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Sunday Bicycles Silk Road

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Sunday Bicycles Silk Road
The quality of a titanium frame can be judged on the standard of the construction, and the Silk Road didn't fail to impress

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Reviewed: 24 August 2007 by David Arthur
Is it us or do new titanium brands seem to be popping up as frequently as new sportive events? The latest to join the fray is Sunday Bicycles. Not so long ago titanium was the preserve of the super-wealthy, but it can now be listed under affordable, with prices continuing ...  Continue reading

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Reader Reviews

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Kevin Worrall
10 out 10. A real bike for the real world.. Continue reading...

Graham Smith 7
If you see one - try it. But be warned once you've ridden titanium those carbon fibre frames won't seem so great anymore.

I ride for fun, i'm not a racer, the Silk Road ticks all the boxes for me. Continue reading...

Chris Earnshaw
lovely. If you can get an offer like I did I would not look anywhere else but having ridden it I would be happy to pay full price for it Continue reading...

Pete John
A great bike, competitively priced with Reynolds Solitude wheels, Campag Centaur Groupset and FSA finishing kit. Worth considering if you want a bike to cope admirably with different types of riding and the Bri Continue reading...

Discussions


firestarter
will my current mavic ksyrium wheels be ok to run all year round or would i be better to get a spare pair for the worst of winter months . cheers mick

Posted: 14/08/2008 15:54


Richard Hallett
Depends if you want to give expensive wheels a hard time. The wheels will take it, but will wear out quicker. If you are not bothered and are happy to replace them sooner than otherwise you would need to, ride em through the winter. More economical is to buy a cheap winter pair. As a rule it is always worth having more than one pair in case you bend a wheel and need a spare in a hurry.

Posted: 14/08/2008 16:39


firestarter
to be fair i have a surly cross check with xt / open pro wheels on for the really bad winter riding months (i guess that saves the bike and the wheels)

Posted: 14/08/2008 16:49



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Looks fantastic, rides well, good price, customise option, comfortable
 
Lacks a little life compared to some other titanium frames
  • Price: £749.99
  • Year: 2007

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