Road bike recommendations

I need some help. I've been offered a very good deal on a Storck Fenomalist 2010 frameset but am struggling to find info. Does anyone know if the 2010 model had internal cable routing? Ta

Is that the 51cm?

I was hovering over that for quite some time. Lovely frame. IMHO Storck are to carbon, what moots are to Ti. Proper masters of the material. My only worry was the proportional tubing. I'm heavy for my height. So actually prefer it when brands use the same stiffness in their frames for the small sizes. Still you'd struggle to find better quality in carbon.

Thanks for the answers on the cables guys.

My rear derailleur cable has started to fray - not entirely sure why actually.

Was thinking of replacing the whole lot but I'll just drop it at the shop and have them replace the rear.

Oh and all this talk of winter bikes - I've only got the one - which is Ti but I just wipe it down every so often with a baby wipe.

Not problems yet.

Where has it frayed? I forget to endcap mine and they all fray.
But if it's between the derailer and the shifter replace it, it'll cause stickyness or non shifting.

Do it yourself, it's well easy. Cable is £5 and it's 5mins work. If that.

Is that the 51cm?

I was hovering over that for quite some time. Lovely frame. IMHO Storck are to carbon, what moots are to Ti. Proper masters of the material. My only worry was the proportional tubing. I'm heavy for my height. So actually prefer it when brands use the same stiffness in their frames for the small sizes. Still you'd struggle to find better quality in carbon.

It's the 55cm and apparently on it's way to me. Properly excited about building this up for some fast summer miles.

Where has it frayed? I forget to endcap mine and they all fray.
But if it's between the derailer and the shifter replace it, it'll cause stickyness or non shifting.

Do it yourself, it's well easy. Cable is £5 and it's 5mins work. If that.

Yes I think I've had the same problem - forgot the end cap and voilà the end is frayed and it's getting towards the derailer now.

Think I may give it a go at replacing it then once the weather gets a little better.

Reckon I could get it done in an evening? Easily enough?

If it's not affecting shifting, which it wont being frayed after the securing bolt. I wouldn't bother changing it. Dammit will give you a glare, but if it ain't broke.

You could do it in 15mins. It's simple.
You shouldn't need to adjust anything. If you've barrel adjusters, turn them back in. Then feed the new cable through, screw the bolt tight and see how it shifts.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=38vdA5OOBxI

http://www.parktool.com/blog/repair-help/rear-derailler-adjustments-derailleur

frayed cables? tsk tsk.

It's the 55cm and apparently on it's way to me. Properly excited about building this up for some fast summer miles.

Nice!

:D

It's the 55cm and apparently on it's way to me. Properly excited about building this up for some fast summer miles.

I've had the 2010 Scenario C1.2 and now got a Scenero, brilliant bikes both of them you will be happy!

Frayed Ends of Sanity?

Twist them together and solder them up.
http://www.instructables.com/id/Strip-and-Tin-Wires-Like-a-Pro/

Actually, just buy an entire new electronic groupset.

Jesus, I change my cables about twice a decade, or when they feel weird or there's visible shite going on... which is about twice a decade.

Me too

Hi all I am wanting to buy a road bike mainly to do London to Brighton for charity but would like to get into road riding.

I am using my companies ride2work which is through evans cycles I have got a voucher for £550 and can't afford anything more unfortunately, I have narrowed my search down to these two but can't decide which one?

This one
http://www.evanscycles.com/products/specialized/allez-compact-2013-road-bike-ec040963

Or this one
http://www.evanscycles.com/products/fuji/sportif-15-compact-2013-road-bike-ec041874

Any help would be much appreciated.

Cheers

Jack

both very similar.. go for a test ride and buy the one you prefer

Go to the shop, ask to test ride them both and that's it.

Fuji a better deal with the £50 off accessories, if you can get it in your size.

Yea I'm leaning towards the Fuji a little bit due to the fact that it has a carbon fork and slightly better components plus the £50 clothing etc of course also size wise I am 175.3cm so according to the evans website it says I will need a 58cm frame but that sounds massive or I could just get the 54 as it says the 54 is fine up to 175cm height??

It'c compact geo (meaning the top tube is not horizontal), so 54 should do you fine as it has an effective seat tube of 56cm which should be bang on. But best to go and ride it if possible.

Edit: Also the addition of braze ons would sell it for me.

Like I said, go to the shop.

It's better if (hopefully) a member of staff were able to help you decided on the size, you can't just quickly figure it out from looking at the chart and comparing it with your height, it doesn't account for the reach (saddle to bar).

I am hopefully gonna get to the shop on Saturday so should be able to get it fitted properly then, but the general feeling so far is that the Fuji is a better bike?

I would go for the Fuji.. slightly better components, carbon fork and better gearing range with a 11-32T cassette.

Well spotted I just noticed the gearing range is much better, which could come in handy on the London to Brighton hills if they live up to their reputation

But the general feeling so far is that the Fuji is a better bike?

General feeling is which fit you better and liked the ride of.

IMHO, if you can find another £50, you'd be better off with this;

http://www.evanscycles.com/products/cannondale/caad8-2300-2013-compact-road-bike-ec042912

http://www.evanscycles.com/products/cannondale/synapse-2300-triple-2013-road-bike-ec042918

Well spotted I just noticed the gearing range is much better, which could come in handy on the London to Brighton hills if they live up to their reputation

They're not that bad, unless you've never rode more than 5 miles before.

Yea I hear what you are saying, hopefully Evans in Wimbledon will have them all in stock so I can give them all a test ride. Well I commute 6-7 miles twice a day up and down hills so hopefully ill get there with no walking.

They will have a huge range, speak to someone who have a better idea of a bicycle fit if you're concern.

Either way, test ride any similar bicycle even if they're out of your price range, it's worth getting an idea of how a bike that fit you feel (i.e. less stretched out, doesn't feel too low, etc.).

Go to the shop, ask to test ride them both and that's it.

Fuji a better deal with the £50 off the clipless pedals and shoes you'll need to buy in addition to the bike .

Always bear this in mind - these bikes do not come with pedals. Flat pedals are almost out of the question. Clipless pedals require shoes with cleats etc...

I've had a pair of these
http://www.evanscycles.com/products/specialized/sport-mountain-shoe-ec025874
for nearly 3 years now and they're still going strong after 5,000+ miles. Also very easy to walk in compared with normal road cleat shoes.

Ditto these
http://www.evanscycles.com/products/shimano/m540-spd-mtb-pedals-ec009751
both utterly bomb proof

edit: if you're going to Brighton and want to be able to climb the last hill - flat pedals and trainers really won't cut it.