Lol, I would have said function and comfort was the main thing!
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The chain on my best bike needs replacing. No punctures for me, but then I've not ridden that much this winter. I'm also about to replace a lot of parts on my hack/winter bike once I get it repainted, to get it all up to the lofty heights of Claris spec, but that's years of wear, not just one winter.
Quick write up of the TT I did Wednesday night below, as results were only just published. Pretty happy with 6th out of 27 all things considered
https://thomaswhatley.wordpress.com
Tom.
Lol at number 8. You can take his KOM, but you'll never take his freedom.
Haha, like that one!
Great one too!
My favourite is "It never gets easier, you just go faster."
Another tip on a 'missing' tool would be a pedal spanner (depending on your Halfords kit). You'll be very lucky if you already have one narrow enough to fit. A note of warning though, it's worth spending £10-15 or so online on one as pedals can be tight to undo and you want to be able to have them on quite tight! I bought a cheap £12 one from Halfords and bent it in the first use, got a refund and bought the Park Tools one. It's better quality but I still think I've bent mine slightly with only a couple of uses...!
One tip - some pedals have an allen head so you can actually torque/undo them through the back of the crank arm. Pedal spanner for 90% then last/first 10% with torque/allen key!
Besides I picked mine up in a wiggle sale for £3.
I think that's what everyone is waiting for... Wishlisted in preparation!
Function is fine but there was no way £25 chinese tights were going to be comfortable - they were worth trying though!
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Sadly back in work today so I'll have less time to get stressed about the bike. Took a pic of the progress though. Not far off being ready to ride.
Very nice sir
Just a set of headset bearings for me. Already got replacements and I'll replace in the coming weeks
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Front cartridge bearings on the SS. I fitted them on Wednesday and I'm so looking forward to using it for the first time since October.
I might even shave my legs this weekend in celebration.
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Shaved mine on Wednesday. Aero gainz!
I did mine at the weekend with a razor and shaving foam. I can never get used to that feeling at first. Feels so odd with trousers on, and against bed sheets. Much prefer just trimming with a beard trimmer. Although obvisously slighty less gainz.
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Long shot but have any Manchester folks got a press fit BB remover? Local shops taking the pee on turnaround tines.
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I don't but a friend might do - I've popped them a message.
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Thanks. Tried a few shops quoting several day turnaround times for what is a five minute job at best!
Tried a few shops quoting several day turnaround times for what is a five minute job at best!
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I've had similar fun with shops this week :/ If you're particularly friendly with one might they let you just use theirs in the shop itself?
I use a Phillips Bodygroom, smooth enough and less faff!
http://www.johnlewis.com/philips-tt...d=402x28660&tmad=c&tmcampid=73&kpid=230911251
Bunch of girls! Although that's all -1 giving me more points if I drop you...
Can't wait either, although missed loads of this years races due to it only being shown on Sky/Eurosport... Literally nothing on terrestrial TV or NowTV! Nothing except track on BBC Sport either!
I've been reduced to watching YouTube summaries days later!
Weather here is glorious today, the wind is loads warmer even though there isn't as much sun as earlier in the week.
Can't decide about the 'shop' ride tomorrow, figuring I'll give it a miss as the mrs is off work and I don't want to start the weekend in bad books... It's also forecast a chance of rain tomorrow morning so I'll prob do an easy 10/15/20 in the afternoon and maybe the same sunday if I have time.
Am heading out with some lads I know on monday after work so saving my legs slightly as I don't know what to expect! All I know is 1 is defo faster than me and another hasn't ridden any distance since autumn...
Can't wait either, although missed loads of this years races due to it only being shown on Sky/Eurosport... Literally nothing on terrestrial TV or NowTV! Nothing except track on BBC Sport either!
I've been reduced to watching YouTube summaries days later!
www.steephill.tv
Full coverage of everything (although I've got a Eurosport Player subscription so I can watch when I'm out and about).
Can't wait either, although missed loads of this years races due to it only being shown on Sky/Eurosport... Literally nothing on terrestrial TV or NowTV! Nothing except track on BBC Sport either!
I've been reduced to watching YouTube summaries days later!
Try http://cyclinghub.tv/livestream - he shows pretty much anything that is live and in HD if eurosport.
Failing that, download Mobdro if you have an android device. All sports channels are on there!
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