It was running like a one legged donkey yesterday as well
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It was running like a one legged donkey yesterday as well
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Tour de France website worked perfectly fine 
As I have bucket loads of car tools I can answer that!
From my 1/4" torque wrench I fit a 10mm socket, which then has an adaptor which changes it to 6 sided hex, and then I have a job lot of different bits, screwdriver/torx/philips head that all fit into that one. These all came from Halfords their professional range, all the bits and adaptors came in a red box with clear front, might have been included in a larger set, but well worth checking out. Most companys will do something similar.
For my larger wrenches I have Torx bits which are a direct fit onto the wrench, but these are T10-T60 so larger bits and only suitable for higher torque figures.
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So would something like this be suitable? http://www.diy.com/nav/build/motori...rq-35Pc-Pocket-Socket-Set-11377934?icamp=recs
Doesn't seem like a huge range of hex sizes and a load of other stuff that I'd never use. Where can I get just the 10mm socket and hex bits?
Doesn't seem like a huge range of hex sizes and a load of other stuff that I'd never use. Where can I get just the 10mm socket and hex bits?
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No offence Russ, but urgh! 
Me no like single speeds.
Me no like single speeds.
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I'm not a DH but they do look purdy and simple
The driver on the torque wrench is 1/4inch, so any 1/4inch bit will fit.
You could get an adapter, like Berger said, which lets you use the little drill-style bits like this:
or you can get ones that fit directly onto the wrench, like this:
You could get an adapter, like Berger said, which lets you use the little drill-style bits like this:
or you can get ones that fit directly onto the wrench, like this:
You know campag make track stuff right? So it's possible for you to own a fixed wheel bike whilst still looking down snobbishly on the rest of us
I love the simple look of fixed wheel/track bikes with no brakes.
Although, to be fair, Russ has managed to find the most horrific example possible. Chrome rims + red tyres
Isn't a large part of the "fixie culture" to make the bikes look as repulsive as possible? There are fixed/ss bikes (the Genesis Flyer, for example) that look like normal road bikes. You can ride these without having to roll up your skinny jeans (borrowed from your sister) to the knee etc. I've seen Jonny69 ride a fixie without resorting to looking like an utter DH, so I know it can be done!Although, to be fair, Russ has managed to find the most horrific example possible. Chrome rims + red tyres
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After my 1st TT two weeks ago I've been looking at TT bikes on the net incessantly since.
I know there are fit issues etc, and any bike should be test ridden, but if you guys had 3-4k to spend (I don't, it would be credit if I'm daft enough to buy one) what would you go for?
Ribble's own bike building option looks good with SRAM Red, Mavic Cosmic Carbone wheels, Ultegra carbon pedals etc for ~3k. The Canyon CF 9.0 SL looks nice for £2800.
Any other suggestions? It has to be pretty. I'm not entertaining a bike that looks ugly. And I'm talking about the Cervelo's\Giants with those God awful seatposts etc.
This is purely fanciful speculation at this point, but there's a small chance I'll impulse buy one.
I know there are fit issues etc, and any bike should be test ridden, but if you guys had 3-4k to spend (I don't, it would be credit if I'm daft enough to buy one
) what would you go for?Ribble's own bike building option looks good with SRAM Red, Mavic Cosmic Carbone wheels, Ultegra carbon pedals etc for ~3k. The Canyon CF 9.0 SL looks nice for £2800.
Any other suggestions? It has to be pretty. I'm not entertaining a bike that looks ugly. And I'm talking about the Cervelo's\Giants with those God awful seatposts etc.
This is purely fanciful speculation at this point, but there's a small chance I'll impulse buy one.
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You know campag make track stuff right? So it's possible for you to own a fixed wheel bike whilst still looking down snobbishly on the rest of us
Actually, I only look down snobbishly on you
I would choose the Canyon Speedmax CF 9.0 at £2300.
I wouldnt bother with the 9.0 SL because the only difference is the groupset (SRAM Force vs SRAM red). Weight is not such a big factor in TTing so i dont think it's worth the extra for the Red groupset. Also, you dont use the gears as much in a TT. Start in an easy gear, get up to speed, put it into the biggest gear you can push, hold that for 10/25/50/100miles.
I wouldnt bother with the 9.0 SL because the only difference is the groupset (SRAM Force vs SRAM red). Weight is not such a big factor in TTing so i dont think it's worth the extra for the Red groupset. Also, you dont use the gears as much in a TT. Start in an easy gear, get up to speed, put it into the biggest gear you can push, hold that for 10/25/50/100miles.
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Actually, I only look down snobbishly on you
Is it because i cant afford to ride a cervelo whilst wearing assos kit?
I want to replace my commuter with a proper fixie (currently got a S/S Charge that I bought urgently after my hybrid was nicked, would rather replace than upgrade it). Not interested in the whole culture associated with fixie riding. I just think fixie is the best for me in terms of commuting and general riding around central London. Low maintenance and great for building my quads and practising high cadence pedalling.
So far the only things I can see that look decent for my needs are the Specialized Langster (not the flashy steel one but the proper track one) or perhaps a Genesis Flyer or something from Condor Cycles. I ideally want something under £800, made from Alu, with drop bars, light wheels and a big gear to really push my quads.
So far the only things I can see that look decent for my needs are the Specialized Langster (not the flashy steel one but the proper track one) or perhaps a Genesis Flyer or something from Condor Cycles. I ideally want something under £800, made from Alu, with drop bars, light wheels and a big gear to really push my quads.
After my 1st TT two weeks ago I've been looking at TT bikes on the net incessantly since.
I know there are fit issues etc, and any bike should be test ridden, but if you guys had 3-4k to spend (I don't, it would be credit if I'm daft enough to buy one
Ribble's own bike building option looks good with SRAM Red, Mavic Cosmic Carbone wheels, Ultegra carbon pedals etc for ~3k. The Canyon CF 9.0 SL looks nice for £2800.
Any other suggestions? It has to be pretty. I'm not entertaining a bike that looks ugly. And I'm talking about the Cervelo's\Giants with those God awful seatposts etc.
This is purely fanciful speculation at this point, but there's a small chance I'll impulse buy one.
Do you have a current bike?
I intend on putting 105 on my Allez at some point so I got a TT bike with Shim stuff to keep it nice and easy.
Is there a reason for not wanting to upgrade your old bike? You have everything you need for a fixed wheel other than a rear wheel.
If you want a new bike, maybe look at Dolan? A Pre-Cursa is £450, they dont come with brakes but you can get them with a drilled fork so that you can fit a front brake if you want.
Have you ridden a fixed wheel before? Its not particularly easy and i wouldnt want to be commuting through central London on it until i was comfortable riding it. Clipping into the pedals is particularly difficult at first.
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