Off Topic Cycling

[Rangers Til I Die]

Hi RTID

Good to hear you're on the bike!

With a 105 groupset, you have good mechanics irrespective of which brand you go with. Really, outside of the groupset, it's really down to what feels (and looks!) right for ya.

I've a Giant and a Planet X road bike. Recently bought the carbon Planet X on line from the UK. A mix of Ultegra and 105 groupset. Typically for me, issues with the rear dérailleur and now I've got to deal with overseas to get the issue sorted. So, as you are UK-based, perhaps deal locally in case you do run into a rare issue like I have. :-(

Good luck with it!

Thanks and good to hear your experience. That reinforces my decision to go 'local'.

 

[Steelmonkey]

Came across this article RTID, thought you'd find it interesting, even if it doesn't specifically cover the questions you posed in the OP....

Cycling in Scotland: A Beginner's Guide - The Skinny http://www.theskinny.co.uk/travel/adventures/beginners-guide-mountain-biking-cycling-scotland

 

[Rangers Til I Die]

Came across this article RTID, thought you'd find it interesting, even if it doesn't specifically cover the questions you posed in the OP....

Cycling in Scotland: A Beginner's Guide - The Skinny http://www.theskinny.co.uk/travel/adventures/beginners-guide-mountain-biking-cycling-scotland

Thanks. Interesting indeed.

 

[Hoopington]

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Did this on my single speed on friday. Much fun. We were slow, but lots of beer stops!

 

[CORKeR]

Nice one Hoopington!

Beer and bike stops........nice combination!

Thirsty work on a single speed.

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Did this on my single speed on friday. Much fun. We were slow, but lots of beer stops!