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That's a lot of bike for the money

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May satan walk with you
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Certainly is.

How long until someone wins a major event on one?
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Nice! Even looks decent. That is a great job!
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Every time I see those tyres I get this in my head

https://youtu.be/-9dbAQJIu1o
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Liking that!

Question - what is that black tube on the (drive side) forks? Spokes but it seems very thick
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You know the blue blob is called Berk - not Burt right?

Which may explain why it's not on TV much any more :)
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voodoo_simon wrote: Mon Nov 30, 2020 8:32 pm Liking that!

Question - what is that black tube on the (drive side) forks? Spokes but it seems very thick
Cables for the dyno I'd be guessing
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GregMay wrote: Mon Nov 30, 2020 8:39 pm
voodoo_simon wrote: Mon Nov 30, 2020 8:32 pm Liking that!

Question - what is that black tube on the (drive side) forks? Spokes but it seems very thick
Cables for the dyno I'd be guessing
Didn’t see the dyno! That is a cracking value bike
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GregMay wrote: Mon Nov 30, 2020 8:38 pm You know the blue blob is called Berk - not Burt right?

Which may explain why it's not on TV much any more :)
Mind blown

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voodoo_simon wrote: Mon Nov 30, 2020 8:43 pm
GregMay wrote: Mon Nov 30, 2020 8:39 pm
voodoo_simon wrote: Mon Nov 30, 2020 8:32 pm Liking that!

Question - what is that black tube on the (drive side) forks? Spokes but it seems very thick
Cables for the dyno I'd be guessing
Didn’t see the dyno! That is a cracking value bike
USB charger too in the top cap
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With all the mounting points, it looks like that piss-take someone made in Photoshop the other day!

Agreed, a lot of "features" for the money though.
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Like has already been said, surprised Trek let the name/ number go ahead..
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Looks like a great spec bike for the price.

Might need to try get a seat on one and see frame size and geometry as was looking for a new bike.

If only they did a full frame bag for it but fingers crossed it’s coming soon.
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Keith74 wrote: Mon Nov 30, 2020 10:30 pm Looks like a great spec bike for the price.

Might need to try get a seat on one and see frame size and geometry as was looking for a new bike.

If only they did a full frame bag for it but fingers crossed it’s coming soon.
Size and geometry here https://www.decathlon.co.uk/p/touring-9 ... R-p-306383

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With my weight weenie hat on it must weigh a ton - 33 bolts for a start - that must be 300grams....

cracking value though - even to buy it and strip it!
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Amazing value for money. I don’t need one, but I can’t resist a bargain...
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SRAM and only 1x.

I'll pass.
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Sram 1x would be perfect for me( in fact it currently is, on 2 bikes) Tempted for commuting actually.
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Teetosugars wrote: Mon Nov 30, 2020 10:20 pm Like has already been said, surprised Trek let the name/ number go ahead..
Even the colour... it'd be funny if the mounting points matched the racks from the 1120 as well! :lol:
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Can you copyright numbers'?

I thought one of the reasons the Pentiums stopped saying the processor speed was because you cannot copyright numbers but you can with say P1 , P2 etc



Not sure where the SRAM* hatred comes from nor am I aware of the vast array of double gravel/adventure bike options.

* I have SRAM and Shimano on both MTB and drop bar and dont really have any opinion on either as they both just work.
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Lazarus wrote: Tue Dec 01, 2020 10:38 am Can you copyright numbers'?

I thought one of the reasons the Pentiums stopped saying the processor speed was because you cannot copyright numbers but you can with say P1 , P2 etc



Not sure where the SRAM* hatred comes from nor am I aware of the vast array of double gravel/adventure bike options.

* I have SRAM and Shimano on both MTB and drop bar and dont really have any opinion on either as they both just work.
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Can't say I miss 2x offroad either.
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When the prototype of these bikes were mentioned on here a while ago, I seem to recall that they did a flat bar version too. I can't find these anywhere on Decathlon's website, does anyone know if they've been ditched?
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The Cumbrian wrote: Tue Dec 01, 2020 11:26 am When the prototype of these bikes were mentioned on here a while ago, I seem to recall that they did a flat bar version too. I can't find these anywhere on Decathlon's website, does anyone know if they've been ditched?
There's a photo of one of the flatbar ones in the recent ADVNTR.cc article. I think they're more aimed at town riding, or easy touring, given the photo...
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Not 1x only is it? I think it'd be crazy not to have provision for a front mech on a touring bike. As to what the complete bike comes with, wgas, 1x sells better these days whatever the pros/cons.
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The Cumbrian wrote: Tue Dec 01, 2020 11:26 am When the prototype of these bikes were mentioned on here a while ago, I seem to recall that they did a flat bar version too. I can't find these anywhere on Decathlon's website, does anyone know if they've been ditched?
This one ? https://www.decathlon.co.uk/p/touring-5 ... R-p-312723
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