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The stock pedals on my new Cube Attain were aweful and started falling apart within a couple of weeks.

I bought these to replace them:
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/wellgo-v8-copy-flat-pedals/rp-prod563

When I fitted them they seemed to be screwing in tight but I just carried on :| now one of the pedals has fallen off and when I tried to tighten it the hole was too big and the pedal spindle was moving in it freely. I'm not sure if these pedals were too big or if I just knackered the thread.

So my question is do pedals come in different sizes? Should these pedals have been ok on my Shimano Sora crankset?

How do I fix this? Do i need to replace the crankset ?

alternatively I was looking at this road bike which seems to have an almost identical spec to the BTWIN I had

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/cube-attain-pro-road-bike-2016/rp-prod141422

yes its not a cyclocross but the sora groupset treated me well before and the wheels on this have more spokes which makes me think it should be stronger.

Hi Guys,

About a year ago I posted a thread on here about buying a bike. The requirement was something that could handle my 140kg frame and would be good for commuting. After much discussion on here I purchased a BTWIN Triban 520. It served me well and after upgrading the back wheel it was strong and sturdy and gave me 6 months of solid daily commuting (18miles per day).

Unfortunately my bike was stolen when locked outside the gym in Ealing, but this gives me an excuse to buy a new bike on the cycle to work scheme.

I am looking at a cyclocross as we have some nice canal paths and tracks on the way to work in surrey and I was always a little worried about taking the Triban there.

I was looking at this cyclocross:

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/cube-cross-race-cyclo-x-bike-2016/rp-prod141426

what do you guys think? I am still a novice when it comes to bike specs but that back wheel looks a little fragile, is my weight going to be an issue on this bike?

I will deff look into cycle training, never be scared to learn and all that. If it can help keep me safe and not get put off cycling I guess its deff worth looking into.

Will deff stay on the forum and keep upto date with drinks etc. I think I am risking the thread becoming a blog right now though, which might annoy everyone :| lol

First cycle complete! Took just over 50 mins to travel 10 miles i was travelling at a somewhat modest pace.

I think I have my seat a little too low, I believe this along with my naturally outward pointing feet is causing my heel to touch the chain a little when turning right. I'll try putting the seat up tonight and see if that fixes it.

Unfortunately the key for the Kryptonite D lock I bought has bent in the lock on the second use :( not sure if I was too rough with it or what) but I'll contact Evans (where I bought it) and see if they can help :(

thanks guys, locks etc all arrived today (a kryptonite chain and d lock) so I can begin using it starting tomorrow :)

once again appreciate everyone's input since i started the thread.

Here it is, I went for a short ride yesterday on quite roads, I need to get used to the drop handle bars as I started a bit wobbly. Wish me luck!

Hi all, I ordered the BTWIN along with loads of accessories etc all expected to be delivered tomorrow.

Quick question - how will the bike arrive, what type of assembly if any will it need?

AWu-Tang

do flatbars tend to be a bit more pricey?

http://www.decathlon.co.uk/triban-540-flat-bar-road-bike-tiagra-id_8322798.html

is there a huge difference between 32 and 36 spoke rims? The tourers I was looking at had 36

thanks very much for all your advice guys! I think I will go try the BTWIN on saturday and try a few other conventional tourers. I will make sure I post updates :)

Ok, I am really tempted by that BTWIN.

again this is going to sound dumb im sure, but why do the tyres look bald, i really want to get something where I can avoid punctures etc so have been looking at marathon/ armadillo tyres.

adrevporn do you mean assembled with different wheels? The BTWIN looks like a normal road bike with very thin rims that could buckle with my weight.

Netakure, thats a bit over budget I'm afraid.

No opinion on the two I posted earlier ?

Emyr, I am probably the furthest from spanner savy! :(

ok, stepping up the search now, and i found these two.....any preference over the previous Aurora I posed and these new ones? I think the Roux look nice but as far as specs go I'm not too sure.

http://www.tredz.co.uk/.Roux-Etape-150-2015-Touring-Bike_60728.htm

http://www.tredz.co.uk/.Ridgeback-Tour-2015-Touring-Bike_73675.htm

Shows how little I know, I thought CB and Raleigh were like the Mercedes of bikes :|

is it just me or is this a bargain?

http://www.winstanleysbikes.co.uk/product/50129/Raleigh_Royal_2012_Bike_ROY60GR?gclid=CI7Ipq6Ly8UCFdQZtAodsj8AIA

its in a 60cm frame too which should be perfect

I am popping down to Evans on Thursday to try the Jamis out as they have it in stock in an XL frame. They also said I should try a hybrid out and see if I prefer it. Very keen to get me on a hybrid they are :)

what you reckon guys? (sorry if this is going on a bit, I'm going to order this weekend so I'm stepping up the search)

http://www.evanscycles.com/products/claud-butler/regent-2014-touring-bike-ec061590

http://www.evanscycles.com/products/jamis/aurora-2015-touring-bike-ec072110

just so i have this right (forgive my ignorance)

tourer - strong rugged bike, designed to carry weight and very durable
cx - essentially road bike made for off road sporting activities too, stronger than a normal road bike.
hybrid - kinda a light mountain bike with thinner road tyres.

general consensus seems to be to go for a tourer

@ BobbyBriggs fortunately i am less belly and more just generally big. Ifr anything I would be worried about cramp in the shoulders, back and forearms.

im looking at cx bikes too and they seem like a good half way between a road bike and something a little stronger. Also imo they look nicer :| Decisions Decisions!

lol, the tifosi ck7 is £750, £50 over my top end :(

RE my build, I can imagine losing around 2 stones/ 12kg but considering Im 6'3 and lift weights 3-4 times a week and eat like a pig I cant imagine being much lighter than that tbh

I'm really coming around to the idea of drop bars now. Apologies if it sounds like I am ignoring advice but I have been looking into touring bikes and came across this......what do you guys think?

http://www.cheapelectricals.co.uk/Item/Claud-butler-torini-sr2-gents-road-bike?gclid=CLXKu8bmwMUCFaMewwodhbQAgA