FabSwingers.com forum: Road bike advice pt err 1?

By *ouplefunuk OP Couple
over a year ago

North Bristol

Fairly niche question this but we're an inclusive bunch!

I'm considering buying a new frame as my old one is, to put it bluntly, old as fuck. We're talking "classic" 80s Raleigh kind of old. I just want to get back out on the roll and the old Raleigh is a bit long.

I'm looking for something super cheap as I don't have the time to ride it enough to justify spending loads. Ideally not steel, so Aluminium or Carbon. Carbon forks for certain.

Any reviews, recommendations or suggestions?

Cheers

*Him*

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Giant do a great range of hybrid bikes for the road, I got the Rapid 1 back in 2014, it’s so light and extremely fast, ideal for long commutes to work which is what I mainly use it for.

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By *ouplefunuk OP Couple
over a year ago

North Bristol

Errr, hybrid... Never been keen if I'm honest!

Current favourite possibility is the Planet X Pro Carbon for 250 notes...

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By *ire_bladeMan
over a year ago

Manchester

Gotta be a blade fuck that pedalling shit

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By *ikeC81Man
over a year ago

harrow

Can’t help you mate as you know I can’t ride a bike

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By *wisted999Man
over a year ago

North Bucks

Felt although Make sure you get decent wheels as some stock wheels are shoddy.

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By *alandNitaCouple
over a year ago

Scunthorpe

I've bought several frames from ribblecycles. They've got some great deals. There's also loads on ebay too.

Cal

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By *hoenixAdAstraWoman
over a year ago

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"Giant do a great range of hybrid bikes for the road, I got the Rapid 1 back in 2014, it’s so light and extremely fast, ideal for long commutes to work which is what I mainly use it for."

I have 3 Giants, Defy for road, a, converted Defy for track & TCX advanced Pro for CX racing

Bloody good bikes x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

As you say super cheap that rules out a carbon frame. Don't be tempted to buy foreign imported frames that pretend to be something else as they've been proven to break or snap.

A good aluminium frame but I have recently got a steel one, yes it's heavier but absorbs the road a lot better and so much more comfortable.

Buy the best frame your money allows you

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By *lmostthereMan
over a year ago

Southampton

"Gotta be a blade fuck that pedalling shit

954 always was a favourite.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Giant do a great range of hybrid bikes for the road, I got the Rapid 1 back in 2014, it’s so light and extremely fast, ideal for long commutes to work which is what I mainly use it for.

I have 3 Giants, Defy for road, a, converted Defy for track & TCX advanced Pro for CX racing

Bloody good bikes x "

Sweet

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By *hoenixAdAstraWoman
over a year ago

Hiding in the shadows

"Giant do a great range of hybrid bikes for the road, I got the Rapid 1 back in 2014, it’s so light and extremely fast, ideal for long commutes to work which is what I mainly use it for.

I have 3 Giants, Defy for road, a, converted Defy for track & TCX advanced Pro for CX racing

Bloody good bikes x

Sweet

I also have a Dawes Ultra Galaxy, that has carried me round most of Europe.

Brooks saddle, Steel framed, weighs a ton but comfiest bike I've ever owned

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