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rhysduck said:
Very very nice ;)
Mind posting spec up?
Interested in the bars you see.
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The spec's standard at the moment, and as mentioned they are Big Earl's.

Supercow said:
veeerrry nice bike, now all you need to do are those bleeding reflectors, get a DM stem and remove the spacers under the stem and you're sorted! :D
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Thanks, I'll have to look into fine tweaking it this weekend when I'm off work, just spent a couple of hours in Wharncliffe and I'm completely blown away by it so far :)
 
So after my big event, I'm having trouble shifting between gears front and rear, though mostly rear. I find that I have to press the shifter twice for it to change gear once. Is this something I can easily adjust?
 
Sounds like the cable adjustment is out, on the shifters there will be a barrel, turn it till it shifts better, also check the allen bolts holding the cable on the mechs, to see if the cable may be slipping or whatever.
 
VaderDSL said:
Anyone using the Ribble bike stand? I think I need one. I live in an apartment so can't give my bike a good wash down, I have to use a toothbrush and damp sponge/cloth to clean it and it takes ages. And sitting on the floor kills my back.
I've seen a park tools one at £100 but it's a little too expensive, but the Ribble one looks ok.
Am just seeing if anyone has used one before.
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apparently its the same as this one, which got a decent review on BR:
http://www.bikeradar.com/gear/categ...tands/product/workshop-prep-stand-pro-10-9175
 
Have look at this one i've posted it before (my stand and bike)

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£40 delivered from EvilB

Andy
 
How does everyone here insure their bikes?

I'm looking at specialist companies and they are £300+, and home insurance will only cover for up to £1500 :/
 
LOL, read this on the PBK Blog :-

Tour de France 2010 : Rules for partners.

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Dear Wife/Husband, Sweetheart/Girl Friend/Boy Friend, Partner/whoever it may concern.

1. Between the 3rd and 25th of July 2010, you should read the sports section of the newspaper so that you are aware of what is going on regarding the World of Cycling and this way, you will be able to join in the conversations. If you fail to do this, then you will be looked at in a less than favourable way and/or you will be totally ignored. DO NOT complain about not receiving any attention.

2. During the Tour de France, the television is mine – at all times, without any exceptions. If you even take a glimpse of the remote control, you will lose it (your eye).

3. If you have to pass by in front of the TV during a stage I don’t mind, as long as you do it crawling on the floor and without distracting me.

4. During the stages, I will be blind, deaf and mute, unless I require a refill of my drink or something to eat. You are out of your mind if you expect me to listen to you, open the door, answer the telephone, or pick up the baby that just fell on the floor….It won’t happen.

5. It would be a good idea for you to keep at least 2 six packs in the fridge at all times, as well as plenty of things to nibble on (excluding your body parts) and please do not make any funny faces to my friends when they come over to watch the stages. In return, you will be allowed to use the TV between 12am and 6am, unless they replay a good part of a stage that I missed during the day.

6. Please, please, please!! If you see me upset because one of my favourite riders is losing, DO NOT say “get over it, it’s only a race”, or “don’t worry, he’ll win next time”. If you say these things, you will only make me angrier and I will love you less. Remember, you will never ever know more about cycling than me and your so called “words of encouragement” will only lead to a break up or divorce.

7. You are welcome to sit with me to watch one stage and you can talk to me during the dodgy helicopter shots and when the commercials are on and only if the race is pleasing me. In addition, please note I am saying “one” stage; hence do not use the Tour de France as a nice cheesy excuse to “spend time together”.

8. The replays of the important bits during the race are very important. I don’t care if I have seen them or I haven’t seen them. I want to see them again, many times.

9. Tell your friends NOT to have any babies, or any other child related parties, weddings or gatherings of any kind that require my attendance because:

a) I will not go, b) I will not go and c) I will not go.

10. But, if a friend of mine invites us to his house on a Sunday to watch a stage, we will be there in a flash.

11. The daily Tour de France highlights show on TV every night is just as important as the live stages themselves. Do not even think about saying “but you have already seen this…why don’t you change the channel to something we can all watch?” Because, the reply will be, “Refer to Rule #2 of this list”.

12. Finally, please save your expressions such as “Thank God the Tour de France is only on once a year”. I am immune to these words, because before and after this, comes the Tour of Flanders, Paris-Roubaix, The Giro d’Italia, Tour of Britain and the Vuelta a Espana etc, etc.
(By the way, if you get stuck on the road and the car has broken down……….. call the Police or AA.)

Thank you for your cooperation.
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Supercow said:
Anyone wanna watch "Follow me" right now?

I'm downloading it as we speak.

Create international account

http://techwiredau.com/2008/09/grab-a-free-itunes-account-for-any-country/

Buy itunes credit

http://itunes-express.web.officelive.com/default.aspx
^^I'm sure you can get it elsewhere too, mine took a few hours to come through.

Buy the video :)

If the first link doesnt work for you, then download the pdf here from my dropbox, ive saved the webpage as pdf

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/4938237/Gra...ian Technology News - IT News and Reviews.pdf

For anyone who mght be thinking I'm talking out my rectum

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my connection is being very slow :(
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Was going good until i realised my paypal account aint working :(
 
Went for a 4hr cycle on a local track. My god the V2s are scary powerful. Totally blow the Mono M4s out of the water. The 2.4MK struggled to keep traction when only feathering the brake :eek:.
 
weescott said:
Went for a 4hr cycle on a local track. My god the V2s are scary powerful. Totally blow the Mono M4s out of the water. The 2.4MK struggled to keep traction when only feathering the brake :eek:.
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Not sure why you'd put them on anything other than a full DH or FR rig, loving them on mine though :p
 
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