Blimey, what the bloody hell is going on in here
I was just looking for a good tripster bike, hence posted in the chill out area
Does anyone use tripsters?
Bit early to start drinking lads, surely?
Anyway to go back on topic, after a tremendous amount of research I think I will go for Kinesis Tripster ATR V3 : https://road.cc/content/review/kinesis- ... 021-279589
It has excellent reviews and track record overall, it just seems to be great value and people are very happy with it apparently, although I will probably only use it on the weekends. But don't need much honestly, just want a reliable tripster that won't leave me lying face down in the gutter somewhere.
Anyway to go back on topic, after a tremendous amount of research I think I will go for Kinesis Tripster ATR V3 : https://road.cc/content/review/kinesis- ... 021-279589
It has excellent reviews and track record overall, it just seems to be great value and people are very happy with it apparently, although I will probably only use it on the weekends. But don't need much honestly, just want a reliable tripster that won't leave me lying face down in the gutter somewhere.
- Dublin_Flyer
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Tripster looks decent Kai, have a look at the Giant brand too. I'm not a fan of the curly handlebars so always gone for the Giant Rapid with skinny tyres and flat handlebars. Check your local small/independent bike shops and ask them, they're way more informed and honest than the Halfords type places as they're trying to keep you as a loyal customer rather than 1 in, 1 out type.Kai wrote: ↑Fri Dec 31, 2021 1:49 pmBit early to start drinking lads, surely?
Anyway to go back on topic, after a tremendous amount of research I think I will go for Kinesis Tripster ATR V3 : https://road.cc/content/review/kinesis- ... 021-279589
It has excellent reviews and track record overall, it just seems to be great value and people are very happy with it apparently, although I will probably only use it on the weekends. But don't need much honestly, just want a reliable tripster that won't leave me lying face down in the gutter somewhere.
Don't believe the hype on Gatorskin tires either, they split if you get a piece of glass or anything in them, and never recover/close up. Schwalbe Marathon Plus all the way, have mine on since Feb 2019 and 0 punctures. Took some hefty wedges of glass out of them too, but the 5mm safelayer/kevlar type stuff definitely does its job.
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OK, you got me Never heard of a "tripster" ... thought it was a genuine typo! If I had to guess that "tripster" was intended I would probable have thought it was someone (maybe blonde and busty!) who accompanies gentlemen on trips!Derek27 wrote: ↑Fri Dec 31, 2021 10:25 amHe's looking for a tripster, not tipster, but you're not the only one who missed the 'r'. For a moment I thought it was the same thread and I just hadn't noticed the misspellingfirlandsfarm wrote: ↑Fri Dec 31, 2021 10:13 amI guess the negative comments here come from those who have been 'taken' by cowboy tipsters when their due diligence proved to be insufficient!
I never heard of one either. I assumed it's someone who tries to trip you up as you walk down the street.firlandsfarm wrote: ↑Sat Jan 01, 2022 11:45 amOK, you got me Never heard of a "tripster" ... thought it was a genuine typo! If I had to guess that "tripster" was intended I would probable have thought it was someone (maybe blonde and busty!) who accompanies gentlemen on trips!Derek27 wrote: ↑Fri Dec 31, 2021 10:25 amHe's looking for a tripster, not tipster, but you're not the only one who missed the 'r'. For a moment I thought it was the same thread and I just hadn't noticed the misspellingfirlandsfarm wrote: ↑Fri Dec 31, 2021 10:13 amI guess the negative comments here come from those who have been 'taken' by cowboy tipsters when their due diligence proved to be insufficient!