My bike just got faster

[rustic]

I've just been down to the post office in our village on my bike. With just a couple of pedal rotations to get going I was straight on the throttle and the speedo registered a pretty consistent 18mph. I assumed this was due to a slight downhill, but on the return journey I averaged about 17mph.

Might this be the 'warmer' weather having an impact? - most of my previous riding has been on & around the snow. Seems a bit odd to me.

 

[flecc]

Batteries are severely affected by very cold weather, so it could be the milder conditions are producing the improvement.
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[neilmeansneil]

Having just taken my new Alien GS2 out for its second spin but the first with a speedo, it also hit 18mph on the flat. Not gone far but first impressions are generally positive.
The key factor for me was frame size, having test rode a Wisper 905 sport which rode well but was too small for me (6'1"), the Alien Fits very well giving a more stretched riding position.
Will post a review when having finishing playing.

Neil

 

[onmebike]

I'll take the Alien off my list then [4ft 10in with short arms]

 

[Alex728]

the Alien chap mentions as a selling point the fact that frames are larger and more suited for taller folk.

Bear in mind his core market is probably Scotland where people are taller anyway (it seems to be the way for colder areas...)

 

[Bigbee]

I'll take the Alien off my list then [4ft 10in with short arms]

Kangaroo?Wallaby?

 

[neilmeansneil]

Although I said it suits my height, I've got the seat pin 5" out below the rubber gaiter, so maybe 4'10" is pushing it, 5'6" should be OK

 

[rustic]

I'm 6'5" & the decent frame size was certainly a few inches larger than most competitors and proved a major selling point for me, I too reluctantly decided against the Wisper 905 for exactly this reason.

Having said that, I still would like the frame to be a little larger & would prefer 700c wheels rather than the 26" ones supplied. I have the saddle raised to the absolute maximum & have had the handlebars raised by a few inches. I would think someone of around 5'6" would find the bike an ok size.

 

[Wisper Bikes]

Little Wispers

Don't forget guys that the new Wisper 906Alpinos will be available for test rides next month, they have C700 wheels and a larger frame.



All the best

David

 

[themutiny]

Don't forget guys that the new Wisper 906Alpinos will be available for test rides next month, they have C700 wheels and a larger frame.

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All the best

David

Itching to get my hands (feet?) on one

 

[flecc]

There is a major problem with all your new range of bikes David.

The only solution to it that I can see is to buy one of each.
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[Wisper Bikes]

If only Flecc....... if only!!!

The truth is, the bigger players are coming onto the market now as we knew they would. Raleigh, Giant and many more will be pushing hard to gain market share this year. IMO the only way smaller independents like Wisper will survive is to make better bikes, give better service and to offer a wider range.

Introducing all these new models has been expensive though! Wisper does not have any loans, overdrafts or open invoices at all so the expansion is keeping us very poor!

Best regards

David