The Retirement Thread

[monkers]

@monkers , will the new bike be vastly different to the existing one, ie. A tourer or a fold up? I think some pictures are called for.😀

The bike I saw was new but a 2017 old stock item with a useful discount. I've contacted them; unfortunately it's a different size to advertised on their site. Because of the discount they weren't too keen on taking my Cube in p/ex. They do have something else though, still stroking the chin thoughtfully for the moment.

I do quite like my Cube. It's light, accelerative, and the geometry seems to suit me, but I'm not so impressed with the Shimano Claris gear changers. It's not just a case of changing those though, compatibilty issues mean having to change the shifters too. If I do go and swap it, it'll be for another endurance / sportive type bike.

My friend's upgrade to a Liv Avail (after just 3 weeks) means that she's getting Shimano Tiagra kit and hydraulic disc brakes. I'm less concerned about the brakes, I tend to ease up long before I need them, and I do watch the road ahead carefully, but I would like some smooth running transmission.

 

[Mo1959]

Phew! Considering I woke up and couldn't be bothered moving, I had a quick coffee then headed out on the bike and ended up with nearly 45 hilly miles. Running on fumes the last few miles. I will definitely enjoy a late breakfast this morning.

 

[oldwheels]

Overcast but blinks of sunshine and occasional short rain showers.
There are some bikes on

local FB at £5.00 in need of TLC. Have not really got the space but does anybody know where this came from? Can’t read the writing on it from the picture.

 

[Mo1959]

Overcast but blinks of sunshine and occasional short rain showers.
There are some bikes on

local FB at £5.00 in need of TLC. Have not really got the space but does anybody know where this came from? Can’t read the writing on it from the picture. View attachment 526951

Can't make it out either. Looks interesting though.

 

[gavroche]

@monkers , which Cube do you have? I have a Cube Peloton and a Specialized Allez, both with Claris gears and no problem with them.

 

[Mo1959]

I have a Cube Peloton

I also have an older Cube Peloton I snapped up in CRC sales around 3 years ago. Think it was reduced from £700 to £450. It actually has a triple Sora on and the gears have run really nicely since I got it.

 

[classic33]

Overcast but blinks of sunshine and occasional short rain showers.
There are some bikes on

local FB at £5.00 in need of TLC. Have not really got the space but does anybody know where this came from? Can’t read the writing on it from the picture. View attachment 526951

Schwinn Cruiser!

 

[monkers]

@monkers , which Cube do you have? I have a Cube Peloton and a Specialized Allez, both with Claris gears and no problem with them.

Hi Gavroche ... thanks for the interest. It's a Cube Axial Ws 2019 (women's geometry) bought new-old stock about three weeks ago . I posted about this the other day. I bought it while not knowing too much about modern kit. As you know there's been a bike shortage and I managed to find this one with a bit of a discount on it from stock, so it was a worth buying, It has Claris 2400 series shifters, 2000 series front and rear changers. I've been unable to get rid of the chain rub. After some digging on the Shimano site, I managed to find out that the 2400 shifters are incompatible with the 2000 front mech though OK with the rear. I'd also prefer a closer ratio cassette for smoother shifting.

I've managed to source a 2400 series front shifter. It wasn't expensive so I've ordered it and that will hopefully help me get rid of the chain rub. I just might look for a different cassette - we don't have big hills around here, so not going to need that big 32 on the back. I'd also prefer a 52 or 53 to the 50 on the front.

It's a nice bike though, and for me it's the right balance between being sporty and still being suitable for a tourer. It's quite comfy but accelerates rather well.

The bike had my eye on is full carbon and Tiagra equipped. I also just happen to love the paint scheme. I've been and seen it this morning, it looks much more beautiful in the flesh than the pic on their site - but alas not the size advertised.

This is my Cube ...

 

[welsh dragon]

Schwinn Cruiser!

Isn't that an American brand?

 

[Mo1959]

Isn't that an American brand?

Does the second word not look like Special? Maybe just my eyes!

 

[classic33]

Isn't that an American brand?

Aye, available over here though.

 

[Archie_tect]

Isn't that an American brand?

That's just not nice to look at!

 

[welsh dragon]

That's just not nice to look at!

Your right. I hate those kind of handle bars as well. They are really fugly looking things.

 

[Paulus]

That's just not nice to look at!

They have been around for some time now. It's not the sort of thing that I would like to ride though.

 

[Deleted member 1258]

Thats superb, though I can't quite get my head round 80 years together.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-engla...bv26dHNOqN4sHKrEtHl-7cEgeFoQ5kZ1GYLhI6G3Z2b-w