The right bike for me?

[AckaDappa]

Bike is here.. Getting mudguards, tyres and maybe racks put on by LBS next week. Impressed so far.

 

[I like Skol]

Very smart, I like that a lot.

Pocket rocket is a good pump too

 

[AckaDappa]

Very smart, I like that a lot.

Pocket rocket is a good pump too

Thanks. Well noticed.

 

[Spiderweb]

Looks great, good choice.

 

[Jody]

Very nice bike. I like that a lot! For the riding you describe I would probably just leave those tyre on whether road or not. High pressure on tarmac and lower on the gravel

 

[AckaDappa]

Very nice bike. I like that a lot! For the riding you describe I would probably just leave those tyre on whether road or not. High pressure on tarmac and lower on the gravel

I won't be doing the gravel/grass riding until summer times so could switch them back then.
Its going to be pure road riding on my own until then.

 

[Jody]

Might aswell save the gravel tyres for summer then and stick some cheap slicks on it. I've been using City Jet 1.95's on my road wheels which are OK and pretty cheap but they weigh quite a bit for what they are. You can still pic them up for about a tenner each.

Sure some other people will have good recomendations for slicks.

 

[AckaDappa]

Might aswell save the gravel tyres for summer then and stick some cheap slicks on it. I've been using City Jet 1.95's on my road wheels which are OK and pretty cheap but they weigh quite a bit for what they are. You can still pic them up for about a tenner each.

Sure some other people will have good recomendations for slicks.

I have bought some Vittoria Voyagers that were on offer from Planet X.

 

[bonsaibilly]

Hi there..

I have just purchased a Giant Toughroad SLR2 and am now wondering if it will do everything I need it to..

I didn't want an all out road bike as I will be going on some gravel tracks while out riding with the missus who us in a mountain bike.

But I also didn't want a mountain bike as I will be riding out on my own on roads a lot.

The bike looked liked the best of both worlds and I'm just wondering if people agree?
I'm a complete novice when it comes to cycling so looking for some reassurance lol.

Thanks.
Dan.

Its an ace bike, I tested one twice and part of me still wishes I'd bought it instead of the mountain bike I ended up getting.

Great modern frame, versatile, goes like the clappers and I for one like the look. Enjoy!

 

[AckaDappa]

Its an ace bike, I tested one twice and part of me still wishes I'd bought it instead of the mountain bike I ended up getting.

Great modern frame, versatile, goes like the clappers and I for one like the look. Enjoy!

I love the look too