Gunnar Bikes :)

[redrhodie]

I'm in the process of getting a winter bike, and I was so tempted by the Gunnar Hyper X. It had everything I wanted. Honestly, the reason I didn't do it was it would be too precious to me to keep in my basement, which is a requirement for the new bike. I already have 2 of those kinds of bikes!

I think you'll be really happy with a Gunnar. Which ones are you thinking about?

[Catrin]

I'm in the process of getting a winter bike, and I was so tempted by the Gunnar Hyper X. It had everything I wanted. Honestly, the reason I didn't do it was it would be too precious to me to keep in my basement, which is a requirement for the new bike. I already have 2 of those kinds of bikes!

I think you'll be really happy with a Gunnar. Which ones are you thinking about?

Right now it seems to be between the Hyper-X, the Fast Lane and Sport. I think that I would like disk brakes on this bike, and both the Hyper-X and Fast Lane are set up for that. My fitter wonders if it would be better to go with a frame that was designed for flat bars - and his reasoning seems logical. I do not have to make up my mind right away.

[indysteel]

Right now it seems to be between the Hyper-X, the Fast Lane and Sport. I think that I would like disk brakes on this bike, and both the Hyper-X and Fast Lane are set up for that. My fitter wonders if it would be better to go with a frame that was designed for flat bars - and his reasoning seems logical. I do not have to make up my mind right away.

Between the added weight and the added cost, I'm curious as to why you want disc brakes.

[Catrin]

Between the added weight and the added cost, I'm curious as to why you want disc brakes.

To me it is worth it to have the extra power of disc brakes, and they are better in wet weather over rim brakes. My reading shows there are other advantages as well but those two are the main selling points for me and are worth the additional cost and weight. Of course they are also more complex to maintain over time, and that is something to consider as well.

In the end I may decide against them - but time will tell.

[tulip]

Are you going to be riding in the rain? Disk brakes are great in sloppy conditions and for heavy loaded touring. But I would think they would be unucessary otherwise.

You have chosen a good company. I know you will end up with a great bike.

[Catrin]

Are you going to be riding in the rain? Disk brakes are great in sloppy conditions and for heavy loaded touring. But I would think they would be unucessary otherwise.

You have chosen a good company. I know you will end up with a great bike.

I seem to be pretty good at getting caught in the rain I agree, whatever I wind up with will be a good bike

I just found out that you have access to the Waterford color palate, you aren't limited to the Gunnar colors of the year. Here is a example...not that I like blue or anything I am going to have to be very careful that the paint doesn't cost as much as the bike

The nicest thing about this time is that I know what I want, and I am looking forward to the process this time, selecting components and so forth, almost as much as I am looking forward to having two bikes again!

[indysteel]

I'd encourage you to do some research here and on RBR's forums about disc brakes. With the right brake pads and rim brakes you should have enough braking power when you get caught in the rain. Unless you plan to commute on this bike, which you've said you don't want to do, I think they're overkill--and expensive and heavy to boot. They have their applications for sure, but not typically on your average roadbike. IMO of course.

[Catrin]

This looks to me like there is more going on here than two-toned shading. Isn't there some kind of other effect? Not pin-striping or something that obvious but I don't know what to call it. I probably can't afford to duplicate this paint job, but if I could....

Note that I am thinking about color before deciding on the frame - perhaps not the practical order but it is fun I am going to have a long discussion about my fitting needs and the geometry of the three frames I am interested in with my fitter before I select the frame.