hybrid mb better than trek 7200
Posted: Mon Sep 05, 2005 8:03 pm
well - ideas (its my means of getting to work and back - c. 60 miles per week in london - and its falling apart like a 100 quid halfords pos - gonna replace soon i think)
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Posted: Mon Sep 05, 2005 8:07 pm
If the Frame is OK you might be better ramping up the components?
Posted: Mon Sep 05, 2005 8:07 pm
i'm thinking mebbe a marin hybrid
Posted: Mon Sep 05, 2005 8:10 pm
hmm .. true - gears and seat and frame are ok (though would like lower (higher - FASTER basically)) gears i reckon - wheels are both already slightly buckled - 5 months old lol - fucking speed bumps - and brakes have always needed tightening one a week (very hilly on my journey) - all the gear is shimano so is supposed to be good i guessFoo wrote:If the Frame is OK you might be better ramping up the components?
Posted: Mon Sep 05, 2005 8:10 pm
Marin are OK, but from what I hear overpriced for what you get.
Mebbe look at specialised if you're still looking in the £400 range. The Hardrock hybrids are nice machines... we've got 2 in the family and both have been solid performers.
Mebbe look at specialised if you're still looking in the £400 range. The Hardrock hybrids are nice machines... we've got 2 in the family and both have been solid performers.
Posted: Mon Sep 05, 2005 8:11 pm
/investigates
Posted: Mon Sep 05, 2005 8:14 pm
Well for the gears, all shimano kit is not created equal.. they peddle some shit alongside their good stuff and stock bikes tend to ship with the shittier kit.neh wrote:hmm .. true - gears and seat and frame are ok (though would like lower (higher - FASTER basically)) gears i reckon - wheels are both already slightly buckled - 5 months old lol - fucking speed bumps - and brakes have always needed tightening one a week (very hilly on my journey) - all the gear is shimano so is supposed to be good i guess
if you're replacing the wheel that gives you the opportunity to alter the gears by choosing a different rear cog... as this is a hybrid bike I would guess the rear cog is smaller than a regular MTB and the front is larger - giving higher gears overall.
As for the brakes, assuming you have V brakes, you could consider a disc (cable operated ones are quite cheap now) or look into a better set of Vs (Shimano XT)
Posted: Mon Sep 05, 2005 8:21 pm
actually have seen this one which looks nice ..
Posted: Mon Sep 05, 2005 8:22 pm
Specialized Sirrus Sport Disc 2006 Bike
Posted: Mon Sep 05, 2005 8:23 pm
499 - not too shabby - could maybe get 180 - 200 for mine (349 new 5 months old) - dunno