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Claud butler Urban-Dawes dicovery or what?
Hi,
I'm looking to dump the car and travel to work by bike. I've tried a mountain bike but the hills in my area mean I end up peddling like a lunatic due to the gearing. My days of leaning down into racing style handlebars are gone and i'm ashamed to admit it but I would like something aesthetically pleasing. So I'm looking for MTB style handles, a bike for almost entirely road use, faster gears and decent speed. your advice would be appreciated greatly. Budget approx £250. K |
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Claud butler Urban-Dawes dicovery or what?
On Mon, 26 Jul 2004 13:14:10 GMT, Jeremy Collins
wrote: http://www.wheelies.co.uk/2003bikesN...p?BikeTypeID=8 Any preference about which model from my list or another manufacturer? K |
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On Mon, 26 Jul 2004 13:09:11 +0100, anon wrote:
So I'm looking for MTB style handles, a bike for almost entirely road use, faster gears and decent speed. I think the current buzzword for that type is 'flatbar racer'. |
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So I'm looking for MTB style handles, a bike for almost entirely road use, faster gears and decent speed. Sounds like a fair description of a hybrid to me: http://www.wheelies.co.uk/2003bikesN...ID=7&offset=10 http://www.wheelies.co.uk/2003bikesN...p?BikeTypeID=8 -- jc Remove the -not from email |
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Claud butler Urban-Dawes dicovery or what?
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On Mon, 26 Jul 2004 13:14:10 GMT, Jeremy Collins wrote: http://www.wheelies.co.uk/2003bikesN...p?BikeTypeID=8 Any preference about which model from my list or another manufacturer? My /personal/ preference is for Specialized - I ride a Crossroads Sport. This is mainly because I got to try it out and knew it was "right" for me. The only brand on that page that I have a /dislike/ of is Claud Butler, mainly because of usenet opinion, and partly because a friend has had persistent problems with her Claud Butler MTB. The best thing you can do is go to a local bike shop and try the various bikes out. You can search the archives of this group if you want to pre-arm yourself with a bit of knowledge (for example the dubious benefits of suspension at this price point). -- jc Remove the -not from email |
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On Mon, 26 Jul 2004 13:09:11 +0100, anon wrote:
Hi, I'm looking to dump the car and travel to work by bike. I've tried a mountain bike but the hills in my area mean I end up peddling like a lunatic due to the gearing. My days of leaning down into racing style handlebars are gone and i'm ashamed to admit it but I would like something aesthetically pleasing. So I'm looking for MTB style handles, a bike for almost entirely road use, faster gears and decent speed. Sounds Hybrid to me, maybe one of those new-fangled racers. I recently wanted something similar and plumped for a Dawes Discovery hybrid... Budget approx £250. And that's about as much as I spent on a Discovery 201, a set of puncture proof tyres, chunky lock, drinks bottle+cage, compact hand pump, bar ends and a simple computer (about 270 I think for that lot). It's light and nippy enough for me. If it's for work you may want to budget for a rack+panniers if you need to carry books/folders etc (skip some of the extras above if you need to). You can get away with a rucksack but sweaty backs aren't very nice. And a set of mudguards if you're going out with it in the wetter weather. As always, though, go to a Local Bike Shop (post where you live and someone should know a good one nearby), have a look, and get out on the thing for a spin before buying. Frink ps Have you checked at work about provision for cyclists ie showers and cubicles to keep changes of clothing in, and security for cycles? -- Doctor J. Frink : 'Rampant Ribald Ringtail' See his mind here : http://www.cmp.liv.ac.uk/frink/ Annoy his mind here : pjf at cmp dot liv dot ack dot ook "No sir, I didn't like it!" - Mr Horse |
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anon wrote:
So I'm looking for MTB style handles, a bike for almost entirely road use, faster gears and decent speed. your advice would be appreciated greatly. I think the best bet is whichever of the hybrids meeting your budget, in stock at your LBS, fits best. For that price you should get a perfectly acceptable bike. I've never been disappointed by a Dawes, but I also have two Claud Butlers whihc are good. Just about everybody makes a decent hybrid these days, so you should be spoilt for choice :-) Don't forget to budget for a SON before the winter ;-) Guy -- May contain traces of irony. Contents liable to settle after posting. http://www.chapmancentral.co.uk |
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On Mon, 26 Jul 2004 16:58:27 +0100, "Just zis Guy, you know?"
wrote: Don't forget to budget for a SON before the winter ;-) Guy A son in being assembled and should be delivered in November. K |
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Claud butler Urban-Dawes dicovery or what?
The best thing you can do is go to a local bike shop and try the various bikes out. You can search the archives of this group if you want to pre-arm yourself with a bit of knowledge (for example the dubious benefits of suspension at this price point). I did just that, one shop seemed to be pushing me into the Trek 721 Another pushed me towards the Ridgback velocity. I must admit I liked the look of the velocity and it felt comfortable but it is more expensive and needs mudgards on top of the increased price. Any comments? K |
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Claud butler Urban-Dawes dicovery or what?
My previous bike was a Dawes Chilliwack (Comfort mountain bike) and I was
really pleased with it, Dawes make good bikes but you might also consider Ridgeback, the Switch series seem good if you want to stick with 26" wheels - http://www.ridgeback.co.uk/bikes/200...sID=24&index=0 |
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