It's here! My n+1, my first proper road bike (with gears!), introducing Mr.Blue!

[Andrew_Culture]

I like that a lot!

I see you're in Ipswich, shout hullo if you see me pass on it!

 

[4F]

I didn't realise The Bike Doctor sold bikes as well, looks nice,

 

[Andrew_Culture]

I didn't realise The Bike Doctor sold bikes as well, looks nice,

He only sells new Claud Butlers or Dawes (not that you'd know!) but he does a damn fine line in used machines, I've seen some truly gorgeous machines in his lair.

I spotted this beauty (image below) when my brother in law picked up a used reconditioned Giant OCR recently, I have no idea what this bike is, and it was far too small for me, but I found it very appealing!

 

[Andrew_Culture]

Here's the bike my brother in law bought from the bike doctor:

He did add a front wheel... and that's my brother in law, not Kevin the Bike Doctor

 

[Arjimlad]

You've got a belter there, Andrew ! Many happy miles !

 

[trampyjoe]

If I remember correctly you're a tall fellow like I am, which means it's a tiny bit harder to find used bikes our size, but when we do the chances are that the seller has had to drop the price due to a lack of local lanky cyclists!

I'm not that tall .. just give that impression as my wife is short.
I should get to know my LBS so I can pick up a decent bike like that, it's just a shame they're all mostly carp round here.

 

[Minotier]

Nice one, I like it a lot!

 

[Andrew_Culture]

I just went out for 25 miles to get the seat feeling right, and wow, got home and got PB on a slew of Strava segments and drew third on a couple I thought were well out if my reach!

I've been riding single speed for a while so using gears to maintain fast cadence is a total revelation!

I am a very happy bunny

 

[Andrew_Culture]

I'm not that tall .. just give that impression as my wife is short.
I should get to know my LBS so I can pick up a decent bike like that, it's just a shame they're all mostly carp round here.

I too have a miniature misses, but then all the best things come in small packages, except life size robot dinosaurs.

 

[trampyjoe]

I too have a miniature misses, but then all the best things come in small packages, except life size robot dinosaurs.

Indeed they do.

congrats on the PRs etc on strava too

 

[Nihal]

Steel frame ?
Hope you have many happy miles together, just like this guy ---> <--- see - it's a blue frame too !

Scoosh,if you will see,he has just moved about 30 posts or so, thats all

 

[Mike!]

He only sells new Claud Butlers or Dawes (not that you'd know!) but he does a damn fine line in used machines, I've seen some truly gorgeous machines in his lair.

I spotted this beauty (image below) when my brother in law picked up a used reconditioned Giant OCR recently, I have no idea what this bike is, and it was far too small for me, but I found it very appealing!

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Ohhh how small Andrew? After something for Mrs Mike! so may give him a ring Monday if it's small enough!!

 

[Typhon]

Congrats on the bike, looks fantastic!

 

[Andrew_Culture]

Ohhh how small Andrew? After something for Mrs Mike! so may give him a ring Monday if it's small enough!!

I'd pounce ASAP - it's so appealing, but why?

 

[Andrew_Culture]

Ohhh how small Andrew? After something for Mrs Mike! so may give him a ring Monday if it's small enough!!

Actually I think it is fitted with campag, that could be why! Doesn't equate to £££ with the bike doc though. Let me know how you get on!