I've been trawling the web for a decent winter road bike and couldn't find better than this bad lad from Tweeks cycles. Stunning value road bike with branded components throughout a light & stiff alloy frame and carbon fork, all for just £299 sheets!! (£200 off the rrp) just had mine delivered this morning its stunning, once I've fitted my crud guards it will be a perfect winter commuter, its so good I might even get my mrs one for xmas!
dont forget 6% quidco
extra £18
- dodgymix
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patg2005
24 Nov 15#1
Just looked at the specs.....wheels look like a week point to me? Jalco DRX 20 Aero Rims On Formula Hubs . Do the experts have any thoughts?
Reliability is our number one priority for the wheels on bikes at this price, weight being the sacrifice. GT comes up trumps with a sturdy wheelset comprising 32 spokes front and rear (crossed three times – nothing fancy, just sensible) and hubs from Formula – a Taiwanese giant that builds hubs for hundreds of other brands. High-quality 25mm Continental Ultra Sport II tyres finish the package in style: far more voluminous than the 23mm tyres that were the norm until fairly recently – they roll quickly and give extra comfort and grip, both for braking and cornering."
MAdam98 to patg2005
24 Nov 151#5
Wheels are always the weakest point on any bike. Unless you spend more than £4k.
That's why they're the first upgrade for many.
I use the Mavic CXP22s that came with my Boardman Road Sport and they're quite nice. Pretty hevay but I've never tried better so...
unitedofpboro to patg2005
25 Nov 152#7
I think the only weak point is your spelling (week!!)
motoxmaster
24 Nov 15#2
That's an absolute steal for £300!! Great find... Wheels are a good spec for the price point / category, can't expect to get Mavic's or Zipp wheels at that price, and often bikes of similar price have unbranded wheelsets and tyres
You're doing what I always end doing.
This is just £25 more......ooooh but this ones just £30 more than that........ Oooh but this ones even better and only another £25 more than that one.
I end up paying double the price of the first one I looked at ;-)
interestingly this is 24 speed, whereas the GT appears 16 speed? I would say the B'Twin is a better buy.
dhope
25 Nov 15#14
Just means the BTwin is a triple and the GT is a double or compact chainset. Difference will be a few quid. Unless you're climbing serious hills on it then you don't need a triple.
The Raleigh I linked above I think is better value than both.
eded
25 Nov 15#16
I used to worry more about things like Claris vs Sora, but have learnt that a lot is also down to the frame, its geometry, and how it fits you. Components can be changed / upgraded over time, whereas you're stuck with the frame. Heat added as this does look like a great deal (though the Triban and Raleigh bikes also look like great value).
motoxmaster to eded
25 Nov 151#19
Eded... you are absolutely correct! At that end of the component spectrum there is very little difference than name and small change in weight... as you say, being comfortable in the position that the Bike puts you in and the frame and wheel quality is the most important thing
why is it a winter bike ? When did bikes become seasonal ? is it more waterproof? or has a heated saddle and handlebars ? nope !
jobibear to kramer2088
19 Mar 16#22
I agree this "Winter Bike" thing seems just like an excuse to purchase more bike.
PS: Moderator, can you tell me why my posts are subject to review before being posted?
isarthard
8 Dec 15#21
Bought this last week and it's just arrived - can't wait to take it out. I managed to get it for £277.18 after cashback and a voucher code - absolute bargain!
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Opening post
dont forget 6% quidco
extra £18
- dodgymix
All comments (26)
"Wheels
Reliability is our number one priority for the wheels on bikes at this price, weight being the sacrifice. GT comes up trumps with a sturdy wheelset comprising 32 spokes front and rear (crossed three times – nothing fancy, just sensible) and hubs from Formula – a Taiwanese giant that builds hubs for hundreds of other brands. High-quality 25mm Continental Ultra Sport II tyres finish the package in style: far more voluminous than the 23mm tyres that were the norm until fairly recently – they roll quickly and give extra comfort and grip, both for braking and cornering."
That's why they're the first upgrade for many.
I use the Mavic CXP22s that came with my Boardman Road Sport and they're quite nice. Pretty hevay but I've never tried better so...
https:[email protected]/G4601T
I imagine the tyres may need to be replaced as some of the ground on the cycle route is trail...
Any advice is appreciated.
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/raleigh-revenio-2-road-bike-2015/rp-prod139005
This is just £25 more......ooooh but this ones just £30 more than that........ Oooh but this ones even better and only another £25 more than that one.
I end up paying double the price of the first one I looked at ;-)
interestingly this is 24 speed, whereas the GT appears 16 speed? I would say the B'Twin is a better buy.
The Raleigh I linked above I think is better value than both.
extra £18
PS: Moderator, can you tell me why my posts are subject to review before being posted?