Alps touring bike advice
Off the Alps next month and need some advice on my touring bike. I have got a hand built touring/ cyclo cross bike that is approx six years old, with an immaculate Campag Racing Triple groupset, carbon forks etc.
First of all, I am a heavy rider 17 stone, and am wondering if it is time to replace the carbon forks, and if so what shall I go for, as the bike has a 1 inch steerer and canti brakes.
I have got canti brakes on the bike, but braking performance is pretty poor, probaly due to the fact that Campag ergoes dont work well with canti's. What can I do? Would expensive brake pads make a difference, as I use cheap Kool Stop's at the moment. Tried numerous different sets of brakes in the past but nothing has made much of a difference.
My next problem is that I want to replace my 9 speed ergoes, chain and cassette, however 9 speed is now discontinued. Can I upgrade to 10/11 speed ergoes and expect gear changes to work ok, with 9 speed set up.
Lastly after a set of cheap wheels, and am considering a pair of Campag Khamsin wheels. Have always been very impressed with Campags cheap wheels in the past, and am wondering if they will be strong and stiff enough
Many thanks
First of all, I am a heavy rider 17 stone, and am wondering if it is time to replace the carbon forks, and if so what shall I go for, as the bike has a 1 inch steerer and canti brakes.
I have got canti brakes on the bike, but braking performance is pretty poor, probaly due to the fact that Campag ergoes dont work well with canti's. What can I do? Would expensive brake pads make a difference, as I use cheap Kool Stop's at the moment. Tried numerous different sets of brakes in the past but nothing has made much of a difference.
My next problem is that I want to replace my 9 speed ergoes, chain and cassette, however 9 speed is now discontinued. Can I upgrade to 10/11 speed ergoes and expect gear changes to work ok, with 9 speed set up.
Lastly after a set of cheap wheels, and am considering a pair of Campag Khamsin wheels. Have always been very impressed with Campags cheap wheels in the past, and am wondering if they will be strong and stiff enough
Many thanks
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