Did I make mistake :(

monkeysnapper

My last work commute bike 3 years ago was a cheap 200 euro crazy heavy tank of a bike, god knows after I bought it I googled it and failed to find it , it did me OK but it's starting to show its age badly .

So anyway I had a mad moment yesterday when going to collect my new cheap cube mountain bike and decided I'm never going to go off road and ended up buying a merida urban crossway 100.

https://www.merida-bikes.com/en_int/bikes/trekking-city/city/2018/crossway-urban-100-9424.html

My work buddy thinks I'm mad , why the hell would you buy such a bike .

Not sure I've made right choice myself , I've got that sick feeling in my stomach I've made a mistake, even tho I do cycle to work everyday and go long way home every night to get my daily exercise in .

I'm going to put panier sets on and shops fitting custom mud guards.

mrcheez

monkeysnapper wrote: »

https://www.merida-bikes.com/en_int/bikes/trekking-city/city/2018/crossway-urban-100-9424.html

My work buddy thinks I'm mad , why the hell would you buy such a bike .

What does your work buddy have against it?

robyntmorton

It’s not the lightest bike ever, but there is absolutely nothing wrong with it.

If you feel happy and comfortable on it, it’s the right bike.

secman

You commute and you bought a commute bike , what does your buddy know about bikes that has him questioning your apparent correct choice.

crosstownk

Do you like it? If so then what's the problem? Don't mind your work buddy.

Nothing wrong with a Merida and it's built for commuting. I reckon you'll love it - especially if your previous bike was heavier and less nimble. Nothing like a new bike to put you in good humour

Jesus, I know people who've spent upwards of €70,000 on a metal box to commute what could be a lesser distance than you. But that's their bag and while I think it's crazy, they don't and are happy out so best of luck to them.

EDIT: If only you asked here first. We could have helped you spend lots more of your money

EDIT2: Did you get the yellow or black?

Cee-Jay-Cee

It actually looks like a very nice bike and it suits your needs totally. It’ll be lighter and faster and probably more comfortable than your last bike so I can’t see how it can be a mistake.

Ride her on!

mugsymugsy

Enjoy your purchase. Remember the bike calculation n + 1.

Danbo!

Meh, each to their own. If it’s a comfortable bike and suits your commute, then enjoy!

I rode a hand-me-down Dawes mountain bike into town for years, loved it, never thought I’d be on a road bike. Then I had a “moment of madness” and bought one off a colleague.

Recently started noticing more disc brakes on road bikes and people riding carbon on their commute. Thought that’s a bit weird, but ok. Then I found this flat barred, carbon bike with disc brakes and I’m close to having another mad moment.

https://www.canyon.com/en-ie/fitness/roadlite/roadlite-cf-7-0.html

Please talk me out of it.

Trojan

Massive mistake.

Never get involved in a land war in Asia, and never do research post-purchase online

crosstownk

Danbo! wrote: »

https://www.canyon.com/en-ie/fitness/roadlite/roadlite-cf-7-0.html

Please talk me out of it.

No.

It would be against the unofficial charter.

Lusk_Doyle

Pretty cool looking bike! I fail to see the problem with it other than the weight, which really isn't a significant problem for commuting unless on a hilly route.

monkeysnapper

crosstownk wrote: »

Do you like it? If so then what's the problem? Don't mind your work buddy.

Nothing wrong with a Merida and it's built for commuting. I reckon you'll love it - especially if your previous bike was heavier and less nimble. Nothing like a new bike to put you in good humour

Jesus, I know people who've spent upwards of €70,000 on a metal box to commute what could be a lesser distance than you. But that's their bag and while I think it's crazy, they don't and are happy out so best of luck to them.

EDIT: If only you asked here first. We could have helped you spend lots more of your money

EDIT2: Did you get the yellow or black?

Black one , The yellow looked a bit yuck!!!

crosstownk

monkeysnapper wrote: »

Black one , The yellow looked a bit yuck!!!

Then maybe you did make a mistake I prefer the yellow one :P

magicbastarder

the bicycle is the greatest invention humanity has ever made, and there's no such thing as a bad one.
anyone disagreeing, we can arm-wrestle to determine who's right.

Trekker09

This is the question you ask after marriage, not a bike purchase.

bilbot79

mugsymugsy wrote: »

Enjoy your purchase. Remember the bike calculation n + 1.

I don't get that?

uck51js9zml2yt

I wouldn't call 12 kg excessively heavy.
If I had something like that I wouldn't have got caught in luas tracks with a bus behind me.

Trekker09

bilbot79 wrote: »

I don't get that?

http://www.velominati.com/the-rules/

Number 12

Had a 30km spin on a very similar speced/weight bike a few weeks ago when I was visiting family, saw it sitting there and said to hell with it asked if I could borrow it and off I went

Was not a terrible experience over that distance and some rolling roads, though my arse was a bit sore as I did it in jeans :rolleyes:

monkeysnapper

Thanks for your views .

I couldn't help thinking it was pointless buying a mountain bike to mainly cycle to work on about 95% of the time on nobbly tyres , then buying a ruck sack to put my gear into .

Seemed all wrong , plus I was thinking of doing a Mizen to Malin Head sometime in future.

I feel a good bit better now with all your comments , thank you.

I do own a road bike as well I might add but a lot of the routes I like to go on are quite beaten up , that's why I did have a mountain bike in my head, this bike will more than be able to cope with that terrain. Can I ask do you think if I bought some good grippy tyres it would help with the odd bit of off road, ....nothing to serious now ... Just tracks .

secman

monkeysnapper wrote: »

Thanks for your views .

I couldn't help thinking it was pointless buying a mountain bike to mainly cycle to work on about 95% of the time on nobbly tyres , then buying a ruck sack to put my gear into .

Seemed all wrong , plus I was thinking of doing a Mizen to Malin Head sometime in future.

I feel a good bit better now with all your comments , thank you.

I do own a road bike as well I might add but a lot of the routes I like to go on are quite beaten up , that's why I did have a mountain bike in my head, this bike will more than be able to cope with that terrain. Can I ask do you think if I bought some good grippy tyres it would help with the odd bit of off road, ....nothing to serious now ... Just tracks .

N + 1 rule comes into play ......
...

Canis Lupus

monkeysnapper wrote: »

Thanks for your views .

I couldn't help thinking it was pointless buying a mountain bike to mainly cycle to work on about 95% of the time on nobbly tyres , then buying a ruck sack to put my gear into .

Seemed all wrong , plus I was thinking of doing a Mizen to Malin Head sometime in future.

I feel a good bit better now with all your comments , thank you.

I do own a road bike as well I might add but a lot of the routes I like to go on are quite beaten up , that's why I did have a mountain bike in my head, this bike will more than be able to cope with that terrain. Can I ask do you think if I bought some good grippy tyres it would help with the odd bit of off road, ....nothing to serious now ... Just tracks .

I'll judge it for the uncool kickstand but otherwise it's grand. Enjoy your bike.

Harrybelafonte

Remove kickstand. Add panniers and it's a great everyday commuter bike. I'd be happy to have it as such tbh. Might even get some touring done with it?

plodder

monkeysnapper wrote: »

Not sure I've made right choice myself , I've got that sick feeling in my stomach I've made a mistake,

Don't worry. It's a recognised thing.

mp31

Danbo! wrote: »

...I found this flat barred, carbon bike with disc brakes and I’m close to having another mad moment.

https://www.canyon.com/en-ie/fitness/roadlite/roadlite-cf-7-0.html

Please talk me out of it.

NO.

Buy it, tell everyone how good it is and convince others to buy the same (or similar) bike.

This increases the number of people who cycle which increases the number of people who when driving give cyclists more room for overtaking which reduces cycling fatalities which reduces the fear factor for other potential cyclists which leads to more cyclists and so on.
The whole thing spirals on and Ireland becomes the most friendliest country for cycling and has the leanest, fittest population with the least amount of money spent on health care per person, the lowest greenhouse emissions from cars because most journeys are made by bike

Butterfly effect!

uck51js9zml2yt

mp31 wrote: »

NO.



Butterfly effect!

Another butterfly to pull the wings off...;)

Danbo!

mp31 wrote: »

NO.

Buy it, tell everyone how good it is and convince others to buy the same (or similar) bike.

This increases the number of people who cycle which increases the number of people who when driving give cyclists more room for overtaking which reduces cycling fatalities which reduces the fear factor for other potential cyclists which leads to more cyclists and so on.
The whole thing spirals on and Ireland becomes the most friendliest country for cycling and has the leanest, fittest population with the least amount of money spent on health care per person, the lowest greenhouse emissions from cars because most journeys are made by bike

Butterfly effect!

I just like the mint colour.

AndrewJRenko

Harrybelafonte wrote: »

Remove kickstand.

Why? I didn't one for years, but since it came as standard on my Scott commuter, I find myself using it all the time - just a bit safer than lying it against the nearest wall.

mosesgun

Jesus that's a lovely bike!!!

Danbo! wrote: »

Meh, each to their own. If it’s a comfortable bike and suits your commute, then enjoy!

I rode a hand-me-down Dawes mountain bike into town for years, loved it, never thought I’d be on a road bike. Then I had a “moment of madness” and bought one off a colleague.

Recently started noticing more disc brakes on road bikes and people riding carbon on their commute. Thought that’s a bit weird, but ok. Then I found this flat barred, carbon bike with disc brakes and I’m close to having another mad moment.

https://www.canyon.com/en-ie/fitness/roadlite/roadlite-cf-7-0.html

Please talk me out of it.

Budawanny

There is literally no point having a mountain bike that you will never use off road .
This bike is a great commuter and can do a good long spin if you want. opens up a lot of possibility's.
no regrets here.

py

Great commuting bike you got there, wish you the best with it!

secman

Well Monkeysnapper did you get out on new steed yet ?

monkeysnapper

secman wrote: »

Well Monkeysnapper did you get out on new steed yet ?

No unfortunately, shop has ordered the proper mud guards and putting on panier rack on back .

Just a point, Im 42 and I've always had cheap second hand bikes , last year I spent 1200 on a new merida ride

https://www.merida-bikes.com/en_int/bikes/road-fitness/road-comfort/2017/ride-400-6610.html

And this year buying this... My wife thinks I'm having a mid life crisis . I might also add I'm a Kean cyclist, I've done a few tours ever , once I cycled from Kerry to mid wales and back on a old mountain bike with paniers and camped it every night.

I'd still love to get a mountain bike , I'll have my cycle to work back end of next year.

secman

monkeysnapper wrote: »

No unfortunately, shop has ordered the proper mud guards and putting on panier rack on back .

Just a point, Im 42 and I've always had cheap second hand bikes , last year I spent 1200 on a new merida ride

https://www.merida-bikes.com/en_int/bikes/road-fitness/road-comfort/2017/ride-400-6610.html

And this year buying this... My wife thinks I'm having a mid life crisis . I might also add I'm a Kean cyclist, I've done a few tours ever , once I cycled from Kerry to mid wales and back on a old mountain bike with paniers and camped it every night.

I'd still love to get a mountain bike , I'll have my cycle to work back end of next year.

Sure you're only a nipper, I was 60 this year and treated myself to 2 new bikes , a trek emonda sl6 pro and a planet x pro carbon. Now have 4 bikes in the stable. I'm more into ranges of spins from 40km to 100km. Enjoy the new bike.

All My Stars Aligned

magicbastarder wrote: »

the bicycle is the greatest invention humanity has ever made, and there's no such thing as a bad one.
anyone disagreeing, we can arm-wrestle to determine who's right.

The only flaw here is cyclists are not known for their upper body strength, maybe some sort of leg wrestle may be a better plan

magicbastarder

after repeatedly taking off and refitting a tyre in the last 24 hours, my arms are ready for anything.

crosstownk

All My Stars Aligned wrote: »

The only flaw here is cyclists are not known for their upper body strength, maybe some sort of leg wrestle may be a better plan

But sure that makes us equal :pac:

magicbastarder wrote: »

after repeatedly taking off and refitting a tyre in the last 24 hours, my arms are ready for anything.

Or maybe just your thumbs.

magicbastarder

i will thumb wrestle you into submission.

Lusk_Doyle

 From this:

"decided I'm never going to go off road"

To this in less than two pages:

"Can I ask do you think if I bought some good grippy tyres it would help with the odd bit of off road"

Priceless!

_Brian

Looks like a perfect commuter bike.

Relax and enjoy your new bike.

monkeysnapper

Lusk_Doyle wrote: »

 From this:

"decided I'm never going to go off road"

To this in less than two pages:

"Can I ask do you think if I bought some good grippy tyres it would help with the odd bit of off road"

Priceless!

Yeh and if you read more carefully you'd have seen even before I've received my new bike I even suggested that when I get my cycle to work scheme back end of next year I'd be buying a mountain bike!!! Typical, planning another bike before I'd received this one

nice_guy80

nice bike
I got a merida hybrid back in 2010. still going strong

mrcheez

monkeysnapper wrote: »

My last work commute bike 3 years ago was a cheap 200 euro crazy heavy tank of a bike, god knows after I bought it I googled it and failed to find it , it did me OK but it's starting to show its age badly .

So anyway I had a mad moment yesterday when going to collect my new cheap cube mountain bike and decided I'm never going to go off road and ended up buying a merida urban crossway 100.

https://www.merida-bikes.com/en_int/bikes/trekking-city/city/2018/crossway-urban-100-9424.html

My work buddy thinks I'm mad , why the hell would you buy such a bike .

Not sure I've made right choice myself , I've got that sick feeling in my stomach I've made a mistake, even tho I do cycle to work everyday and go long way home every night to get my daily exercise in .

I'm going to put panier sets on and shops fitting custom mud guards.

That bike looks more like a hybrid than a mountain bike?

Just that you've referred to it as a mountain bike but I dont think you could take it on a forest downhill jumping stumps etc?

magicbastarder

i think you misread the post, the reference to a mountain bike was to the bike not bought.

magicbastarder

anyway, it's possible the OP did make a mistake, if (s)he bought the black version of the bike instead of the yellow one. yellow bikes ftw.

RobFowl

Thats an ideal bike for a work commute.
It's a decent brand
Good solid components and absolutely nothing wrong for it
Good value too for that money
I think you did well and bought a very good bike there

monkeysnapper

RobFowl wrote: »

Thats an ideal bike for a work commute.
It's a decent brand
Good solid components and absolutely nothing wrong for it
Good value too for that money
I think you did well and bought a very good bike there

Thanks , I'm delighted now I decided to buy it.

I will get a mountain bike but that can wait .

My next purchase is going to be to upgrade my lights for night time riding .


If anybody has some advice there I'd be delighted . I was looking at the cateye volt 1200 , that seems good although I don't want to burn the eyes out of drivers either.

bilbot79

I used to commute on a giant defy 1 with Shimano 105.

You're using it everyday so be comfortable and get there fast

monkeysnapper

Seemed to take forever getting bike as they had to get proper mud guards , 3 times they came and were wrong .

Anyway as my two boys were getting bikes for Christmas it seemed a nice idea to ask my oldest (5) to write on his list if Santa could deliver a bike for dad as well .

Mud guards seem to be rubbing a bit , I've tried adjusting but seems a bit fiddly , I'm assuming once out and running it will work itself out.

I've also bought new lights for her . talk about spoiling myself this Christmas !!!!

hesker

monkeysnapper wrote: »

Mud guards seem to be rubbing a bit , I've tried adjusting but seems a bit fiddly , I'm assuming once out and running it will work itself out.

Very unlikely they will work out. Probably the opposite as you accumulate a bit of road muck.

Take the time to work out how to set them up properly and get them working with at least 5mm clearance in tight spots.

Post a photo of problem spots and you’ll get assistance here I’m sure. The front guard looks tight from photo.

monkeysnapper

Update.......

I hated mudguards and pulled them both off , never seemed to fit properly ...

I love this bike and so delighted I bought it , I bought some vittoria Voyager hyper tyres from a fellow boardsie.

Some of the back roads around Kerry suit this bike perfectly and I've used this bike for group spins and kept up ok .

Last summer I did a few park spins with kids and kept picnic in panniers so all worked out well.

End of last winter I bought a 2nd hand mountain bike ... I totally agree that you should never try to buy a bike to do several different type of jobs ..... just keep buying more and more bikes ....worked for me .