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  • biondino
    biondino Posts: 5,990
    Hey guys,

    My BB on the Focus may be on its way out, and since I bought this ISIS-compatible chainset, I was wondering if I could replace my current (MegaExo) BB with an ISIS BB and use the new chainset. Can anyone give me an idea of whether this might work?
    My Focus / My Bob Jackson
    Blog (incl. bikes)
  • MonkeyMonster
    MonkeyMonster Posts: 4,629
    Tis a very good back light that one Andy - I have it too as does CP if memory serves.

    Soon to be seen @ a Morpeth near you...

    33828.jpg
    Le Cannon [98 Cannondale M400] [FCN: 8]
    The Mad Monkey [2013 Hoy 003] [FCN: 4]
  • biondino
    biondino Posts: 5,990
    biondino wrote:
    Hey guys,

    My BB on the Focus may be on its way out, and since I bought this ISIS-compatible chainset, I was wondering if I could replace my current (MegaExo) BB with an ISIS BB and use the new chainset. Can anyone give me an idea of whether this might work?

    Say, this BB?

    http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/cycle/7/FSA_P ... 360009402/

    Which I could then ask my lbs to fit along with the chainset?

    Also, would an ISIS BB be a major downgrade from a MegaExo one?

    Thanks again!
    My Focus / My Bob Jackson
    Blog (incl. bikes)
  • gadgets
    gadgets Posts: 100
    picked up the ergon gc3 grips with full size bar ends this weekend:

    ergongc3.jpg
    Synapse Disc 3 Ultegra '14/CAADX 5 105 '11
  • dirk_van_gently
    dirk_van_gently Posts: 826
    I have the Ergon grips, and they are brilliant, expensive but brilliant.
    If you see the candle as flame, the meal is already cooked.
    Photography, Google Earth, Route 30
  • cjcp
    cjcp Posts: 13,345
    biondino wrote:
    biondino wrote:
    Hey guys,

    My BB on the Focus may be on its way out, and since I bought this ISIS-compatible chainset, I was wondering if I could replace my current (MegaExo) BB with an ISIS BB and use the new chainset. Can anyone give me an idea of whether this might work?

    Say, this BB?

    http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/cycle/7/FSA_P ... 360009402/

    Which I could then ask my lbs to fit along with the chainset?

    Also, would an ISIS BB be a major downgrade from a MegaExo one?

    Thanks again!

    Don't see why it shouldn't fit provided you get the right size.

    Am planning to fit the MegaExo on the 'crosser. Have you checked the BR reviews to see if they have one on the ISIS. Why do you need the LBS to fit it? Tools?
    FCN 2-4.

    "What happens when the hammer goes down, kids?"
    "It stays down, Daddy."
    "Exactly."
  • biondino
    biondino Posts: 5,990
    Dude, any job that involves the words "bottom bracket" is a job I'm not going near :)
    My Focus / My Bob Jackson
    Blog (incl. bikes)
  • MonkeyMonster
    MonkeyMonster Posts: 4,629
    Oh and...

    SealSkinz Waterproof Mid-Light Socks
    XTX CNC Light Micro Bar Ends
    Shimano M520 Pedals
    Cannondale Le Carbon 10 Panel Shorts 7M251 Summer 2007

    What's a birthday for if not a brilliant reason to spend money...
    Le Cannon [98 Cannondale M400] [FCN: 8]
    The Mad Monkey [2013 Hoy 003] [FCN: 4]
  • cjcp
    cjcp Posts: 13,345
    biondino wrote:
    Dude, any job that involves the words "bottom bracket" is a job I'm not going near :)

    :lol:
    FCN 2-4.

    "What happens when the hammer goes down, kids?"
    "It stays down, Daddy."
    "Exactly."
  • CiB
    CiB Posts: 6,098
    A helmet. A helmet that makes me look like a complete dork. For one sportiv. Grumble grumble...

    And a TLD 1100 like the one at the top of this page. Blimey it's bright. Plus two front lights mounted a third in from each side of the bars, which add up even more lumens.

    Nice that they came in at sale prices, even though that had actually ended a day or so earlier.
  • Aguila
    Aguila Posts: 622
    cjcp wrote:
    biondino wrote:
    biondino wrote:
    Hey guys,

    My BB on the Focus may be on its way out, and since I bought this ISIS-compatible chainset, I was wondering if I could replace my current (MegaExo) BB with an ISIS BB and use the new chainset. Can anyone give me an idea of whether this might work?

    Say, this BB?

    http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/cycle/7/FSA_P ... 360009402/

    Which I could then ask my lbs to fit along with the chainset?

    Also, would an ISIS BB be a major downgrade from a MegaExo one?

    Thanks again!

    Don't see why it shouldn't fit provided you get the right size.

    Am planning to fit the MegaExo on the 'crosser. Have you checked the BR reviews to see if they have one on the ISIS. Why do you need the LBS to fit it? Tools?

    I thought this too and got a friend to fit my new chainset, couldn't beleive how easy it was, dont let the LBS take your money!! So long as you get access to the tools you'll be fine.

    I had no end of trouble with a megaexo chainset/BB mind, was so good to get rid. Now got ultegraSL which is massive improvement.
    www.bikehike.co.uk/mapview.php?id=6277
  • cjcp
    cjcp Posts: 13,345
    Some black Ritchey bar tape.
    FCN 2-4.

    "What happens when the hammer goes down, kids?"
    "It stays down, Daddy."
    "Exactly."
  • itboffin
    itboffin Posts: 20,072
    biondino wrote:
    biondino wrote:
    Hey guys,

    My BB on the Focus may be on its way out, and since I bought this ISIS-compatible chainset, I was wondering if I could replace my current (MegaExo) BB with an ISIS BB and use the new chainset. Can anyone give me an idea of whether this might work?

    Say, this BB?

    http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/cycle/7/FSA_P ... 360009402/

    Which I could then ask my lbs to fit along with the chainset?

    Also, would an ISIS BB be a major downgrade from a MegaExo one?

    Thanks again!

    Don't waste your time on the FSA, crank brothers ISIS is where it's at mmmm CNC machines BB with double sealed bearings soooo smooth, sooooo pretty.
    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.
  • kyoukoku
    kyoukoku Posts: 105
    nuun-med.jpgone each of all six flavours;

    ashima-sos-pads-med.jpg2 sets of Ashima S.O.S. disc pads;

    dhb-wheel-bag-ss07-med.jpg and one of these to keep the trainer wheel in.
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    2009 Ridgeback Flight 05 = FCN{7}
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  • pst88
    pst88 Posts: 621
    Just bought some SRAM Pitstop Flakjacket brake cables for "silly smooth operation". I can't help but think they meant silky smooth. Yet to be installed.
    Bianchi Via Nirone Veloce/Centaur 2010
  • always_tyred
    always_tyred Posts: 4,965
    MonkeyMonster wrote:
    Tis a very good back light that one Andy - I have it too as does CP if memory serves.

    Soon to be seen @ a Morpeth near you...

    33828.jpg
    I have the long sleeved version. Kids in the back of passing cars stare and appear to mouth things like "Dad, look at that strange man".
  • moonio
    moonio Posts: 802
    I really like that jersey :D
    I bought some bar ends but have realised I cant fit them to my bike as I have a mirror with a velcro fastening on one side...duh..
  • Cafewanda
    Cafewanda Posts: 2,788
    Because of that Biondino person in a different thread :roll: I was forced buy TWO of these

    http://www.wiggle.co.uk/images/smart-bs ... ht-med.jpg

    and a pair of these

    http://www.wiggle.co.uk/images/hh-48600 ... 07-med.jpg

    Just as well it's payday today :)
  • jonmack
    jonmack Posts: 522
    Put £50 on a Boardman Team Carbon which I could be picking up as soon as Saturday 10th, and £50 on a Boardman Pro Carbon Race Prepared which I'll be picking up in the new year, gives me a chance to save up the £3,249 I still need to pay on it...
  • kurako
    kurako Posts: 1,098
    Going clipless. Probably tomorrow morning. My route will be Tooting->London Br->Aldgate->Canary Wharf.

    If you see a guy on a grey mountain bike do a face plant be sure to stop and say hello!
    Univega 700
    Univega Via Strato
  • jedster
    jedster Posts: 1,717
    ITB,
    Don't waste your time on the FSA, crank brothers ISIS is where it's at mmmm CNC machines BB with double sealed bearings soooo smooth, sooooo pretty.

    Now I've seen that crank bros BB and it sure is preetty but isn't having a pretty BB a bit like having a pretty intestine - rather pointless? :P
  • MonkeyMonster
    MonkeyMonster Posts: 4,629
    Aye caramba - the 520's have those heinously ugly (yet legal, yeah I know) mahoosive reflector jobbies on em.

    If I wanted single sided spd's I'd have bought them...
    Le Cannon [98 Cannondale M400] [FCN: 8]
    The Mad Monkey [2013 Hoy 003] [FCN: 4]
  • prawny
    prawny Posts: 5,443
    jonmack wrote:
    Put £50 on a Boardman Team Carbon which I could be picking up as soon as Saturday 10th, and £50 on a Boardman Pro Carbon Race Prepared which I'll be picking up in the new year, gives me a chance to save up the £3,249 I still need to pay on it...

    Brave man, the race prepared is a real bargain, but I haven't got the bottle to buy one from halfords because I don't feel experienced enough.

    Both tasty bikes though.
    Saracen Tenet 3 - 2015 - Dead - Replaced with a Hack Frame
    Voodoo Bizango - 2014 - Dead - Hit by a car
    Vitus Sentier VRS - 2017
  • shoulder_of_orion
    shoulder_of_orion Posts: 529
    Ultegra Shifters. Bye-bye Sora you will not be missed. :D

    To celebrate I went on a mini wiggle splurge:

    New Brake Cables - inners and outers
    New Gear Cables - inners and outers
    New Brake Pads
    Park Tools Blue Book
    New Bar Tape
    New Chain
  • AndyManc
    AndyManc Posts: 1,393
    Shoulder of Lamb wrote:
    Ultegra Shifters. Bye-bye Sora you will not be missed. :D

    To celebrate I went on a mini wiggle splurge:

    New Brake Cables - inners and outers
    New Gear Cables - inners and outers
    New Brake Pads

    Park Tools Blue Book

    ]New Bar Tape
    New Chain

    Oh .. the park tools blue book .... is it any good , are there better ones out there ? :shock:


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    Specialized Hardrock Pro/Trek FX 7.3 Hybrid/Specialized Enduro/Specialized Tri-Cross Sport
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  • jonginge
    jonginge Posts: 5,945
    AndyManc wrote:
    Shoulder of Lamb wrote:
    Ultegra Shifters. Bye-bye Sora you will not be missed. :D

    To celebrate I went on a mini wiggle splurge:

    New Brake Cables - inners and outers
    New Gear Cables - inners and outers
    New Brake Pads

    Park Tools Blue Book

    ]New Bar Tape
    New Chain

    Oh .. the park tools blue book .... is it any good , are there better ones out there ? :shock:


    .
    Haven't got the park tools book but the Zinn road bike maintenance one is pretty good:
    http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/1934 ... 8E8KWWENQY
    FCN 2-4 "Shut up legs", Jens Voigt
    Planet-x Scott
    Rides
  • AndyManc
    AndyManc Posts: 1,393
    JonGinge wrote:
    Haven't got the park tools book but the Zinn road bike maintenance one is pretty good:
    http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/1934 ... 8E8KWWENQY

    Thanks for that, but it's road bike specific and I only have half a road bike :lol:

    Your book got quite a few bad reviews :shock:

    I'll go with park tools and my free bag of Haribo from Wiggle :roll:


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    Specialized Hardrock Pro/Trek FX 7.3 Hybrid/Specialized Enduro/Specialized Tri-Cross Sport
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  • CdrJake
    CdrJake Posts: 296
    *cough* new bike, Kona Jake *cough*

    Don't tell Girlfriend 2.0 :lol:
    twitter: @JakeM1969
  • jonginge
    jonginge Posts: 5,945
    AndyManc wrote:
    JonGinge wrote:
    Haven't got the park tools book but the Zinn road bike maintenance one is pretty good:
    http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/1934 ... 8E8KWWENQY

    Thanks for that, but it's road bike specific and I only have half a road bike :lol:

    Your book got quite a few bad reviews :shock:

    I'll go with park tools and my free bag of Haribo from Wiggle :roll:


    .
    Fair enough. Definitely a roadie book. The bad reviews seem to be cases of the book being pitched at a lower level than they expected/wanted. Was definitely useful when I was putting my planet-x together (my first complete road bike build since the late eighties - things had changed quite a lot in the interim)
    FCN 2-4 "Shut up legs", Jens Voigt
    Planet-x Scott
    Rides
  • redvee
    redvee Posts: 11,922
    Bought a couple of these tonight mainly cause of the bottle design.

    http://img246.imageshack.us/img246/7492/dsc055.jpg
    I've added a signature to prove it is still possible.

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