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As a long time work commuter (less than 5 miles each way) riding a Hybrid Bike, with 700 x 38 tyres, I'm looking into getting into road biking and getting a "proper" road bike. I don't really know much about bikes and need some advice on what is best? Thank you in advance!

I want to convert my old road bike frame into a single speed bike. My friends told me that might cost a little expensive rather than buying a new one. Though I am not very experienced with single speed or fixed gear but I need that for commuting regularly. I have looked over many websites and...

Re: As you have an old frame and wouldn’t like give it up. You can boost it with a little help of single speed conversion. Riding singlespeed is simpler, more safe, very effective for the fitness also it will help you to improve you cycling skills and pedaling technique. Now a days singlespeed...

Re: Wow, great list of bikes.

Lovely frameset, slimline post and quality components.

Re: Sometimes it's happened. I think you can replace. If it does not work, can change the entire groupset. If you’re looking to move for a higher up Shimano’s road range then change the groupset. Purchasing an entire groupset gives you peace of mind and everything is designed to work perfectly...

Re: Hi mate, Picture not much clear and doesn’t seen any frame number. Frame number will be very helpful for the identification. Can you submit a pic of the whole frame and the frame number if any?

Re: It’s tough to find the exact year. But I think it’s maybe 75-80s bike. Bit of surprise! The bike still in a good condition.

Re: Falcon is a British company. Elswick-Hopper group purchased Falcon brand. Later on, become Elswick-Falcon 1982. In 1987 purchased by Holdsworth including Claud Butler. Ernie Clements was one of the best designer. His name was used on some of their bike models. Barry Hobans name was also...

Re: This frame is awesome. French company Vitus start to make the aluminium road frames in the 1980s. Maybe this version “Vitus 979” introduced in 1984s. Though it’s from French, you can be using your second (French) combination. I think it will be good.

Hi, Firstly the picture quality is not clear. You should take the picture again then upload again. But one thing I tell you this is not an ordinary bike.

If you are usually using 170/ 175mm then you should try 5mm higher from 165 which will be suitable for your leg and can be got more power. When you change the crank from 170 to 165 it can be hurt for your legs and body. So, think first before the change.

Re: Hi there, Once I also face kind of problem. It was left shifter but luckily, I found the same model and fix it. I think you take the right decision, xt pod should be fit and use it until you get the xtr 900 right shifter.

Re: Hi there, It’s an old bike but Rayleigh Dynatech is a good brand. Maybe you need to changes and repair some part like chainset, tyres, need to adjusted clunkset. Remember that frame and wheels are the main part of a bike. So, you should check the frame and the wheels properly if these are...