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just been reading up on the Team Sky Rapha jerseys and they do two types

PRO and replica

I didnt realise they called one a replica, i thought that just meant a cheaper fake version

the Pro version is the Race skin tight one and the Replica isnt

im tempted to get the replica one
 
ShiWarrior said:
I didnt realise they called one a replica, i thought that just meant a cheaper fake version
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AFAIK the rapha sky kit is one of the only kits available where you can actually buy the same stuff that the pros wear (the PRO) and a normal version in the same design (replica).

*I'm not sure if this is actually true or just rapha marketing stuff, i always thought you could buy the castelli garmin 'san-remo' speedsuit.
 
Thanks had a new kitchen put in this summer :p

I think I'm going to get a Trek Domane - doing more long rides so would like a bit taller HT. Plus I do a lot of commuting and doing it on such a fancy bike makes me feel like a bit of a knob!
 
chanjy said:
Thanks had a new kitchen put in this summer :p

I think I'm going to get a Trek Domane - doing more long rides so would like a bit taller HT. Plus I do a lot of commuting and doing it on such a fancy bike makes me feel like a bit of a knob!
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I rode a Domane w/ Di2 when I test rode the Look 675. The look of the Trek didn't really float my boat but it was ridiculously comfy that seat post is quite interesting. Would be a superb commuter/gran fondo.
 
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Vonhelmet said:
I can deal with people wearing team kit. After all, people wear football shirts for their team, don't they? I don't like people in champion rainbow jerseys or yellow leader's tdf type jerseys. I saw someone in a sky champion jersey a while back. Tut tut!
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I have a tour green jersey (which I wear with 2010 HTC Highroad shorts), and a knock off Team Sky 2011 British Champion kit (like a red rag to a bull during commuter Olympics!). :D

I have some legit kit (Team Sky 2012, HTC Highroad 2010, Nalini CCCP), but then knock off gear too (that champs kit, a Livestrong one which I'm now chuffed is knock off :D, HTC Highroad 2011).

I'm just missing a rainbow now. :p.

I'm sure I'll be buying OPQS at some point too. Will never be able to justify the Rapha gear though. Mad prices.
 
Just picked these two up today, whoop whoop :D

200 on the bike
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50 running
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Right...2 things.

I used by roadbike for the first time in a few months (normally use my TT) and ive fallen in love with it all over again. I fancy upgrading parts...which will end up being the pretty much everything i guess. wheels and groupset.

1) am I crazy putting a new groupset and wheels on? Will be ultergra and Planet-x wheels.

Its a 2012 Spec Allez. Already got Fulcrum 7's on as I buckled the wheels it came with. Alternative would be the Giant Composite 1 as its got the components I want and I can get it from my LBS for £1.8k.


2) Looks like im going to portugal in the summer with the family. I fancy taking a bike. What do people recommend? Bike boxes are like £500!!
 
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uniQ said:
I rode a Domane w/ Di2 when I test rode the Look 675. The look of the Trek didn't really float my boat but it was ridiculously comfy that seat post is quite interesting. Would be a superb commuter/gran fondo.
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Yeah I am going to the bike shop tomorrow to try it out :D

Oh I forgot to ask about the Legend bikes too... did you have a test ride in the end? Did it feel like anything special? Made your mind up about the new bike yet? :p
 
What bike is it you're upgrading?

I'd look into hiring local to where you are staying, once you've got a bike box even second hand, and paid the fee for flying with it you'd probably save by hiring. You can often get some pretty decent bikes for 20-30 euros a day.
 
Cycled around Arran today. Apart from the last ten miles or so in driving rain it was a pretty glorious day with amazing scenery. A good 55 miles with almost 4k feet of climbs if Strava is to be believed. Unfortunately my front derailleur was broken and I couldn't shift down on it. We couldn't get it fixed on the road but it wasn't too big an issue, only really lost ground on a few longer flat/downhill sections. First issue with the bike after a months use. Made me realise I need to get myself to a bike shop to learn some bike maintenance.
 
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nydryl said:
Cycled around Arran today. Apart from the last ten miles or so in driving rain or was a pretty glorious day with amazing scenery. A good 55 miles with almost 4k feet of climbs if Strava is to be believed. Unfortunately my front derailleur was broken and I couldn't shift down on it. We couldn't get it fixed on the road but it wasn't too big an issue, only really lost ground on a few flat longer flat/downhill sections. First issue with the bike after a months use. Made me realise I need to get myself to a bike shop to learn some bike maintenance.
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sounds good (apart from the front derailleur going). im hoping to bike around Arran soon :)
 
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That's impressive, my 'Biggest Climb' is 17ft according to Strava.
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Mine says the same.. its a bug im sure of it :-) my biggest is 300ft afaik.

Got the 400 mile badge but i wont be able to reach the 600 one! :-( no time to cycle extra ~120miles through the week. ~500/month is not a bad going for me and bang on my 5k goal for 2013.
 
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