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Originally posted by Moscow Mule View PostGeometry.
The classic touring bike is the Dawes Galaxy but they cost an f'in fortune and are built like the proverbial tuliphouse (my uncle has a 1998 vintage that is still brilliant).
Dawes has noticed that a good few folks have been doing this over the last few years so you can get one direct from them now.
For your first trip out though I wouldn't go for drops, they take a goodly while to get used to, even though it is so much better a position.Insanity: repeating the same actions, but expecting different results.
threadeds website, and here's my blog.Comment
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Originally posted by threaded View PostMy main tourer has the basic geometry of the Dawes copied to a titanium frame I had built.
Dawes has noticed that a good few folks have been doing this over the last few years so you can get one direct from them now.
For your first trip out though I wouldn't go for drops, they take a goodly while to get used to, even though it is so much better a position.
You can't compensate for pie and cake consumption by spending more on bikes.
Try spending less on both if you want to stop being a porker - Halfords special will do you*
* Perhaps not, it may break, if you sat on oneHard Brexit now!
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Originally posted by threaded View PostMy main tourer has the basic geometry of the Dawes copied to a titanium frame I had built.
Dawes has noticed that a good few folks have been doing this over the last few years so you can get one direct from them now.
For your first trip out though I wouldn't go for drops, they take a goodly while to get used to, even though it is so much better a position.And what exactly is wrong with an "ad hominem" argument? Dodgy Agent, 16-5-2014Comment
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Originally posted by sasguru View PostYou can't compensate for pie and cake consumption by spending more on bikes.
Try spending less on both if you want to stop being a porker - Halfords special will do you*
* Perhaps not, it may break, if you sat on oneOriginally posted by Mich the Tester View Post£2,999.99 is quite an investment for a beginner.Moving to Montana soon, gonna be a dental floss tycoonComment
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Originally posted by sasguru View PostYou can't compensate for pie and cake consumption by spending more on bikes.
Try spending less on both if you want to stop being a porker - Halfords special will do you*
* Perhaps not, it may break, if you sat on oneInsanity: repeating the same actions, but expecting different results.
threadeds website, and here's my blog.Comment
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Originally posted by TheRefactornator View PostIndeeds..Halfords actually do have some decent bikes around the £400-£500 mark. Not for the "experts" but more than good enough for mere mortals.
Please support your local bike shop. Especially if you are spending £4-500. If they are anything like mine they will get you a "last years model" bike at a substantial discount."See, you think I give a tulip. Wrong. In fact, while you talk, I'm thinking; How can I give less of a tulip? That's why I look interested."Comment
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Originally posted by Moscow Mule View PostPlease please please don't buy from Halfords. They are ***** of the highest order.
Please support your local bike shop. Especially if you are spending £4-500. If they are anything like mine they will get you a "last years model" bike at a substantial discount.Insanity: repeating the same actions, but expecting different results.
threadeds website, and here's my blog.Comment
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Originally posted by threaded View PostWHS You are by far better off at a proper bike shop (and they might well throw in the deal some Dutch Perfect tires, you'll need them)And what exactly is wrong with an "ad hominem" argument? Dodgy Agent, 16-5-2014Comment
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Originally posted by Moscow Mule View Post
Please support your local bike shop.Comment
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