Road Cycling

Vonhelmet · 10 Dec 2016 at 13:01

hornetstinger said:
With the bikes from planet x/on one, "self build" does it mean groupset and frameset are totally seperate? So you need to fit bottom bracket, chainset, headset, cut down fork? Is everything included ie headset, spacers etc?

Looking at the pro carbon ultegra self build one it says you'll need a headset press and bottom bracket wrench. There's a few other parts you need as well.

Depending on the quality of the tools you buy and how much you value your time you could run up the extra £200 in tools.

hornetstinger · 10 Dec 2016 at 18:54

Halfords have Maxxis tyres cheap at the moment. 20" BMX and MTB style £5, and Maxxis road tyres £3.

SoliD · 10 Dec 2016 at 19:37

Been shopping!

Before

After Adjusting position, saddle (Thanks Vonhelmet) and swapping wheels over.

Cannondale Super X Ultegra, my new CX race bike, not ridden it yet, but baptism of fire as racing tomorrow, but it is bloody lovely. 8.4kg before I swapped the wheels over, so reckon I've saved another couple of hundred g there and going to dump the front derailleur and go single chainring.

whyscotty · 10 Dec 2016 at 20:05

Very nice

Berger · 11 Dec 2016 at 09:24

Slam that stem?

Vonhelmet · 11 Dec 2016 at 09:40

Ah, I wondered if that saddle had been put into use! Hope it's ok for you.

SoliD · 11 Dec 2016 at 11:36

Berger said:
Slam that stem?

It's similar to my Pinnacle at that height, due to the flat top tube it looks odd though. Will probably cut it soon enough.

Vonhelmet said:
Ah, I wondered if that saddle had been put into use! Hope it's ok for you.

First use today! Was debating which one to put on it, this or the charge scoop. Will see how my behind gets on

whyscotty · 11 Dec 2016 at 15:10

Got to love Mantel - placed order at 3.15pm on Friday

Today it turned up

Thomas. PLease. · 11 Dec 2016 at 17:22

Finally managed to winterify my hack with some guards. Pleasantly surprised at the zero rattle, having had raceblades as prior experience.

SoliD · 11 Dec 2016 at 18:20

All you need are some deep sections to make that bike properly bad arse. That position is brilliant

First race on the SuperX today, what an absolutely brilliant bike!

Will write up later.

Shamrock · 11 Dec 2016 at 18:43

I also appreciate Thom's super-aggressive winter hack. :cool:

Apparently, being randomly photographed then handed a note on how to buy said photograph is now a thing. :confused:

Take note xdcx, you could look this stylish one day...

Shadowness · 11 Dec 2016 at 18:53

Cosmics on a winter hack?!

FrenchTart · 11 Dec 2016 at 18:56

So much awesome bike porn on this page.

My cycling has taken a further hit as I've sort of decided to run the Manchester marathon next year so I'm like..running a lot. Sickening.

Hopefully I can keep on top of cycling well enough to not become super slow :eek:

Toxophilus · 11 Dec 2016 at 22:02

Vonhelmet said:
Looking at the pro carbon ultegra self build one it says you'll need a headset press and bottom bracket wrench. There's a few other parts you need as well.

Depending on the quality of the tools you buy and how much you value your time you could run up the extra £200 in tools.

I used my LBS to build up my last frame. I cost just over £100 to get done and that included some parts, but there was the problem of getting it all arranged etc. So unless you already have the tools etc. your savings are minimal.

Indigo · 11 Dec 2016 at 22:22

FrenchTart said:
So much awesome bike porn on this page.

My cycling has taken a further hit as I've sort of decided to run the Manchester marathon next year so I'm like..running a lot. Sickening.

Hopefully I can keep on top of cycling well enough to not become super slow

Where in Manchester do you live? The Fallowfield loop will be quite good for long runs if it's near you as it's quiet, flat and a bit more scenic than just running on roads constantly.

Back on topic, I've not cycled for about 3-4 weeks, really need to get back out this week. Going to try and do some miles on Tuesday.

jpaul · 11 Dec 2016 at 22:59

Dramatic moment a group of cyclists are taken out by a car in California, all OK though.

Thomas PLease what was your new mudguard of choice ?
- are there any mudguards that help reduce spray back to following colleagues on a team ride - first man is fine but there is a lot of low level flying dirt nonetheless

5th rule One fight at a time. ?

Toxophilus · 11 Dec 2016 at 23:21

jpaul said:
Dramatic moment a group of cyclists are taken out by a car in California, all OK though.

That's scary!

randomshenans · 12 Dec 2016 at 07:51

I haven't seen my bikes in like 2 weeks now. I think they still exist. Going to have an indoor ride tonight between meetings and wish I rode to work. Some kid on a motorbike rode into the back of my car at a zebra crossing. Idiots.

Awesome page of bikes. Maybe I should buy a frame and build up an 11 speed CC style bike with discs and ultegra Di2

haha

Shamrock · 12 Dec 2016 at 09:55

Shadowness said:
Cosmics on a winter hack?!

I'm too lazy to swap them out for the winter wheels!

FrenchTart said:
My cycling has taken a further hit as I've sort of decided to run the Manchester marathon next year so I'm like..running a lot. Sickening.

Hopefully I can keep on top of cycling well enough to not become super slow

Welcome to my world.

Your cycling will take a performance hit from running unfortunately! Great to hear that you are getting into running though.

SoliD · 12 Dec 2016 at 10:35

Neon Green Gear cable outers and hydraulic hoses to match

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/deda-mistral-bar-tape/

Any one got any recommendations? Jagwire stuff seems a bit more yellow.