Road Cycling Essentials

uniQ · 16 Jan 2013 at 11:11

rogan said:
uniQ, Ti track frame, for fixie skidding in style

In my case that would be more like face planting with no style lol. I'm keeping my eye out for a used Look 464 track frame atm

[DOD]Asprilla;23568353 said:
I've got that on the shopper / kid transport bike. It's lovely and looks great with a matching Brooks saddle. The only issue I've had is losing the ends off the cork bar plugs which has happened on a couple if occasions.

How comfy is it compared to LizardSkins? That's the only negative I've found from reviews. Not sure if it would be much of an issue though as I always wear gloves?

shadowcreaper · 16 Jan 2013 at 11:33

Time for a service as I've had bike for nearly 5 months and a check up is required now

Question is, LBS or Evans cycles
I've used Evans before and they very good workshop but going to cost £60

LBS is near ,£35,but never had a service from them..

Given it's my cf slx canyon, its kinda of my pride and joy Lol

Which to go for.....

grudas · 16 Jan 2013 at 11:41

topgun06 said:
How many coats do you normally apply?

it was sanded down to bare metal - 2 coats of primer + wet sanding + another coat of primer

then i went with 3 coats of white

and 4 coats of florescent orange

without lacquer, wanted to keep the matte look to it.

[DOD]Asprilla · 16 Jan 2013 at 11:45

uniQ said:
How comfy is it compared to LizardSkins? That's the only negative I've found from reviews. Not sure if it would be much of an issue though as I always wear gloves?

It's not even close to being as comfortable. The DSP stuff is great and has excellent grip in the wet.

The leather looks great, on the right bike.

uniQ · 16 Jan 2013 at 11:53

[DOD]Asprilla;23568699 said:
The leather looks great, on the right bike.

I saw it on a Ti build. Brooks Honey I would probably get Brooks Brown which is a bit darker but think it would really suit my Ti:

grudas · 16 Jan 2013 at 11:58

that is porn.. i really feel like stripping my triban 3 painting it black.. getting some brown leather bar tape + seat and that would look awesome.. not a huge fan of red

uniQ · 16 Jan 2013 at 11:58

shadowcreaper said:
Time for a service as I've had bike for nearly 5 months and a check up is required now

Question is, LBS or Evans cycles
I've used Evans before and they very good workshop but going to cost £60

LBS is near ,£35,but never had a service from them..

Given it's my cf slx canyon, its kinda of my pride and joy Lol

Which to go for.....

Is that £60 including the discount they are currently doing?

http://www.evanscycles.com/servicing

Vonhelmet · 16 Jan 2013 at 12:03

Looks like this icy horrible weather is set to continue for a few weeks yet

If it does, I'll not even get to 200 miles this month. Oh well, I didn't ride at all in December, so anything is a bonus, I guess.

[DOD]Asprilla · 16 Jan 2013 at 12:04

These are both supposed to be Honey so be aware that the colour of saddle and tape may vary. It's probably because the tape isn't dubbed.

grudas · 16 Jan 2013 at 12:10

anyone had their alu frame dipped/stripped/polished/lacquered by professionals? any ideas on the cost or who would actually do this in london?

touch · 16 Jan 2013 at 12:19

grudas said:
anyone had their alu frame dipped/stripped/polished/lacquered by professionals? any ideas on the cost or who would actually do this in london?

Just a guess, but i think it would probably be more than you paid for the bike.

You might also need a bike shop to strip it if you dont have all the tools yourself (bottom bracket tool, headset press)

topgun06 · 16 Jan 2013 at 12:19

grudas said:
it was sanded down to bare metal - 2 coats of primer + wet sanding + another coat of primer

then i went with 3 coats of white

and 4 coats of florescent orange without lacquer, wanted to keep the matte look to it.

Nice!

I'm on one coat of primer and 5 of black. Will finish applying lacquer when I get home.

So you find yourself needing to do this each year?

chanjy · 16 Jan 2013 at 12:20

grudas said:
anyone had their alu frame dipped/stripped/polished/lacquered by professionals? any ideas on the cost or who would actually do this in london?

http://www.armourtexltd.co.uk/

massive thread on lfgss about them I think. Was looking about a year ago.

chanjy · 16 Jan 2013 at 12:21

Oh sorry.. you mean bare metal? Don't think anyone does that on a Alu frame...

Lead_Head · 16 Jan 2013 at 12:38

I've taken advantage of the cold snap to drop my weekender in for a service a the LBS. Hopefully have it running like new ready for my trip up to Planet X to get the bike fit that I hope to get in for next month. I'll be picking up my custom Pompino at the same time too

shadowcreaper · 16 Jan 2013 at 12:39

Quick question
Thinking of getting some me bibs, as current ones ate turning into commuting bibs Lol.

Thought about assos but will I see a real difference between them and my Gore power 2 bibs?

If so what's better
e Assos T FI.Uno_S5
Or
T_Pro Bib Short S2

Someone said the s2pad is Superior to the s5 ?
Thanks

grudas · 16 Jan 2013 at 12:51

touch said:
Just a guess, but i think it would probably be more than you paid for the bike.

You might also need a bike shop to strip it if you dont have all the tools yourself (bottom bracket tool, headset press)

i have the tools to strip it

but removing paint and polishing it up and then spraying a clear coat is a job i dont have time for :/ ill have to do more research.. or just paint it black

chanjy said:
http://www.armourtexltd.co.uk/

massive thread on lfgss about them I think. Was looking about a year ago.

chanjy said:
Oh sorry.. you mean bare metal? Don't think anyone does that on a Alu frame...

yup this is the look i want and that is done using glass bead blasting.. no idea who would do it in london

Lead_Head · 16 Jan 2013 at 13:01

Hmm, I'm not so sure on that. I think it makes the material look cheap?

PS. Where is a vid to Cav headbutting on the track?

George Hincapie · 16 Jan 2013 at 13:05

uniQ said:
Cheers for the suggestions. LizardSkins seem to be pretty popular. Trying to find a brown leather or leather look. Any thoughts on Brooks bar tape?

Yes, don't use it. It's for old men

Stella Azzurra Eleganza is the choice of champions. And me.

George Hincapie · 16 Jan 2013 at 13:05

Lead_Head said:
Hmm, I'm not so sure on that. I think it makes the material look cheap?

PS. Where is a vid to Cav headbutting on the track?

I watched it streamed. It might be on YT though.