I was thinking 6700 dark grey, or all the way to 7900 since it's almost winter anyways. A guy can dream right? I could do a full build for around 3K with dura ace, decent wheels, and chinese carbon.
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I was thinking 6700 dark grey, or all the way to 7900 since it's almost winter anyways. A guy can dream right? I could do a full build for around 3K with dura ace, decent wheels, and chinese carbon.
Thank you! we needed a steel bike break
Those frames run ~$500 ~$400 ~$400-600 for some decent hand builts ~$200 for all the other stuff Sub 2K and sub 20 pounds
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pretty much on the money here!
just got out of work sorry for the late reply!as for safety wise,ive gone 43mph already and it was pretty solid...it weight 16.7lbs right now...
I have a 2011 Dawes Discovery 401 which until recently was my only bike. I use(d) it for commuting around 10 miles per day and the occasional leisure ride. I started to go out for longer and longer rides and realised that the weight of the bike was starting to become a drag.
I did start to spend a little money on it to lighten various bits, but realised this was a fools errand as I would only ever be shaving off tiny amounts unless I changed major components (i.e. the pointless front suspension fork) and it would cost me way more than the bike was worth.
So I decided to buy a road bike and went for a B'twin Triban 7. B'twin is an in-house brand of a large French leisure store called Decathlon. Their bikes are very good value and well rated.
I love it, it's so light and fast compared to the Dawes, it rides really well, not harsh at all, the mech is excellent, very quiet and has required little adjustment so far. I've had it about 2 or 3 months now.
It's got an alloy frame with carbon fork and carbon seat stays. Full Tiagra 2013 drivetrain. Unusually these days for an entry-level bike, the frame is made in Italy. The only changes I have made are a Bontrager saddle and some SPD pedals (because I have SPDs on the Dawes and only want one pair of shoes).
I still use the Dawes on rainy days, plus it's a good utility bike as I have a rear rack and side pannier on it so it's good for lugging stuff around. But God it feels heavy after the Triban! I'm on it today as it's raining.
On dry days however it's road bike all the way and I often now take extended commutes home, so 20 or 30 miles rather than 5.
I am so committed to cycling now I have put my car up for sale.
I did start to spend a little money on it to lighten various bits, but realised this was a fools errand as I would only ever be shaving off tiny amounts unless I changed major components (i.e. the pointless front suspension fork) and it would cost me way more than the bike was worth.
So I decided to buy a road bike and went for a B'twin Triban 7. B'twin is an in-house brand of a large French leisure store called Decathlon. Their bikes are very good value and well rated.
I love it, it's so light and fast compared to the Dawes, it rides really well, not harsh at all, the mech is excellent, very quiet and has required little adjustment so far. I've had it about 2 or 3 months now.
It's got an alloy frame with carbon fork and carbon seat stays. Full Tiagra 2013 drivetrain. Unusually these days for an entry-level bike, the frame is made in Italy. The only changes I have made are a Bontrager saddle and some SPD pedals (because I have SPDs on the Dawes and only want one pair of shoes).
I still use the Dawes on rainy days, plus it's a good utility bike as I have a rear rack and side pannier on it so it's good for lugging stuff around. But God it feels heavy after the Triban! I'm on it today as it's raining.
On dry days however it's road bike all the way and I often now take extended commutes home, so 20 or 30 miles rather than 5.
I am so committed to cycling now I have put my car up for sale.
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Eh it's nice but not my flavor. Betweent the 2013 models I'd go SRAM 22 instead. Unless we're talking di2. Then it's a different story. But I'm not made of money.
Since just about everyone in here seems to know much more about bikes than I do.. does anyone have any suggestions for a pair of good (money really doesn't matter, within reason) pair of hybrid tires for my Trek 7.1.
Right now I have a pair of 700x35 with light tread that came with the bike. The tread is fine, a little less tread would still be do'able, since most of the paths I ride on are paved and some are light gravel, which turn a little muddy in parts during heavy rain.
I don't care too much about going terribly faster. I would just get a road bike in that case. But I would like to be able to go a little faster, a little more easily on my current bike.
I have a cyclocross bike with regular and road tires that I can switch out, but I prefer to ride my Trek bike, because I prefer the upright position and I can look around comfortably and enjoy the scenery that way.
Short version: Good/relatively fast(er) hybrid tires.. please and thank you.
Right now I have a pair of 700x35 with light tread that came with the bike. The tread is fine, a little less tread would still be do'able, since most of the paths I ride on are paved and some are light gravel, which turn a little muddy in parts during heavy rain.
I don't care too much about going terribly faster. I would just get a road bike in that case. But I would like to be able to go a little faster, a little more easily on my current bike.
I have a cyclocross bike with regular and road tires that I can switch out, but I prefer to ride my Trek bike, because I prefer the upright position and I can look around comfortably and enjoy the scenery that way.
Short version: Good/relatively fast(er) hybrid tires.. please and thank you.
Conti is overkill for a hybrid... And expensive
Check out serfas's website and see what you like from their offerings.
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too studded
http://www.conti-online.com/www/bicycle_de_en/themes/cross/cyclocross_race_en.html
cylcocross designed for speed and isn't too knobby for road and efficient, but still some tread for gravel/mud:
http://www.conti-online.com/www/bicycle_de_en/themes/cross/cyclocross_speed_en.html
You could try their Contact II, good efficient city bike tire with some tread.
28-662 or 32-622 size
http://www.conti-online.com/www/bicycle_de_en/themes/city/Allround/CONTACT_en.html
like I said, check description, and consider your uses. They are well described.
These would be your fastest option, but useless in mud unless you are real careful
http://www.conti-online.com/www/bicycle_de_en/themes/plusseries/supersport_plus_en.html
Thanks a lot!
I was considering some Bontrager tires, since that's what comes on my bike, but I wasn't sure if any of them were actually an upgrade from what I already have.
I fairly recently bought a pair of Continental Road Touring Plus 700 x 37 for my Dawes Hybrid. It was previously on it's original Vittoria Raddoneur 700 x 38s which were a bit 'squishy' and didn't really handle that well. I never had a big feeling of confidence when leaning into a corner at any great angle.
So, the Contis are much better, plus whilst it's just the "one number" i.e. 37 v. 38, they're quite a bit narrower and also smoother. They also seem very tough and have a layer of stuff inside to help avoid punctures. I'm still waiting to see if they make it through the 'hawthorn hedge cutting season' though
I got them in the UK from Chain Reaction Cycles for just under £30 inc. delivery (for the pair). I just had a look on the site again and they've been reduced further to £12.99 each inc. delivery - however, the smaller sizes are more expensive for some reason (popularity?).
I fairly recently bought a pair of Continental Road Touring Plus 700 x 37 for my Dawes Hybrid. It was previously on it's original Vittoria Raddoneur 700 x 38s which were a bit 'squishy' and didn't really handle that well. I never had a big feeling of confidence when leaning into a corner at any great angle.
So, the Contis are much better, plus whilst it's just the "one number" i.e. 37 v. 38, they're quite a bit narrower and also smoother. They also seem very tough and have a layer of stuff inside to help avoid punctures. I'm still waiting to see if they make it through the 'hawthorn hedge cutting season' though
I got them in the UK from Chain Reaction Cycles for just under £30 inc. delivery (for the pair). I just had a look on the site again and they've been reduced further to £12.99 each inc. delivery - however, the smaller sizes are more expensive for some reason (popularity?).
Thanks!
To be honest, I still don't really know what I'm looking for haha.
Maybe I'll just buy the nifty white tires I saw.
Life is so hard..
Do you know which size would be best? Do I have to get the same size that I already have or can I get thinner tires?
The numbers on my tires are: 700x35c and 35-622
Also, thanks for the suggestion. From reading some reviews, it seems like these tires are a bit heavy and more for avoiding flats. Since I mostly ride on trails, flats aren't really an issue for me.
Okay, thanks
I'm pretty much retarded when it comes to this stuff. I appreciate the help.
New handlebar. FSA Wing Pro. I'm going to LA for vidcon so all I did was transfer my brifters onto it (with new hoods on them, to boot) and I'll cut my cable housing to size and wrap the bars when I return. My bartape of choice? Lizardskins DSP2.5 White/black dual color tape.
Does anyone frequent or know of any good bike forums? Especially single speed/road bikes.
I like to look at pictures, a marketplace, etc.
I like to look at pictures, a marketplace, etc.
Added a decent road bike to my stable. Trek 29er, Cervelo P2C Tri Bike, and now a Cervelo R3 Ultegra-6700, full Zipp SC stem/bars/seat post. With my stock RH-500 wheels and fizik ares I have it built for less than $1400
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