Fresh Posted August 6, 2012 Report Share Posted August 6, 2012 I've decided to become one of the cyclists we all love to hate. I'm looking to do my 40 min tube journey by bike instead, will take me an extra 20 mins but it's fitness. I'm about to cop... http://www.evanscycles.com/products/cannondale/bad-boy-solo-r5-2012-hybrid-bike-ec037056 Gonna be so careful with it though, I wont leave it outside under any circumstance, not even buying a lock. Anyone cycle? How far? How often? What bike do you have? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thizz Posted August 6, 2012 Report Share Posted August 6, 2012 NICE MAN YOU PAYING FULL WACK OR GETTING A STOLEN ONE? I BEEN RIDING TO WORK FOR LIKE 4 MONTHS NOW. 12 MILES DAILY. MON - FRI. I GOT A GT WILL POST A PIC LATER. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fresh Posted August 6, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2012 Paying full wack mehn all my boys say I'm mad but I want THIS bike. You got insurance? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thizz Posted August 6, 2012 Report Share Posted August 6, 2012 NAH. TO BE HONEST IT'S EITHER IN MY GARAGE AT HOME OR IN THE WAREHOUSE AT WORK SO DON'T REALLY NEED IT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gattsu Posted August 6, 2012 Report Share Posted August 6, 2012 once i can afford im defo copping a bike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest M12 Posted August 6, 2012 Report Share Posted August 6, 2012 one of my guys at work has just done this too, hes raving about how much money hes saving and how fit hes getting. Personally im too shook to do it, not looking to get moved to by a bus. Ask your employer about bike2work scheme. You can get good deals on that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vtec Posted August 6, 2012 Report Share Posted August 6, 2012 The closest you can get to those velodrome race bikes.. £1999 http://www.evanscycles.com/products/quintana-roo/cd01-ultegra-2012-triathlon-bike-ec034633 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yoshie Posted August 6, 2012 Report Share Posted August 6, 2012 Ask your employer about bike2work scheme. You can get good deals on that. Definitely do this before buying it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R1. Posted August 6, 2012 Report Share Posted August 6, 2012 Yes mainly because i refuse to pay London transports stupid fares anymore. Need to cop a new bike though mines f*cked, no gears or back brake and a weak front brake. Just look out for yourself on the road though cos cars don't care about bikes. Trus me Ive almost been taken out coupe times, don't do it if you're not a confident rider. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kurtis Posted August 7, 2012 Report Share Posted August 7, 2012 real talk, aint about being moved to by some lorry id be so shook Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YFSD Posted August 7, 2012 Report Share Posted August 7, 2012 Would personally get a road bike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greens Posted August 7, 2012 Report Share Posted August 7, 2012 Want to ride to work but crazy hills and no shower at my work are putting me off. That and the great english weather. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Fresh Posted August 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2012 I decided to buy that exact Sirrus you know! Coincidence becaus eI hadn't even check the thread. It was in the same price range as the Badboy but a quick test drive and the decision was made. The disc brake on the badboy were sick but in no other way could it compare. It just arrived at the store by my work gassed to ride that sh*t away after work. 13 miles wish me luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kurtis Posted August 15, 2012 Report Share Posted August 15, 2012 could be fun for summer but winter will be peak Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thizz Posted August 15, 2012 Report Share Posted August 15, 2012 Yeah it's a nice bike. Mad lightweight. Make sure you get a gel seat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mame Biram Diouf Posted August 15, 2012 Report Share Posted August 15, 2012 Got a ''Carrea'' today £50 Rides perfectly, gel seating make that much of a difference Jay? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gattsu Posted August 15, 2012 Report Share Posted August 15, 2012 could be fun for summer but winter will be peak wear coat and gloves and remember that your moving anyways Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kurtis Posted August 15, 2012 Report Share Posted August 15, 2012 im more worried about icy roads Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fresh Posted August 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2012 The dons in evans told me it will break in. If I chafe I'll bax him, cant be walking around like woody. As for ice - leaving it at home Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Em Dott Posted August 15, 2012 Report Share Posted August 15, 2012 Have contemplated it before. Real good way to keep fit. Not something I would do now as I work at Westfield and am confident it would be stolen, and ob top of that I'm worried about a car licking me down, especially as when I used to drive cyclists would Pisa me off all the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fresh Posted August 18, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2012 Been going in boys Any riders check out the Strava app! It maps your route, records your distance, time, elevatory gain, calories burned. Also it compares the times from segments of your ride and puts it on a leaderboard with any rider that has riddin the same stretch of road before you. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest M12 Posted August 18, 2012 Report Share Posted August 18, 2012 thats sick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kurtis Posted August 18, 2012 Report Share Posted August 18, 2012 going in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R1. Posted August 19, 2012 Report Share Posted August 19, 2012 You doing 16 miles there and back or each way? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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