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  • hondafanatic
    hondafanatic Posts: 213
    Specialized Tricross Singlespeed 2009 Road Bike
    <insert witty comment here>

    Also, I have calculated my FCN as 12...although I have no idea what that actually means.
  • Feltup
    Feltup Posts: 1,340
    If you do decide to take it off road I would suggest riding it in freewheel mode. I rode mine off road and fixed and found out you can't bunny hop ditches etc! :shock: A bit exciting to say the least. Really good fun though and pretty quick on the firetracks.

    The freewheel sounds terrible after just one off road adventure so I guess that will be the first upgrade.
    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
  • itboffin
    itboffin Posts: 20,064
    linsen wrote:
    itboffin wrote:
    indexed 7 speed down tube shifter, i'm so with the latest stuff me :lol:

    I also need new white bar tape, mine has gone a horrid brown colour.

    Tip of the day - buy some bar tape that is a horrid brown colour already - then you won't have to keep cleaning or replacing it :lol:

    (guess what colour my mtb is?)

    Ha ha!

    My saddle is never going to be the same again :( an I think someone might have knocked my bike over as the saddle and bar tape is grazed on one side, I am not amused.

    PS. Bar tape white again well sort of
    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.
  • hondafanatic
    hondafanatic Posts: 213
    Feltup wrote:
    If you do decide to take it off road I would suggest riding it in freewheel mode. I rode mine off road and fixed and found out you can't bunny hop ditches etc! :shock: A bit exciting to say the least. Really good fun though and pretty quick on the firetracks.

    The freewheel sounds terrible after just one off road adventure so I guess that will be the first upgrade.

    Cheers for the advice, but i wasn't planning on going fixie...have less than 27 gears is weird enough... :shock:

    But i can mentally picture trying to bunny hop with the cranks still revolving...double :shock:
    <insert witty comment here>

    Also, I have calculated my FCN as 12...although I have no idea what that actually means.
  • coffeecup
    coffeecup Posts: 128
    Sick of constantly having to play with my rear mech in this dirty weather, so 'invested' in a set of these from Wiggle (£35 with discount)

    rideon-sealed-gear-med.jpg

    The guy at a LBS made a mess of the fitting. Took the bloomin seal off part of the cable. 'Wot's the point of splashing out on sealed cables', I said??!! :x Anyway, he managed to sort them out (I think) and they're shiftin like a dream. Will see if they still are in a few weeks time.

    They're on my trusty C2C by the way. (And before all the fixies start guffin on about how great it is to have no gears.... I use nearly every one of my 20 every day :P )
    Time you've enjoyed wasting, hasn't been wasted

    Bianchi L'Una, Bianchi 928 C2C 105, Dahon MU SL
  • symo
    symo Posts: 1,743
    Just purchased CTS Cycling for Fitness. Hopefully should have me prepped for Dartmoor classic 100 miler.
    +++++++++++++++++++++
    we are the proud, the few, Descendents.

    Panama - finally putting a nail in the economic theory of the trickle down effect.
  • always_tyred
    always_tyred Posts: 4,965
    symo wrote:
    Just purchased CTS Cycling for Fitness. Hopefully should have me prepped for Dartmoor classic 100 miler.
    Remember to order some spare knees.
  • symo
    symo Posts: 1,743
    Always Tyred wrote:
    symo wrote:
    Just purchased CTS Cycling for Fitness. Hopefully should have me prepped for Dartmoor classic 100 miler.
    Remember to order some spare knees.

    Or I could MTFU?
    +++++++++++++++++++++
    we are the proud, the few, Descendents.

    Panama - finally putting a nail in the economic theory of the trickle down effect.
  • jackfeeder
    jackfeeder Posts: 269
    Just bought bib shorts (for the summer - bargain), 2 MTB inner tubes, Ultra Gator Skin *2 plus 2 tubes for my winter road bike and a spare set of wheels for my MTB to commute on, 160mm rotors and bolts.
    My wife did comment slightly sarcastically "much cheaper than running a car then" - how true!
    Just need now to get nice Carbon road bike for my 40th, spare rear wheel for my winter road bike for the turbo and a larger house with a garage. There we go - sorted.
    All my life I've wanted to be someone; I guess I should have been more specific.
  • always_tyred
    always_tyred Posts: 4,965
    symo wrote:
    Always Tyred wrote:
    symo wrote:
    Just purchased CTS Cycling for Fitness. Hopefully should have me prepped for Dartmoor classic 100 miler.
    Remember to order some spare knees.

    Or I could MTFU?
    I cycled around Dartmoor last summer (about 90 miles I think, so less than the sportive... although I was riding solo and it was raining hard all day so I'm arguably way tougher) and I lived near there for a while. Everywhere is either up hill or down hill. Usually steep. Often very steep. There is a flat mile or so near Newton Abbot, but I think its a man made geographical feature.

    Really, order some new knees.

    (Seriously though, its pretty much cycling heaven down there - enjoy.)
  • hondafanatic
    hondafanatic Posts: 213
    expensive week this one...on top of a new bike,

    New Outer, Middle chain rings (middleburn)
    New saddle - broke my 'new' one three days after getting it - Spesh Toupe Gel (Pimp White)
    New Rear XTR caliper - old one seized despite numerous strip downs
    New Cassette
    New Chain
    As many cleaning products that my LBS had

    It's more expensive than my car. Hence why I got a single speed bike...keeping it simple from now on...well, Mrs Hondafanatic was convinced with that excuse even if you lot see right through it. :lol:
    <insert witty comment here>

    Also, I have calculated my FCN as 12...although I have no idea what that actually means.
  • highwaymunky
    highwaymunky Posts: 124
    Just this week paid my deposit on the 2009 specialized Langster Monaco.

    This one: http://tinyurl.com/dnhlag

    Should get it next week.

    Can't wait!.... well maybe until it stop snowing. :D [/url]
    MTB FCN: 9
    SS FCN: 4
    http://highwaymunky.wordpress.com
  • hondafanatic
    hondafanatic Posts: 213
    highwaymunky wrote:
    Just this week paid my deposit on the 2009 specialized Langster Monaco.

    This one: http://tinyurl.com/dnhlag

    Should get it next week.

    Can't wait!.... well maybe until it stop snowing. :D [/url]

    Nice...it was between yours and the Tricross Single speed 09 that I was trying to decide...I only went for the Tricross because I have to go over some rough bridleways on the way home...but I would have preferred your for looks alone.
    <insert witty comment here>

    Also, I have calculated my FCN as 12...although I have no idea what that actually means.
  • symo
    symo Posts: 1,743
    Always Tyred wrote:
    symo wrote:
    Always Tyred wrote:
    symo wrote:
    Just purchased CTS Cycling for Fitness. Hopefully should have me prepped for Dartmoor classic 100 miler.
    Remember to order some spare knees.

    Or I could MTFU?
    I cycled around Dartmoor last summer (about 90 miles I think, so less than the sportive... although I was riding solo and it was raining hard all day so I'm arguably way tougher) and I lived near there for a while. Everywhere is either up hill or down hill. Usually steep. Often very steep. There is a flat mile or so near Newton Abbot, but I think its a man made geographical feature.

    Really, order some new knees.

    (Seriously though, its pretty much cycling heaven down there - enjoy.)

    Mate oi lives in th'abbot.
    My weekends (apart from this next one which I will be in the smoke) are going to be spent riding the route in advance extending the distance each time.
    +++++++++++++++++++++
    we are the proud, the few, Descendents.

    Panama - finally putting a nail in the economic theory of the trickle down effect.
  • always_tyred
    always_tyred Posts: 4,965
    symo wrote:
    Always Tyred wrote:
    symo wrote:
    Always Tyred wrote:
    symo wrote:
    Just purchased CTS Cycling for Fitness. Hopefully should have me prepped for Dartmoor classic 100 miler.
    Remember to order some spare knees.

    Or I could MTFU?
    I cycled around Dartmoor last summer (about 90 miles I think, so less than the sportive... although I was riding solo and it was raining hard all day so I'm arguably way tougher) and I lived near there for a while. Everywhere is either up hill or down hill. Usually steep. Often very steep. There is a flat mile or so near Newton Abbot, but I think its a man made geographical feature.

    Really, order some new knees.

    (Seriously though, its pretty much cycling heaven down there - enjoy.)

    Mate oi lives in th'abbot.
    My weekends (apart from this next one which I will be in the smoke) are going to be spent riding the route in advance extending the distance each time.
    Rad skoi in the marnin...get arf moi larnd.

    Y'oom naat frum round ear.

    Etc. :)
  • biondino
    biondino Posts: 5,990
    I was more aware of groups of feral disaffected youths hanging around street corners in Newton Abbot than I've been anywhere else in Britain.
    My Focus / My Bob Jackson
    Blog (incl. bikes)
  • always_tyred
    always_tyred Posts: 4,965
    biondino wrote:
    I was more aware of groups of feral disaffected youths hanging around street corners in Newton Abbot than I've been anywhere else in Britain.
    Yes, but they carry manure rather than knives doon thure.

    I like Newton Abbot.
  • gtvlusso
    gtvlusso Posts: 5,112
    I used to live in Shaldon - not far from Newton Abbot...Teignmouth scares me though!

    As for buying:
    Sugino Messenger cranks + Sugino 103 BB
    Hill Special TT frame

    Thinking about a Bianchi PIsta!
  • Jamey
    Jamey Posts: 2,152
    I am now the proud owner of:

    - An ultrasonic cleaner (1.4L tank, 70W power)
    - A KMC X9.93 chain which was cheaper than the X9.73 chains thanks to a special offer.
    - Two KMC Missing Links.
    My photography // My helmet cam videos // My bike
  • itboffin
    itboffin Posts: 20,064
    Jamey wrote:
    I am now the proud owner of:

    - An ultrasonic cleaner (1.4L tank, 70W power)
    - A KMC X9.93 chain which was cheaper than the X9.73 chains thanks to a special offer.
    - Two KMC Missing Links.

    Which ultrasonic cleaner did you buy?
    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.
  • Jamey
    Jamey Posts: 2,152
    It's this one:
    http://www.myhobbystore.com/4176/Shesto ... T8000.html

    Although I only paid £36 delivered.
    My photography // My helmet cam videos // My bike
  • itboffin
    itboffin Posts: 20,064
    I've always be curious whether this things really work, hopefully you'll be able to tell us.
    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.
  • redddraggon
    redddraggon Posts: 10,862
    Some Sidi oversocks and a Ritchey Saddle for my commuter
    I like bikes...

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  • symo
    symo Posts: 1,743
    biondino wrote:
    I was more aware of groups of feral disaffected youths hanging around street corners in Newton Abbot than I've been anywhere else in Britain.

    Really? You should go to Ilkeston in Derbyshire.
    Also I work at a large place on Shaldon Road.

    Back to buying, Continental Training Tyre and a Bike Thong from Ribble, because the Rock and Roll trainer arrived last night. Also arrived was my beautiful Kiron Scandium and Elite Workstand.

    Can I just say if you can get the cash together and they have your size you really need to buy the Kiron while wiggle still do them. The thing is so light and incredibly beautifully finished. My only gripe was that there were no dust caps on the valves. I bolted my new Dave Hinde sourced Ultrga pedals in and the thing is awesome.

    Buy one.
    +++++++++++++++++++++
    we are the proud, the few, Descendents.

    Panama - finally putting a nail in the economic theory of the trickle down effect.
  • Rich158
    Rich158 Posts: 2,348
    Giant reign X1 :lol::lol::lol::lol: Sssssssshhhhhhhhh don't tell the misses. I just have to sell the Glory 8 now to pay for it :?

    Credit crunch, what credit crunch!! I'm just doing my bit to stimulate the economy and thus keep myself in work :wink:
    pain is temporary, the glory of beating your mates to the top of the hill lasts forever.....................

    Revised FCN - 2
  • symo
    symo Posts: 1,743
    Rich158 wrote:
    Giant reign X1 :lol::lol::lol::lol: Sssssssshhhhhhhhh don't tell the misses. I just have to sell the Glory 8 now to pay for it :?

    Credit crunch, what credit crunch!! I'm just doing my bit to stimulate the economy and thus keep myself in work :wink:

    Good on you, Gordon Brown would be proud even if he may have wet himself.
    +++++++++++++++++++++
    we are the proud, the few, Descendents.

    Panama - finally putting a nail in the economic theory of the trickle down effect.
  • soy_sauce
    soy_sauce Posts: 987
    just received my Daniese Cublic DH Jersey, didn't realise they have pads with it so im so happy with that specially for £21. :lol:

    also got a pair of preformace glasses with 3 spares set of lens from eBay for £12.
    "It is not impossible, its just improbable"

    Specialized Rockhopper Pro Disc 08
  • tramotane
    tramotane Posts: 46
    I bought a 9 A/H motorbike battery (weighs 4kg) connected to a 55w halogen driving lamp
    complete with intelligent battery charger total cost £92

    a bright light that runs for 90 mins before recharge

    wunderlights :lol:
  • Finbar Saunders
    Finbar Saunders Posts: 299
    Rummaged through the bargain bin at Halford's last night and came up with:

    Polaris padded undershorts 50p down from £14.99
    Bikehut cycle cleaning brush set £3 down from £9.99
    Action Man Atom kids padded gloves £1 down from £4.99

    There was a Shimano WH-535 front wheel, no skewer, £10. Might go back and get it, you can never have too many wheels!
    No-one wanted to eat Patagonia Toothfish so they renamed it Chilean Sea Bass and now it's in danger of over fishing!
  • Tempestas
    Tempestas Posts: 486
    Due to my old SPD-R's starting to fail I have had to change pedals and bought a pair of Time's RXS Impact pedals, then I couldn't stop myself and ended up with a pair of Assos F1 bibs, Sidi Genius's, loads of socks and a new Timex watch as my battery stopped :oops: Now all I have to do is get home early enough to intercept the card that will probably be left :roll:

    But I did resist the Colnago Extreme Power frameset (for now anyway) :wink:

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