Yeah it's a great frame, very popular, I nearly bought it too it's just a little heavy when you add fork and seat post weight. Looks the business though!The FM-098 from Dengfu looks nice.
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With Cervelo R5 VWDs currently 50% off I came very close to triggering a divorce this week.
However, I managed to feed my habit with a second hand Cannondale CX9 frame from eBay. Now, since it's a CX does that mean I have to post in this and the MTB threads or am I ostracised from both?
However, I managed to feed my habit with a second hand Cannondale CX9 frame from eBay. Now, since it's a CX does that mean I have to post in this and the MTB threads or am I ostracised from both?
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Based on my time here, CX is OK, but Lord save you if you buy a hybrid
Actually, the CX is to replace a hybrid frame that I was converting into a CX. Unfortunately it was just too big with drop bars on it.
Most importantly I wanted something that would take tyres over 35mm wide. Since CX racing now limits tyres to 32mm it's hard to find a decent modern frame that will take anything bigger.
The hybrid would have taken anything up to 50mm which would have been brilliant when it snows.
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Hi all, I'm ooking for some buying advice.
I live in a flat, and need some way of storing two bikes in a more space efficient manner than leaning them both against the walls or on each other. I'm looking for some sort of rack or stand that can hold two bikes on it. As it's a rented property, I can't fit anything to the walls.
Appreciated if anyone can help.
I live in a flat, and need some way of storing two bikes in a more space efficient manner than leaning them both against the walls or on each other. I'm looking for some sort of rack or stand that can hold two bikes on it. As it's a rented property, I can't fit anything to the walls.
Appreciated if anyone can help.
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How about this?
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=39577&gclid=CJbs6KiLnbMCFWbKtAodWiwAug
My car rack is by Saris. They make good kit.
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=39577&gclid=CJbs6KiLnbMCFWbKtAodWiwAug
My car rack is by Saris. They make good kit.
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Thanks, that looks good.
[DOD]Asprilla;23035026 said:
I can't see anything in the description, but I take it that it just leans against the wall?
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It says:
• Cushioned pads protect floors and walls.
• No permanent mounting required.
The racks posted by Vonhelmet are generally known as 'wheelbenders' because of the damage they do to your spokes and wheels every time the bike is moved or any pressure is put on it.
We have them at my current office and I hate them.
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Sorry, I'm not quite sure how I missed that. I blame tiredness 
Thanks for the advice regarding the other stand, Asprilla.
Thanks for the advice regarding the other stand, Asprilla.
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Quick question, I've just replaced the cassette and chain on my hybrid but it's caused a horrible clicking noise.
I've re indexed the gears and they shift smoothly so it's not that, the noise seems to be stemming from the rear detraileur area, could it be the jockey wheels being worn causing a clicking?
I've re indexed the gears and they shift smoothly so it's not that, the noise seems to be stemming from the rear detraileur area, could it be the jockey wheels being worn causing a clicking?
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You need to email a photo of the bike (with hovis, of course) to a mod and you'll be given access to the super-secret CX subforum. Dont tell anybody about it tho
Might be just because a new chain/cassette doesnt always mesh perfectly together when they are brand new. After a while, they should wear a little and run smoother.
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So, weather permitting are we on for a ride? Not been out for a few weeks now!
Yeah, I'm up for it... Looks slightly chilly with temps in single digits. Think I'll regret not having arm/leg warmers as I'm going to struggle between too cold and too hot... Ah well, they're next on the list.
Where do you want to meet? Morning will probably be best for traffic...
That was my original reason for signing up, but now I seem to be slightly addicted to segments.
I think it's quite a competitive area on Strava, I made a new segment a couple of weeks ago and it's already has about 20 riders on it (all since then), I'm 10th, need to sort that out really..
I think it's quite a competitive area on Strava, I made a new segment a couple of weeks ago and it's already has about 20 riders on it (all since then), I'm 10th, need to sort that out really..
That was my original reason for signing up, but now I seem to be slightly addicted to segments.
I think it's quite a competitive area on Strava, I made a new segment a couple of weeks ago and it's already has about 20 riders on it (all since then), I'm 10th, need to sort that out really..
Once you create a segment it will include all past rides on that route too so they may be from that.
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