mrdch

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• Condor Pista/Tempo

  in Bikes & Bits • 11 years, 10 months

  

  As I reported in the right thread for such sad events - my Condor Tempo got stolen :(
  I now need to find a replacement, as riding a geared bike is just not fun anymore. Problem is - I REALLY liked this model, for the well trumpeted advantages:

  • Can take mudguards (yes - I do use them)
    
  • Can add rack for panniers (I rode from Scotland to London with them)
    
  • They have a comfortable geometry
    
    

  Now the last point is obviously the most important when riding long distance. I had a Pearson Touche which (while very nice in many respects) I found too 'aggressive' for me - I had to sell it at the end.

  If I had the money I would just buy a brand new one from Condor. Being on a tight budget, I am looking for a second hand one. Unfortunately - they are quite rare and hard to find. Hence my question:

  Which other make/model would be the best 'clone' for the Condor Tempo? I guess this relates primarily to the frame, as the rest can be whatever components I wish (or they come with...)

  Thanks!

• Stolen bikes

  in General • 11 years, 10 months

  

  I always 'knew' that it is bound to happen to me too - and I had my Condor Tempo stolen two days ago. Gutted is an understatement.

  That's me - when life was so good!!

  https://www.dropbox.com/s/67xqydtxazjo475/Image003.jpg

  Not only was it a lovely Maroon colour, but had a SON dynamo hub and lights!! I was riding Audax rides with it...

  Should you see such a rare creature being offered / sold - please let me know! After all, how many Fixies have a SON dynamo???

  Thanks!

• For Sale: Raleigh Rush Hour Pro Track Frame - 58cm

  in Complete bikes and frame & forks • 11 years, 10 months

  

  Does look very appealing!

• Donations

  in Announcements, Help & Testing • 15 years, 6 months

  

  Hmmm... Well, I guess I have to reply to that, right? So ...
  How about having the system 'degrade' a user to a newbie status if they don't post, for, say, one year. BUT - if they donate a minimum amount - they cannot be 'demoted' - EVER. So that's an incentive for existing members too :)

• Donations

  in Announcements, Help & Testing • 15 years, 6 months

  

  Hi!

  I just read the results of the survey about subscription etc. and that for now donations are the way to go. I thought I'll put in my 2p in respect to the 'fuzzy feeling...'

  So my story is simple. I ride a fixed gear for few months and love it. I have registered, read few bits and pieces but did not contribute. I just didn't think that I have something to say worth reading (present post excepted...)

  Few weeks ago I decided to sell one of my fixies (a Pearson Touche) - having 'upgraded' to a new and shiny one. I then discovered that I cannot start a post - as I am a newbie. OK, I thought, that a shame.. So now I need to post 5 messages just to 'qualify'... It is a nice idea, to 'push' people to become active members, and maybe this is a way to avoid spam, but I still didn't want to do it JUST to qualify.

  So here is my idea: How about upgrading a newbie to a 'full member' status upon receipt of a minimum donation (say £5)? After all, spammers are not likely to pay for that and for members like myself it has a double advantage: We contribute to the site financially and we gain the freedom to open a discussion when we want to.

  I realise that for existing members this is not an incentive - but I don't see the downside of it.

  Any thoughts?

  Mrdchc