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Leg waxing is a go at 11am today... I'll get pics and video up when I can. Donation link in sig, and thanks to all those who've donated so far!
One of the charities I'm raising money for is working to find a cure for a rare genetic disorder called Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva, or "Stone Man Syndrome". The condition means that the body replaces normal tissue with bone, with the skeleton ultimately taking over the body and leaving the sufferer imprisoned in their own body and dying like that. The condition is exacerbated by medical investigations like biopsies as scar tissue grows as bone; likewise any attempt to remove the bone growth will only trigger more. Children with the condition may need to be careful to even avoid bruising themselves as this can trigger the ossification process. FOP Friends is a charity working to support sufferers and their families, and to fund medical research into finding a cure or treatment for the condition. The research may also prove useful in treating other diseases.
Please donate if you can.
One of the charities I'm raising money for is working to find a cure for a rare genetic disorder called Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva, or "Stone Man Syndrome". The condition means that the body replaces normal tissue with bone, with the skeleton ultimately taking over the body and leaving the sufferer imprisoned in their own body and dying like that. The condition is exacerbated by medical investigations like biopsies as scar tissue grows as bone; likewise any attempt to remove the bone growth will only trigger more. Children with the condition may need to be careful to even avoid bruising themselves as this can trigger the ossification process. FOP Friends is a charity working to support sufferers and their families, and to fund medical research into finding a cure or treatment for the condition. The research may also prove useful in treating other diseases.
Please donate if you can.
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Did 4 RP laps in the pouring rain last night, quite liberating in the wet oddly. Essentially had to ride tempo as well to keep warm. Sketchy down broomfield on slick tubs though 
Also surprisingly quick conditions.
Also surprisingly quick conditions.
If it's just 1 then tighten it up! Although you'll usually find that the neighbouring spokes have loosened too, especially if you've ridden on it (nearly always the case). Check how true it is afterwards, this can be a test of patience with these Giant wheels! I'm waiting on new nipples to arrive, but may hold off rebuilding it until I have a wheelset to use.
These are what grudas has put a ton of miles into and not even had to true - http://www.wiggle.co.uk/campagnolo-khamsin-asymmetric-g3-wheelset/
I'll be ordering a pair today as in theory I get paid today!
Cracking deal really, but around the £100 mark there are lots of options.
They'll work themselves loose too!
Only really when advanced truing a wheel (it's just easier to see/judge with the tyre off), basic truing you should be ok with it on.
Guys, cotton caps, talk to me. I have a big head and got one of these and can barely get it on my head, when I do it's too tight to be comfortable! This is without even thinking of putting a helmet on top! Everywhere I look they're 'One-size-fits-all-except-roady'
Had a slight issue last night (in the wet) and this morning where my rear brake isn't releasing. Going to give it a good clean at lunchtime, it's been wearing much more than the front for a while and is near the end of the pads. I think it's just dust/road crud from the wet weather either in the caliper joint/spring or on the cable gumming it up. Seems to be never ending problems at the moment!
Changing Brake/Gear cables I haven't done yet, although I really should! Is it safe to just buy inner cables? Which does everyone recommend for all weathers? Jagwire? Or is that just the outers?
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Did 4 RP laps in the pouring rain last night, quite liberating in the wet oddly. Essentially had to ride tempo as well to keep warm. Sketchy down broomfield on slick tubs though
Masochist!
Once I got home from my commute (soaked) I put the heating on and had a hot shower.
Good luck with the leg waxing, bet it hurts! Just remember it's all for a good cause!
Did 4 RP laps in the pouring rain last night, quite liberating in the wet oddly. Essentially had to ride tempo as well to keep warm. Sketchy down broomfield on slick tubs though
Saw that earlier, impressive ride and the segment haul is insane! Well done!
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Next step, chest waxing. Go go go.
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Masochist!
Once I got home from my commute (soaked) I put the heating on and had a hot shower.
I also had to thaw my hands and feet in the shower for about 10 minutes after the ride
Good luck with the leg waxing, bet it hurts! Just remember it's all for a good cause!
Saw that earlier, impressive ride and the segment haul is insane! Well done!
haha thanks, RP is a segment fest to be fair, there is literally a segment for every tiny section there.
Did 4 RP laps in the pouring rain last night, quite liberating in the wet oddly. Essentially had to ride tempo as well to keep warm. Sketchy down broomfield on slick tubs though
that rain annoyed me yesterday! total british weather, wednesday - sunny/hot.. thursday - feels like I've just moved countries cold, windy, rain.. today - nice and warm again?!
commute was wet as hell! let's just hope sunday is at least as nice as today
in my opinion yes, I've had good experience with them
they're not the lightest but they're very tough! I'd buy again tbh.. to a point where I'm even considering getting another set because they last so well!
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Nice weather today and I'm off. Woot.
Going to go try out Mow Cop for the first time and maybe get a few extra hills in.
Going to go try out Mow Cop for the first time and maybe get a few extra hills in.
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Done & Good luck!
Done & Good luck! The possibilities oflaughing atseeing Videos of leg waxing is one of my main reasons for donating
I think most of the bad rep comes from the clincher being the 'go-to upgrade' tire for many retail outlets where many people go to without doing their own research. Time and again you hear of horror stories about their lack of grip in the wet - although I'm betting more all weather riders use clinchers than tubs (bear with me here...!) leading to more negative press for the tires. From what I read before the same tire layers and compounds are used between the tubs and clinchers so I can't see how the tubs would be 'better grip' than the clinchers in the wet? Just less people using them so less horror stories...?
TL;DR Skaterskins lolz
Purely going on feel the tub feels sticky like the grand prix or gp4000s. Normal gators feel shiny when new.
I've ran them and find them OK, gp4000s front and rear now and they are so much better. Less harsh and more grip.
My boss hates gatorskin clinchers as he'll spin the wheel going good up a damp hill.
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I think Gatorskin clinchers would spin out whilst trying to ride through glue.
I find it odd that so many riders have them..! it's just shops recommending them without any experience really! hardly if ever have I seen a shop recommend anything other than gatorskins?
Good man! I should get out and do it for myself soon. I've only ever done it once and it is so close really.
Guys, cotton caps, talk to me. I have a big head and got one of these and can barely get it on my head, when I do it's too tight to be comfortable! This is without even thinking of putting a helmet on top! Everywhere I look they're 'One-size-fits-all-except-roady'
I got a couple of 80's team copies off ebay that fit my large head but I don't wear a helmet with them. I've also got a Rapha one and that needed stretching to make it wearable.
I need wheels that are better than what I have
What do you currently have?
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