Emmelle bikes

[wafflycat]

"nuzeta" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> Aah, a cunning plan...
> does the same rule work in the pub, then? If she buys the 1st drink
> then she has got to buy the rest??? Can I quote you on this???
>

Only works on the stable of pedal cycles I'm afraid. For the rest of life,
what's hers is hers and what's yours is hers.

Easy really


Cheers, helen s

 

[Al C-F]

wafflycat wrote:
>
> "nuzeta" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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>
>> Hmmm, I wonder if that's grounds for divorce-"**** taste in bikes"? Or
>> maybe she is trying to kill me by getting me to ride something that
>> will fall apart at any time!!!
>>
>
> Nah, she's just starting your *collection* of steeds with a basic
> entry-level one from which you move onwards and upwards to include in
> your stable
>
> A folder (Brommie)
> A fixie - made from parts you collect
> A recumbent trike
> A decent hybrid
> A decent tourer
> A decent road bike
> A decent time trial bike

Of course! And the Emmelle is either:
the pub bike
or
the beginnings of the fixer.

 

[Simon Brooke]

in message <[email protected]>,
nuzeta ('[email protected]') wrote:

> Dear god! In that case, there is hope for me yet...!
> As I mentioned earlier, this bike was a present, so it does have some
> sentimental value. Is it realistic to maybe rebuild the bike over a
> period of time (so that in theory, I would have eventually replaced
> everything except the frame)?

Yes, certainly. There's a very high degree of standardisation of bicycle
parts. Unless it has more than 8 gears on the back, however, you will
not easily be able to upgrade it to modern standard equipment, because
modern rear hubs are wider than 7 speed ones.

> Would it be a half decent bike then?

It will still have a very heavy frame and probably quite a harsh ride.
However, you could then replace the frame as well...

> Or
> should I replace it as soon as I decently can, without hurting the
> feelings of the person who bought the bike?

Ride it until either you're aware you really want something better, or
something expensive wears out. It won't do you any harm, and when you do
eventually switch to a good bike it will feel /so/ much better and less
work!

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[Clive George]

"Simon Brooke" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> Yes, certainly. There's a very high degree of standardisation of bicycle
> parts. Unless it has more than 8 gears on the back, however, you will
> not easily be able to upgrade it to modern standard equipment, because
> modern rear hubs are wider than 7 speed ones.

Erm - 7sp hubs were 135mm OLN too, y'know - even 12 years ago. I reckon
that's what the OP's bike will have.

Of course the fact that a even a cheap decent rear wheel will cost more than
the entire original bike does hint that it may not be entirely worth it.

cheers,
clive

 

[Simon L]

>
> Erm - 7sp hubs were 135mm OLN too, y'know - even 12 years ago. I reckon
> that's what the OP's bike will have.
>
My Emmelle has got 3 x 5 in ratios that are surpisingly far apart yet
covering only an average range top to bottom.

But the saddle is fiited with a row of now defunct rear facing red
leds...

 

[Matthew Haigh]

nuzeta wrote:
> Great idea, it really is- only one small problem. It was from my
> fiancee, and we are getting married in 2 weeks- she might change her
> mind if I rejected her gift... (I actually DO want to marry her, by the
> way- she is MUCH nicer than my ex-wife!)

Personally, I'd just use it for a while. If you don't know what an
Emmelle is, it's likely that you aren't as fanatic about cycling as the
others in here so whilst the Emmelle isn't great it may well do what you
want for a bit.
Then, if you really get the bug go out an buy an upgraded bike later
when you are already married, and at which point you'll be able to
decide exactly what it is that you don't like about the Emmelle to
justify your purchase (I need something more robust for off road/I need
something faster for the road/I need something that isn't broken).

Matt

 

[grannyhalfstep]

A bit worrying that at this stage of your relationship you're worried
about being even slightly honest about the bike situation. It's the
thought that counts, and surely there's no problem getting across the
idea that you really appreciate the gift, but a different bike would
have been better?

Your fiance would have done better to ask friends about bikey things if
she had no experience. For the same money, a quality used bike would
have been a better buy.

Use for a while as Matt suggests, or sell while it's still summer, and
Emmelle still shiny, and use the money for a lighter, better quality
machine that you'll really enjoy riding.

xO

> nuzeta wrote:
> > Great idea, it really is- only one small problem. It was from my
> > fiancee, and we are getting married in 2 weeks- she might change her
> > mind if I rejected her gift... (I actually DO want to marry her, by the
> > way- she is MUCH nicer than my ex-wife!)

 

[Peter Clinch]

Peter wrote:

> Why not upgrade all the bits, then upgrade the frame...

Buy a Cannondale, have it resprayed and "Emmelle" put on the tubes. Has
a beneficial side effect that label-conscious thieves who don't know
their stuff won't be interested any more! ;-)

Pete.
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