Hub and Chainwheel

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On 18 Aug, 11:57, Roger Burton West <roger
[email protected]> wrote:
> John Sabine wrote:
[Carrera Subway 8]
> >I'm finding it great so far: I'm carrying probably 30kg of tools and
> >supplies around (working as a mobile handyman), and it's very
> >stable with that sort of load.
>
> I'd definitely recommend keeping a close eye on the back wheel: mine
> buckled and threw a load of spokes. But I'm not the lightest of people.
> I've now had it rebuilt with a heavy-duty Mavic rim.

Thanks for the warning - had a look at it when I built the bike up
and it seemed OK: a bit under-tensioned, but not badly built.

I shall have a proper look at it forthwith, and tighten it all up a
wee
bit more.

> The frame isn't the lightest, but it definitely gets the job done.

Very true. But when you've added a Brooks saddle, a kickstand,
two racks and four (full) panniers, then the weight of the frame is
probably the least of the worries ...

J

 

[lemmy]

Well, I finally ordered a bike.
After going through endless specifications and makers, I reckoned I
would need to spend £300 - £400. Looking at the hub geared option, the
only viable choice was the Carrera Subway 8. This was quickly
dismissed not so much because of the bike but because of the staff in
Halford's. I wasn't 14 looking for a bmx with accessory handgun
holster, nor was I a hard faced geezer looking for an 'edgy' bike to
batter walkers in Richmond Park. When I mentioned what type of machine
I was looking for, I could see his eyes glaze over. The bloke just
turned around and walked away, back to chat with the other assistants.
I don't want to buy anything from them. If I don't get pre-sales
service, what chance of after sales service.
I then went to Evans in Kingston, who, again, weren't remotely helpful
or interested. I'd buy from them if they had what I wanted on a
special offer. Otherwise, I'd prefer not to.
Next port of call was Bright's in New Malden. Looking around for a few
minutes, woman comes over, can she help. Yes, I say and she sorts out
a few choices for me. Gives me relevant brochures which I study at
home. I think that I need a bigger budget for a hub geared machine.
The Ridgeback Rapide velocity at just under £300, plus guards and rack
on top looks good value. Good gear range, reasonable weight and
quality parts.
I go back to Bright's the next day. She gives me various bikes to try
for size and we ascertain that my frame size should be 17 inches for
the Ridgeback. Never realized I was such a short-ass! They don't have
the 17 in stock but are going to call me to tell me when they can get
it.
It's strange, I find, that at an age when I have money to buy things,
so few people want to sell them to me. I'm just the wrong image or
something.

 

[Tosspot]

lemmy wrote:

<snip>

> It's strange, I find, that at an age when I have money to buy things,
> so few people want to sell them to me. I'm just the wrong image or
> something.

Have patience young paduan, soon, yes, you will find, dark side, yes,
and truly you will find the limiting factor of your wallet. The dark
side knows no bounds, you will sweat the essence of your being for a
titanium frame and you will cry tears of blood just for a carbon fibre
seat post, you will know the agony of bladed spokes, yes young paduan,
in time you will learn...