Dubman Just got back from my first ride out since early January so I was expecting to really struggle up the hills. But I fitted an oval chainring a few weeks ago and I hardly struggled at all. Not sure if it was the ring that helped.
Along_the_Wire It sure they would make that much difference, just probably a good day. Oval rings do make a difference, but it’s marginal
Dubman Millsy I went down the route of buying a used bike. Had a set amount for what I was willing to pay. But then I started thinking if up my amount by say £500 I could get that bike. I ended up buying a brand new bike in the end. Sure you spend more but it’s having that piece of mind that if anything goes wrong your covered buy the warranty.
Dubman Millsy That’s a no brainer if you can afford it. Will you’re cycling be mainly on the road or off road.
Millsy Dubman bit of both. Thinking of razzing it up around the purbecks and Dorset coast at the weekends once in a while. Just like the feel of spandex if I’m being honest
Mad_Cyril Millsy Disappointing website. Clothes pics only in the women’s section. What’s all that about?!
RichM Along_the_Wire is a gravel bike a better version of a hybrid? I’m after a bike to just cycle around the countryside a bit at weekends and the odd journey to the station when heading into London. Therefore don’t need anything expensive
Along_the_Wire RichM A gravel bike is nearer to a road bike so will be faster in the road than a hybrid. You have racing handlebars on it too. I’d take a gravel bike over a hybrid, but it’s the trendy choice too
