1 the '1920s swimmer' look is a good look
2 they dont slip down
3 there's no tight waistband to dig in
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1 the '1920s swimmer' look is a good look
2 they dont slip down
3 there's no tight waistband to dig in
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This.
I find I'm mooning anyone riding/driving behind me if I wear normal shorts, bib shorts resolves that monstrous situation.
Had a wee ride with Lance Armstrong this evening.
Terrible photo
He's in there somewhere, wearing a radioshack top, just to the right of the guy in the black top.
Another terrible photo - but at least i have an excuse for this one, we were going along at a good pace.
It was a good experience and a nice thing to say i'v done. But it wasnt an enjoyable ride. It was carnage with a few hundred people all trying to get to the front. I saw 4 crashes in a 30 mile ride and i was only about 50-60 riders back, i expect there were a lot more crashes behind me as well. Hopefully it'll prepare me for my first road race next weekend tho.
Terrible photo
He's in there somewhere, wearing a radioshack top, just to the right of the guy in the black top.
Another terrible photo - but at least i have an excuse for this one, we were going along at a good pace.
It was a good experience and a nice thing to say i'v done. But it wasnt an enjoyable ride. It was carnage with a few hundred people all trying to get to the front. I saw 4 crashes in a 30 mile ride and i was only about 50-60 riders back, i expect there were a lot more crashes behind me as well. Hopefully it'll prepare me for my first road race next weekend tho.
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[DOD]Asprilla;19588579 said:Hmm, pre ordered:
Damn, this should have been in the TDF thread.
Bought one of them myself.
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I've decided to build up my Bob Jackson frame. It's a late 70's TT frame in Columbus steel. It's very very light indeed. I mocked it up last night to check it over size-wise. It's a small frame but it's got a very low bottom bracket, so the top tube is also low and the saddle doesn't need to be anywhere near as high as normal. That, the close tolerances and the fact that it's on 700c's rather than 27's means the whole bike is a lot lower profile than my other two.
Will be using my polished VO 32H rims and keeping a pair of fixed cogs on the flip-flop hub for that sort of stripped down road/track look. Got some simple Weinmann levers and need some 50mm drop calipers. Can't decide what cranks or pedals to use, or what saddle to get. Whichever way, budget is going to have to be a bit higher for this one
Will be using my polished VO 32H rims and keeping a pair of fixed cogs on the flip-flop hub for that sort of stripped down road/track look. Got some simple Weinmann levers and need some 50mm drop calipers. Can't decide what cranks or pedals to use, or what saddle to get. Whichever way, budget is going to have to be a bit higher for this one
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Right, I am back from Brittany, and the first 2 weeks of the TdF. We went to the opening ceremony and a couple of the stages. Met a few rather famous individuals. Photos to follow!
The most incredible experience ever. The atmosphere was electric. My wife is now a TdF groupie, and enjoyed it so much that she's said we can go for 2 weeks next year - result!
The most incredible experience ever. The atmosphere was electric. My wife is now a TdF groupie, and enjoyed it so much that she's said we can go for 2 weeks next year - result!
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[DOD]Asprilla;19588579 said:Hmm, pre ordered:
Damn, this should have been in the TDF thread.
Wish I'd bought a WW one TBH. All the LT riders wear 108 on just about everything, and his name is still on the bus.
You should persuade her into doing "L'Etape du Tour" next yearMy wife is now a TdF groupie, and enjoyed it so much that she's said we can go for 2 weeks next year - result!
Pictures, please! Or better yet, join me on a ride with it when you've got it built.
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So, new (to me) carbon wheelset arrives and it start bleedin' pishing down.
Honestly at this rate I won't get to use them until next year.
Honestly at this rate I won't get to use them until next year.
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[DOD]Asprilla;19617162 said:So, new (to me) carbon wheelset arrives and it start bleedin' pishing down.
Honestly at this rate I won't get to use them until next year.
What tyres you putting on them?
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Initially a pair of Schwalbe Durano S since that's what I use on my commuter wheels and I like to have a spare pair.
Will probably get some Vittoria Evo CXs.
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[DOD]Asprilla;19619785 said:
The Duranos won't let you down - they came as standard on my Super Six. Good ride.
I prefer my Conti GP4000S though.
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I used to use GP4000S but I found them to be puncture magnets. I've been using Durano S for about 18 months now and for general cycling they are the best tyre I've found.
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[DOD]Asprilla;19622448 said:
I guess it's just luck really. My GP4000S have been on my Ribble for months now, on 70+ mile club runs, around Brittany etc. No problems.
The Duranos are nice as I said, but the Contis are more tacky.
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I've decided that I need a new BB but this is all new to me so I've no idea what to look out for currently using FSA Omega MegaExo Compact Chainset with FSA megaexo BB I took it all apart and found this info 70/68mm but I'm not sure if I should buy italian/british thread?
Why does it say 70/68mm? does it fit both?
I think it's this one
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/fsa-bb-4000-omega-drive-megaexo-bottom-bracket/
Ideally I would like to keep the chainset but just swapping for a new BB.
Otherwise any good good singlespeed chainset? cheap as possible.
Thanks
links:
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=19209
- 68mm English Thread
- 70mm Italian Thread
which one?
Why does it say 70/68mm? does it fit both?
I think it's this one
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/fsa-bb-4000-omega-drive-megaexo-bottom-bracket/
Ideally I would like to keep the chainset but just swapping for a new BB.
Otherwise any good good singlespeed chainset? cheap as possible.
Thanks
links:
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=19209
- 68mm English Thread
- 70mm Italian Thread
which one?
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What's your frame?
English thread is what's used on the vast majority of standard sized BBs. You can tell the difference between English and Italian because they are threaded in opposite directions.
English thread is what's used on the vast majority of standard sized BBs. You can tell the difference between English and Italian because they are threaded in opposite directions.
Why do you think you need a new BB? (i only ask as i have just bought a new one myself only to find out that it didnt fix my problem and the old one was fine).
If you do need it replaced, you might be as well taking it into a bike shop. It's most likely to be english threaded (what bike is it?) but you need special tools to do the job.
If you do need it replaced, you might be as well taking it into a bike shop. It's most likely to be english threaded (what bike is it?) but you need special tools to do the job.
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