Road Cycling Essentials

Saytan · 12 Nov 2013 at 13:19

I tell a lie, it's road.cc

ShiWarrior · 12 Nov 2013 at 13:25

Saytan said:
I tell a lie, it's road.cc

if you man this :

http://road.cc/content/buyers-guide/34746-your-guide-best-front-lights-cycling

been over it a few dozen times

I like the MTBR shootout
and there's also one on Bike Radar that shows them side by side like the other two sights

so complicated !

Budget going to say around £100

platypus · 12 Nov 2013 at 13:27

Anyone got any experience of the Exposure Tracer rear light? I've had another Fibreflare fail and am thinking of going to something machined to a higher level.

Hmm or the Exposure Blaze Mk1. Looks a bit of a beast.

Shamrock · 12 Nov 2013 at 13:53

Moon Shield is also a decent rear light worth considering.

InQ · 12 Nov 2013 at 14:13

Guys, help required.

I need to order a part from a rear derailleur (DA9000), it's a B-axle cap unit and I have the Shimano part number(Y5XX98020), can you recommend a place to order this from that is quick and on the ball?
It's quoted on the Madison website and I've tried Ribble but they say they can't/won't get it....

Thanks in advance!

uniQ · 12 Nov 2013 at 14:33

e: removed link to Swinnerton Cycles as had no stock

Otherwise I would probably call your LBS w/ a Madison B2B account (most if not all LBS) and ask them to order one for you.

What did you do it out of interest, considering it's all sealed away?

InQ · 12 Nov 2013 at 15:59

OK bud ordered via Hewitt's, Ribble are f'ing useless.

Fell off this morning, not happy, few scrapes on shifters and rear mech, bent mech hanger and this cap and a couple of washers missing.... Circlip is still there though, just the washer, cap and whatever the outer bit is needed.

One More Solo · 12 Nov 2013 at 16:20

Ouch, that's rubbish. Hope you're alright though! What's with all the accidents this week?!

platypus · 12 Nov 2013 at 16:21

Yup Ribble customer service is pretty useless.

uniQ · 12 Nov 2013 at 16:39

InQ said:
OK bud ordered via Hewitt's, Ribble are f'ing useless.

Fell off this morning, not happy, few scrapes on shifters and rear mech, bent mech hanger and this cap and a couple of washers missing.... Circlip is still there though, just the washer, cap and whatever the outer bit is needed.

Ack, weren't you off the past month due to another crash?

Brabbinho · 12 Nov 2013 at 17:23

Halfords have got 3 for 2 on all parts, clothings and accs on their website. A damn good offer if they have what you need

One More Solo · 12 Nov 2013 at 17:28

Been doing that for a while in store. Used it a few months ago to buy 3 Catlike Whispers for 160 and sold 2 of them on eBay, so ended up paying around £30 for one. :cool:

Vonhelmet · 12 Nov 2013 at 17:48

Hurrah, I've spoken to my boss and they're prepared to pay for travel and accommodation for the London triathlon relay.

Time to get training.

Thomas. PLease. · 12 Nov 2013 at 17:55

Vonhelmet said:
Hurrah, I've spoken to my boss and they're prepared to pay for travel and accommodation for the London triathlon relay.

Time to get training.

That's awesome! It's a great fun event I'm sure you'll have a ball.

Jonny ///M · 12 Nov 2013 at 18:36

InQ said:
Guys, help required.

I need to order a part from a rear derailleur (DA9000), it's a B-axle cap unit and I have the Shimano part number(Y5XX98020), can you recommend a place to order this from that is quick and on the ball?
It's quoted on the Madison website and I've tried Ribble but they say they can't/won't get it....

Thanks in advance!

uniQ said:
e: removed link to Swinnerton Cycles as had no stock

Otherwise I would probably call your LBS w/ a Madison B2B account (most if not all LBS) and ask them to order one for you.

What did you do it out of interest, considering it's all sealed away?

D-9000 B-axle cap unit
Code: Y5XX98020 - New Item
Stock Situation: Out of Stock
Expected Availability On : 09/01/2014

Straight from Madison trade site. Unless you get very lucky and a shop has one ordered in already which I doubt.

They do have a B -axle assembly which is £29.99 compared to the cap which is £6.99. I can't see an exploded view for RD9000 so can't see if they come with that part or not sadly.

uniQ · 12 Nov 2013 at 19:32

Found it on a German store extra €8 delivery though but it's in stock:

http://bicikli.de/shop/SHIMANO-spar...-AXLE-ASSEMBLY-GS-type-Shimano-Code-Y5XV98020

Begbie · 12 Nov 2013 at 19:52

Triban Red 3 isn't in my size by the looks of it.

What other budget bikes are worth looking at? Really rather not spend more than £300~

Brabbinho · 12 Nov 2013 at 20:19

Carrera tdf

eXist · 12 Nov 2013 at 20:21

if your willing to stretch begbie, we have 25% off all 2013 remaning Giant and Cannondales which are far superior to the Triban in terms of over all quality.

defy 5s for £375 quid for example plus you get your free bike fit, build and service plus 4 week service included in the cost.

Pedal Power , West Calder - 01506 873123, im off tomorro so you can phone me on Thursday if you want to chat about sizing/models etc

Begbie · 12 Nov 2013 at 20:24

eXist said:
if your willing to stretch begbie, we have 25% off all 2013 remaning Giant and Cannondales which are far superior to the Triban in terms of over all quality.

defy 5s for £375 quid for example plus you get your free bike fit, build and service plus 4 week service included in the cost.

Pedal Power , West Calder - 01506 873123, im off tomorro so you can phone me on Thursday if you want to chat about sizing/models etc

Thanks mate, and I would come in and see you but I've moved to the south west which would make it a huge pain and not back up with transport till Easter time.

If I'm still bikeless then I shall give you a bell, see if you can workout a discount for me