Is the Carrera Intercity Disc 9 a significantly better ride than the Disc 8?

[biggs682]

A Partner. For the time being at least. We're way off topic now

This is cyclechat so why keep things on topic.
The house rabbit is running around tonight 😔

 

[biggs682]

Here you go

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/829601652573212/

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/959276735912012/

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/891840349500047/

 

[ColinJ]

Here you go

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/829601652573212/

Blimey - that's a bargain!

 

[skippysmith]

Blimey - that's a bargain!

yes ,i did see that ,and i was that way on sunday ,
we popped into a cycle shop in conningsby today and had a sit on a wisper 806 bike as was blown away how good the bike was ,just need to take it for a test ride in the next few days when they have get the demo all set up ,so i might just be having the disc8 and my wife goes hybrid ,we will see and if the wisper is any good i might have one aswell ))))))

 

[biggs682]

Blimey - that's a bargain!

Certainly looks to be

 

[Drago]

That's very good value for such a great bike.

 

[Gunk]

That’s a good candidate for modifications, easy to replace the groupset with something more exotic as it’s all off a proper full sized bike.

 

[Drago]

And they fly like a big bike. I nearly fell off laughing first time I rode mine, the damn thing rolls so fast.

 

[skippysmith]

That’s a good candidate for modifications, easy to replace the groupset with something more exotic as it’s all off a proper full sized bike.

what item would you fit ?just curious .i have a disc8 and would like to do some upgrades

 

[Drago]

Hydro brakes would be a fairly inexpensive upgrade.

Then a 9 speed shifter and cassette.

 

[SteveParry]

The V brake Intercity is a different machine entirely, but for all that is a good value and well equipped bike, if somewhat less flighty in ride and character.

What does "flighty in ride" mean? Is that supposed to be negative ie twitchy or positive somehow?

 

[SteveParry]

I am considering a cheap used folder like the Carrera Intercity. I see the frames of the V brake and disc versions are completely different... Do they ride the same? Also I note the handlebars swing down but not in between the front and rear halves when folded - they stick out... I want a folder that can be wheeled along while holding the saddle or similar. Can you wheel either frame type model along?

 

[Drago]

I've never ridden a V brake version. They actually have some decent reviews, but I suspect the ride is very different.

 

[SteveParry]

I've never ridden a V brake version. They actually have some decent reviews, but I suspect the ride is very different.

Can you wheel it along when folded by holding the saddle?

 

[Drago]

Never tried, but I suspect not.

Mine weighs in a touch under 12kg and I have no trouble humping it about on the train etc, but my avatar picture gives you an idea of my size.