Good news, Janet, I wondered how long it would be before you went for it!!
I have had excellent service from DT Swiss rims on Sherpa. What tyre choice did you go for?
Lewis
If it's cobalt blue, I like it, Janet! Add some alloy twinkly bits too, eh?
Awaiting the photos and stories,
Cheers, John
Congratulations! I do understand what you mean about the RST. It is a truly fantastic bike but is no lightweight. Most of the time this is not an issue but I agree you notice it loading it into trains, carrying upstairs etc. Hills perhaps as well, but I do think the rohloff has other compensations. I was in the Dales at the Tour de Yorkshire at the weekend and my RST stood out like a sore thumb among all the other carbon identikit bikes. My route took me to over 500masl (high for England) and the rohloff just kept winding them in -slowly!
When finance allows I might well indulge in a lighter steel or Ti bike and keep the RST for the commute and touring.... As Dan says new bike fever has sprung with the spring.
Light wheels and standard most other kit is a good choice, Janet. Hope hubs v nice, but expensive for any gain there might be, I reckon.
Lewis
Class well done Janet i can safely say you will never ride the raven again ;)
i love my Audax light fast great uphill and no problem carrying loaded panniers tent barbag none what so ever.
great choice on the Wheels take the seatpost out get a carbon one well worth it.blue is going to look only fantastic. i use the ortlied babag all the time never comes off to be honest dead handy for grabbing stuff .
ahh the new bike bike sure we are all only big kids .best of luck Janet i know your going to love it i'v only ridden my Terry Dolan Le Tape a handfull of times sine i got the audax although saying that the dolan is a class act as well but i don't ride in groups anymore so its just gathering dust.
anyway enjoy every pedal stroke and keep her clean. ;)
Anto
(don't forget the photos)
Wow! I've just noticed I'm a senior member now.You are indeed, Janet! :)
If it's cobalt blue, I like it, Janet! Add some alloy twinkly bits too, eh?
Awaiting the photos and stories,
Cheers, John
What kind of twinkly bits were you thinking of John? I like a bit of bling me; but on my bike??? ;)
Janet
Exciting news Janet, it's like being a child at Christmas waiting for a new bike to come isn't it.
I'm fortunate to own both an RST and an Audax 853, you will notice a difference in responsiveness and climbing the hills. I think my average speed is about 2mph higher on the Audax. Having said that my RST is still my favourite bike, it may be because it was my first Thorn but it is just so reliable and is the bike I use more than any other.
You now have the best of both worlds, maybe the Audax can be your summer bike and use the RST when the weather turns.
Looking forward to hearing your initial impressions and ride reports.
Neil, You are absolutely right 8). I have noticed I cycle in a higher gear and Scout (RST) is still my first love even tho I will probably ride the Audax more.
Regards,
Neil