Winter bike

NBar · 11-10-2014 10:55pm #1

What do people recommend as a winter bike and what are you riding this winter as thinking about getting a winter bike, as for budget max would be €1,500 at a push

Seweryn · 11-10-2014 11:33pm

NBar wrote: »

What do people recommend as a winter bike and what are you riding this winter

Same bike as in the summer.

Do you have a bike already? If yes, just keep riding it. If you are looking for a new one, there are off season sales, but not sure what type of bike you are after - a road bike, city bike, MTB ?

NBar · 11-10-2014 11:41pm

Have a road bike but want another road bike for winter use etc think current one just too good for winter use and fitting mud guards etc

Seweryn · 12-10-2014 12:08am

NBar wrote: »

Have a road bike but want another road bike for winter use etc think current one just too good for winter use and fitting mud guards etc

Yeah, but you are going to spend money on buying (I assume) worse bike than your current one that still is not cheap by any means and compromise your comfort and enjoyment by riding a "winter bike". Would you not just enjoy the bike you have and keep the money for spare tyres, chains, brake pads, bearings, mudguards, lights, jackets, winter gloves, etc.?
That is my view and that is what I do with my favourite bike, just enjoy riding it

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Byt anyway, if you want a new one, here is an interesting bike:
http://www.ribblecycles.co.uk/bikebuilder.asp?action=GenerateConstructor&part=BBRIBBLE7005AUDWINT&sub=conf_BBRW&bike=1

NBar · 12-10-2014 3:02am

Suppose my problem is like the cars I have one for general all year round use and two then for summer use, maybe ill just stick with the one bike for this winter and see how it goes or take up mountain biking for the winter with a bike on the indoor trainer. Thanks again to both who replied for helping me think this idea through

dragratchet · 12-10-2014 9:07am

if you've a nice carbon frame ya dont want to muck up over winter and money to burn then why not throw a k into an entry level road bike from any of the bigger manufacturers (giant, spesh, cube etc) it wont blow your mind but it'll do for the days in the rain and muck. ive a cube peleton pro fitted with mudguards for the winter (whenever it begins, sun is shining outside at the mo

) and my pride and joy stays safe till next spring. if you look at the people out on the roads from now on in, you wont see many high end bikes under them.

Idleater · 12-10-2014 10:01am

When looking for my winter/training bike, I tried to find a frame with the same dimensions as my race bike. I therefore train in the same position but have the added benefit of extra resistance, erm weight.

NBar · 12-10-2014 1:31pm

Thanks lads, what would be a good winter frame to compliment a Bianchi Oltre xr2 frame, was looking at a Cannondale caad10

outfox · 12-10-2014 4:13pm

I'm going through a similar decision process at the moment. How about a steel Genesis road or CX bike with disc brakes and full mudguards. Disc brakes should be ideal for wet weather (mech-hydro or all hydro). And the added weight will be good training...

NBar · 12-10-2014 4:20pm

outfox wrote: »

I'm going through a similar decision process at the moment. How about a steel Genesis road or CX bike with disc brakes and full mudguards. Disc brakes should be ideal for wet weather (mech-hydro or all hydro). And the added weight will be good training...

Was thinking about disc brakes but prefer them on a mountain bike, got to make me mind up soon before the Xmas rush starts and choice gets limited, think I will have to spend a night surfing the net and looking at bikes and reviews and of the ones mentioned in the thread

fat bloke · 12-10-2014 6:31pm

Canyon Roadlite. 999 euro. End of discussion. Close the thread.

Wishbone Ash · 12-10-2014 9:18pm

fat bloke wrote: »

Canyon Roadlite. 999 euro. End of discussion. Close the thread.

I don't think it has mudguard eyelets? I'm toying with the idea of getting a 'winter' bike myself (especially for commuting) but I would consider the ability to fit proper mudguards an essential factor (none of my 3 current bikes have eyelets). An audax type bike would also be a consideration.

07Lapierre · 12-10-2014 9:22pm

IMO, the main reason for having a winter bike is MUDGUARDS... Full carbon with Di2 or steel with Shimano Sora..whatever.. Just keep it as close to your summer bike as possible.

rab!dmonkey · 12-10-2014 9:33pm

I wouldn't dream of buying a new winter bike without disc brakes. The mess rim brakes make in the wet (in addition to the reduced power) is just intolerable to me.

fat bloke · 12-10-2014 10:12pm

Wishbone Ash wrote: »

I don't think it has mudguard eyelets? I'm toying with the idea of getting a 'winter' bike myself (especially for commuting) but I would consider the ability to fit proper mudguards an essential factor (none of my 3 current bikes have eyelets). An audax type bike would also be a consideration.

SKS raceblades are proper. I find them brilliant anyway and they'll fit any road road bike.

I suppose I read "winter" bike and I see "training" bike. So I'd personally prefer a road bike that I can ride all year around and keep the race bike for glamour miles. For me the canyon ticks all those boxes.

Otherwise, canyon now also have this:

It's 400 quid more than the roadlite though

Idleater · 13-10-2014 8:31am

fat bloke wrote: »

Otherwise, canyon now also have this:

I was going to post a big yawn at the previous canyon post, each to their own, value for money and all that aside, I personally find them unimaginative and boring, never mind not accommodating mudguards.
The one above though seems practical and suited to the strategy I mentioned of training on a bike with as close a geometry to the race bike as possible.
Not for me, but given the last fact that canyon closes the "what race bike should I buy" threads, this should be put into the bike to work mega thread as the "if this doesn't suit you, go buy a giant rapid" bit of advice.

Winter bike

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