maomao
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Yes, but Hornchurch is a bit of a slog on foot. Maybe I'll give them a ring.
Buying a bike: advice, recommendations and chat
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maomao
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More fixies/SSs to bore you all with.
Quella seem to have very good reviews. I've sent them an email to ask if they feel their 6'2" and up frames would be big enough for me and how confident they are about mid august delivery.
This is the posh one (though within budget):
www.quellabicycle.com
But this one is just fucking gorgeous:
www.quellabicycle.com
This is quite sensible and the sizing guide reckons the 60.5cm would fit me, yuck at riser bars though:
www.bikester.co.uk
Quella seem to have very good reviews. I've sent them an email to ask if they feel their 6'2" and up frames would be big enough for me and how confident they are about mid august delivery.
This is the posh one (though within budget):
Varsity Imperial Courier Single-Speed Bicycle
What happens when you take a Quella Nero and put it through one of Britain’s famous universities? You end up with a Quella Varsity Imperial – the same fun, low maintenance and track-inspired speedster, but one which has graduated with added refinement and sophistication. The new members of the...
www.quellabicycle.com
But this one is just fucking gorgeous:
Nero Courier Cappuccino Single-Speed Bike
The Nero Courier Cappuccino, finished in a matt black with a cream wheel set, tan tyres, tan bar tape and tan saddle. Our 'Courier' range utilises bull horn style bars which suit a more sports/aggressive riding style. If you prefer are more upright/easy riding style then check-out our 'Classic'...
www.quellabicycle.com
This is quite sensible and the sizing guide reckons the 60.5cm would fit me, yuck at riser bars though:
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Rosemary Jest
Wrong and Unstable
That mango bike has a hi tensile steel frame too. Also known as 'pig iron'.
Although I admit they do look nice.
To be honest any of those bikes look decent, a fixie type has little to go wrong, and most things can be fixed yourself with the right tools and a bit of know how. Bikes are quite simple things really.
Sometimes the best spec isn't always the best bike for you either, sometimes it's better to go with your heart rather than head when it comes to a bike, within reason of course.
Edit: just noticed those other bikes have hi tensile frames too, not to say they'll be terrible quality, but it does tend to be heavy and not as strong as a better quality steel frame. Saying that, my old Raleigh Burner was hi ten and it did me proud.
Although I admit they do look nice.
To be honest any of those bikes look decent, a fixie type has little to go wrong, and most things can be fixed yourself with the right tools and a bit of know how. Bikes are quite simple things really.
Sometimes the best spec isn't always the best bike for you either, sometimes it's better to go with your heart rather than head when it comes to a bike, within reason of course.
Edit: just noticed those other bikes have hi tensile frames too, not to say they'll be terrible quality, but it does tend to be heavy and not as strong as a better quality steel frame. Saying that, my old Raleigh Burner was hi ten and it did me proud.
maomao
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They have a 1 star average on Trustpilot and there are dozens of people claiming to have paid for bikes that then haven't arrived and the company aren't responding to emails. And I'm too busy drooling over the Quellas now. They are genuinely gorgeous:
Cid
Proper break this time
1x groupsets are absolutely great - reasonable compromise between fixed and geared... I hate adjusting front mechs. Tech has moved on a lot in the last 5-10 years. That said i still like to ride my old Pompino (fixed) from time to time, and love it.
Gravel bikes great, but pricey. Suspension not really worth the bother imo... Just saps the energy on a commute bike.
The other thing is... i vaguely recall you wanting a more sedate bike. I think - if you look into your heart of hearts - you know how long that will last.
I've actually got a 60cm Gazelle Champion Mondial AA special which the previous owner converted to a pub bike SS that I'd happily contribute on long term loan. But needs a fair bit of work and is probably still too small (I find old Gazelle sizes very twitchy). And £40 in postage.
Gravel bikes great, but pricey. Suspension not really worth the bother imo... Just saps the energy on a commute bike.
The other thing is... i vaguely recall you wanting a more sedate bike. I think - if you look into your heart of hearts - you know how long that will last.
I've actually got a 60cm Gazelle Champion Mondial AA special which the previous owner converted to a pub bike SS that I'd happily contribute on long term loan. But needs a fair bit of work and is probably still too small (I find old Gazelle sizes very twitchy). And £40 in postage.
Bahnhof Strasse
Met up with Hannah Courtoy a week next Tuesday
maomao
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Well Audi drivers are the experts on wankers. I think they're pretty though. On balance though I think they're overpriced for what they are.
Anyway, Specialised now have a bunch of the 2021 Rockhoppers on their own site. Which probably makes pre ordering one from Evans even more of a mistake because they might sell them out first.
But I think this looks like a real bargain. I thought Cycle Surgery closed years ago, I had a bit of a thing against them when I was a courier. And they are closing down now. But they turned up on a Google shopping search and this came up. I've measured myself very carefully with a spirit level and I seem to be a cm shorter than in my mid 20s and am now 6'5.5". It's 200 quid off for cosmetic damage on handlebars, fork and rear mech. It'll have ten times that after a couple of weeks of me riding it anyway. May well change handlebars anyway.
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beesonthewhatnow
going deaf for a living
BUY IT 
maomao
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I did before I posted. That's a big old scratch on the fork though. I'll tape it up or something.BUY IT
So now I just need helmet, lights, pedals, rack, possibly a new saddle
beesonthewhatnow
going deaf for a living
Planet X for all of that if you’re on a budget.I did before I posted. That's a big old scratch on the fork though. I'll tape it up or something.
So now I just need helmet, lights, pedals, rack, possibly a new saddle
beesonthewhatnow
going deaf for a living
Then clear nail varnish over that, apparently
Rosemary Jest
Wrong and Unstable
Be aware that if you get a helmet from planet X (or anywhere online) it might not fit. The one I got from planet X just wasn't the right shape for my head and wouldn't fit at all. I mean, it would barely go on my head without force, and it was the largest they had.
Make of that what you will.
It may be worth going to a physical shop if you can, but there's a problem in that at the moment too.
Make of that what you will.
It may be worth going to a physical shop if you can, but there's a problem in that at the moment too.
maomao
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So is all that Jobsworth stuff okay then? The lights are cheap as chips but they don't give lumen ratings.
Cid
Proper break this time
I was looking at those the other day, look a lot like the (less cheap) lezyne lights I have. Which are shit, but ok just for being seen. They will fall off on rough terrain though, as I have apparently just discovered.
E2a and congratulations on new bike, looks ideal
maomao
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I wanted one with a rear light but they're all out of them so going to have a shop around. I quite like this from Halfords, nicer than all that aero shit, but for some reason it's 10 quid extra for the blac one.
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maomao
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Tredz worked out cheaper in the end as I didn't want to risk the really cheap stuff. Spent 81 quid with a fiver off voucher and 4% back through topcashback. And I still don't have any bloody pedals.
Bahnhof Strasse
Met up with Hannah Courtoy a week next Tuesday
Don't know why some helmets cost £15 and others £200. But if you are buying something to protect you from brain damage in the event of an accident, if the pricey ones do that better, surely worth the extra dosh? New one I'm looking at is £135 and very much umm-ing and err-ing over that.
weepiper
I fix the machines that fight climate change
The more you pay, the less helmet you get. Basically, more expensive has more or more efficient vents to cool your head, and will be more infinitely adjustable in fit/have fancier stabilising systems. There have recently been some innovations like koroyd beehive cell structure protection and MIPS which is a thing supposed to stop your brain moving so much inside your skull and so on but these are now available on even quite cheap helmets.
Cid
Proper break this time
MIPS is also not that well supported by the science from what I’ve read. The idea is that it provides an additional slipping layer between head and helmet, which may help dissipate energy in a crash where rotational forces are involved... but a) we have a bunch of slipping layers anyway (hair and scalp) and b) independent testing of it seems inconclusive.
A helmet is clearly the most important protective thing you’ll wear, but equally that makes it quite vulnerable to vast amounts of marketing guff... we know that they offer some level of protection in quite specific types of crash, but it’s kind of hard to pin down exactly how much, and exactly how various aspects affect that. In the end we’re mostly talking about a fairly simple technology - moulded hard foams contained in a hard plastic shell.
Cost is also a huge factor I think. I mean if I buy a helmet for £100+ and give it a stupid ding somehow, or even have a minor off, how likely am I to replace it? I know some offer crash discounts, but they’re usually time limited, with many t&cs and won’t cover the whole price.
Quality control may be an issue, so I shall use caution when purchasing my £20 helmet(s). But yeah, worth a look I think.
A helmet is clearly the most important protective thing you’ll wear, but equally that makes it quite vulnerable to vast amounts of marketing guff... we know that they offer some level of protection in quite specific types of crash, but it’s kind of hard to pin down exactly how much, and exactly how various aspects affect that. In the end we’re mostly talking about a fairly simple technology - moulded hard foams contained in a hard plastic shell.
Cost is also a huge factor I think. I mean if I buy a helmet for £100+ and give it a stupid ding somehow, or even have a minor off, how likely am I to replace it? I know some offer crash discounts, but they’re usually time limited, with many t&cs and won’t cover the whole price.
Quality control may be an issue, so I shall use caution when purchasing my £20 helmet(s). But yeah, worth a look I think.
Bahnhof Strasse
Met up with Hannah Courtoy a week next Tuesday
felixthecat
are we there yet?
I would like a bike to tootle to the shops and go on some longer rides along the canal towpath, mainly because my right knee is getting old faster than the rest of me and cycling is easier on the knees than walking.
But what do I get? I'm a 58 year old woman and I have absolutely no intentions of becoming a 'proper' cyclist.
Therefore I don't want to spend £££s but on the other hand I don't want something that's going to fall to pieces.
Suggestions? TIA
But what do I get? I'm a 58 year old woman and I have absolutely no intentions of becoming a 'proper' cyclist.
Therefore I don't want to spend £££s but on the other hand I don't want something that's going to fall to pieces.
Suggestions? TIA
Steel Icarus
we move
aqua
made of cheese and gin
I have an Evans own brand bike and it's fucking superb. Love it. It's great for me being tall too 
I want to say it was the lithium 3 from 2 years ago but I'm not sure if I made that up 
But I'll leave the actual real advice to weepiper and beesonthewhatnow
I want to say it was the lithium 3 from 2 years ago but I'm not sure if I made that up But I'll leave the actual real advice to weepiper and beesonthewhatnow
maomao
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Do you live somewhere flat (I'm guessing yes from the canal)? Dutch style bikes are cheap, sturdy and comfortable and most of all available, stock is very low in UK bike shops at the moment. Wouldn't want to ride one up a mountain though.
hollandbikeshop.com
If you need gears for hills but don't want anything to do with maintenance look for anything with Shimano Nexus hub gears, or even Sturmey Archer. Proper cyclists tend to turn their noses up at them but they're easy to use and require little to no maintenance.
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If you need gears for hills but don't want anything to do with maintenance look for anything with Shimano Nexus hub gears, or even Sturmey Archer. Proper cyclists tend to turn their noses up at them but they're easy to use and require little to no maintenance.
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