Beginners Joy...a pic of my new(ish) pride and joy...........

[Widge]

I know you've seen it all before guys...but as a beginner in the world of regular road-biking I can't tell you how pleased I've been with this for such minimal outlay.
I 've just put some new tyres on and taken her out for a spin....apart from that that...I'm pleased that the carradice wedge and 'tool can' hold everything I need for a good day out...pump, waterproofs, lock-chain, tube, multi-tool, lights etc. without having to pile every thing on my back. I love this bike!!

Thanks to you all too for your encouragement etc.

All Best

w

 

[Saluki]

Lovely pics, thanks for posting. Love that tool can Your saddlebag looks like a useful size too, is that where you hide your waterproofs? Very impressive storage, it sounds like.

Those tyres really work too

 

[Peteaud]

those tyres are great on that bike.

Good bikes as well.

 

[Pedal pusher]

Great choice man she looks a beauty. Enjoy the miles ahead
P.S How did you group and frame the photos like that looks cool?

 

[ianrauk]

Too much red for mine eye......

Nice bike though - they do seem to be a popular choice with Cycle Chat folk.

 

[Widge]

Thanks for looking, folks....

I forgot the obligatory 'kitchen' shot (without handbag! )

 

[Mo1959]

Can see why there's so many peeps getting these. Looks a lovely bike for the money. These tyres just set it off don't they!

 

[Nearly there]

Those tyres match nicely

 

[Typhon]

Wow, it looks great! Those tyres go really well with it.

I wish mine still looked that shiny and new. I must take better care of it!

 

[DaveyM]

Yep...nice

 

[avsd]

very nice. Enjoy clocking up the miles

 

[Widge]

Lovely pics, thanks for posting. Love that tool can Your saddlebag looks like a useful size too, is that where you hide your waterproofs? Very impressive storage, it sounds like.

Those tyres really work too

Waterproofs are in the can!

I can stuff a tiny fold-away Back-pack into a jersey pocket too. I the event I have to park up somewhere 'public' or dodgy (most of my rides seem to involve peaceful village pubs 'though - hic!) I can lock up with the heftiest better-than-nothing cable lock which takes up most of the Carradice saddle bag...and unload all the detachable bits into the little rucksac.

ALSO......Mini rucksac means I can buy a pint of milk, 4 cans of Tribute and an Indian Takeaway should I have a mind.
It was £2.99 and actually will probably turn out to be the best bit of kit I've bought!

 

[Herbie]

Waterproofs are in the can!

I can stuff a tiny fold-away Back-pack into a jersey pocket too. I the event I have to park up somewhere 'public' or dodgy (most of my rides seem to involve peaceful village pubs 'though - hic!) I can lock up with the heftiest better-than-nothing cable lock which takes up most of the Carradice saddle bag...and unload all the detachable bits into the little rucksac.

ALSO......Mini rucksac means I can buy a pint of milk, 4 cans of Tribute and an Indian Takeaway should I have a mind.
It was £2.99 and actually will probably turn out to be the best bit of kit I've bought!

Cracking looking bike....how much was your minimal ootlay?

 

[Eribiste]

That does look good, and I have to say I'm impressed with the tyres. Enjoy!

Shall we have a user review in the next few weeks?

 

[Widge]

These bikes are (were?) £299.95 and I've probably spent about 100 kitting her out as I would want (New stem, tyres, pedals, bags'n bottles mileometer, pump etc)