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big boys bike advice.
Kinchy:
Not all guards are equal, Get SKS chromoplastics. Racks depend on how much weight you want to carry, most would be fine for you .
I'd be keen on new tires, those conti contacts are average but depending on what you're riding you could find something lighter
G:
--- Quote from: Kinchy on June 05, 2015, 11:50:10 AM ---I'd be keen on new tires, those conti contacts are average but depending on what you're riding you could find something lighter
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They are a lot better than what most companies spec on a complete. They are one of the many features that had a lot of thought put into it so that you could just ride the bike straight away without having to replace a bunch of "price-point" parts. Well worth giving them a fair crack before shelling out for new rubber.
:)
G.
medusa.cascade:
So this rack would do? Or would anyone recommend anything?
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/topeak-super-tourist-dx-fdisc-rear-rack/
Another thing - can someone recommend a decent light that's not massively expensive.
Hank Chinaski:
--- Quote from: medusa.cascade on June 05, 2015, 05:37:09 PM ---So this rack would do? Or would anyone recommend anything?
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/topeak-super-tourist-dx-fdisc-rear-rack/
Another thing - can someone recommend a decent light that's not massively expensive.
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Do you need it for seeing where you're going or just to give cars a flash letting them know you're there? I've been using this combo for a few years now.
http://www.rei.com/product/853629/cateye-hl-el135-front-omni-3-rear-bike-light-set
Easy to mount and then remove when heading inside (had a couple stolen at the bar when I've forgotten) and the battery life is good in my opinion if you run them on flash. I used a set commuting to work daily for about 2.5 years and think I only changed the battery once or twice and that's with riding around town too. The front light isn't especially bright but I just have it on flash for safety moreso than for actual light.
Kinchy:
--- Quote from: G on June 05, 2015, 04:49:38 PM ---
--- Quote from: Kinchy on June 05, 2015, 11:50:10 AM ---I'd be keen on new tires, those conti contacts are average but depending on what you're riding you could find something lighter
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They are a lot better than what most companies spec on a complete. They are one of the many features that had a lot of thought put into it so that you could just ride the bike straight away without having to replace a bunch of "price-point" parts. Well worth giving them a fair crack before shelling out for new rubber.
:)
G.
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Yeah, I agree they aren't bad at all, definitely a good all rounder and decent puncture protection. But out of everything though that's probably where he would notice most difference
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