R20 reality check
07-23-08 | 10:25 PM
#26
The Legitimiser
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 4,849
Likes: 6
From: Southampton, UK
Bikes: Gazelle Trim Trophy, EG Bates Track Bike, HR Bates Cantiflex bike, Nigel Dean fixed gear conversion, Raleigh Royal, Falcon Westminster.
I used to skin a significant proportion of the Embankment Peloton on my unmodified R20, but that's because I'm a straight out monster, and they're not a serious racing crew, though so many of them dress as though they are.
07-24-08 | 01:53 AM
#27
Thread Starter
Senior Member
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 2,117
Likes: 2
From: Oz
Bikes: lots... even a Raleigh twenty !!!
Make sure you talk to Rob English at Bike Friday. He'll set you straight as to the "limitations" when using a small wheeled bike.
https://rob.bikerevuk.com/mybikes/mybikes.html
https://rob.bikerevuk.com/mybikes/mybikes.html
Yes, Rob was one of the few rare ones I was thinking about, but then again that quality of rider would excell on almost any bike.
07-25-08 | 07:43 PM
#28
Thread Starter
Senior Member
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 2,117
Likes: 2
From: Oz
Bikes: lots... even a Raleigh twenty !!!
Just back from the Sat morn hammerfest, but this time I used my roadie, and even though my breakfast still came up, it was nice to be back up the front and attacking on the hills.
So until I get a BF PRP, Moulton or Swift, the R20 is relegated to:
Commuting, pootling and touring....
"Odd's fish, my dear, the man's a poet and he doesn't know it".
Can anyone name the movie and who said the quote?
So until I get a BF PRP, Moulton or Swift, the R20 is relegated to:
Commuting, pootling and touring....
"Odd's fish, my dear, the man's a poet and he doesn't know it".
Can anyone name the movie and who said the quote?
Last edited by stevegor; 07-25-08 at 07:44 PM. Reason: change
07-27-08 | 11:34 PM
#29
SWS: Small Wheel Syndrome
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 728
Likes: 0
From: Palo Alto
Bikes: Bike Friday Pocket Rocket/PedalForce RS2/Specialized Rock Hopper Xtracycle/Periscope Hammerhead
Originally Posted by stevegor
Seeing the shackles rise on small wheel riders when they're questioned about the 20"-16" size's ability to "keep up" with "normal" bikes is like observing SMS...small man syndrome. You know, it's the small man that always fights the hardest, just to prove he's a good as everyone else...or better, I should know, I have Duck's Disease as well.
To be perfectly honest, give me a SWB for commuting, pootling, fun rides and touring, but not for my fast rides.....unless anyone has some spare EPO to give away.
To be perfectly honest, give me a SWB for commuting, pootling, fun rides and touring, but not for my fast rides.....unless anyone has some spare EPO to give away.
Aww F*** it. You guys win. (obvious since they're taking a pic of me finishing the ascent
)
I have Big Man on a Small Bike Syndrome. It's hard not looking like a clown on this thing.
07-28-08 | 07:30 AM
#31
Thread Starter
Senior Member
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 2,117
Likes: 2
From: Oz
Bikes: lots... even a Raleigh twenty !!!
Now that is a nice bike, if I had the cash my first choice would be a BF PRP. I contacted the Australian BF agent in Melbourne about prices....but NO reply.
Again I say...if I had a BF or a Moulton or Swift, then I too could keep up, but not on my heavy R20
Last edited by stevegor; 07-28-08 at 07:32 AM. Reason: correction
