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  • roger_merriman
    roger_merriman Posts: 6,165
    powenb wrote:
    itboffin wrote:
    Erm! tell me more.....

    They are simply THESE ones from Slime.

    They add a bit of rotating weight, but as I use this virtually everyday I wanted some additional protection!

    i used to use them on the MTB can't say they impressed. failed on snake bites and lost too much air with thorns.
  • powenb
    powenb Posts: 296
    roger merriman wrote:
    i used to use them on the MTB can't say they impressed. failed on snake bites and lost too much air with thorns.

    I don't think they have actually been called upon yet.
    I'm sure they will now I've said that!! :(
  • Paul E
    Paul E Posts: 2,052
    powenb wrote:
    roger merriman wrote:
    i used to use them on the MTB can't say they impressed. failed on snake bites and lost too much air with thorns.

    I don't think they have actually been called upon yet.
    I'm sure they will now I've said that!! :(

    Plus if you do get a p********* you can't repair them as no patches will stick as the green gunk spills out and stops it from adhering to the tube... I didn't buy anymore
  • itboffin
    itboffin Posts: 20,072
    Tried them on the MTB verdict = pants
    Rule #5 // Harden The Feck Up.
    Rule #9 // If you are out riding in bad weather, it means you are a badass. Period.
    Rule #12 // The correct number of bikes to own is n+1.
    Rule #42 // A bike race shall never be preceded with a swim and/or followed by a run.
  • unscarred
    unscarred Posts: 208
    The new single-speed, done a couple of commutes so far:

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    This is replacing an old, heavy MTB on slicks. I love it so far, but still getting used to riding something so light!
    FCN 6 in the week on the shiny new single speed.

    FCN 3 at the weekend - struggling to do it justice!
  • kurako
    kurako Posts: 1,098
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    I bought this 2nd hand for 200 quid in 1999. It's still going strong. Thinking of replacing the steel forks with something lighter as I've done pretty much everything else. Thompson stem would be nice too :)
    Univega 700
    Univega Via Strato
  • soy_sauce
    soy_sauce Posts: 987
    Kurako wrote:
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    I bought this 2nd hand for 200 quid in 1999. It's still going strong. Thinking of replacing the steel forks with something lighter as I've done pretty much everything else. Thompson stem would be nice too :)

    good choice with the XT groupset. :)
    "It is not impossible, its just improbable"

    Specialized Rockhopper Pro Disc 08
  • kurako
    kurako Posts: 1,098
    soy_sauce wrote:
    Kurako wrote:

    good choice with the XT groupset. :)

    Thanks. Hubs are XTR ;-)

    I've bitten the bullet and I'm going to replace the steel fork with an aluminium one. Will also take the opportunity to stick on a Thompson stem. It's getting seriously close to being like Trigger's broom!
    Univega 700
    Univega Via Strato
  • Fireblade96
    Fireblade96 Posts: 1,123
    TIme to reveal the trusty old commuter

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    She's a Diamond Back somethingorother, with rebuilt transmission, slicks, guards and a rack, and has been taking me to and from work and all over town for 5 years. Best £25 I ever spent.
    Misguided Idealist
  • Lancslad
    Lancslad Posts: 307
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    awaiting lights and lock. only 20miles done on her so far.
    Novice runner & novice cyclist
    Specialized Tricross
    Orbea (Enol I think)
  • itboffin
    itboffin Posts: 20,072
    Just took the old commuter frame out of the for sale box and attacked it with stripper, imagine my surprise when I didn't find a Raleigh logo under the layers of paint but rather a very faint name on both sides of the down tube, looks like "Dave ??NN" can't make out the last name yet.


    Ah right it says Dave Quinn anyone know them?
    Rule #5 // Harden The Feck Up.
    Rule #9 // If you are out riding in bad weather, it means you are a badass. Period.
    Rule #12 // The correct number of bikes to own is n+1.
    Rule #42 // A bike race shall never be preceded with a swim and/or followed by a run.
  • Specialized Needs
    Specialized Needs Posts: 802
    itboffin wrote:
    Ah right it says Dave Quinn anyone know them?
    LFGSS thread here with link to shop
  • lfcred1892
    lfcred1892 Posts: 7
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    This is my machine
  • minus
    minus Posts: 6
    This is my commuting/touring bike. Orange P7 frame and Pace forks from ebay + my old Rohloff hub. So smooth and comfy!


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  • itboffin
    itboffin Posts: 20,072
    All the parts have finally arrived all I have to do is cut the fork steer, fit star nut and swap over my commuter wheels and it's ready to roll

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    oh yes fit cables and chain might help :D
    Rule #5 // Harden The Feck Up.
    Rule #9 // If you are out riding in bad weather, it means you are a badass. Period.
    Rule #12 // The correct number of bikes to own is n+1.
    Rule #42 // A bike race shall never be preceded with a swim and/or followed by a run.
  • g00se
    g00se Posts: 2,221
    minus wrote:
    This is my commuting/touring bike. Orange P7 frame and Pace forks from ebay + my old Rohloff hub. So smooth and comfy!


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    Hi,

    What sort of bar ends and grips are those?

    ta
  • minus
    minus Posts: 6
    g00se wrote:
    minus wrote:
    This is my commuting/touring bike. Orange P7 frame and Pace forks from ebay + my old Rohloff hub. So smooth and comfy!


    4498352586_3d4dc834eb_o.jpg

    Hi,

    What sort of bar ends and grips are those?

    ta

    They're Ergon GC3s. Very comfy and supportive. Not sure about longevity yet.
  • Levi_501
    Levi_501 Posts: 1,105
    Nice Ribble !

    I still have to cut my steerer, keep meaning to do but never get round to it !
  • Tonymufc
    Tonymufc Posts: 1,016
    itboffin wrote:
    All the parts have finally arrived all I have to do is cut the fork steer, fit star nut and swap over my commuter wheels and it's ready to roll

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    oh yes fit cables and chain might help :D

    Great looking bike is that. A friend has just bought the same one as new winter steed. Superb colour.
  • itboffin
    itboffin Posts: 20,072
    Finished at last

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    Need to change tyres, blue Michelin I think 8)

    Also I need a new cassette :(
    Rule #5 // Harden The Feck Up.
    Rule #9 // If you are out riding in bad weather, it means you are a badass. Period.
    Rule #12 // The correct number of bikes to own is n+1.
    Rule #42 // A bike race shall never be preceded with a swim and/or followed by a run.
  • RingSting
    RingSting Posts: 1
    Not quite finished but it gets me to work

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  • cjcp
    cjcp Posts: 13,345
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    FCN 2-4.

    "What happens when the hammer goes down, kids?"
    "It stays down, Daddy."
    "Exactly."
  • rwsbike971
    rwsbike971 Posts: 40
    edited April 2010
    My commuter bike, I built it last year.

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    "Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former." - Albert Einstein
  • rjsterry
    rjsterry Posts: 29,811
    @CJCP: That's a very nicely made frame. Like the matt red finish as well. I'll keep an eye out for it on the Embankment.
    1985 Mercian King of Mercia - work in progress (Hah! Who am I kidding?)
    Pinnacle Monzonite

    Part of the anti-growth coalition
  • cjcp
    cjcp Posts: 13,345
    rjsterry wrote:
    @CJCP: That's a very nicely made frame. Like the matt red finish as well. I'll keep an eye out for it on the Embankment.

    Thank you, sir. And likewise me for your Giant :wink: .
    FCN 2-4.

    "What happens when the hammer goes down, kids?"
    "It stays down, Daddy."
    "Exactly."
  • Roastie
    Roastie Posts: 1,968
    cjcp wrote:
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    What did I miss? Tired of the Kona?
    David
    Engineered Bicycles
  • cjcp
    cjcp Posts: 13,345
    @Roastie - not tired of the Kona, just that I'm not keen on the canti brakes for commuting - the squeal, their ineffectiveness in the rain - and wanted a bike I could use at CP or Hillingdon. Definitely hanging onto the Kona because I want to race more CX next winter.
    FCN 2-4.

    "What happens when the hammer goes down, kids?"
    "It stays down, Daddy."
    "Exactly."
  • fastbatard
    fastbatard Posts: 137
    Carrera Subway 1 with SKS chromoplastics mudguards, nowt special but gets me to work and back comfortably.

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  • Roastie
    Roastie Posts: 1,968
    cjcp wrote:
    @Roastie - not tired of the Kona, just that I'm not keen on the canti brakes for commuting - the squeal, their ineffectiveness in the rain - and wanted a bike I could use at CP or Hillingdon. Definitely hanging onto the Kona because I want to race more CX next winter.
    :) Excellent. Understand fully.

    Which brings me to the obvious question, will I see you on Tuesday? I am in really bad shape, but my mates have managed to get me to commit to going - it is going to hurt.
    David
    Engineered Bicycles
  • niblue
    niblue Posts: 1,387
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    I just got this on Bike-to-Work to replace the On-One Inbred I'd been commuting on. It's a Cotic Road-Rat Factory Alfine.

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