night cycler
Guru
- Location
- Rotherham (near town)
I was not able to confidently establish the size of the bike I have had since October 2015, even though I feel it is a great fit and I like it a lot.
I have always had doubts about the actual size that it is, compared to the size stated on the invoice.
The reason why this was important to me recently is because I wanted to buy another. Almost identical-the 2018 model still with 105 group set and one or two slightly different components like levers & tyres. One for summer and the older one just for winter cycling.
I phoned Rose and discussed my concerns. But, as pleasant and helpful as they are I was left in doubt and feeling frustrated. I was not prepared to take a chance on a new bike arriving from Germany that was a bad fit.
So, I have gone against my desire for another flat bar cycle. As a 'safety net' I got a rough quote for changing the drop bars to flat bar including the compoents such as brake & gear levers.
The guy at Decathlon-Luke T, was excellent. The customer service is outstanding. I got the Triban 540 drop bars in a large size. Surprisingly this was a better fit than the medium I tried. Luke also fitted me a different stem and the bike felt great. At the moment I have it in the passage-as you do.
I'm picking up a new Velo Cateye wireless cycle computer from JE James this afternoon.
I'm in the market for a Carradice bag will discuss these in a separate thread.
I have always had doubts about the actual size that it is, compared to the size stated on the invoice.
The reason why this was important to me recently is because I wanted to buy another. Almost identical-the 2018 model still with 105 group set and one or two slightly different components like levers & tyres. One for summer and the older one just for winter cycling.
I phoned Rose and discussed my concerns. But, as pleasant and helpful as they are I was left in doubt and feeling frustrated. I was not prepared to take a chance on a new bike arriving from Germany that was a bad fit.
So, I have gone against my desire for another flat bar cycle. As a 'safety net' I got a rough quote for changing the drop bars to flat bar including the compoents such as brake & gear levers.
The guy at Decathlon-Luke T, was excellent. The customer service is outstanding. I got the Triban 540 drop bars in a large size. Surprisingly this was a better fit than the medium I tried. Luke also fitted me a different stem and the bike felt great. At the moment I have it in the passage-as you do.
I'm picking up a new Velo Cateye wireless cycle computer from JE James this afternoon.
I'm in the market for a Carradice bag will discuss these in a separate thread.
