Road Cycling

grudas · 20 Mar 2015 at 11:58

FrenchTart said:
Carbon wheels have arrived. Woot

I have the afternoon off so I can carry the wheels and frame home today but it's a shame I don't have any of the other new bike bits yet so I can't build it all up.

which set did you get?

FrenchTart · 20 Mar 2015 at 11:59

Just heading out but they're 23mm wide, 50mm deep rims with novatec disc hubs.

PermaBanned · 20 Mar 2015 at 12:01

Okay this is just cruel - http://www.lockettbros.co.uk/win-a-1000-road-bike-in-conjunction-with-edinburgh-bicycle-cooperative/

But still, even at full price that thing's definitely worth considering for people on bike to work.

Going to Cali · 20 Mar 2015 at 12:16

Rapha hell of the north event open for registrations

PermaBanned · 20 Mar 2015 at 12:23

Bit misleading that "the north" is actually north London...

Asprilla · 20 Mar 2015 at 12:26

Going to Cali said:
Rapha hell of the north event open for registrations

And has sold out.

Roady · 20 Mar 2015 at 12:58

Asprilla said:
And has sold out.

To northerners who didn't realise it's north london.

Vonhelmet · 20 Mar 2015 at 13:07

Roady said:
To northerners who didn't realise it's north london.

Don't be daft, oop North we can't afford anything with Rapha written on it.

platypus · 20 Mar 2015 at 13:22

Bear said:
I think it's paint damage but don't know if there is any damage to the fork itself. Guess I get to see how good Ribbles customer service is now

My experience? Shocking.

The Gran Fondo is a great choice though.

kiteloopy · 20 Mar 2015 at 13:24

Hi All,

Does anyone have any experience with external light battery packs? I have the Exposure Joystick & Diablo and looking to get a external battery pack....Im feeling flush. ha!

The Exposure one is £35 and 2.9mAh. I cant decide if I should go for that one or look for alternatives elsewhere. Value for money and all.

daveski · 20 Mar 2015 at 13:24

I'm gutted I delayed on ordering the PX 82mm tubs, were £299 for a few days but now back up at £409.

Dunks · 20 Mar 2015 at 14:35

Roady said:
To northerners who didn't realise it's north london.

Or the north of Scotland?

platypus · 20 Mar 2015 at 15:22

Wow it feels odd to have no beard.

platypus · 20 Mar 2015 at 15:25

FrenchTart said:
Yeah. It's a really painful climb. I'm hoping that next attempt I won't have to get off and push, though it's really tough when you have to stop to let a car past and then re-start on the ridiculous gradient whilst your legs are all "waa, waa, waa".

Lets arrange a Hardknott in June/July...

booyaka · 20 Mar 2015 at 15:27

daveski said:
I'm gutted I delayed on ordering the PX 82mm tubs, were £299 for a few days but now back up at £409.

email them and see what they say. Sometimes they will agree. Say you had an issue when ordering on the website and couldn't get the order thru in time or something

platypus · 20 Mar 2015 at 15:37

Anyone made the change from external to internal routing for handlebars, and able to advise anything?

FrenchTart · 20 Mar 2015 at 15:39

platypus said:
Anyone made the change from external to internal routing for handlebars, and able to advise anything?

I will be doing so in the next month. I can let you know how it goes

A lakes thing in June/July would be good. I'll try and get some dates sorted if you're serious

daveski · 20 Mar 2015 at 15:44

I'll be there in June so make it June

15th - 21st I think.

grudas · 20 Mar 2015 at 15:45

platypus said:
Anyone made the change from external to internal routing for handlebars, and able to advise anything?

yeah.. my bullhorn bars on old SS are internally routed, nothing really special about it? feed the cable housing through, done..?!

daveski · 20 Mar 2015 at 15:48

platypus said:
Anyone made the change from external to internal routing for handlebars, and able to advise anything?

FrenchTart said:
I will be doing so in the next month. I can let you know how it goes

I'll be doing it soon as I pick up my new frame and order the bars!