|
Post by Rocket on Jul 10, 2015 16:49:31 GMT
|
|
|
Post by ChrisD on Jul 10, 2015 17:03:25 GMT
Now we get to see where your priorities lay
|
|
|
Post by Rocket on Jul 10, 2015 17:12:47 GMT
It's £300 under my max. That what you mean?
|
|
Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on Jul 10, 2015 17:31:06 GMT
|
|
Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on Jul 10, 2015 17:51:47 GMT
Illegal to race at UCI sanctioned events. That is bloody cool.
|
|
Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on Jul 10, 2015 18:19:09 GMT
|
|
|
Post by r0b1et on Jul 11, 2015 19:35:47 GMT
|
|
|
Post by Rocket on Jul 11, 2015 20:21:47 GMT
Got to stick to budgets or no point in setting them Rob. Far too heavy anyway I'm not sold on the whole Di2 stuff yet as plenty in the clubs seem to have noisy gears and its supposed to calibrate and optimise. Never race more than you can afford to replace was some sagely advice offered too.
|
|
|
Post by r0b1et on Jul 12, 2015 6:58:26 GMT
Fair enough, I was using the first post to suggest Di2 was an essential.
|
|
|
Post by chas on Jul 12, 2015 8:01:14 GMT
anyway I'm not sold on the whole Di2 stuff yet as plenty in the clubs seem to have noisy gears and its supposed to calibrate and optimise. My mate has had it a couple of years and it doesn't calibrate itself, you use the button under the box while pushing the relevant shifter, l don't know if the new ones are more clever?
|
|
|
Post by Paulinblack on Jul 12, 2015 9:02:15 GMT
I am liking the Canyon bikes more and more, particularly the Endurace CF 7.0. It's a considerably better all round package than the Mach 720 but stock seems to be an issue. Does that mean I made a mistake getting the Mach ?
|
|
Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on Jul 12, 2015 9:18:37 GMT
I am liking the Canyon bikes more and more, particularly the Endurace CF 7.0. It's a considerably better all round package than the Mach 720 but stock seems to be an issue. Does that mean I made a mistake getting the Mach ? Not at all. I haven't ridden either bike to be able to comment on how they perform. In addition, it's hard to put a price on being able to try a bike for size in a bricks and mortar store and to also have that after sales support. Purely from a specification standpoint the Canyon seems to offer a lot more for an additional £99 but it could be months before you manage to get your hands on one, you might not like size or the ride etc etc.
|
|
|
Post by mark072 on Jul 12, 2015 10:32:05 GMT
I can still pass riders on Climbs on 'named' bikes mekk, trek etc on my triban 3 with slight upgrades, saying that I am only 61kg
|
|
Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on Jul 12, 2015 11:05:06 GMT
|
|
|
Post by Radchenister on Jul 12, 2015 11:35:10 GMT
Does that mean I made a mistake getting the Mach ? Not at all. I haven't ridden either bike to be able to comment on how they perform. In addition, it's hard to put a price on being able to try a bike for size in a bricks and mortar store and to also have that after sales support. Purely from a specification standpoint the Canyon seems to offer a lot more for an additional £99 but it could be months before you manage to get your hands on one, you might not like size or the ride etc etc. The red herring on this thread is weight and price point. I'm happy with the FC700 (predecessor to yours) and for a bigger rider, the kilo difference and electronic shifting for up to a grand isn't worth it. Having affordable wet and dry weather bike's that you ride often and can keep maintaining on a reasonable budget is the best 'investment'. I was in Bike Science yesterday and overheard the governor explaining his view to a young chap who brought up bike weights. The response was along the line of once at a reasonable level, bike weight isn't worth dwelling over, whereas ride quality, suitability of fit, feel and handling are more important. So while exotic light bike's are nice to ponder, they're not worth getting too obsessive over. robertsims will tell you that I'm going up hills better these days, n it certainly isn't the bike doing it, although at 8.3 kilos (including pedals n cages etc) and with spot on fit / handling, it's not holding me back either.
|
|