Soldato
Many years ago I used to work with that toyotacelicagt4 chap.
Dunno what I missed but obviously not important.
Dunno what I missed but obviously not important.
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Caporegime
Doubtless some anti cyclist vitriol. Get off my roads, I pay road tax, look at my huge car...
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Man of Honour
Yup...that's exactly what it was.
Gong by the username, probably.
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http://www.wiggle.co.uk/verenti-substance-cx11-sora-2014/
http://www.halfords.com/cycling/bikes/road-bikes/boardman-cx-comp-bike-2014
these two look alright, I don't want to spend much as such because the bike will literally be a "here's some lube, now keep running" kinda bike that I'll leave locked around Croydon etc..
I do like the boardman bar the gash paintjob but that's an easy fix
would be able to get it for around 500ish too with all the vouchers around.
http://www.halfords.com/cycling/bikes/road-bikes/boardman-cx-comp-bike-2014
these two look alright, I don't want to spend much as such because the bike will literally be a "here's some lube, now keep running" kinda bike that I'll leave locked around Croydon etc..
I do like the boardman bar the gash paintjob but that's an easy fix
would be able to get it for around 500ish too with all the vouchers around.
Man of Honour
Well, the mods deleted the posts so let's not dive back into discussing it 
Soldato
Still think you're crazy spending £5-600 on a bike to leave in dodgy places!
I use an old Btwin MTB for cycling to the pool, parkruns etc because it's worth about 20p.
I use an old Btwin MTB for cycling to the pool, parkruns etc because it's worth about 20p.
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well yes and no
I need to get rid of my triban 3 before it falls apart completely and needs money spent to be sell able
so I'll get £120ish for that, around £100 for my SS that is now sitting outside covered with bike cover to stay dry..
and I'll need a run-around bike.. something that would fit mudguards too, I do ride on very rainy days with my "crap" bike to work so I can somewhat stay dry-ish.
as far as dodgy places go its only outside the gym and shops, the gym one is the worse because the bikes do get kicked as knobheads walk past, carbon would sooner or later crack!
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Use the single speed?
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needs new bb, crankset and rear wheel
that's another 100-120ish on top of rubbish frame ha!CMON HELP ME JUSTIFY IT N+1 and all that..
Soldato
Sounds like you need a new bike mate. Have you considered the Genesis day one? I used to have one, it was a great bike
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Caporegime
needs new bb, crankset and rear wheel
CMON HELP ME JUSTIFY IT N+1 and all that..
If you're selling two bikes to get it then surely that's N-1
Nowhere near that kind of penalty. It's a heavy steel frame with heavy wheels I imagine.
Fair enough. I thought you were asking for tips on things you could add in
Ahh didn't spot that it was steel, although the 'thinness' of the frame is a bit of a giveaway now I look at it again
You're right about me needing motivation and I'm very grateful of all the info/recommendations (I didn't mean to sound ungrateful!). I'm hoping that the longer days and warmer weather give me the motivation I need, certainly work is quieter then so I'll have more energy too!
Ouch, just heard that somebody in my cycle club was riding the Newport 200 km Audax on Sunday and had a crash which has resulted in him being taken to hospital and diagnosed with a shattered hip socket and fractured pelvis.
Apparently he was reaching for something in his back pocket and a gust of wind caught the front wheel and over he went and hit the ground hard. Local farmer drove him to her house to wait for the ambulance.
Ouch! Sounds brutal, hope it sounds worse than it actually is and he makes a full recovery
Would anyone here be interested in a slightly used (less than 10 rides) pair of Specialized Expert Roads? Size UK8 EU42.
I'd only be asking for postage costs.
Having them sent to me, but if they don't fit I'll do the same offer and send them your way
3rd in line and offering the same, I'm a UK7.5 so a 42 is usually what I try first then go smaller from there until I got a good fit (was lucky with my Shimano XC30's and ordered a 42 which fits perfectly).
Syke got in with first dibs.
They belonged to my bro but are too big for me so I thought I'd offer them up to a fellow roadie here.
Very generous of you!
Just had some **** do the closest overtake yet.
Passed at this point, at the same time as oncoming traffic, I literally have no idea how he didn't manage to plough into me or the car.
Probably avoidable if I took primary, which I really should do as it's a pretty narrow bit of road but short.
Seriously considering getting some kind of camera, although not quite sure how effective it will be for reporting people like this.
Take primary if you're concerned over your safety. Every time.
I used to be scared to take primary and 'dodge drains' feeling like I had to be out of the way of cars using the road. I had cars pass me on this stretch of a traffic-lighted bridge: https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@52.0...m4!1e1!3m2!1sfJgw9XrHUEHK_Vk-Gnrt6Q!2e0?hl=en, there was enough room for a good driver to pass, a bad driver there wasn't so I decided enough is enough. I had a bus try and pass me on it too, even when I was taking primary!
It's too dangerous to not take primary as if drivers see a gap and 'think' they can get through it - they'll try it. If there is no gap they won't even try. They may get angry, but my safety is more important than them catching up with the traffic in front 2 seconds sooner/later. I'm actually what I would consider more of a considerate cyclist now, if I'm going from those lights with cars behind I'll generally let them go before I do (then chase them, a good standing interval!)
First off, many thanks for your service and commitment to our country, our way of life and our well being. I have nothing but respect for you!
The Dolomite is a great bike and reviews well, but regarding mobility and 'form' have you seeked professional advice regarding a specific bike fit to assist in your injury? A sports cycling specialist may be able to advise on an insole or other adjustment to 'balance' your slight imbalance. You may find that sub-consciously 'favouring' your good/better side introduces some imbalance into your form and develops an injury. The last thing you want is to damage yourself in such a way you lose further mobility, or the passion for cycling you've got
Best thing is - most of us run our own cars too, several of us run multiple cars (me included), are damaging the roads less by cycling and are paying more than 'joe public' as we own/run higher tax band classification of cars (due to saving money by cycling).
Not to mention road tax has little to no bearing on road conditions or maintenance!
Can't wait for these new UK laws coming in (I'm sure I heard a rumour somewhere?) that'll favour the cyclist in many of the RTC's/incidents we get. It'll hopefully (eventually) bring us in line with most of Europe where cyclists are given much more consideration on the road. Europe loves cyclists!
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/verenti-substance-cx11-sora-2014/
http://www.halfords.com/cycling/bikes/road-bikes/boardman-cx-comp-bike-2014
these two look alright, I don't want to spend much as such because the bike will literally be a "here's some lube, now keep running" kinda bike that I'll leave locked around Croydon etc..
I do like the boardman bar the gash paintjob but that's an easy fix
Wouldn't you be best looking at an older plain looking (but great frame) bike/respray and possibly spend the money on changing the groupset? 'Street sleeper' style?
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does it? thought the disk version only came in gray
If you're selling two bikes to get it then surely that's N-1
actually, its just N - one is not in use
Wouldn't you be best looking at an older plain looking (but great frame) bike and possibly spend the money on changing the groupset? 'Street sleeper' style?
like? a frame would be what £200? wheels £150-200? disks ~£100, groupo ~250ish, finishing kit another ~150ish?
that's getting into "omg I wanna ride this everyday" territory hha
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Machete-7...945?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item27f9e27329
whaaaat
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The brakes sound awesome - Brakes: Germany Twitter Cable Mechanical Disc Brake
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