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@Zakkz
Hi all
Fantastic forum - I've been a lurker on here for quite a while, I signed up a few weeks ago and this is my very first thread!
I currently have a 2009 Aluminium Specialized Langster complete with carbon forks and seat post. I have a 15 mile round trip to work each day, and I ride to the shops on the weekend.
When our cycle scheme re-opens at work I was hoping to get a charge plug.
I have quite a few questions and I was wondering if anyone would kindly be able to answer any of the following:
I have tried a charge plug in small, medium and large, and I can fit on and ride all three quite comfortably. I'm 5ft 10". I was going to get a medium, but would there be any benefit in getting a small or a large frame? I've seen some people on here talk about riding smaller bikes - I was just wondering if there was any particular benefit.
Could I use the carbon fork and seat post from my langster in order to make the bike lighter and for a more comfortable ride? Or could I buy just the frame of the plug and use the parts from my Langster to finish it off?
I have seen a few second hand plugs for sale. Is there any particular benefit with buying a brand new bike? From what I've read, the Plug is pretty much indestructable.
When looking at a second hand bike, is there any way to check that it hasn't been stolen? I called up my local police station to ask them to check a serial number on a bike I had seen for sale on gumtree as it was quite a young person selling it, and they seemed to know very little about the bike - not even the size! The police station said they couldn't check, so I've been googling for an online database but can't seem to find anything.
Thanks for your help