Recent content by jezf1000

So - thoughts about this? £1800 with trade in and maybe another 10% off via YHA discount...

Ok - really appreciate your thoughts. Sounds like I might possibly have to consider a similar replacement then! I’m going to bide my time anyway as there is always a possibility that the bike may turn up - I have the frame no registered etc.

Thanks for the reply. My bike was originally £3k but then Spech reduced them to £2k and I actually paid £1400 for a bike from a friend that had been used three times. I realise I was fortunate. Spec wise, the bike had Formula hydrolic disks (not recommended - they are crap!) and SRAM X9 1x10...

So, having done some research, I’m quite tempted to buy a hybrid (Boardman/Voodoo - lightly used possibly or new) and a bolt on kit. The Woosh kits appear to represent decent VFM, any other recommendations for good kits? Must be torque sensing and stand up to what I’ve had before in terms of...

i should add that I’m happy to buy a conversion kit if they provide a more cost effective but quality solution.

Hi All, As per the introduction thread, I’ve recently had my Turbo stolen and am looking for a replacement. The Turbo was a rear hub driven bike and was de-restricted (as of course it was designed to be) so it enabled me to make brisk progress on my 20 mile each way commute. The office I...

Thanks folks

Hello everyone, I lost five bikes from my garage worth £10k a few weeks ago, crowbarred the barn doors in broad daylight. I’m a keen cyclist and had a Specialized Turbo hybrid used for a 20 mile each way commute as well as for pub runs etc. I’ve joined to research recommendations to replace...