Road Cycling
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In the end I just used a 3-port on top of the stem, two inputs to that from the shifters, then a wire in the down tube to the BB to the other junction box which has the inputs from the battery and derailleurs. Ideally I would have it all in the BB area, but I'd need extension leads for the shifters to make that work I think.
With the junction box on the stem I don't think it's much of an aero penalty at the moment. I may look into moving it over the winter but not that fussed at the moment.
Sorry the query was do the TT shifters and the brake shifters combine? because in theory you have 4 cables at the front of the bike, but only 3 ports?
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I don't have the brake shifters. I've got maguras, which obviously have to have their own levers. Not sure on whether they do combine though. Highly likely given that's how it works on the road shifters. You can plug up to two other accessories into the shifters, or just into the 5 port junction box directly.
If you want gloves, or aero overshoes/covers then worth swinging by. Some of the club/team clothing might be worth a shout too if you're big/small (as all the normal M/L/XL Castelli sized stuff had mostly gone).
It's at the Rotherwas (industrial estate to the south of the city) base 'TheShed' for the team, not the highstreet NFTO shop (which closed). Give me a shout if you want directions (Unit 44 off the 1st Roundabout 'Vincent Carey Road')
If you don't really need any bike parts then probably not worth the effort (and better to visit VeloShop in town - store manager 'Sparrow' from NFTO has opened his own shop, next to 'Mastercraft Cycles').
Bambino's were (I think) £130. Not sure on Rims, flier sent out lists ENVE 2.2, 25, 3.4, 4.5, 6.7, 7.8. didn't see anything smaller than 4.5 left. No idea on pricing but could find out.
EDIT: Not sure if I asked before, anyone used/know/trust 'acycles'?
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Buying a secondhand Stages crank sounds like the worst idea ever.
Ah right, ok thanks! Will ask on TT forums.
Haha probably, but £300 makes them even substantially cheaper than an imported one from the States! And on par with a S/H powertap rear hub...
Ideally I don't want the crankarm route anyway (especially as it'd involve the cost of swapping out to DA). Back to reading up on P1's...
Edit: Found a cycling jersey for you...
Too soon? 
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if you're on shimano already it'd only be for aesthetic reasons
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Insurance approved for 1.2k after excess. Woot.
Probably end up adding on the same again but should end up with quite a tasty machine.
Probably end up adding on the same again but should end up with quite a tasty machine.
I thought not with 5800 non-shimano cranks (FSA gossamer on my Giant & Praxis TURN Zayante on my Diverge)? The way the left crankarm fixes to the spindle is different so the readings are not accurate on non-shimano setups? Stages did a gossamer crank for the 105 BB30 used by Giant and other off the shelf brands...
Great news! Although %BIG^EXCESS%?
If you want any help or an extra pair of eyes over bits let me know (also that's an offer to send you any (wheel) related tools/etc if you don't have them to check yours out).
Mine felt average at the start of the week, I've done very few miles the last 9 days (less than 80) but legs are starting to feel strong again so think I must've had a slight illness... Need to get out this weekend otherwise I'll only be at 60 miles for the week!Last few weeks with less daytime and more work it's been really tough to get out for my usual 3-4 mid-week rides. Winter
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£100 excess - they didn't offer the full £1.5k I requested but that's fair enough tbh, I was pushing things a bit
Ordered track pump and tyres from them before, A1.
Roady, answer my question
Just realised I'm staying at Richmond Park next week. Might take the TT bike up and see what time I can do
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It's pretty simple - what are you wanting to upgrade from and to?
Creak/click/grind developing more on my Diverge, seems to be pedal/crank related (only get it when putting power down seated & stood), although I did regrease the BB/spindle last weekend when it first started... Going to strip headset and check out saddle/seattube to eliminate them later as it'll drive me mad if I ride for a couple of hours tomorrow! Sounds & symptoms similar to what I had on my Giant for several months before getting annoyed enough to pay my LBS for a BB replacement. Can't see how this can be BB after ~700 miles and only 3-4 wet rides... 
Need some recommendations on quite a thick & waterproof grease for BB's (and that I'll probably also use on freehubs/bearings). Morgan Blue Aquaproof Paste?
EDIT: Friday Bargain - Castelli Velocissimo shorts <£60.
Need some recommendations on quite a thick & waterproof grease for BB's (and that I'll probably also use on freehubs/bearings). Morgan Blue Aquaproof Paste?
Ok thanks. Really need to find someone local with a Kask in Large to try on before ordering one... Especially @£170!
Don't ask, don't get! Still a good result, now just need you to heal up! How's the news on operation/pain levels/painkillers?
EDIT: Friday Bargain - Castelli Velocissimo shorts <£60.
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