Road Cycling Essentials

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One More Solo said:
The 12-25 would probably be better but an 11-25 is better than most. I think you end up with the following cogs:

11 12 13 14 15 17 19 21 23 25

as opposed to

12 13 14 15 16 17 19 21 23 25
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thanks for that


The website says I have :

Cog Set:

Shimano Tiagra 4600, 12-28, 10-speed


so if I put a 12-25 on, the 25 being the lowest gear?
 
arknor said:
The chain will start squeaking after around 20 miles probably just one link but within a few more miles even more squeaks appear.
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It's starting to squeak as there's unlikely to be any lube in the actual joints. With your intensive degreasing you've probably removed it all and it's unlikely much is getting back in with just a quick lube. Imo on a road bike the chain needs very little attention, just a very occasional wipe down and a quick relube. Mines done nearly 3000 km without leaving the bike and I'd expect it to last the same again.
 
Gribs said:
It's starting to squeak as there's unlikely to be any lube in the actual joints. With your intensive degreasing you've probably removed it all and it's unlikely much is getting back in with just a quick lube. Imo on a road bike the chain needs very little attention, just a very occasional wipe down and a quick relube. Mines done nearly 3000 km without leaving the bike and I'd expect it to last the same again.
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This.
 
ShiWarrior said:
This will do the trick for a new wheel ?


http://www.decathlon.co.uk/rear-700c-wheel-cassette-id_8005016.html

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/shimano-tiagra-4600-10-speed-road-cassette/rp-prod67228

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/cyclo-pro-series-cassette-lockring-remover/rp-prod7975

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/x-tools-chain-whip/rp-prod10184


£63.50

+ £25 for trainer tyre

£88.50

ouch

providing it will all work together?
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That will all work fine. Slightly surprised it says it can do 7-10 speed, as usually Shimano hubs say they can only do 8-10. Maybe it comes with a spacer or something.
 
 
Just about to order a jersey from TORM. Does anyone have a voucher code or any Bristolians want to go halves on shipping? Finding it hard to justify £60 on a commuting top!
 
Oops, did what is known as a [Damien]. Have been trying to eat healthier, got in the supermarket and bought a box of iced fingers, sat in the work vehicle and ate all 4.....

Came home, said five Eddy Merckx's and I'm off to do a session on the rollers...

No Cervelo yet, bike shop boiling my pee, their delivery agent supposedly doesn't ship to country NSW and they were going to send today with someone else. I'll be cool about it for a few more days but if it's not posted mid next week I'll be shouting a little.
 
^ :D

I woke up saw temp at 5C and thought Rapha hard shell commuting time followed by giving the air a quick fist pump. :eek:
 
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