What is the worst bike you have ever bought? And be honest!!!

[Soup890]

Ref rusty bits, do you oil and dry properly after use? To increase lifespan? Is bike stored somewhere dry?

Now I do, before I didn't. I use a hair dryer on it. Then put oil on it. Do you use you bike for commuting ?

 

[vickster]

Not at the moment no. And I won't if it's raining

 

[Soup890]

Not at the moment no. And I won't if it's raining

How do you get to work?

 

[vickster]

Train

 

[Soup890]

Train

:-(

 

[vickster]

Yes. I have just changed jobs. 20 minute commute to about 90 minutes. When it's warmer, dryer and lighter, I'll cycle. But still be 75 minutes each way plus faff

 

[Soup890]

Yes. I have just changed jobs. 20 minute commute to about 90 minutes. When it's warmer, dryer and lighter, I'll cycle. But still be 75 minutes each way plus faff

Yeah I see, you save so much money by cycling and all my stress goes away. I'm thinking of getting another bike so I have 2 lol

 

[vickster]

Just get a better one

I have 3

I am not sure cycling in london rush hour is a stress reliever

 

[SteCenturion]

Buy British

Unless buying a car - then buy German.

Austin - Mini Metro - Metro - Montego & any other Austin or British Leyland car or van - all $H1TE !!

Older Fords (Fix.Or.Repair.Daily).

Bikes - yes - lots of top builders out there at the mo' I feel.

 

[vickster]

I am talking now not in the 70s

 

[SteCenturion]

I am talking now not in the 70s

We are still in the 70's 'up north' Vickster.

Don't knock it.

Best advice for anyone living in London Village (the 2nd most important City after the Capital - Manchester ) who endure scary commutes to work on shoddy bikes is

Sell your 1 bedroom hutch/maisonette & ropey old bike for about £400,000 & move north to a 5 bedroom mansion with double detached garage & live a stress free commuting life to work/home/play on a £3k superbike.

Unlike me who lives in a 2 up 2 down terrace with a shed & $H1TE roads to 'play out on'.

 

[vickster]

Unfortunately I need to work and in my line of work, employers are mostly down south. Also far too hilly up there!!

 

[Soup890]

Unfortunately I need to work and in my line of work, employers are mostly down south. Also far too hilly up there!!

what industry do you work in??

 

[vickster]

Pharmaceutical market research and consultancy

 

[SteCenturion]

Pharmaceutical market research and consultancy

Ha, ha.

Better not try & get to 'smarty pants' with you then Vickster.

I am but a Northern Monkey &

(I do like a little wind up/playing the devil).

Still we can all aspire to live in GREATer MANchester.

Living the dream/nightmare.