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  • Roastie
    Roastie Posts: 1,968
    lost_in_thought wrote:
    My cranks are ultra-torque too...

    Edit: And it looks like there'd be room for a 53, but it'd be tight.
    Oh, I see. Then there really is no point whatsover. Rather spend the money on something useful like a Powertap hub.
    David
    Engineered Bicycles
  • jonginge
    jonginge Posts: 5,945
    Roastie wrote:
    lost_in_thought wrote:
    My cranks are ultra-torque too...

    Edit: And it looks like there'd be room for a 53, but it'd be tight.
    Oh, I see. Then there really is no point whatsover. Rather spend the money on something useful like a Powertap hub.
    Problem with this is you keep getting asked if you've got a motor in it ;) Is a good gadget, though.
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  • lost_in_thought
    lost_in_thought Posts: 10,563
    My line of thought was that as it's rather cheap on Wiggle a 53/39 might not be a bad thing to have in the cupboard, should I ever need it...

    However, I would have no clue how to fit it, although thanks for the pages Jon! It's getting clearer.

    Is my reasoning daft?

    And Jon, it IS a motor. That's the only possible explanation. ;)
    FCN 7/1
    Viner Maxima, Tifosi CK7, Giant Bowery, Old commuter.
  • kyoukoku
    kyoukoku Posts: 105
    edited September 2009
    JonGinge wrote:
    Problem with this is you keep getting asked if you've got a motor in it Is a good gadget, though.
    lost_in_thought wrote:
    And Jon, it IS a motor. That's the only possible explanation. ;)

    If it makes you go faster then it must be, right?! :P
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  • jonginge
    jonginge Posts: 5,945
    lost_in_thought wrote:
    My line of thought was that as it's rather cheap on Wiggle a 53/39 might not be a bad thing to have in the cupboard, should I ever need it...

    However, I would have no clue how to fit it, although thanks for the pages Jon! It's getting clearer.

    Is my reasoning daft?

    And Jon, it IS a motor. That's the only possible explanation. ;)
    Hell no*. Amongst other things, I have 'spare' ultegra calipers, rear and front mech in my store cupboard; a spare selle italia turbo saddle just in case I need to replace the one on the commuter... the stockpile increaseth as the seasons turn.


    * I realise my perceptions may be warped
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  • Feltup
    Feltup Posts: 1,340
    I have hit 53mph using a 50x12. Maybe I could have hit 55mph with a 52x11 as I could have pedalled for a little bit longer. Top speed isn't really an issue with choosing the gearing, the real benefit I think of a standard as opposed to a compact is in terrain which is rolling rather than hilly. The mid ranges on the standard work better than on a compact i.e. you don't end up using the top and bottom gears on the cassette as much and therefore have better alignment of the chain for more of the ride.
    Short hairy legged roadie FCN 4 or 5 in my baggies.

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  • cjcp
    cjcp Posts: 13,345
    JonGinge wrote:
    Hell no*. Amongst other things, I have 'spare' ultegra calipers, rear and front mech in my store cupboard; a spare selle italia turbo saddle just in case I need to replace the one on the commuter... the stockpile increaseth as the seasons turn.

    Soooo, you've nearly got enough for a new build*. :wink:

    Not quite, but I couldn't resist planting that little seed.
    FCN 2-4.

    "What happens when the hammer goes down, kids?"
    "It stays down, Daddy."
    "Exactly."
  • jonginge
    jonginge Posts: 5,945
    cjcp wrote:
    JonGinge wrote:
    Hell no*. Amongst other things, I have 'spare' ultegra calipers, rear and front mech in my store cupboard; a spare selle italia turbo saddle just in case I need to replace the one on the commuter... the stockpile increaseth as the seasons turn.

    Soooo, you've nearly got enough for a new build*. :wink:

    Not quite, but I couldn't resist planting that little seed.
    Ah, but great oaks from little acorns grow...
    FCN 2-4 "Shut up legs", Jens Voigt
    Planet-x Scott
    Rides
  • cjcp
    cjcp Posts: 13,345
    JonGinge wrote:
    cjcp wrote:
    JonGinge wrote:
    Hell no*. Amongst other things, I have 'spare' ultegra calipers, rear and front mech in my store cupboard; a spare selle italia turbo saddle just in case I need to replace the one on the commuter... the stockpile increaseth as the seasons turn.

    Soooo, you've nearly got enough for a new build*. :wink:

    Not quite, but I couldn't resist planting that little seed.
    Ah, but great oaks from little acorns grow...

    Go on. You've got the boiler. Nothing stands in your way now.

    Ooo, another idea: you need lightweight wheels for next year. Go on...
    FCN 2-4.

    "What happens when the hammer goes down, kids?"
    "It stays down, Daddy."
    "Exactly."
  • jonginge
    jonginge Posts: 5,945
    cjcp wrote:
    JonGinge wrote:
    cjcp wrote:
    JonGinge wrote:
    Hell no*. Amongst other things, I have 'spare' ultegra calipers, rear and front mech in my store cupboard; a spare selle italia turbo saddle just in case I need to replace the one on the commuter... the stockpile increaseth as the seasons turn.

    Soooo, you've nearly got enough for a new build*. :wink:

    Not quite, but I couldn't resist planting that little seed.
    Ah, but great oaks from little acorns grow...

    Go on. You've got the boiler. Nothing stands in your way now.

    Ooo, another idea: you need lightweight wheels for next year. Go on...
    Not paid for the boiler yet, though. ;)

    Saw a chap on the commute last night with lightweights. He RLJed at parliament sq.
    Have been looking at HED Scorpios.... tubular only, though
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    Planet-x Scott
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  • cjcp
    cjcp Posts: 13,345
    8)

    I, however, am not even going to raise the subject of wheels at home. That would be like crossing the streams i.e. bad.
    FCN 2-4.

    "What happens when the hammer goes down, kids?"
    "It stays down, Daddy."
    "Exactly."
  • lost_in_thought
    lost_in_thought Posts: 10,563
    Alright... if they go below £300 and they still have stock, I'm having them. If they don't fit, I'll sell them on fleabay.
    FCN 7/1
    Viner Maxima, Tifosi CK7, Giant Bowery, Old commuter.
  • jrduquemin
    jrduquemin Posts: 791
    I just bought a shiney new Ultegra SL groupset to go on my Roubaix. The old groupset will then get transplanted onto my old roadbike for use on the winter commute :-)
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    2013 Yeti SB66
  • Roastie
    Roastie Posts: 1,968
    lost_in_thought wrote:
    Alright... if they go below £300 and they still have stock, I'm having them. If they don't fit, I'll sell them on fleabay.
    They'll fit.
    David
    Engineered Bicycles
  • AndyManc
    AndyManc Posts: 1,393
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    Well ............. it's got good reviews :roll: , and hats are too warm .... so , ......
    OK , OK ............ I'm bored . :P


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  • itboffin
    itboffin Posts: 20,072
    4 x 440ML cans of my fav black bev
    1 yummy choc bar
    mega size packet of crisps

    Yes these are cycling specific purchase, yes yes they are ... :roll:
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    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.
  • redvee
    redvee Posts: 11,922
    Bought some SPD cleats dirt cheap online and might by some more to replace the worn out cleats on all my shoes.
    I've added a signature to prove it is still possible.
  • tailwindhome
    tailwindhome Posts: 19,474
    Just a recommendation for a bargain

    DHB tights 30% off
    “New York has the haircuts, London has the trousers, but Belfast has the reason!
  • stuaff
    stuaff Posts: 1,736
    lost_in_thought wrote:
    Roastie wrote:
    @ LIT: Have you bought them yet?

    :lol:

    Not yet, no. My massive incompetence on hills is what's standing in my way, you see. Also, I don't know that 50/11 will ever be too spinny a gear...

    You're rather less massively incompentent than me (well, unless I'm on my 'clown bike'...). I imagine there can't be many who'd find 50/11 too spinny..at 100 cadence that'll be 35.5 mph!!!
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  • biondino
    biondino Posts: 5,990
    More Nuun

    MKS Sylvan track pedals - they're not fully sealed so it may be a mistake, but I couldn't find any others that were as simple, all silvery metal, classic looking and slimline

    5 x inner tubes (sigh)

    Black Diamond reflective stuff

    Box of High5 energy drink sachets
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  • sarajoy
    sarajoy Posts: 1,675
    From ALDI:

    Two base layer tops,
    one pair bib-trousers/tights,
    one pair 'winter' gloves,
    one ladies soft shell,
    two mens soft shells (bloke to decide which fits best).

    About £80 altogether.
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  • biondino
    biondino Posts: 5,990
    Haha, I have just done an Olivia :) My FSA Gossamer chainset* is getting quite worn, and I have had crank issues with the left hand crank, so seeing that Chain Reaction have it on sale for £60 (reduced from £290) made it a no brainer.


    *This excellent chainset is available too, in 170mm crank size, for £29.99, down from £110
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  • biondino
    biondino Posts: 5,990
    Hey guys, what the hell is this?

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  • biondino
    biondino Posts: 5,990
    Hmm, I think I may have just purchased a chainset with a different BB from the one I currently have! ISIS rather than MegaExo. Does this mean I can just buy a new ISIS BB and fit the lot (by which I obviously mean have my LBS fit the lot)?
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  • Fireblade96
    Fireblade96 Posts: 1,123
    biondino wrote:
    Hey guys, what the hell is this?

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    It's a new style of clip-in pedal, compatible with winter boots. In white with blingy gold bits, it should be ideal for your pink bike.

    Getttttt ittttttt.......

    :lol:
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  • sarajoy
    sarajoy Posts: 1,675
    Looks like a snowboard binding! Where did you get that from?
    biondino wrote:
    Hey guys, what the hell is this?

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  • biondino
    biondino Posts: 5,990
    Sorry for hogging the thread - the Chain reaction hyperbargain page is too good not to share with all y'all:

    http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/defa ... PageID=362
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  • jonginge
    jonginge Posts: 5,945
    edited September 2009
    biondino wrote:
    Hey guys, what the hell is this?

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    Snowboard bindings

    Edit: seems work is slow today for other folks too ;)
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    Planet-x Scott
    Rides
  • Mickey Eye
    Mickey Eye Posts: 590
    biondino wrote:
    Hey guys, what the hell is this?

    24114.jpg

    Snowboard binding? CRC branching out?
  • lost_in_thought
    lost_in_thought Posts: 10,563
    Mickey Eye wrote:
    biondino wrote:
    Hey guys, what the hell is this?

    24114.jpg

    Snowboard binding? CRC branching out?

    Oddly, they've always done a little bit of snowboarding/skateboarding gear... it's actually how I found the old commuter in the first place.
    FCN 7/1
    Viner Maxima, Tifosi CK7, Giant Bowery, Old commuter.

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