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Saluki

Saluki

World class procrastinator
Location
...Norwich over the water.
It's a HOY. What's not to like. Spec looks OK to me, but what would I know.
It looks a good bike for the money and I can't see Chris Hoy putting his name to a rubbish bike somehow.
 
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mike3121

mike3121

Senior Member
Location
Wallasey
we went to have a look at it, looks and feels good,
I was wondering about the single chain set?
He is having a test ride tomorrow
 
matiz

matiz

Guru
Location
weymouth
I had a look at the Hoy before I bought my Boardman,It seems like a decent bike for the money but the single 38t ring on the front meant I would be spinning out all the time, I suppose it depends what sort of riding your nephew was going to be doing.
 
Pale Rider

Pale Rider

Legendary Member
matiz said:
I had a look at the Hoy before I bought my Boardman,It seems like a decent bike for the money but the single 38t ring on the front meant I would be spinning out all the time, I suppose it depends what sort of riding your nephew was going to be doing.
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Something to be said for simplicity, no front mech to get filthy or adjust.

I see the bike has a chain guide.

Not sure why it needs one.
 
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united4ever

Veteran
I have this bike too. Got it last year and am only rediscovering cycling so am a beginner really. So glad I chose this one. Had a test ride at Evans and it felt good. It can go fast (or at least fast enough for me) and is smooth and a general pleasure to ride. I've read the reviews on Evans website just now and two things come up there which I would agree with. First the saddle is not so comfy and second the peddles don't seem too good....not very grippy (I just wear trainers). I don't have anything to compare it to but these cons seem to be valid. That is being picky though...the brakes are great, its light enough and just fun to ride.
 
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mike3121

mike3121

Senior Member
Location
Wallasey
update.

He fell in love with the bike on test ride, and bought it.
he is out on it everyday now
 
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united4ever

Veteran
Thinking ahead here, I have a Hoy 001 which I am very happy with, it's so nippy and fun to ride, ....just wondering a couple of years down the line if I increased my budget to 600 or 700 at an absolute push what would be the best upgrade on a Hoy 1. Obvious answer is Hoy 2, 3 or 4 no doubt but outside the Hoy range but still a hybrid for paved canal towpath commuting mainly.
 
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