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Just picked up the carbon version of the Lezyne Pressure Drive Pump. Stuck it on the scales and it's a whopping 11g lighter than my aluminium one :D
 
[Damien];24160291 said:
I want a carbon bike. I'm undecided whether to get something like a Ribble or Cube one (I like the look of the Ribble ones on their site and I've seen a few Cubes in person), or to get a chinese carbon frame (probably a Cervelo clone) and build it up myself.
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Have a look at the giant defy range as well. They seem to top most of all the magazine reviews that ive read.
 
I need to stop looking at bloody bikes. Those Canyon ones are sexy. I'm surprised how light their Alu bikes are. If you compare the Ultimate AL 7 vs the CF 7 theyre's only 250g between them (7.7kg vs 7.45kg) with the same kit, yet there's a whole £350 difference in price! That's mental.

I am really liking the gearing being set up for massive range as standard with the canyons. 50/34 and 11-32 will make mincemeat of hills. Way better than my 46/36 and 11-27.
 
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[Damien];24162191 said:
I need to stop looking at bloody bikes. Those Canyon ones are sexy. I'm surprised how light their Alu bikes are. If you compare the Ultimate AL 7 vs the CF 7 theyre's only 250g between them (7.7kg vs 7.45kg) with the same kit, yet there's a whole £350 difference in price! That's mental.

I am really liking the gearing being set up for massive range as standard with the canyons. 50/34 and 11-32 will make mincemeat of hills. Way better than my 46/36 and 11-27.
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The carbon frame would probably offer a cushier ride but I know the Canyon Alu frames are still very highly regarded. Those 11-32 cassettes are perfectly suited to the typical steep climbs in the UK if you prefer climbing seated.
 
[DOD]Asprilla;24152273 said:
Could be a lot if things with a BB but I'd whip it out and see if you can make out if its coming from the barings or not.

The last weird BB sounds I had turned out to be coming from the saddle rails.
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touch said:
Probably dirt in the bearings.
If you take the chain off and spin the cranks freely do they still make any noise?

Square taper BBs are simple things but you need the special tool for it. It's easy enough to clean and grease the brearings and reassemble if you have the tool.

edit: yep, as Asprilla said, clicky noises can be very deceptive, especially on carbon frames which echo the noises around. Would still be worth servicing your BB bearings if it hasnt been done before though.
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Thanks for the replies :)

I put the bike on a turbo trainer today and have noticed that the chain ring moves laterally in relation to the front derailleur on each pedal revolution...I'd estimate 1-1.5mm to the point where it rubs on the derailleur for part of the revolution, though this isn't causing the offending noise. I guess it could be a coincidence and the chain ring has been bent out of shape but it hasn't had any significant knocks over its lifetime so I doubt it. I can only assume this sort of flex isn't normal?

The tools required to replace the bb don't seem too expensive and if it is the bracket it looks like a replacement would only be about £15 so not the end of the world to get the bracket out and have a look.
 
Couple of pictures of me and my mate at the sportive at the weekend. :D

sorry if the pics are a a bit large

Not quite the same comedy grins as usual :D





That top used to be quite tight when i first started cycling at 16.5st. Now down to 12.5st
only one more stone to go till target weight :)
 
Cheesy grin!

Had my fist 'off' on Sunday since I started cycling again over a year ago. On a descent going around a corner. Surprised as I thinkIi came out of it quite well! But I managed to get a hole in my Gore jacket on my chest (HOW!) and bibs :( So angered by that more than anything.
 
had my new set of mudguards for like 2 weeks and now the back one is broken again! ;o crud road racers are really weak.. - ok this time my little brother crashed into me at high-ish speed but still! :o
 
One More Solo said:
The carbon frame would probably offer a cushier ride but I know the Canyon Alu frames are still very highly regarded. Those 11-32 cassettes are perfectly suited to the typical steep climbs in the UK if you prefer climbing seated.
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I prefer standing tbh but I can only really do that on the short steep climbs. I reckon that wide range would save my knees when trying to spin on the longer ones.
 
[Damien];24164468 said:
I prefer standing tbh but I can only really do that on the short steep climbs. I reckon that wide range would save my knees when trying to spin on the longer ones.
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Don't pick the bike because of the range; and SRAM wifli rear mech can cope with 32t and you can pick them up for £50 for an Apex one.
 
My sister in law has got in touch with me to say her husband would be interested in tagging along with me on the Liverpool-Chester-Liverpool ride in July. I've a feeling he rides a mountain bike, though, so I'm not sure how that'll work out on the 90 mile route I'm planning on doing, as I don't know if he's up to the distance, or whether he could manage it in the time limit, unless he can really haul ass on there... I might have to suggest he stick to one of the 25 mile routes or do the 50 mile route and wait for me in Chester while I go off around Delamere!

EDIT: Ooh, just noticed that the 90 mile route has been bumped up to 100 miles! It's all pretty flat, so nothing like Uniq's ride round Bristol the other day, but even so...
 
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