Thanks Man! Just placed the order.

Quote: That is a beautiful bike! Good job dude!

Regarding floor pumps, I'd recommend the Topeak Joe Blow. I personally use one myself. Excellent pump!

All of them do have fender eylets front and rear. BMC is a reputable brand around Europe. Boardman retails only in the UK I believe. I'd recommend the BMC Deore-SLX build because MTB components withstand more abuse than the road components. Road components are a bit light weight.   But...

Mine's in the basement store room, along with all the tools & spares.

Quote: I strongly second that!

Road Bike Sites: http://www.roadbikereview.com/ http://road.cc/   Bike News: www.bikerumor.com   Mountain Biking: www.mtbr.com www.pinkbike.com www.vitalmtb.com singletrackworld.com   I'm a mountain biker so more MTB sites 

Quote: At least where I live. Seems like your day is full of jumping the red lights!

Quote: We have dedicated bike paths & more are being built in the Île-de-France region. We don't have to pay extra or need permission to bring bikes on regional trains(except in Metro lines). Most of the cyclists obey road rules & we seldom get harassed by motorists. The public cycle...

Thank god France is bicycle friendly!!

If you live in France, bike parts prices are cheaper in this site:   http://www.alltricks.fr/vtt/pedaliers-boitiers/pedaliers-manivelles-9v/shimano-pedalier-complet-deore-9v-hollowtech-ii-fc-m590-223244-175mm-boitier-310-1173.html   They also have a store in St. Quentin-en-Yvelines where...

Quote: I don't know about this particular frame, but Surly has many loyal riders among the mountain bike community.    Check out this forum for more info if you like. MTBR is equal to Head-Fi in the mountain bike world. http://forums.mtbr.com/

Quote: How about something like these:   http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=80998   http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=84760   http://www.bikeradar.com/gear/category/bikes/urban/product/review-vitus-vee-1-29-13-46662

FLAC & MP3 320kb/s no point going lower

A belt drive bike sold by a local sports mega store. Couldn't find any reviews though! http://www.go-sport.com/cycle/velo/velo_ville/black-belt-1131996   http://www.chok-technologic.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=54&Itemid=58

Quote: Why do we always find hobbies which will eventually bankrupt us?

Quote: Belt drivetrain is a good option for single speed bikes. You don't have to worry about any kind of chain drive related problems. The downsides are: Spare parts are hard to find(for the drivetrain)                                   Bikes may cost a bit more than their chain driven...

@Thesonofkrypton Thanks for the impression & the pics!   Does anyone know how the M1 & the Amperior sound compared to the Beyerdynamic DT1350? I already have the HD25s but thinking about getting another pair.  So if anyone did compare them please comment! Thanks

@ pigmode Dude is that Hawaii? It is so beautiful!!

Quote: Any saddle time is a great time!!  Enjoy!!

Quote: No worries buddy! Happy to help! I'd recommend buying a 2nd hand bike if you are still not sure. That way if you don't like the bike you can sell it immediately and won't lose a lot of money.  Shop around on your local bike shops and try the bikes you like. Proper size & fit is...

Quote:   Yeah just like music genre fun varies person to person. You like speed, I like singletracks. But the thing is PleasantNoise is not sure about which kind of bike to get. And he didn't said that he is going to compete in races either. That is why I suggested a hardtail MTB...

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Quote: Full suspension MTBs maybe harder to ride on tarmac but hardtails are great on them!  They are slower than dedicated road bikes and might require a bit more effort so what? They are fun!!

Quote: If you have any decent trails nearby you should definitely try MTB. Borrow a bike from a friend & hit the trails.  If you decide on MTB try this site for advice & reviews on various bikes and gears: www.mtbr.com   Have fun riding!