Are you looking for n+1 - what's it going to be?
- Thread starter Shaun
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- Location
- Somewhere wet & hilly in NW England.
Not sure tbh if I am looking for N+1. I might keep my current bike so if I do I am and if I don't I'm not. 
Whatever, I am treating myself to a new bike.
Currently down to three: Cube Attain SL Disc / Cannondale Synapse Adventure / Whyte Suffolk 105 Disc.
Whatever, I am treating myself to a new bike.
Currently down to three: Cube Attain SL Disc / Cannondale Synapse Adventure / Whyte Suffolk 105 Disc.
ChrisEyles
Guru
- Location
- Devon
If I was going to n+1, I'd love to do a fixed gear conversion on a nice old ten speed peugeot. Then I think I would have (gasp) all the bikes I'll ever want - a tourer/commuter, a (vintage) racer, a dutch style cruiser, MTB, and a fixie. Though recumbant bikes also look quite fun....
But unfortunately it's not going to happen while I'm living in Devon - tried a SS set-up on the last ten speed I did up (52/20, 27" wheels) and didn't enjoy the hills at all!
But unfortunately it's not going to happen while I'm living in Devon - tried a SS set-up on the last ten speed I did up (52/20, 27" wheels) and didn't enjoy the hills at all!
AlanW
Legendary Member
- Location
- Not to sure?
Cannot make my mind up between either a Reynolds 953 or a Ti frame to build up for an audax and generally a longer lasting bike?
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Dec66
A gentlemanly pootler, these days
- Location
- West Wickham
stoatsngroats
Legendary Member
- Location
- South East
I never thought I would fall into the trap of n+1, I have even managed to resist this for 40 years, but recently, i managed to persuade my partner, that I needed to start commuting, so that she would feel less under pressure when we take to the fields and trcks to gently jaunt the normal 16 mile weekend 'fair-weather only' cycle to which she has become accustomed, as have I!
So a 2013 BeOne Mistral has arrived today, following an amaingly exihlarating 7 mile ride from the vendor's property, my first time riding Ultegra 20 speed 50/34, and I have to say, my 14 mile commute looks to be a wonderful start to me working day, which I originally thought may be once-a-week, but will most likely become MUCH more regular!
I hav to say that for me, purchasing an oldish bike, albeit discontinued, feels wonderful, because of the high spec. my lalst roadie was a Carrera Virtuoso, which allowed me to do the L2B in under 4 hours, which was my target, some 10 years ago, and I think that I could possibly match that, with this BeOne... (Now there's a challenge!)
I have oft' believed that one should live for the moment, to some extent, and I am loving the n+1 now, but this will definitely be me settled for some time now.... until Di2 becomes available 'cheap'!
So a 2013 BeOne Mistral has arrived today, following an amaingly exihlarating 7 mile ride from the vendor's property, my first time riding Ultegra 20 speed 50/34, and I have to say, my 14 mile commute looks to be a wonderful start to me working day, which I originally thought may be once-a-week, but will most likely become MUCH more regular!
I hav to say that for me, purchasing an oldish bike, albeit discontinued, feels wonderful, because of the high spec. my lalst roadie was a Carrera Virtuoso, which allowed me to do the L2B in under 4 hours, which was my target, some 10 years ago, and I think that I could possibly match that, with this BeOne... (Now there's a challenge!)
I have oft' believed that one should live for the moment, to some extent, and I am loving the n+1 now, but this will definitely be me settled for some time now.... until Di2 becomes available 'cheap'!
PaulSecteur
No longer a Specialized fanboy
- Location
- Walsall, West Mids.
My stable is missing a fat bike and a tt bike... but i dont have the space (or cash).
But my current most used is the spesh AWOL, its just so damn useful.
But my current most used is the spesh AWOL, its just so damn useful.
cyberknight
As long as I breathe, I attack.
- Location
- Land of confusion
SteCenturion
I am your Father
- Location
- The Dark Side of the Moon.
I have an aluminium road bike, I have a carbon road bike, what I don't have is a vintage steel road bike or a titanium road bike & no MTB either ...
So all of those I suppose.
However, I am almost certain it would end in D.I.V.O.R.C.E
So all of those I suppose.
However, I am almost certain it would end in D.I.V.O.R.C.E
Dave 123
Legendary Member
- Location
- Cambridgeshire alps
AlanW
Legendary Member
- Location
- Not to sure?
Enigma Etape, once I have decided on what brakes to have?
Mrs M
Guru
- Location
- Aberdeenshire
I would very much like
One of Spokesman's lovely Carlton bikes
A posh Carbon Liv road bike, just to see what it's like and because they are so pretty
A CX or mountain bike, good excuse for getting muddy
A fat bike because they're a bit mad looking but magic fun to ride
However, Mr M would have none of it
so I'll just stick with what I got.
One of Spokesman's lovely Carlton bikes
A posh Carbon Liv road bike, just to see what it's like and because they are so pretty
A CX or mountain bike, good excuse for getting muddy
A fat bike because they're a bit mad looking but magic fun to ride
However, Mr M would have none of it
so I'll just stick with what I got.
mythste
Guru
- Location
- Manchester
I put a deposit down on this today... Two weeks!
