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[mjr]

I spent far too long looking at this a while ago and I think the Altura ranges that might surprise people are "spin" which have a thin pad (designed for gym exercise bikes, I think), while "twist" (yoga/dance), "attack", "nevis", "cruiser" and "stream" (walking/running IIRC) have no pad.

 

[Justinslow]

http://www.planetx.co.uk/i/q/CBPX58105/planet-x-rt-58-alloy-shimano-105-5800-road-bike

Full 105 for £610

 

[Johnno260]

https://www.facebook.com/britishcycling/posts/10154279347568145

Facebook comp

 

[vickster]

Directly available to BC members too

 

[Johnno260]

Directly available to BC members too

With regards to BC Ride membership, is insurance included within that deal?

 

[MrGrumpy]

https://www.cyclestore.co.uk/altura_raceline_windproof_water_repellent_jacket-ID_61697

Just bought one of these, seems a good deal and cheaper than my usual place Merlin Cycles.

 

[vickster]

With regards to BC Ride membership, is insurance included within that deal?

Third party indemnity and legal cover. Can pay extra for theft insurance

10% off at halfords too

Ride is £35 a year

 

[Arjimlad]

These shorts http://road.cc/content/review/194294-aldi-mens-performance-bib-shorts

are now available in size large at half price on Aldi's website.

https://www.aldi.co.uk/men's-performance-bib-shorts/p/069224032628400

as are other Aldi summer cycling clothing items.

 

[The Rover]

https://www.cyclestore.co.uk/altura_raceline_windproof_water_repellent_jacket-ID_61697

Just bought one of these, seems a good deal and cheaper than my usual place Merlin Cycles.

I bought one of these earlier in the year, it's very nice out of the packing but the arms were far too tight. Also, there was a small piece of sharp plastic that sat behind the zip fastener which rubbed against a new pairs of bib tights and left them damaged. Cycle store weren't interested in the slightest and told me to take it up with the bib tight suppliers! I had other things going on at the time so let it go. Wish I hadn't now.

 

[MrGrumpy]

It's a performance fit so will be tight, which suits me as hate stuff flapping about. First time buying stuff from them so will see how they are.

 

[Johnno260]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Cannondal...552101?hash=item4b090026e5:g:~KoAAOSwmfhX6C7k

I have been watching this on eBay for a while, worth considering over a new bike? this would be my first road bike, its local as well 30min drive if that.

 

[vickster]

Depends what it goes for. I'd not pay more than a couple of hundred for a nearly 10 year old bike personally

But if it's local go check over and try it out before the auction ends

 

[NorthernDave]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Cannondal...552101?hash=item4b090026e5:g:~KoAAOSwmfhX6C7k

I have been watching this on eBay for a while, worth considering over a new bike? this would be my first road bike, its local as well 30min drive if that.

Seems worth a punt at that price - well respected frame with good upgrades and it seems an enthusiastic cyclist owner. Just make sure of provenance if you do go for it.

 

[Johnno260]

Depends what it goes for. I'd not pay more than a couple of hundred for a nearly 10 year old bike personally

But if it's local go check over and try it out before the auction ends

Good points I wouldn't want to spend more than £200 I know the frame is old but as it's 105 components do they make up for it?

Other concern I had was weight, can an old frame compare to a modern frame?

 

[vickster]

Good points I wouldn't want to spend more than £200 I know the frame is old but as it's 105 components do they make up for it?

Other concern I had was weight, can an old frame compare to a modern frame?

No as they aren't new

Go look at it, lift it up. A modern alu bike with 105 and carbon fork is probably around 9kg.