broon-loon Posted September 10, 2013 Share Posted September 10, 2013 http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-24015622 I had the fortune to meet Graeme Obree some years ago through work and he is kinda bonkers, but a helluva nice guy. He was very easy to talk to one to one and his observations re athletes and drug use was 'enlightning' to say the least. Best of luck to him with this venture.. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bold Rover Posted September 10, 2013 Share Posted September 10, 2013 This morning did a wee 16 mile loop out of Loans over the hill to Dundonald and beyond. Someone told me the hill was a challenge, so I wanted to try it. It's certainly steep in bits, but not long. Cracking views from the top, in all directions. Ach weel - back to work tomorrow! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkfish Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 Thinking of getting a cycle to work bike. Will be first bike for ages. Will mainly be for commuting: am I better with a road bike or a hybrid? Will a road bike limit me too much, or will a hybrid just feel sluggish on roads...? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newbornbairn Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 A pure road bike will feel flimsy if you take it on unsurfaced tracks, also not good for bumping up kerbs, weaving in and out of pedestrians etc but they fly on smooth tarmac and open roads. There are very good hybrids like the Specialized Sirrus which are fast, basically because they are roadbikes with a flat handlebar giving a more comfortable riding position. For real bombing about, I'd recommend a bike that a lot of people rate highly, the Specialized Crosstrail. A good commuter, you can put panniers on it but because it has front fork suspension you can take it confidently along forest trails and the like. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
penguinsknees Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 Or you could go the cyclocross route I've got a genesis Croix de fer which I use for commuting and winter training as well as forest tracks it's a cracking multi purpose beast, you can also get the day one alfine which has hub gears to stand up to our crappy winters and all the salt and muck on the road 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newbornbairn Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 Aye, I didn't want to mention the cyclocross option cos I'm sure I've bored everyone to tears with my gushing over my lovely Tricross. They really are the Jack of all trades - i just did the Glasgow to Edinburgh 47 mile ride on it but I've also done MTB courses on it (slowly) and thrown myself down a rough mountain track and survived. Tough as old boots and as fast as me. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papad Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 Thinking of getting a cycle to work bike. Will be first bike for ages. Will mainly be for commuting: am I better with a road bike or a hybrid? Will a road bike limit me too much, or will a hybrid just feel sluggish on roads...? Get a road bike and you won't look back. You'll be out chasing KOMs before you know it! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl Cort's Hamstring Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 Aye, I didn't want to mention the cyclocross option cos I'm sure I've bored everyone to tears with my gushing over my lovely Tricross. They really are the Jack of all trades - i just did the Glasgow to Edinburgh 47 mile ride on it but I've also done MTB courses on it (slowly) and thrown myself down a rough mountain track and survived. Tough as old boots and as fast as me. Cyclocross bikes are fantastic if you've got the money. I've got a Cannondale, and it allows me to do everything I want to do, while still being quick on the roads. I just love not having to worry about weather or bumps/potholes/off-roady bits, especially as I'm a bit heavier than your average cyclist 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newbornbairn Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 No idea what the budget is but it's bike sale time. http://www.edinburghbicycle.com/products/genesis-cdf-13?bct=browse%2fbicycles%2froad-bikes Genesis CdF £750 instead of £900 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkfish Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 Thanks all. Budget probs 500 / 600 max so cyclocross might be a bit out of range... Edging towards a hybrid looking at the advice here - looking online Fuji 1.4 looks decent? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkfish Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 Or, a Boardman Comp? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bold Rover Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 Does it need to be new, monkfish? There's a decent scene in reconditioned, customised bikes and your pound goes further there than in a showroom shop. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newbornbairn Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 Thanks all. Budget probs 500 / 600 max so cyclocross might be a bit out of range... Edging towards a hybrid looking at the advice here - looking online Fuji 1.4 looks decent? I picked up my Tricross for £550 in the sales last year. The Fuji looks ok though 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
die hard doonhamer Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 35 mins for my 10k cycle home in the dark tonight. I love cycling in the dark, my 3000 lumen light was a tremendous buy. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paisleysaints Posted September 13, 2013 Share Posted September 13, 2013 I'm looking for some major climbs. Any ideas where I can head up obviously on road bike not off road 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papad Posted September 13, 2013 Share Posted September 13, 2013 I'm looking for some major climbs. Any ideas where I can head up obviously on road bike not off road If you mean near Paisley/Glasgow then the Crow (Lennoxtown) and Tak Ma Doon (Kilsyth) are the classics. Tak is the harder with two steep ramps but both are excellent climbs. You can reach the Dukes Pass (Aberfoyle) too, nice climb but not as bad as its reputation would suggest. Near Paisley there is Glinnifer Braes and a similar climb at Greenock too. Both are pretty short but you could always do hill repeats! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CowdenLoyal Posted September 13, 2013 Share Posted September 13, 2013 Thanks all. Budget probs 500 / 600 max so cyclocross might be a bit out of range... Edging towards a hybrid looking at the advice here - looking online Fuji 1.4 looks decent? My roadbike I'm trying to get rid of not of any interest to you? See a few posts back. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bold Rover Posted September 13, 2013 Share Posted September 13, 2013 I'm looking for some major climbs. Any ideas where I can head up obviously on road bike not off road Not sure just how "major" you mean, PS, but out of Paisley, we went to Greenock and Largs 12 days ago. The climb up through Greenock to the Old Largs Road is interesting, as is the Haylie Brae east out of Largs. Great sense of achievement that day! In midweek, I rode from Loans over the hill to Dundonald - another wee tester. Enjoy. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingscot Posted September 13, 2013 Share Posted September 13, 2013 You cycled up the Haylie Brae? Major credit I'd never risk the A road to Largs, prefer the Dalry Moor Road. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bold Rover Posted September 14, 2013 Share Posted September 14, 2013 You cycled up the Haylie Brae? Major credit I'd never risk the A road to Largs, prefer the Dalry Moor Road. Gosh - wasn't seeking credit! We considered going down to Fairlie and heading for Dalry, but weren't sure of the road and would have put another 10 miles or so on our already long circuit that day. We did create a queue of impatient cars behind us on the twists of the brae, climbing at about 3mph! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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