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  • apreading
    apreading Posts: 4,535
    How big is their xxl? Castelli size or normal?
  • awavey
    awavey Posts: 2,368
    meanredspider wrote:
    I don't understand have come people's wheels aren't going back to the same place with QRs. They drop into a slot and you tighten the QR - simple as that. It's exactly the same on my MTB as it is my Volagi. It's hard to see what can go wrong.

    its how much you tighten the QR thats the problem IME, its totally skewer pressure as the wheel slots in the same place, but Id say not even a full turn extra of pressure on the QR, and you seem to create either some toe in on the forks which puts the pads out at an angle that can create a slight oscillation/rubbing on the disc, to I managed somehow to get the pads so they were catching the spokes of the disc itself, at which point you slacken it all off and try again.
  • wolfsbane2k
    wolfsbane2k Posts: 3,056
    Daniel B wrote:
    Under-Armour-ColdGear-Armour-Elements-Mock-Internal-Northern-Lights-1280801-714XL-0.jpg

    Wiggle have 5 left in XXL, for £16 each, down from £50.

    That looks good. Shame they don't include the length of the body.
    Oh, and er, yeah, about that waist size... I'm out.
    Intent on Cycling Commuting on a budget, but keep on breaking/crashing/finding nice stuff to buy.
    Bike 1 (Broken) - Bike 2(Borked) - Bike 3(broken spokes) - Bike 4( Needs Work) - Bike 5 (in bits) - Bike 6* ...
  • meanredspider
    meanredspider Posts: 12,337
    awavey wrote:
    meanredspider wrote:
    I don't understand have come people's wheels aren't going back to the same place with QRs. They drop into a slot and you tighten the QR - simple as that. It's exactly the same on my MTB as it is my Volagi. It's hard to see what can go wrong.

    its how much you tighten the QR thats the problem IME, its totally skewer pressure as the wheel slots in the same place, but Id say not even a full turn extra of pressure on the QR, and you seem to create either some toe in on the forks which puts the pads out at an angle that can create a slight oscillation/rubbing on the disc, to I managed somehow to get the pads so they were catching the spokes of the disc itself, at which point you slacken it all off and try again.

    I think there's something wrong there. The axle of the wheel hub should be one solid element. Applying more pressure through the QR shouldn't change the angle of the forks at all. I can only assume there's an issue with the quality of the hub or the drop-outs that causes misalignment. If this is the case, I can (finally) see why people think TA is a good idea - but, to me, it's solving the wrong problem. Anyhow - we're waaay OT with this.
    ROAD < Scott Foil HMX Di2, Volagi Liscio Di2, Jamis Renegade Elite Di2, Cube Reaction Race > ROUGH
  • ryan_w-2
    ryan_w-2 Posts: 1,162
    This:
    451701417p-082_01_1400Wx1400H_2048x2048.jpg?v=1490865084

    To go with these:
    Castelli-Free-Aero-Race-Bib-Shorts-Kit-Version-Internal-Midnight-Navy-Orange-SS17.jpg?w=1800&h=1800&a=7

    Both in the sale at Cycle Surgery, awesome kit!
    Specialized Allez Sprint Disc --- Specialized S-Works SL7

    IG: RhinosWorkshop
  • kingstongraham
    kingstongraham Posts: 28,302
    Castelli Premio Bib shorts. They are lovely.
  • elbowloh
    elbowloh Posts: 7,078
    This

    X-Tools-Headset-Wrench-Workshop-Tools-Black-Silver-NotSet-YC-659-32C.jpg

    and this

    X-Tools-Pro-12-Long-Adjustable-Wrench-Workshop-Tools-NotSet-XTPRO12ADJWRCH.jpg

    to tighten up the (oldskool) headset on my commuter.
    Felt F1 2014
    Felt Z6 2012
    Red Arthur Caygill steel frame
    Tall....
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  • oldbazza
    oldbazza Posts: 646
    Giro Empire VR with staff discount.

    Oh and some Wheelsmith aero-dimpled wheels with Hope hubs plus some previously bought Vittoria Corsa G+ to go on them.
    Ridley Helium SL (Dura-Ace/Wheelsmith Aero-dimpled 45 wheels)

    Light Blue Robinson(105 +lots of Hope)

    Planet X XLS 1X10(105/XTR/Miche/TRP Spyre SLC brakes

    Graham Weigh 105/Ultegra
  • davis
    davis Posts: 2,506
    Ryan_W wrote:
    This:

    ..Castellie jersey..
    To go with these:

    ...bibs...
    Both in the sale at Cycle Surgery, awesome kit!

    I think I really want these - what are they like?
    Sometimes parts break. Sometimes you crash. Sometimes it’s your fault.
  • ryan_w-2
    ryan_w-2 Posts: 1,162
    davis wrote:
    Ryan_W wrote:
    This:

    ..Castellie jersey..
    To go with these:

    ...bibs...
    Both in the sale at Cycle Surgery, awesome kit!

    I think I really want these - what are they like?

    Bibs are fantastic, buying a second pair! Very good quality (better than Rapha) and half the price.

    Haven't picked the top up yet, can't be arsed to walk to Holbourn...
    Specialized Allez Sprint Disc --- Specialized S-Works SL7

    IG: RhinosWorkshop
  • milemuncher1
    milemuncher1 Posts: 1,472
    New lock on grips for my old MX Comp. For some unknown reason, it originally came with white grips. They got skanky quite quickly, so I've got black replacements, cos black is proper pro innit.
  • davis
    davis Posts: 2,506
    Ryan_W wrote:
    davis wrote:
    Ryan_W wrote:
    This:

    ..Castellie jersey..
    To go with these:

    ...bibs...
    Both in the sale at Cycle Surgery, awesome kit!

    I think I really want these - what are they like?

    Bibs are fantastic, buying a second pair! Very good quality (better than Rapha) and half the price.

    Haven't picked the top up yet, can't be arsed to walk to Holbourn...


    *click*. *CHING*

    Whoops. :oops:
    Sometimes parts break. Sometimes you crash. Sometimes it’s your fault.
  • k1875
    k1875 Posts: 485
    Castelli Tempesta jacket and 3/4 pants thingies.

    I wear overshorts anyway and I'm sick of being soaking wet.
  • wolfsbane2k
    wolfsbane2k Posts: 3,056
    A battery powered angle grinder and cutting disc.
    Dlock jammed with bike still attached to stand...
    Intent on Cycling Commuting on a budget, but keep on breaking/crashing/finding nice stuff to buy.
    Bike 1 (Broken) - Bike 2(Borked) - Bike 3(broken spokes) - Bike 4( Needs Work) - Bike 5 (in bits) - Bike 6* ...
  • kingstonian
    kingstonian Posts: 2,847
    Pair of these https://www.sigmasport.co.uk/item/Oakle ... asses/ANI0

    Wore them this morning - the lenses are absolutely brilliant. Was frequently going from sunlight to dark shade and the lenses were spot on throughout.
  • asprilla
    asprilla Posts: 8,440
    A Gabba 2. The arrival of the Gabba 3 means the older ones are getting discounted and Evans have the red ones for £70.

    Given how beautifully sunny summer has been so far, I'm expecting us to finally get some rain in the autumn.
    Mud - Genesis Vapour CCX
    Race - Fuji Norcom Straight
    Sun - Cervelo R3
    Winter / Commute - Dolan ADX
  • -Dash
    -Dash Posts: 179
    Asprilla wrote:
    A Gabba 2. The arrival of the Gabba 3 means the older ones are getting discounted and Evans have the red ones for £70.

    Given how beautifully sunny summer has been so far, I'm expecting us to finally get some rain in the autumn.

    That reminds me.. I bought two from Mantel for £70 each on their Black Friday deals and forgot to return the smaller one.. I wonder if Evans would accept it for an exchange in store.
  • daniel_b
    daniel_b Posts: 12,065
    -Dash wrote:
    Asprilla wrote:
    A Gabba 2. The arrival of the Gabba 3 means the older ones are getting discounted and Evans have the red ones for £70.

    Given how beautifully sunny summer has been so far, I'm expecting us to finally get some rain in the autumn.

    That reminds me.. I bought two from Mantel for £70 each on their Black Friday deals and forgot to return the smaller one.. I wonder if Evans would accept it for an exchange in store.

    lol, ummmm........
    Felt F70 05 (Turbo)
    Marin Palisades Trail 91 and 06
    Scott CR1 SL 12
    Cannondale Synapse Adventure 15 & 16 Di2
    Scott Foil 18
  • -Dash
    -Dash Posts: 179
    Daniel B wrote:
    -Dash wrote:
    Asprilla wrote:
    A Gabba 2. The arrival of the Gabba 3 means the older ones are getting discounted and Evans have the red ones for £70.

    Given how beautifully sunny summer has been so far, I'm expecting us to finally get some rain in the autumn.

    That reminds me.. I bought two from Mantel for £70 each on their Black Friday deals and forgot to return the smaller one.. I wonder if Evans would accept it for an exchange in store.

    lol, ummmm........

    I would fully declare that. I doubt they would tbh in case it's fake etc. Though I actually have more than Evans would give as I have the Castelli packaging too :)

    I am a bit smaller since I bought it so maybe it fits now anyway!
  • spasypaddy
    spasypaddy Posts: 5,180
    i got the last pair of 38cm ergonova carbon bars from westbrook cycles for £99.99 instead of £225 last night.

    boom.

    thats a bargain :)
    BMC TM01 - FCN 0
    Look 695 (Geared) - FCN 1
    Bowman Palace:R - FCN 1
    Cannondale CAAD 9 - FCN 2
    Premier (CX) - FCN 6
    Premier (fixed/SS) - FCN3
  • daniel_b
    daniel_b Posts: 12,065
    spasypaddy wrote:
    i got the last pair of 38cm ergonova carbon bars from westbrook cycles for £99.99 instead of £225 last night.

    boom.

    thats a bargain :)

    Fine choice, that's what I have on two of my bikes in a 42cm variant and with no red (!), and very comfy they are too - personally I leave the tops unwrapped - enjoy!
    Felt F70 05 (Turbo)
    Marin Palisades Trail 91 and 06
    Scott CR1 SL 12
    Cannondale Synapse Adventure 15 & 16 Di2
    Scott Foil 18
  • ryan_w-2
    ryan_w-2 Posts: 1,162
    No good for sprinting though (unless the top of the range Ltd model).

    I had the Ergonova Team Stealth on my old bike and they were floppy as f**k when trying to put the power down. Not great for a £275 bar!
    Specialized Allez Sprint Disc --- Specialized S-Works SL7

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  • spasypaddy
    spasypaddy Posts: 5,180
    im going from a carbon ergosum to a carbon ergonova, i think i'll be fine.

    i wouldnt road race on that bike anyway!
    BMC TM01 - FCN 0
    Look 695 (Geared) - FCN 1
    Bowman Palace:R - FCN 1
    Cannondale CAAD 9 - FCN 2
    Premier (CX) - FCN 6
    Premier (fixed/SS) - FCN3
  • DrLex
    DrLex Posts: 2,142
    Monkeylectric light to please my inner 11 year old self.
    Location: ciderspace
  • N0bodyOfTheGoat
    N0bodyOfTheGoat Posts: 6,070
    DrLex wrote:
    Monkeylectric light to please my inner 11 year old self.

    Is that the one that can show your current speed to admirers to the side of your bike? :D
    ================
    2020 Voodoo Marasa
    2017 Cube Attain GTC Pro Disc 2016
    2016 Voodoo Wazoo
  • luv2ride
    luv2ride Posts: 2,367
    Pair of Castelli Omloop bibshorts and Tempo mitts from CRC, on decent reductions plus BC discount and 2.1% TCB.
    http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/cast ... prod153561
    http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/cast ... prod160799

    Have been keen to try these longer shorts with the fleecy part to the knee for a while, but gather fit can be a bit Cinderella-like so half expecting a swift return...we'll see. If they do fit, they should compliment the Potenza jersey nicely once it gets a little nippier.
    Titus Silk Road Ti rigid 29er - Scott Solace 10 disc - Kinesis Crosslight Pro6 disc - Scott CR1 SL - Pinnacle Arkose X 650b - Pinnacle Arkose singlespeed - Specialized Singlecross...& an Ernie Ball Musicman Stingray 4 string...
  • redvee
    redvee Posts: 11,922
    Been up in that there Londonium and had a wander around a few bike shops, Swift Cycles was one of them and accidently bought a Castelli cap for £16 which came in handy as it was a little damp on Wednesday.
    I've added a signature to prove it is still possible.
  • DrLex
    DrLex Posts: 2,142
    NitrousOxide wrote:
    DrLex wrote:
    Monkeylectric light to please my inner 11 year old self.

    Is that the one that can show your current speed to admirers to the side of your bike? :D

    Ah -what for me would be the spin of shame; so thankfully not. NOS original one (M133s), to go on the hack bike.
    Location: ciderspace
  • wolfsbane2k
    wolfsbane2k Posts: 3,056
    Fenwicks's PTFE anti seize paste to collect on the way home from evans to try and stop the handlebar from creaking.
    Intent on Cycling Commuting on a budget, but keep on breaking/crashing/finding nice stuff to buy.
    Bike 1 (Broken) - Bike 2(Borked) - Bike 3(broken spokes) - Bike 4( Needs Work) - Bike 5 (in bits) - Bike 6* ...
  • imatfaal
    imatfaal Posts: 2,716
    Wolfsbane2k wrote:
    Fenwicks's PTFE anti seize paste to collect on the way home from evans to try and stop the handlebar from creaking.

    Anti-seize should be used on stuff with screw thread to stop galvanic welding and the like (ie on steel bolts/pedals going into aluminum cranks) - it is not really made to go on components being clamped unless you are worried that it may rust together. You can use assembly paste for that but shouldn't need to unless component is carbon and you have a low torque limit on the bolts

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