Seriously confused

[Hill Wimp]

 

[Peteaud]

Thanks for all the advice. I have today putchased a Trek 7.3 for collection on Friday

Dont forget to post the pics, or its not true

 

[bororider]

My brother's not happy with my choice, but he's a road bike nut. I'm just not ready for that yet

 

[bororider]

Dont forget to post the pics, or its not true

Haha I can post the picture I took in the shop!! Will post one up friday night when I get it. £400 I paid which is more than I anticipated a week ago but happy now

 

[Hill Wimp]

My brother's not happy with my choice, but he's a road bike nut. I'm just not ready for that yet

My cycling career went tricycle, Raleigh Honey, Road Bike, then 25 years of Hybrids and now in 2013 back to road bikes. I have loved all of them

Have a great time doing what you want to, its all about enjoyment for you not someone else however you do it.

 

[Ladytrucker]

Good luck with your new bike. It is such a good feeling. I got my hybrid in April after using a MTB for a few months and what a difference. no stopping me now. I'm sure you have made the right choice.

 

[Supersuperleeds]

Don't want to throw a spanner in the works but!! What sort of distances will you be covering? I agree with maxInc, I was commuting 12 miles a day on a spesh hybrid which was ideal for the rd and conditions but wouldn't personally want to do over about 30-40 mile rides on it, I've now purchased a giant Defy 3 which yes is out of your quoted price bracket at the minute but i'm now doing 60-70 mile rides and trying to get upto my 1st century ride. Mtb are good solid workhorses but generally heavy and sluggish I use mine only for track rides, My suggestion to you is to go with the hybrid then in 12-18 months for the N+1 you could choose rd bike for speed or mtb for fun in the mud!! Happy hunting.

and to throw another spanner in the works, I have a Spesh Sirrus and the last three weeks or so I have been doing 40+ miles every morning going to work, before that I had a Felt Hybrid and for the last few months was doing 30+ miles on each morning commute.

 

[bororider]

Im only up to 15 miles on my mtb atm so obviously want to go further now I got a decent bike but im only looking at 20-25miles I think. Hopefully if im still at it in 18 months time I can progress to a road bike.

 

[Hill Wimp]

Im only up to 15 miles on my mtb atm so obviously want to go further now I got a decent bike but im only looking at 20-25miles I think. Hopefully if im still at it in 18 months time I can progress to a road bike.

Don't look at a road bike necessarily as a progression its just a very different type of ride. Its all about what you want from your ride and don't forget different tyres can make a big difference on a bike without having to change the whole thing.

 

[bororider]

Dont forget to post the pics, or its not true

And in comparison to my old one

Done just over 21 miles on it this morning and pleased with it.
The lack of suspension over the bumps took some getting used to but apart from that it was a lovely ride

I've put a slight bend on my pedal already tho, took a bend too hard and went down low but hit the pedal against the floor!!!

I think I'd like to get some ergon grips too for a change of position when I'm coasting. Are these easy enough to fit?

 

[aidB]

Looking good.

 

[vickster]

Yay...lovely...it's not black