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Vonhelmet said:
Hard to know what the end game is, given there's no ads on Strava. Could be looking to nick bikes, so best to lock down your privacy and ignore them all.
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I didnt get any (i wonder if its the guys using zwift getting them?) but from Roady's post earlier it seems that they want you to check out their profile then click the links in their bio.
 
Kimi said:
Anyone else getting spam followers on Strava?
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Yeah check previous page (612 - congrats on 600+ pages guys!) :D
Vonhelmet said:
Hard to know what the end game is, given there's no ads on Strava. Could be looking to nick bikes, so best to lock down your privacy and ignore them all.
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Probably just harvesting our names and locations. I guess (without privacy enabled) there could even be a way for them to track your rides & friends, then linking to your facebook/etc profile and finding out contact details etc. The worrying thing would be tracking peoples 'home' destinations for those who don't have privacy zone set (serious everyone, set this up! Even with your profile private people can still see your rides with start and end points!).
 
Chloe just requested me for a 3rd time on Strava. She looks hot and wants a training partner.... Meeting her for a smashing this evening. Wish me luck guys.
 
Shamrock said:
Okay, now this is disturbing. A London cyclist who films other cyclists because he likes Lycra, then blogs the videos and pictures.:eek:

http://londonlycraguy.tumblr.com/
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That is super weird. Then again, he is on Tumblr.

This probably got lost in other things: Where can I get a spacer for an 8 speed cassette? I'm putting my mountain bike on the Kickr for a bit, so I can at least turbo when I want without moving the road bike constantly.
 
madindehead said:
That is super weird. Then again, he is on Tumblr.

This probably got lost in other things: Where can I get a spacer for an 8 speed cassette? I'm putting my mountain bike on the Kickr for a bit, so I can at least turbo when I want without moving the road bike constantly.
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What sort of spacer? Like to put an 8 speed cassette on an 11 speed wheel?
 
madindehead said:
This probably got lost in other things: Where can I get a spacer for an 8 speed cassette? I'm putting my mountain bike on the Kickr for a bit, so I can at least turbo when I want without moving the road bike constantly.
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Saw it but no real idea. You'll probably find better luck looking for a 'spacer Tiagra 2011' (or whatever groupset and possible year it is).

Vonhelmet said:
What sort of spacer? Like to put an 8 speed cassette on an 11 speed wheel?
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Pretty much as I doubt the KICKR has a compatible 8 speed freehub available. Although it might mean getting a 10 speed freehub for it (available) and then whatever spacer for 8-speed on that...
 
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Vonhelmet said:
I've not actually ridden mine to work yet! I'm going to change the tyres as I've not heard great things about the stock ones. I picked up a parcel from the post office this morning with some new ones. I had to unpack the parcel there and stick it all in my pannier then take the cardboard box over to the recycling bin at tesco!

So yeah, so far it's just sat in my shed. It is very pretty, though! I may buikd myself some single speed wheels next year, depending on how the stock ones fare.

Take care if you're going to try riding fixed. You need the chain good and tight on a single speed as it is, and particularly so for fixed gear.
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I've noticed the tyres don't feel too great actually so I may replace those once worn. It's not a pressing issue. Gonna head out to Dunham on it after work.
 
I have a spacer knocking around - I was using it with my 10 speed tiagra on my 11 speed wheels, but I've since moved to 11 speed 105 so don't need it any more. If that's what you need I'll post it to you.
 
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