you probably just got unlucky with the staff at Coventry but I can thoroughly recommend the Wednesbury folk if you felt like travelling along the M6 (or M5)
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Post by robertsims on Aug 5, 2014 12:32:03 GMT
Second that about Wednesbury. Been superb on odd occasion I've dealt with them. I live in Bristol so have taught myself to do basically everything myself but have a lbs who I trust to do more serious jobs (wheelbuilding me new set and checked over post crash).
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Post by Deleted on Aug 5, 2014 14:14:54 GMT
The more I see this bike, the more I like it. I had a vague plan to perhaps upgrade my red T3 groupset to Tiagra/105 at the end of winter but I'm finding that the lure n+1 is starting to creep in...
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Post by jondxxx on Aug 5, 2014 14:30:16 GMT
Looking at the spec and price point of this bike it's tempting to think that some Btwin marketing guy has been monitoring the forum and seeing what upgrades are being done.
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Post by ChrisD on Aug 5, 2014 16:23:50 GMT
The more I see this bike, the more I like it. I had a vague plan to perhaps upgrade my red T3 groupset to Tiagra/105 at the end of winter but I'm finding that the lure n+1 is starting to creep in... Ditto!
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Post by Deleted on Aug 5, 2014 18:15:38 GMT
I just want to see one in the flesh now. Still think im going to buy one when they do become available.
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Post by Paulinblack on Aug 5, 2014 22:55:43 GMT
Don't like the shape of the frame. Don't like where the back brake is. Everything else is cool!
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Post by Deleted on Aug 6, 2014 4:41:17 GMT
Not overly enamored with the frame or brake position either but I've put in a request to Decathlon Edinburgh to email me when they come in, will make my mind up when I see one in the flesh...
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Post by fatmanona5a on Aug 6, 2014 4:52:17 GMT
Don't like the shape of the frame. Don't like where the back brake is. Everything else is cool! The rear brake location MAY be a brilliant piece of design, but I don't want to be an "early adopter". Call me a Luddite if you like, but when this location has been proven to cope with years of use/abuse, I would then consider buying into this concept.
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Post by ChrisD on Aug 6, 2014 6:17:26 GMT
This reminds me of a question I'd like to ask Deca. As someone who has appreciated the after sales service from Deca and also the lifetime guarantee on the frame (the frame on my Dawes Galaxy failed after 20 years) I'd like to ask what the position would be on replacing the frame should it fail in some way. I believe I'm right in saying that @davefy7 was given a T5/500 frame when he had issues with his T3, which by then was out of production. For Tribans it's an easy straight swap of frames to which the existing components could be attached, but should the Alur frame no longer be available at some stage in the future, a different frame may well cause issues for direct mount brakes, both front and rear perhaps.
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Post by cacciatorino on Aug 6, 2014 6:38:12 GMT
The rear brake location MAY be a brilliant piece of design, but I don't want to be an "early adopter". Call me a Luddite if you like, but when this location has been proven to cope with years of use/abuse, I would then consider buying into this concept. Others manufacturer (Trek for instance) already use it. The fact that this solution is not widely shared make me non-confident too. May bee too much wear due to dirt there?
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Post by chas on Aug 6, 2014 7:25:11 GMT
I believe that the brake position should offer improvements in braking (stiffer mount), comfort (more compliant seatstays), aerodynamics (maybe) and looks (definately IMO). I really am tempted by one, but it would be a 'summer' bike subjected to the odd shower and storm and kept clean. I have other bikes that can be used in winter when there's salt on the road and can be thrown in the shed after a ride because it's too cold/dark to wash them straight away. Having owned Italian motorbikes many years ago I appreciate that some things designed abroad may not be the most practical for our salty winter roads, but are worth it for the summer smiles
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