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Girlfriend got her Planet X SL Pro Carbon fitted at the weekend, will take pics of our bikes on the weekend. Had a scare with my ROI Monster as the steerer wasn't being gripped by the stem (we thought it could have been fork damage) but luckily the FSA OS 99 wasn't gripping correctly, some carbon stick spray and it's all fine...still contemplating getting DA 7900 to replace the 7800 on it, or maybe wait and get Di2.

What tools does everyone use? I am about to buy some nice new ones, just got a really good torque wrench as recommended by my LBS (The Bike Whisperer), but keen on getting a set of decent allen keys (with a longer one for the pedals), pedal wrench, etc, the basics really so I can take anything off.
 
Park Tools ;) Slightly expensive but I've had nothing short of excellence from them.
There's also tools from a manufacturer that I can't remember the name of - Orange / Black back cards..... Hmm.

What Torque Wrench do you have? I've been in the market for one for ages - I just can't bring myself to buy the Park Tools one.
 
I have two different torque wrenches, my tools are mostly Park with some Pedros too. I tend to pick up the speciality tools when I need them. There's only really frame facing tools which I don't own now, or need.
 
Got my 2nd new seat todday as my WTB was too painful over llandegla.

Went for SDG Air RT - feels much more padded then my last one :)

My VERY last upgrade is a chain.

Can someone reccomend a good 8SP that would be an upgrade over stanard chain.

Cheers

Andy
 
weescott said:
I couldn't go to Dalby and get Lycra shots for Supercow, so I went to the 2nd round of the SXC in Contin (just north of Inverness) instead:

http://www.weescott.co.uk/images/Contin_lycra.jpg

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Jesus ... MAN THE HARPOONS!
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That was uncalled for weescott a suspension is in order!
 
Just picked up my bike from the shop with a few nice new upgrades :)
New seat, new tires, finally got new pedals and shoes & some aero bars!

Hoping to make a nice little difference.
Checked out a Treck cross-over - looked awesome!
 
6thElement said:
FYI, watched Follow Me over the weekend. It's fantastic cinematography, a little short in duration and I think I prefer Seasons.
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Really?
I'm planning to book a viewing in Nottingham - is it worth going to watch?


KnightStalker said:
Anyone have issues with CRC website not updating the order status? mine says processing even when i placed the order on friday :( both items still show instock too.
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They may be really busy at the moment.
A couple of weeks ago I ordered something in stock on Monday and didn't receive it until Saturday
 
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SDK^ said:
They may be really busy at the moment.
A couple of weeks ago I ordered something in stock on Monday and didn't receive it until Saturday
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I really hope thats not the case for me, im in desperate need of the parts before thursday lol just checked my order history and i have 2 orders from 09 still saying processing yet i got them the next day from what i remember, so maybe the update status thing is broke or delayed?
 
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