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  • symo
    symo Posts: 1,743
    Just got back from the LBS yesterday with having the rear mech hangar straightened and the rear wheel re-tensioned all for £60 including new front disc pad.
    +++++++++++++++++++++
    we are the proud, the few, Descendents.

    Panama - finally putting a nail in the economic theory of the trickle down effect.
  • Spitchips - BANNED
    Spitchips - BANNED Posts: 142
    I have just purchased a Boardman peformance hybrid Pro which I will be collecting tomorrow moring. I have put Contintental City Rides tyres on it and Club Roost bar grips.
  • always_tyred
    always_tyred Posts: 4,965
    After much deliberation and an alarmingly small number of clicks of the mouse, I have purchased a new commuter. I wanted something understated. :oops:

    I can feel a more scenic and muddier commute coming on....

    salsa1.jpg

    (That's not actually mine by the way)
  • Feltup
    Feltup Posts: 1,340
    I've been hankering after something similar, looks nice!

    Must resist the temptation!
    Short hairy legged roadie FCN 4 or 5 in my baggies.

    Felt F55 - 2007
    Specialized Singlecross - 2008
    Marin Rift Zone - 1998
    Peugeot Tourmalet - 1983 - taken more hits than Mohammed Ali
  • greg66_tri_v2.0
    greg66_tri_v2.0 Posts: 7,172
    An orange stem ?

    Where the fcuk did that come from, FFS?! :shock:
    Swim. Bike. Run. Yeah. That's what I used to do.

    Bike 1
    Bike 2-A
  • always_tyred
    always_tyred Posts: 4,965
    Greg66 wrote:
    An orange stem ?

    Where the fcuk did that come from, FFS?! :shock:

    I know. Pearlescent paint. Steel as well. Only available from Salsa with the complete bike.
    I gave in unto temptation.

    Saddle looks like a chafing nightmare though and the seatpost is a Kalloy. I refuse to own anything that is made by Kalloy.
  • gtvlusso
    gtvlusso Posts: 5,112
    Dura-Ace gear cable set
    Dura-Ace brake cable set
    Italian Flag bar tape
    White bar tape
    Stars 'n stripes bar tape
    Aero levers (Blackwell)
    Coppi calipers

    Should be one fixie built soon!
  • itboffin
    itboffin Posts: 20,064
    Greg66 wrote:
    An orange stem ?

    Where the fcuk did that come from, FFS?! :shock:

    How can YOU of all people question colour coordinated bike components....

    I bet that girdle you're wearing at the moment match's you winter kit/bike :wink:
    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.
  • itboffin
    itboffin Posts: 20,064
    So my shiny new Dolan frame just arrived, perfectly boxed and bubble wrapped but it has a dent in the top tube, grrrrrrrrr

    The dent is only slight but visible, esp to me, should I sent it back?

    I have to say the frame is a work of art, stunning lines and all that.
    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.
  • il_principe
    il_principe Posts: 9,155
    gtvlusso wrote:
    Italian Flag bar tape

    Ooh ooh, where from where from!
    :P
  • jonginge
    jonginge Posts: 5,945
    jashburnham wrote:
    gtvlusso wrote:
    Italian Flag bar tape

    Ooh ooh, where from where from!
    :P
    Whilst looking at the new Mavic shoes I spied:
    http://www.parker-international.co.uk/1 ... -2008.html
    FCN 2-4 "Shut up legs", Jens Voigt
    Planet-x Scott
    Rides
  • il_principe
    il_principe Posts: 9,155
    JonGinge wrote:
    jashburnham wrote:
    gtvlusso wrote:
    Italian Flag bar tape

    Ooh ooh, where from where from!
    :P
    Whilst looking at the new Mavic shoes I spied:
    http://www.parker-international.co.uk/1 ... -2008.html

    Duly ordered! That's so going on the Prince.
  • always_tyred
    always_tyred Posts: 4,965
    JonGinge wrote:
    jashburnham wrote:
    gtvlusso wrote:
    Italian Flag bar tape

    Ooh ooh, where from where from!
    :P
    Whilst looking at the new Mavic shoes I spied:
    http://www.parker-international.co.uk/1 ... -2008.html

    Christmas themed bar tape. How sweet.
  • gtvlusso
    gtvlusso Posts: 5,112
    Always Tyred wrote:
    JonGinge wrote:
    jashburnham wrote:
    gtvlusso wrote:
    Italian Flag bar tape

    Ooh ooh, where from where from!
    :P
    Whilst looking at the new Mavic shoes I spied:
    http://www.parker-international.co.uk/1 ... -2008.html

    Christmas themed bar tape. How sweet.

    Well....I got mine from Wiggle - which meant I probably paid too much. However, Italian flag bar tape is so last year....I now have "Stars 'n Stripes" bar tape, 2 rolls, one for the Boardman and one for the fixie.
  • always_tyred
    always_tyred Posts: 4,965
    gtvlusso wrote:
    Always Tyred wrote:
    JonGinge wrote:
    jashburnham wrote:
    gtvlusso wrote:
    Italian Flag bar tape

    Ooh ooh, where from where from!
    :P
    Whilst looking at the new Mavic shoes I spied:
    http://www.parker-international.co.uk/1 ... -2008.html

    Christmas themed bar tape. How sweet.

    Well....I got mine from Wiggle - which meant I probably paid too much. However, Italian flag bar tape is so last year....I now have "Stars 'n Stripes" bar tape, 2 rolls, one for the Boardman and one for the fixie.
    How come they don't do European Union bar tape?
  • gtvlusso
    gtvlusso Posts: 5,112
    Always Tyred wrote:
    gtvlusso wrote:
    Always Tyred wrote:
    JonGinge wrote:
    jashburnham wrote:
    gtvlusso wrote:
    Italian Flag bar tape

    Ooh ooh, where from where from!
    :P
    Whilst looking at the new Mavic shoes I spied:
    http://www.parker-international.co.uk/1 ... -2008.html

    Christmas themed bar tape. How sweet.

    Well....I got mine from Wiggle - which meant I probably paid too much. However, Italian flag bar tape is so last year....I now have "Stars 'n Stripes" bar tape, 2 rolls, one for the Boardman and one for the fixie.
    How come they don't do European Union bar tape?

    It would never stick to anything...... :lol:
  • antfly
    antfly Posts: 3,276
    Is that a joke?Please try harder.
    Smarter than the average bear.
  • gtvlusso
    gtvlusso Posts: 5,112
    antfly wrote:
    Is that a joke?Please try harder.

    I don't think someone with "I fall off, therefore I am" as a signature should be dissin'!!
  • don_don
    don_don Posts: 1,007
    XT shifters and rear mech for my SO's MTB.

    Can I have a bit of a gear related rant? What is it with Shimano and packaging these days? :x

    The shifters came in a fancy cardboard box big enough to get a chainset in. The mech wasn't much better.

    To top it all off, Wiggle sent it in a box big enough for my 3yr old to sit in :roll:

    The world's going to pot I tell you. :evil:

    And breeeeathe......
  • antfly
    antfly Posts: 3,276
    gtvlusso wrote:
    antfly wrote:
    Is that a joke?Please try harder.

    I don't think someone with "I fall off, therefore I am" as a signature should be dissin'!!
    It`s pithy, and anyone who doesn`t like it can pith off! {Now that`s a good joke}
    Smarter than the average bear.
  • itboffin
    itboffin Posts: 20,064
    i'll get my coat :cry:
    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.
  • ansbaradigeidfran
    ansbaradigeidfran Posts: 526
    itboffin wrote:
    i'll get my coat :cry:
    Better yours than anyone else's... ;)
  • gtvlusso
    gtvlusso Posts: 5,112
    ansbaradigeidfran wrote:
    itboffin wrote:
    i'll get my coat :cry:
    Better yours than anyone else's... ;)

    I'll get your coat too......it's about as funny as death in here..!
  • itboffin
    itboffin Posts: 20,064
    gtvlusso wrote:
    ansbaradigeidfran wrote:
    itboffin wrote:
    i'll get my coat :cry:
    Better yours than anyone else's... ;)

    I'll get your coat too......it's about as funny as death in here..!

    Must be the credit crunch :cry:
    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.
  • AndyManc
    AndyManc Posts: 1,393
    don_don wrote:
    To top it all off, Wiggle sent it in a box big enough for my 3yr old to sit in :roll:

    ...

    That's his Christmas present sorted out then ......... :)



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    Specialized Hardrock Pro/Trek FX 7.3 Hybrid/Specialized Enduro/Specialized Tri-Cross Sport
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  • antfly
    antfly Posts: 3,276
    gtvlusso wrote:
    ansbaradigeidfran wrote:
    itboffin wrote:
    i'll get my coat :cry:
    Better yours than anyone else's... ;)

    I'll get your coat too......it's about as funny as death in here..!
    Well you started it.
    Smarter than the average bear.
  • antfly
    antfly Posts: 3,276
    itboffin wrote:
    i'll get my coat :cry:

    They must be tears of laughter then. :lol:
    Smarter than the average bear.
  • gtvlusso
    gtvlusso Posts: 5,112
    antfly wrote:
    gtvlusso wrote:
    ansbaradigeidfran wrote:
    itboffin wrote:
    i'll get my coat :cry:
    Better yours than anyone else's... ;)

    I'll get your coat too......it's about as funny as death in here..!
    Well you started it.

    I condemn myself for being about as funny as Alan Carr.......
  • always_tyred
    always_tyred Posts: 4,965
    gtvlusso wrote:
    antfly wrote:
    gtvlusso wrote:
    ansbaradigeidfran wrote:
    itboffin wrote:
    i'll get my coat :cry:
    Better yours than anyone else's... ;)

    I'll get your coat too......it's about as funny as death in here..!
    Well you started it.

    I condemn myself for being about as funny as Alan Carr.......
    I think you are aiming a bit high.
    As funny as George Bush, maybe.
  • antfly
    antfly Posts: 3,276
    gtvlusso wrote:
    antfly wrote:
    gtvlusso wrote:
    ansbaradigeidfran wrote:
    itboffin wrote:
    i'll get my coat :cry:
    Better yours than anyone else's... ;)

    I'll get your coat too......it's about as funny as death in here..!
    Well you started it.

    I condemn myself for being about as funny as Alan Carr.......

    Surely you mean Jimmy Carr.
    Smarter than the average bear.

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