Brandane
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Hi all, new member here who has been lurking for a while trying to gleen some information on new bikes.
I have read a few very useful threads on the Spesh Tricross and am really tempted to part with more money than I had intended to replace my Ridgeback Comet. I have gone as far as going to see one today and have arranged a test ride for Thursday.
What I am worried about is that it might just be too much bike for my needs. I live in a place that is not ideal for cycling (Largs, Ayrshire), unless I go a few stops on the train. The main roads in all directions are far too busy with heavy traffic and IMHO a danger to cyclists. Heading south from here is not too bad... Also, the weather is not great!!
For years I have been a, well, casual cyclist.... only an occassional ride out. Having said that I do sometimes get carried away (by my standards!) and do 50 odd miles at a time. Suppose that's not bad for a 47 year old on a Comet....
To justify shelling out for a Tricross I am going to have to get a whole lot of use out of it, and I know that is not something that can be answered by anyone on here, I am just going to have to use the bike more!! It is by all accounts a great bike (and braking issues seem to be sorted...2010 model has an uphanger fitted) and I do think I would get use out of it on sustrans routes, canal paths etc as well as road use.
From a health point of view as well, I feel I need to do something especially after an article in yesterdays paper about cycling being so good for combatting heart disease. With my family history, that is certainly an issue to consider.
So please help to convince me that this will be worth the money! The only other bike that ticked most of the right boxes was a Trek 7300, or even a Ridgeback Momentum (cheaper but not available until January).
Anyone know of any bike clubs around here? That would be an incentive to get out and use it more.
Al.
I have read a few very useful threads on the Spesh Tricross and am really tempted to part with more money than I had intended to replace my Ridgeback Comet. I have gone as far as going to see one today and have arranged a test ride for Thursday.
What I am worried about is that it might just be too much bike for my needs. I live in a place that is not ideal for cycling (Largs, Ayrshire), unless I go a few stops on the train. The main roads in all directions are far too busy with heavy traffic and IMHO a danger to cyclists. Heading south from here is not too bad... Also, the weather is not great!!
For years I have been a, well, casual cyclist.... only an occassional ride out. Having said that I do sometimes get carried away (by my standards!) and do 50 odd miles at a time. Suppose that's not bad for a 47 year old on a Comet....
To justify shelling out for a Tricross I am going to have to get a whole lot of use out of it, and I know that is not something that can be answered by anyone on here, I am just going to have to use the bike more!! It is by all accounts a great bike (and braking issues seem to be sorted...2010 model has an uphanger fitted) and I do think I would get use out of it on sustrans routes, canal paths etc as well as road use.
From a health point of view as well, I feel I need to do something especially after an article in yesterdays paper about cycling being so good for combatting heart disease. With my family history, that is certainly an issue to consider.
So please help to convince me that this will be worth the money! The only other bike that ticked most of the right boxes was a Trek 7300, or even a Ridgeback Momentum (cheaper but not available until January).
Anyone know of any bike clubs around here? That would be an incentive to get out and use it more.
Al.
