Looks like my CX bike was more damaged than I thought. New RD required. Just trying to get Evans to price match CRC so I can pick the RD up tomorrow and use it on Fri/Sat.
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Currently Ultegra 6800 short cage but will be replacing it with a 5800 medium cage hopefully.
Yup, works by BT.
I went from an 810 (when it broke) to an Elemnt Bolt. I'd never go back to any of the currently available Garmin devices. The few things that might seem to be advantages really aren't (colour maps, "proper" turn-by-turn (which you can still have by using RidesWithGPS or the like for routing) - the Elemnt maps are easier to read and worldwide without any messing about and turn-by-turn is unreliable on both Garmin and Elemnt units due to issues with the accuracy of road junction marking on maps. The Elemnt is cheaper, has an infinitely better interface for configuration, all the same or more features that matter and most importantly is far more stable. The amount of recordings that have been lost due to Garmins crashing amongst me and my friends is utterly crazy. I've had zero crashes on the Bolt so far.
If you want something cheap get a dodgy version of a Tioga Spyder from Aliexpress/ebay. Seriously comfy. You'll have to replace them every 300-400 miles but given you can get them for <£3 each it's not a big deal. They actually compare well to premium saddles over £100 each.
^ Also very true.
Should do. What is the frame? Assuming it's compatible with the Shimano BB there's it'll all work fine. From my very quick google it looks like the FSA BB-4000 is BSA 68mm but I only checked for a sec.
100psi on 90mm tyres - fairly sure you linked me to doingitwrong.com for something similar. You're a fair bit lighter than me too 
The Elemnt is far better for navigation (clearer maps, easier to view in sunlight) than the 810 I previously used. Also far less crashy - as in, zero crashing.
Wifi route sync with various sites is awesome. UI through the phone app is modern compared to Garmin's horrific 90s abomination. Massively easier to configure.
Free maps without having to deal with downloading stuff manually too.
And the Elemnt is cheaper.
You'd be mad to buy anything other than the Elemnt (Bolt) at the moment really. That said, if you've already got a 520 or above then there's not much point in switching unless you start to have the not exactly rare Garmin device crashing problems that many have.
Regarding turn-by-turn... it's so unreliable on the Garmin that I turned it off. I could use RWGPS to have faux turn-by-turn on the Bolt but I don't see the point in this as I assume it will be just as unreliable as the Garmin for it.
I haven't but I'm interested to hear how you get on. My 810 battery is dead I believe. I've taken the Garmin apart and took the battery out to have a look (which was quite easy to do) but haven't bought a new one yet.
Wifi route sync with various sites is awesome. UI through the phone app is modern compared to Garmin's horrific 90s abomination. Massively easier to configure.
Free maps without having to deal with downloading stuff manually too.
And the Elemnt is cheaper.
You'd be mad to buy anything other than the Elemnt (Bolt) at the moment really. That said, if you've already got a 520 or above then there's not much point in switching unless you start to have the not exactly rare Garmin device crashing problems that many have.
Regarding turn-by-turn... it's so unreliable on the Garmin that I turned it off. I could use RWGPS to have faux turn-by-turn on the Bolt but I don't see the point in this as I assume it will be just as unreliable as the Garmin for it.
I haven't but I'm interested to hear how you get on. My 810 battery is dead I believe. I've taken the Garmin apart and took the battery out to have a look (which was quite easy to do) but haven't bought a new one yet.
Ugh...public transport again today. What a world.
Can't say any aspect of being on the bus is better than bike, even though it was raining when I left for work.
Can't say any aspect of being on the bus is better than bike, even though it was raining when I left for work.
Yup, get Di2No need for a barrel adjuster on the front. Set your low limit screw all the way in (mech as close to the frame as possible) then pull the cable as taut as possible, making sure it goes the correct side of the bolt as above. Once it's screwed down, set the low limit screw which will add any extra tension needed to the cable and then set the high limit. I always set the low limit screw so the mech is a mm below the point where it rubs in the low-low combination, the high limit screw usually needs to be set a touch further out than the point where it doesn't rub in the high-high for crisp shifting though. Others might have better approaches.
Too much gin: check. Late night chainring installation: check (thanks @One More Solo).
Current plan is 5k of climbing in about 40 miles tomorrow. Not sure the likely hangover + squat/deadlift-ified legs are going to make a great combo for this
Current plan is 5k of climbing in about 40 miles tomorrow. Not sure the likely hangover + squat/deadlift-ified legs are going to make a great combo for this
Bikmo are good and what I'd go for personally. I've claimed from them (as has OneMoreSolo I think) and both had good experiences.
I've also claimed from Cycleguard before and they were decent enough too but their coverage isn't as good as Bikmo.
I've also claimed from Cycleguard before and they were decent enough too but their coverage isn't as good as Bikmo.
Avoid Gatorskins.
I used to ride on them quite a lot. The main issue is grip in the wet - it's terrible. I didn't realise how bad until I moved to another tyre but now I would never go back. And by "the wet" I don't mean downpours - the grip goes to pot with even the slightest bit of damp on the road.
Yeah...as long as I'm not getting ribbed for that, I'll happily admit that
Tbh that Canyon is a lovely looking bike. Get the Aeroad Disc though..you know you want to
Though having used Di2 I'd miss it if it wasn't there.edit: When are you changing your sig?
That's pretty cool. Hopefully it'll be closer to £60 on Wiggle/etc.
Personally happy with my Bolt but I'd probably recommend the Mini for someone much more casual.
edit: Oh, wait, lol... yeah, no maps of course. Maybe not
Not really any point in having a cyclist vs car driver argument.
Agreed with the others. It sounds like you ruined a social ride. Well done.