JT! Posted May 13, 2008 Report Share Posted May 13, 2008 (edited) My friend is planning on doing a ride from Whitby to Venice but doesn't know what bike to buy. Obviously wants something in between a race bike and a MTB i'm guessing. And he's looking around the £500 mark. I've sent him the link to this topic so if you have any advice on what to buy or any general advice i'm sure he'd appreciate it.Ta Edited May 13, 2008 by JT! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revolver Posted May 13, 2008 Report Share Posted May 13, 2008 (edited) I'd go for a trek, something like a... 6000 or a 4500 - both under 500a giant terrago?or a GT avalanche Edited May 13, 2008 by Revolver Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.Wood Posted May 13, 2008 Report Share Posted May 13, 2008 A tourer.thats all i know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JT! Posted May 13, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2008 I'd go for a trek, something like a... 6000 or a 4500Smooth edit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revolver Posted May 13, 2008 Report Share Posted May 13, 2008 (edited) Smooth edit.yeahthe other one was a road bike more edited now, anyway.You'd wanna stick to those 3 manufacturers. Edited May 13, 2008 by Revolver Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Brodie Posted May 13, 2008 Report Share Posted May 13, 2008 trek fuel 80 Dad had one and never had a problem with it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.Wood Posted May 13, 2008 Report Share Posted May 13, 2008 trek fuel 80 Dad had one and never had a problem with itA full sus for road riding? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JT! Posted May 13, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2008 trek fuel 80 Dad had one and never had a problem with itFull sus and disc brakes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revolver Posted May 13, 2008 Report Share Posted May 13, 2008 trek fuel 80 Dad had one and never had a problem with itits full sus though isn't it? And it's like £1000+ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revolver Posted May 13, 2008 Report Share Posted May 13, 2008 Chopper?Whitby-Venice in style Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fixed Pants™ Posted May 13, 2008 Report Share Posted May 13, 2008 Try to know someone who could get it on trade, it's a serious godsend.But yeah, a racer with cyclocross tyres maybe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadManMike Posted May 13, 2008 Report Share Posted May 13, 2008 BMX with a strimmer engine welded on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JT! Posted May 14, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 14, 2008 So what's the differences between a tourer and a race / road bike? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revolver Posted May 14, 2008 Report Share Posted May 14, 2008 So what's the differences between a tourer and a race / road bike?a tourer has suspension. They're made to make long distance rides more comfortable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brisa Posted May 14, 2008 Report Share Posted May 14, 2008 The bike that jumps out for me is the Specialized Tricross Sport.This is a true do it all long distance touring style bike. It has drop bars like a road bike but fairly high riding position for comfort and more hand positions that a riser/flat bar so more comfort that way. Slightly thicker tyres and rims than a traditional road bike, while still taking a good pressure and rolling fast they are more comfortable. The gearing is closer to that of a hybrid/mtb than a road bike too so plenty of range with a triple chainset with a more MTB ratio set up to allow it more scope than just pure tarmac roads.Brilliant bike for the type of person you are talking about, nice a light. I don't think you will get a better bike for the job. About £700 but your local shop can be talked to to get that down.Specialized Uk Link Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-Stop Junkie Posted May 14, 2008 Report Share Posted May 14, 2008 I'd agree with the tricross to be honest. Maybe a second layer of bar tape and change the XC tyres for wide road tyres. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Cox Posted May 14, 2008 Report Share Posted May 14, 2008 i'd personally go for something along the lines of a yamaha thundercat or a kawasaki zzr600, feck doing it pedal powered lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Stig Posted May 14, 2008 Report Share Posted May 14, 2008 Carrera are coming on leaps and bounds with pretty nice specs might wanna check them out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeyseemonkeydo Posted May 14, 2008 Report Share Posted May 14, 2008 Anything you like. I did 1000 miles (John O' Groats - Lands End) on an Orange Zero with 4 gears, a mahusive seatpost, cut slick tyres and a 50 litre backpack (was rough camping the whole way). My girlfriend did it on a £99 Apollo from Halfords with panniers and cut slicks. Sure it would've been much easier on bikes designed for the job but the point is you don't have to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom_ Posted May 14, 2008 Report Share Posted May 14, 2008 Dawes audax? Proper mint touring bike, build them now n then at work, really good pannier compatible and everything, nice n speedy.If you see any mud though its not gunna be brilliant....If not that maybe go for a MTB type frame with a sus fork (or not) and run some like 28c tyres on it. If I remember rightly you can fit 700c wheels in a mtb because the tyres are so skinny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr ailsbury Posted May 14, 2008 Report Share Posted May 14, 2008 I'd go for a trek, something like a... 6000 or a 4500 - both under 500a giant terrago?or a GT avalancheGT avalanches are wicked bikes for riding distance on, got one myself, has a really lghtweight feel to it and also feels nice and 'steady?'They're not expensive either really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomm Posted May 14, 2008 Report Share Posted May 14, 2008 Wow, there's some really terrible ideas in this thread. A GT avalanche?! A cheap XC bike is not the one for long distance. Firstly, why not a road bike? Will you actually be doing any of this off-road? If not, then I'd say a road bike was the best thing for the job. If you really don't like the idea of flat bars for a long period there are plenty of flat-bar road bikes to choose from. Don't underestimate the usefulness of having then, high pressure tyres. I reckon it makes you at least 20% faster than mountain bike tyres, probably more. Considering that adds up to around 200 miles on your trip, it's definitely something to think about! That Tricross looks idea to me, but maybe with smaller tyres. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Brodie Posted May 14, 2008 Report Share Posted May 14, 2008 A full sus for road riding?sorry didnt realise you meant road riding Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eskimo Posted May 14, 2008 Report Share Posted May 14, 2008 Anything you like. I did 1000 miles (John O' Groats - Lands End) on an Orange Zero with 4 gears, a mahusive seatpost, cut slick tyres and a 50 litre backpack (was rough camping the whole way). My girlfriend did it on a £99 Apollo from Halfords with panniers and cut slicks. Sure it would've been much easier on bikes designed for the job but the point is you don't have to.Fair play. I don't know which would of been more suitable though. And isn't everybody glad new members aren't allowed here?ZOO! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich J Posted May 14, 2008 Report Share Posted May 14, 2008 What about one of those seated, horizontal bikes. Ok that sounds like a bad description but no idea what they are called... Though 1000 miles might be a bt challenging. Id say a Road bike or a tourer just need some sort of rack unless your going for a beastly back pack thing. If its all road suspension is'nt needed the bob will over time lose you energy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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