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The regular paint seems good, I just wasn’t impressed by whoever does the custom painting. Not sure if it varies by model.Ah that puts me off one then!
The regular paint seems good, I just wasn’t impressed by whoever does the custom painting. Not sure if it varies by model.Ah that puts me off one then!
Not that I’m looking to buy anytime soon! Really happy with my do it all DolanThe regular paint seems good, I just wasn’t impressed by whoever does the custom painting. Not sure if it varies by model.
Looking on another site it does clearly state that in 2019 the rules were changed and you were not allowed to Top Up, so I went back to the Ribble site to check. Despite the above being clearly shown on a modal on the Ribble site, if you find the actual Cycle 2 Work page, it says you can't top up. I've emailed for confirmation, but I suspect someone just didn't update part of the site with the new info.I know Tredz used to but don't now, as if maybe some rules got applied, but it clearly states on the Ribble site -
Can I top up the voucher?
Yes, orders containing over the value of Cycle to Work scheme voucher can be paid for by Card, PayPal or with gift vouchers through the checkout process.
I'm hearing there are some good deals about because many places are actually now overstocked (hence things like the Moore's whoever closure/auction)Are we starting to see a return to the supply/demand side we had pre covid?
Looking on another site it does clearly state that in 2019 the rules were changed and you were not allowed to Top Up, so I went back to the Ribble site to check. Despite the above being clearly shown on a modal on the Ribble site, if you find the actual Cycle 2 Work page, it says you can't top up. I've emailed for confirmation, but I suspect someone just didn't update part of the site with the new info.
Back to square one then! I do still quite like the Ribble option, I get the exact spec I want. On the downside though, there's a 6-12 week delay on them, depending on the spec.
Having said that, in my LBS earlier asking them about new bikes. They suggested I buy a frame and let them build one to it to my spec, which actually sounds like a good idea. If I buy a frame for £2.5k, I can C2W it and then they bolt on the exact build I want. Anyone see some good offers on frames?
I'm hearing there are some good deals about because many places are actually now overstocked (hence things like the Moore's whoever closure/auction)
My road bike is now off the road as I'm not able to use all the gears on the rear derailleur, I assume as the cable has slipped. I think I need 3 hands to fix this - one on the derailleur to move it into position, one on the cable and one on the screw that holds it in place. If it isn't that, I think I'll take it to the bike shop for a new gear cable.
ProBikeKit might be going under too :/I'm hearing there are some good deals about because many places are actually now overstocked (hence things like the Moore's whoever closure/auction)
ProBikeKit might be going under too :/
Ah yeah, that'll do it. Need the pawls in place otherwise you'll be doing quite a lot of spinning without going anywhere!I think he said something like the end caps were loose. Basically all the pavels had fallen into the freehub body, so he would put them back in place.
I'm sure you're right and I should try and learn how it works... but I can't overstate how bad I am with mechanical things. In the past I have surprised people with how well I can mess something very simple up...
Looks a very glossy paint job on the site? But hopefully a bit tamer in reality. Still looks nice build for the money... But now for the Roady gripe/moan (I've reached that age when it takes a lot for me to be non-critical)! I've not been a fan of the way Ribble do their rear stays the last couple of frame designs. They look awkward and not very robust!? Everything else is super smooth lines, like any modern frame they just flow... Then there's a pointy elbow stuck out on the arse end!I've decided I may well just stick with Teal anyway... I quite like it.
What are thoughts on wheels? https://www.ribblecycles.co.uk/ribble-endurance-sl-disc-teal-pro/build/
I was wondering about Zipp 303 S Wheelset for £350 more, but there's an almost 2 month wait on them
Mavic Cosmic SLR 45 Disc Wheelset HG at £800?
Zipp 303 Firecrest Carbon TL Disc Wheelset HG at £900?
The 303 Firecrest do look to be about £1,500, so I couldn't do it cheaper buying them separately.
I hope so, but still a bunch of build/wait times on stuff which makes me thinks some things still on back order/hard to get supply of. I'm crossing fingers it's all groupset based so we'll see some great slashed prices on bare frames this year...Starting to see some good deals on bikes/parts coming through (example, Sora Synapse for £550). Are we starting to see a return to the supply/demand side we had pre covid?
The JohnPye Auction for stuff from Moore Large was mostly a waste of time. I did watch a couple of things (mostly kids bikes) and the ones I had my eye on sold for a bit more than I was willing to pay for mostly unknown bikes. So much stuff on there which was just complete unknowns so I picked 2 different kids bikes and then 3-4 auctions for each a few mins apart. Came close one of them. Seeing some others of the same bikes went for less money so I'd just picked the wrong auctions. But also looking at complete unknown bikes to me, with no details, pictures or specifics... The ones I looked at where this bike - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Barracuda-Draco-Wheel-Suspension-Mountain/dp/B0758B9XZ3 which RRP at £280. Most of them went for around £100, although a couple as low as 68/74.I'm hearing there are some good deals about because many places are actually now overstocked (hence things like the Moore's whoever closure/auction)
My road bike is now off the road as I'm not able to use all the gears on the rear derailleur, I assume as the cable has slipped. I think I need 3 hands to fix this - one on the derailleur to move it into position, one on the cable and one on the screw that holds it in place. If it isn't that, I think I'll take it to the bike shop for a new gear cable.
Limit screws are only for the extremes of your Derailleur movement. For the maximum top and lowest bottom 'limit' of it's movement, they're not for cable adjustment or for indexing. If the derailleur is not at it's maximum or minimum the limit screws won't have anything to limit. Just consider them there to 'stop' the derailleur from throwing your chain off the inside or outside of the cassette and you are spot on what their job is.Hmm, looking again and I think I have the gear cable in the right spot as I can go from 4th largest to 3rd smallest cog. The limit screws don't appear to do anything as I have taken them from minimum to maximum and it doesn't change anything. Also interestingly, it shifts nicely into each gear.
Haha, this made me chuckle! Although with that much going wrong sounds more like you needed the willpower of an IM!Ran 2 miles to the other side of a village to meet my wife carrying/pushing the bike and then cooled down with a swim in the pool. Could almost have been a mini triathlon!
Limit screws are only for the extremes of your Derailleur movement. For the maximum top and lowest bottom 'limit' of it's movement, they're not for cable adjustment or for indexing. If the derailleur is not at it's maximum or minimum the limit screws won't have anything to limit. Just consider them there to 'stop' the derailleur from throwing your chain off the inside or outside of the cassette and you are spot on what their job is.
All of the indexing, plus the 'movement' itself of the derailleur is done by the cable. If the cable has slipped (or stretched) then you would find it happy to change up (so top end of the cassette available) and just be missing the top end. As cable tension on the rear derailleur 'changes down'.