After several months of research I finally plumped for an Alien GSII. My original feeling was to go with a bike that was nearly twice the price. The Alien ticked too many boxes though. Price became the most important factor when the Cycle to Work scheme fell through.
Jim at Alien was very helpful and I was able to arrange delivery for a day on which I would be available.
The bike duly arrived as promised although the box was a little battered.
I spent a long time tinkering with the bike and have pinched a few ideas from NRG and others with things like tyres, brake pads etc.
The pannier rack was a little off centre, I emailed Jim who advised taking off the struts from the upper part of the rack and straightening them which I have done today.
I took the bike out for the first time today, all was going well until I went over a bump, the rear mudguard must have touched the tyre, folded in on itself and brought me skidding to a halt, fortunately the road was empty. The mudguard is ruined, I have Emailed Jim to enquire about a replacement but I am a bit weary of using another full length mudguard in case this happens again.
Back to the drawing board for now, If I can add anything to the things that have already been written about this bike in the coming weeks I will do.
Jim at Alien was very helpful and I was able to arrange delivery for a day on which I would be available.
The bike duly arrived as promised although the box was a little battered.
I spent a long time tinkering with the bike and have pinched a few ideas from NRG and others with things like tyres, brake pads etc.
The pannier rack was a little off centre, I emailed Jim who advised taking off the struts from the upper part of the rack and straightening them which I have done today.
I took the bike out for the first time today, all was going well until I went over a bump, the rear mudguard must have touched the tyre, folded in on itself and brought me skidding to a halt, fortunately the road was empty. The mudguard is ruined, I have Emailed Jim to enquire about a replacement but I am a bit weary of using another full length mudguard in case this happens again.
Back to the drawing board for now, If I can add anything to the things that have already been written about this bike in the coming weeks I will do.
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