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bennydorano

I waste manys an evening (and days at work) looking at this site.  Building your own bike, choosing your frames, groupsets etc...  It's a roadbike thing thou, no hybrids.

http://www.ribblecycles.co.uk/publish.asp?what=bikebuilder&page=1


bennydorano

Quote from: The Iceman on September 12, 2011, 07:28:59 PM
I have signed up to do a charity bike ride next June. Its 80 miles a day for 4 days. Great cause so I thought I would give it a go.
Have a spin bike to train on during the winter but I don't actually have a bike.
I'm not a big fan of the road bikes so I have an idea to make my own hybrid. Wanted to ask any heads that know what they are at for opinions.

This is what i am thinking:

http://www.trekbikes.com/us/en/bikes/mountain/sport/29er_sport/marlin/#

with these tyres

http://www.amazon.com/Schwalbe-Bicycle-28x2-35-Allround-Beaded/dp/B00277K9SM

That looks more mountain bike than hybrid.  Hybrid I always liked the look of is the Specialized Sirrius Elite http://www.evanscycles.com/products/specialized/sirrus-elite-2011-hybrid-bike-ec023998#reviews

Tyrones own

Quote from: The Iceman on September 12, 2011, 07:28:59 PM
I have signed up to do a charity bike ride next June. Its 80 miles a day for 4 days. Great cause so I thought I would give it a go.
Have a spin bike to train on during the winter but I don't actually have a bike.
I'm not a big fan of the road bikes so I have an idea to make my own hybrid. Wanted to ask any heads that know what they are at for opinions.

This is what i am thinking:

http://www.trekbikes.com/us/en/bikes/mountain/sport/29er_sport/marlin/#

with these tyres

http://www.amazon.com/Schwalbe-Bicycle-28x2-35-Allround-Beaded/dp/B00277K9SM

That would work, you're not making it easy for yourself though.
I did the ALC 10 in June and met a good few people with bikes like that,
It will def get the job done but a lot of those people regretted not going
with the road bike for various reasons.
Where all think alike, no one thinks very much.
  - Walter Lippmann

gerry

Quote from: bennydorano on September 12, 2011, 07:36:06 PM
I waste manys an evening (and days at work) looking at this site.  Building your own bike, choosing your frames, groupsets etc...  It's a roadbike thing thou, no hybrids.

http://www.ribblecycles.co.uk/publish.asp?what=bikebuilder&page=1

i was looking at that site as well and was looking at this bike  i hope to get it on the cycle to work scheme after christmas.  still not sure on carbon fibre bikes as one passed me last week and was very noisy
God bless the hills of Dooish, be they heather-clad or lea,

Eamonnca1

Quote from: gerry on September 12, 2011, 09:36:11 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on September 12, 2011, 07:36:06 PM
I waste manys an evening (and days at work) looking at this site.  Building your own bike, choosing your frames, groupsets etc...  It's a roadbike thing thou, no hybrids.

http://www.ribblecycles.co.uk/publish.asp?what=bikebuilder&page=1

i was looking at that site as well and was looking at this bike  i hope to get it on the cycle to work scheme after christmas.  still not sure on carbon fibre bikes as one passed me last week and was very noisy

Huh? Carbon bikes aren't necessarily noisy, it's the carbon wheels that make the most noise and I personally love the sound they make. Why is noise a problem anyway?

Puckoon

Gerry is a thinker.

gerry

QuoteWhy is noise a problem anyway?

listening to a bike for five hours on our crap roads would be something i can do without.  maybe it was just this bike but you could hear the cables rattling from yards away
God bless the hills of Dooish, be they heather-clad or lea,

Eamonnca1

I love the noise my bike makes, and I don't even have carbon wheels.

Tyrones own

Quote from: Eamonnca1 on September 13, 2011, 12:52:12 AM
I love the noise my bike makes, and I don't even have carbon wheels.
Just curious, what noise do carbon wheels make ???
Where all think alike, no one thinks very much.
  - Walter Lippmann

bennydorano

Quote from: gerry on September 12, 2011, 09:36:11 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on September 12, 2011, 07:36:06 PM
I waste manys an evening (and days at work) looking at this site.  Building your own bike, choosing your frames, groupsets etc...  It's a roadbike thing thou, no hybrids.

http://www.ribblecycles.co.uk/publish.asp?what=bikebuilder&page=1

i was looking at that site as well and was looking at this bike  i hope to get it on the cycle to work scheme after christmas.  still not sure on carbon fibre bikes as one passed me last week and was very noisy
Going to make the Carbon step up myself in Spring, prob going to go with the Nero 57cm from  Ribble. As i hope it'll be my last purchase for a while i was going to go with the dearest carbon frame, but the fixed seatpost  put me off - especially when i wouldnt be sitting on it before buying.  I'm 6ft 2" yet my 57cm Bianchi is spot on, yet smaller guys in our circle ride 58's with no probs, i hated my previous 58 yoke.

The Iceman

Quote from: Tyrones own on September 12, 2011, 07:56:14 PM
Quote from: The Iceman on September 12, 2011, 07:28:59 PM
I have signed up to do a charity bike ride next June. Its 80 miles a day for 4 days. Great cause so I thought I would give it a go.
Have a spin bike to train on during the winter but I don't actually have a bike.
I'm not a big fan of the road bikes so I have an idea to make my own hybrid. Wanted to ask any heads that know what they are at for opinions.

This is what i am thinking:

http://www.trekbikes.com/us/en/bikes/mountain/sport/29er_sport/marlin/#

with these tyres

http://www.amazon.com/Schwalbe-Bicycle-28x2-35-Allround-Beaded/dp/B00277K9SM

That would work, you're not making it easy for yourself though.
I did the ALC 10 in June and met a good few people with bikes like that,
It will def get the job done but a lot of those people regretted not going
with the road bike for various reasons.

Very open to getting more advice on this TO. I am not a big fan of the super skinny tires, I just don't feel safe on them. Plus having the breaks further from me isn't comforting. the ride i am going on isn't a race so I can't imagine I'm going to be hunched over for much of it - I thought the Trek frame would be a good option.
Do you know of any hybrids on this side of the Atlantic that might be a good option?
I will always keep myself mentally alert, physically strong and morally straight

Eamonnca1

Quote from: Tyrones own on September 13, 2011, 04:54:29 AM
Just curious, what noise do carbon wheels make ???

It's a bit hard to describe. Go along to a criterium some day and you'll see what I mean.

maddog

Quote from: bennydorano on September 12, 2011, 07:51:02 PM
Quote from: The Iceman on September 12, 2011, 07:28:59 PM
I have signed up to do a charity bike ride next June. Its 80 miles a day for 4 days. Great cause so I thought I would give it a go.
Have a spin bike to train on during the winter but I don't actually have a bike.
I'm not a big fan of the road bikes so I have an idea to make my own hybrid. Wanted to ask any heads that know what they are at for opinions.

This is what i am thinking:

http://www.trekbikes.com/us/en/bikes/mountain/sport/29er_sport/marlin/#

with these tyres

http://www.amazon.com/Schwalbe-Bicycle-28x2-35-Allround-Beaded/dp/B00277K9SM

That looks more mountain bike than hybrid.  Hybrid I always liked the look of is the Specialized Sirrius Elite http://www.evanscycles.com/products/specialized/sirrus-elite-2011-hybrid-bike-ec023998#reviews


http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Dawes-Discovery-501-Mens-20cm-/310345129435?pt=UK_Bikes_GL&hash=item484202dddb

I went for this one through the cycle to work scheme. Good sturdy yoke, (and it needs to be).
Being an ex roadie i would still prefer a less upright position. If i can get fitter i might go for another road bike. 50 miler on the 9th October so gotta get out there.

Tyrones own

Quote from: Eamonnca1 on September 13, 2011, 06:37:03 PM
Quote from: Tyrones own on September 13, 2011, 04:54:29 AM
Just curious, what noise do carbon wheels make ???

It's a bit hard to describe. Go along to a criterium some day and you'll see what I mean.
I go to a lot of them and don't know what you mean...that's why I asked.
Where all think alike, no one thinks very much.
  - Walter Lippmann

Tyrones own

Quote from: The Iceman on September 13, 2011, 06:01:30 PM
Quote from: Tyrones own on September 12, 2011, 07:56:14 PM
Quote from: The Iceman on September 12, 2011, 07:28:59 PM
I have signed up to do a charity bike ride next June. Its 80 miles a day for 4 days. Great cause so I thought I would give it a go.
Have a spin bike to train on during the winter but I don't actually have a bike.
I'm not a big fan of the road bikes so I have an idea to make my own hybrid. Wanted to ask any heads that know what they are at for opinions.

This is what i am thinking:

http://www.trekbikes.com/us/en/bikes/mountain/sport/29er_sport/marlin/#

with these tyres

http://www.amazon.com/Schwalbe-Bicycle-28x2-35-Allround-Beaded/dp/B00277K9SM

That would work, you're not making it easy for yourself though.
I did the ALC 10 in June and met a good few people with bikes like that,
It will def get the job done but a lot of those people regretted not going
with the road bike for various reasons.

Very open to getting more advice on this TO. I am not a big fan of the super skinny tires, I just don't feel safe on them. Plus having the breaks further from me isn't comforting. the ride i am going on isn't a race so I can't imagine I'm going to be hunched over for much of it - I thought the Trek frame would be a good option.
Do you know of any hybrids on this side of the Atlantic that might be a good option?
I don't actually, I'm not up on hybrids at all but there is all kinds of info out there to help you make an informed decision.
As far as not being hunched over, I might beg to differ...80 miles over multiple days will take its toll on form amongst other things whether you're pushing or not.
What I would say though is train hard two or three days in a row in the run up to it and don't make the mistake of getting out on a Sun for instance for a good long one thinking you'll be ok....it's a completely different story having to get up and face it day after day with no recovery time.
Where all think alike, no one thinks very much.
  - Walter Lippmann