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Redgy
Redgy
WA
117 posts
WA, 117 posts
11 Oct 2020 5:59pm
I known this is water sports forum, But i also know a lot of people on this forum ride road bikes.
I am looking at getting a bike for group rides and crit. It must have Di2. I currently have a Trek speed concept with Di2 which is not ideal for either.
What bike would you get?
Craig66
Craig66
NSW
2466 posts
NSW, 2466 posts
11 Oct 2020 9:26pm
My last road bike was ZX12r ninja, pretty quick and fun, but wouldnt mind a Duc next
Redgy
Redgy
WA
117 posts
WA, 117 posts
11 Oct 2020 6:42pm
Yes would have to admit a Duc would be awesome, had a Gsxr1000r for years but wanted to keep my license so traded it for a m109.
But asking for the pedal variety.
esoom
esoom
WA
119 posts
WA, 119 posts
11 Oct 2020 6:45pm
Last bike was a VTR Firestorm , but rode a Trek E Mountain bike last year which was impressive off -road !
Bit fishy
Bit fishy
WA
50 posts
WA, 50 posts
11 Oct 2020 6:45pm
R1 all the way . Yamaha is king.....!!!!!

redgy , take a GIANT TCR for a lap . Stiff , light very direct .
Imax1
Imax1
QLD
4938 posts
QLD, 4938 posts
11 Oct 2020 8:59pm
I've ridden bikes from 6 years old . Dirt bikes to road bikes to dragging money pit Harley's. Got scared and gave them up . I'm glad I'd survived it . Only one head on
A good mate has a 440 two stroke older KTM that just has to be converted to a motard . If he doesn't , I will.
That would have to be the most impractible fun on wheels . Way too much power that blows smoke and goes rang dang dang.
cauncy
cauncy
WA
8407 posts
WA, 8407 posts
11 Oct 2020 7:10pm
Redgy said..
Yes would have to admit a Duc would be awesome, had a Gsxr1000r for years but wanted to keep my license so traded it for a m109.
But asking for the pedal variety.


Merida reacto 5000 is my bike of choice
landyacht
landyacht
WA
5921 posts
WA, 5921 posts
11 Oct 2020 8:36pm
Redgy said..
I known this is water sports forum, But i also know a lot of people on this forum ride road bikes.
I am looking at getting a bike for group rides and crit. It must have Di2. I currently have a Trek speed concept with Di2 which is not ideal for either.
What bike would you get?


what grade are you riding, for an idea of budget, cos i have had DI
2 and went back to mechanical
Ben1973
Ben1973
1008 posts
1008 posts
11 Oct 2020 9:27pm
Cannondale caad10 with ultegra is a great crit bike, your gonna crash so cheap is good But still good enough for any group ride.

if you wanted something special then get a Lynskey TI Custom or helix Pro with group set of you choice.

if you wanted something to pose with then there's loads of over priced under performing carbon frames out Tthere from cervelo/trek etc

if you wanted carbon them go for a Time scylon or Look 795 bit I would be scared in a crit.For $2000 the Cannondale really is all you need.
Redgy
Redgy
WA
117 posts
WA, 117 posts
11 Oct 2020 9:29pm
No grade yet, have been training on my speed concept for Iron Man Busselton which is now cancelled. Want ride to be a little bit more social for a while, with the ability to do crit. Budget is good at the moment that is why i am looking now. I am riding Di2 now and dont think i would like to go back to mecanical. Am currently looking at a modone slr7, but would like other opinions.
DavidJohn
DavidJohn
VIC
17570 posts
VIC, 17570 posts
12 Oct 2020 1:34am
Cannondale.. I have a Synapse and love it.
Ben1973
Ben1973
1008 posts
1008 posts
11 Oct 2020 10:37pm
Synapse if comfy relaxed geometry and a bit flexy for crit Racing.
landyacht
landyacht
WA
5921 posts
WA, 5921 posts
12 Oct 2020 8:12pm
Ben1973 said..
Cannondale caad10 with ultegra is a great crit bike, your gonna crash so cheap is good But still good enough for any group ride.


if you wanted something to pose with then there's loads of over priced under performing carbon frames out Tthere from cervelo/trek etc

if you wanted carbon them go for a Time scylon or Look 795 bit I would be scared in a crit.For $2000 the Cannondale really is all you need.


wise words. my avanti corse with campag alloys does me fine . $3000 all up. for those amazing days where the weather god look down on you in great favour I have a 6.8 kg STEEL pinnarello to grace the roads with
vosadrian
vosadrian
NSW
465 posts
NSW, 465 posts
13 Oct 2020 9:37am
If you have the budget.... Specialized Tarmac of latest and greatest form. Top tier all rounder bike. Crits, Climbing, bunch rides. But $$$!!
Ben1973
Ben1973
1008 posts
1008 posts
13 Oct 2020 7:49am


it you want a good all rounder and it has to be carbon then TCR is the best no nonsense race frame
busterwa
busterwa
3782 posts
3782 posts
13 Oct 2020 10:57pm
Watch out for that 80 tonne truck!

Ben1973
Ben1973
1008 posts
1008 posts
14 Oct 2020 5:33am
That's a little high end for a starter pack.
GasHazard
GasHazard
QLD
385 posts
QLD, 385 posts
17 Oct 2020 2:54pm
That's Buster's personal wanker pack.
Buster fin
Buster fin
WA
2598 posts
WA, 2598 posts
17 Oct 2020 4:21pm
GasHazard said..
That's Buster's personal wanker pack.


Hey!! Oh, that Buster...

...as you were.
Pugwash
Pugwash
WA
7733 posts
WA, 7733 posts
18 Oct 2020 12:52pm
busterwa said..
Watch out for that 80 tonne truck!



Irritated by other road users?

Each time you see behaviour that makes you irritated, angry even, go to the cop shop and tell them what happened... something like "I was driving on mi road, I was slowed for like 10 seconds by a person on a bike with a dildo for a saddle and I gets rrrreeeaaaallll angry at them". Maybe chuck at least two squarey words between each word in the sentence as well.

If we all work together reporting such behaviour, the road will soon be much better for everyone
Ben1973
Ben1973
1008 posts
1008 posts
19 Oct 2020 7:33am
When driving home after work to get a bike ride in before it gets dark I really hate cyclist. 20mins later ###kin car drivers.
think I'm bipolar

same in the winter, as I ski and snowboard
bobajob
bobajob
QLD
1535 posts
QLD, 1535 posts
19 Oct 2020 11:22am
Ben1973 said..
When driving home after work to get a bike ride in before it gets dark I really hate cyclist. 20mins later ###kin car drivers.
think I'm bipolar

same in the winter, as I ski and snowboard


Think you got problems? I surf and SUP.
Ben1973
Ben1973
1008 posts
1008 posts
20 Oct 2020 3:36am
Caught myself looking at kites the other day. It was through a scope though
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