The definitive OTP ( Off-The-Peg ) List (<£500 and <£1,000 sections)

might have a langster frame and forks to sell you if you're up for it - BB included.

old fashioned 2006 model, the one people generally turn their noses up at the least.

Catfood, sorry to drop in, I'm looking for older version Langster f&f, if you're thinking of selling could you send me the details? much appreciated.

Ridgeback Solo on sale, £399.99. A good wet weather commuter bike.

http://www.evanscycles.com/products/ridgeback/solo-2009-road-bike-ec017050

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hi,
Hoping for some advice here - I'm looking to get a paddy wagon through Evans Ride2Work. The 2010 model is down from £549 to £499, I think the frame is ok but I'm not sure I could live with the orange Alex Race28 rims. I guess the 2011 bike will be available soon, but will cost a chunk more. Am I likely to be able to replace the rims/wheels on the 2010 model for something of similar standard for around £50?
cheers

hi,
Hoping for some advice here - I'm looking to get a paddy wagon through Evans Ride2Work. The 2010 model is down from £549 to £499, I think the frame is ok but I'm not sure I could live with the orange Alex Race28 rims. I guess the 2011 bike will be available soon, but will cost a chunk more. Am I likely to be able to replace the rims/wheels on the 2010 model for something of similar standard for around £50?
cheers

No.

Probably looking at £100 even if you build yourself. Or you could remove the rims and lace up some new ones on the existing hubs which would get you closer to £50 using an Open Sport or similar and lacing up yourself.

hi,
Am I likely to be able to replace the rims/wheels on the 2010 model for something of similar standard for around £50?
cheers

No.

ok, guess I'll hold on for the 2011
thanks

Anil, there are so many bikes to choose from, in the same price bracket, I wonder why you have chosen the Paddy Wagon? There are also bikes with similar ability, and easier-to-live with looks. I'd suggest possibly choosing another bike, unless Kona are the brand that you have set your heart on.

ok, guess I'll hold on for the 2011
thanks

You want to pay more for the same bike?

not really, but not sure I fancy a green frame with orange rims!
I want a single-speed/fixed with drop handlebars that takes mudguards, and it has to be from Evans so the choices are pretty limited. The vouchers should arrive today so I'll sort out a test ride of the paddy wagon, ridgeback solo and genesis day one if they have them in my size. It'll be pretty much just a commuting bike - 10 miles each way across london.

Another option would be to buy the bike and buy some wheels for around £100 at the same time. Then remove the offending orange wheels before they are even used and sell them as unused. Wheels usually get a good price on eBay (even orange ones) and you would probably get around £60+ for them.
Be quick though before the fair weather runs out for the fair weather riders...

Ridgeback Solo on sale, £399.99. A good wet weather commuter bike.

http://www.evanscycles.com/products/ridgeback/solo-2009-road-bike-ec017050

that's a fsking bargain. i really like these bikes. no nonsense, good frame, decent bits, practical, good looking anti-hip. i'd definitely go for this as a winter commuter if i had a bit of spare cash kicking around. bums.

...Am I likely to be able to replace the rims/wheels on the 2010 model for something of similar standard for around £50?
cheers

No.

Probably looking at £100 even if you build yourself. Or you could remove the rims and lace up some new ones on the existing hubs which would get you closer to £50 using an Open Sport or similar and lacing up yourself.

^ this. Except get these rims instead of the open sports get the DT Swiss on sale from planet x - for £70 + £20 for spokes. You'll end up with a really nice set of wheels, and I'm sure you'd be able to sell the rims for at least £2-30.

Or just rattlecan the rims.

And the Ridgeback is pretty good. Its basically the old genisis flyer with a bit more room.

The ridgeback would leave me with cash to upgrade a few bits, the seatpost maybe? If I can do that using the Ride2Work voucher. Thanks for the advice, guess it will come down to a test ride of both.

mate, just go to a shop, test ride all the bike, choose the one you like the feel of and buy that.

worry about making it look like a fixie prickie later, you have time for that.

hummm... I don't know. I care a bit less now than I used to about my bikes looks, but its still nice to like your bike.

Maybe someone else can confirm or deny this, but the Ridgeback looks a bit better equiped than the kona for the money doesn't it?

hummm... I don't know. I care a bit less now than I used to about my bikes looks, but its still nice to like your bike.

Maybe someone else can confirm or deny this, but the Ridgeback looks a bit better equiped than the kona for the money doesn't it?

Basically the same spec level on both. Looking at the geometries they will fit and ride slightly differently. So....

Test ride - to decide

Im probably going to get ripped a new arsehole for this but why not save up and get a lovely hand built bike made to order?

Maybe its just two factors, time and economics.

Maybe its just two factors, time and economics.

...and if you are a standard size the benefits are reduced.

There are a few hand made OTP frames/bike around for less if you dont need any special fitting.

Sadly I've already signed away £30/month from my salary for the next 12 months and there's an Evans R2W voucher in the post with my name on it, so the made-to-order bike will have to wait.

That ridgeback looks lovely, gets major points for practicability from me. I also think it can take a rack if needed.

I quite like ridgeback bikes to be honest. I've got a Ridgeback century and It's never given me any troubles.

TBH i would rather spend 399 on that ridgeback than a lot more on a custom for what you want - great frame, decent parts, and a fucking steal at that price

Also, the Ridgeback makes more and more sense, since On-One's Pompino jumped £200 in one go. It's also a pretty good challenger to the all-round ability of the Surly Steamroller. Angles are more audax/touring, but for putting in the miles, its really a pretty good deal.

It can defo take racks.

One of the guys at my head office was going on abou this ridgeback Solo and carrying all his food shopping in the panniers.

Seems like a very very good deal at that price then also the parts are top quality. Get one before the certain price rises before long.