4eyes2wheels 0 Posted January 14, 2013 Decisions, decisions . . . New radiators for the house Leather interior for the VR6 Giant Defy 5 road bike what to do? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dragon green 5 Posted January 14, 2013 Wear a coat in doors, Then buy a leather interior for the Vr ! Sorted Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
krishen 2 Posted January 14, 2013 Buy a hot water bottle then you can get the latter 2 items ;-) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
4eyes2wheels 0 Posted January 14, 2013 I have radiators in the house already but they are old and not very hot compared to the couple I have already replaced I have a decent condition cloth interior I have a very old cheap mountain bike but am keen to do a bit of road cycling In theory I can manage without all these upgrades . . . . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
krishen 2 Posted January 14, 2013 I love my heated leather seats especially in this weather. But then i love riding to and from work on my bike (even in this weather). Tough choice. In fact does your company not offer the cycle to work scheme? I bought mine through it and apart from saving about 42% (tax and NI) they split the remainder over 12 months. So my £700 bike costs me about £30 a month for 12 months. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
4eyes2wheels 0 Posted January 14, 2013 (edited) My company do not do the cycle to work scheme - I might look into getting them to set it up as the savings are, as you say, significant. In fact I will have a look at getting us registered on the scheme! Edited January 14, 2013 by 4eyes2wheels Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Portent 0 Posted January 14, 2013 Bleed the radiators. If that doesn't work then take them off the wall, put them in the garden and flush them out with a hose. Then put them back on the walls and buy a leather interior for the VR. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boost monkey 0 Posted January 15, 2013 buy the rads for the house - much better investment than any bike or vehicle plus it keeps your missus happy (if you have one) which is just less hassle all round! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim 2 Posted January 15, 2013 Cycle to Work is not as good as it once was. To be honest just better off finding a good bike in the sales and sticking it on a 0% credit card if you want to drip-repay it :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
4eyes2wheels 0 Posted January 15, 2013 I may have to buy the rads to keep the family happy and warm and the cycle to work is not an option as the company want to consider benefits as a whole package - damn! So it's to the straight purchase which is annoying but there we are. I will have to think a bit and reduce general frivolous outgoings. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nrc 0 Posted January 15, 2013 You can have all three if you just get one new radiator, one leather seat and a single bike wheel... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
4eyes2wheels 0 Posted January 18, 2013 Giant Defy 5 2013 model through the Giant Online click and collect assembled by a local bike shop for £499 - picking it up any day now. Radiators next Leather interior has to wait a little longer Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
