Can you spot whats missing?

Garryboy

OK, update on sad story - finally picked up my 2010 Boardman team carbon on Friday, this time in right size - took her our for lovely 30 mile spin this morning, then noticed something odd when washing her down...can you spot whats missing

http://www.flickr.com/photos/61069311@N05/5564063024/

A - whats the part called - so I can call Halfords in the morning and angrily demand that part X is replaced

B - is it safe to ride before it's fixed?

nicklouse

does not look like there is anything missing other than a water bottle

arthur_scrimshaw

If you're talking about the big hole in the centre of the chainset - it's supposed to be like that!

bruce225

if you think it's a bolt for the bottom bracket,there isn't one fitted...

rogerthecat

PMSL

seanoconn

Is this a trick question Garry?

Nothing missing from the pictures shown.

Garryboy

:oops:

I just reckoned that there should be - the other side has a 'bolt' showing:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/61069311@N05/5563483869/

and my 'old' Carrera Virtuoso shows a 'bolt' either side

But hey, if it's not missing I shall skulk back into the night, tail between legs and happy not to have another fight with Halfords!

Buckled_Rims

It's hollow to save weight. The bolt on the other side presses the 2 arms together.

Garryboy

I'll get me coat

thanks for the replies everyone

arthur_scrimshaw

Check out the image of the bike on the Halfords website - shows it as your picture.

ShutUpLegs

This should be read in conjunction with the other Boardman thread, 'how do I change gear?'



Well done for getting out and enjoying the bike

plowmar

Its OK Garryboy I insisted that my LBS looked one out for me after insisting that there had been one there when I bought the bike.

A cover not a bolt. Neither of us were thaaat daft. :oops: But of course there had never been one in the first place, and you're right it does look a bit odd.

mattshrops

you carrera has a square taper bottom bracket where the chainset and crank arms are bolted on. bet youre glad you posted before storming up there :shock:

Garryboy

mattshrops wrote:

you carrera has a square taper bottom bracket where the chainset and crank arms are bolted on. bet youre glad you posted before storming up there :shock:

Not half!

Forum is great - plus sure it gives some of th more experienced folk a laugh when noobs like me get it very wrong!

Berk Bonebonce

And that 'dent' in the seat tube, near the bottom and just behind the front mech, it's meant to be there.

MaxwellBygraves

However I would complain that they've let you strap a pump to the frame, very poor form
When I started cycling I had to go back to the shop half an hour later...'uh, how do you change gear...?'

Buckled_Rims

Remember one important thing,...nobody is born with knowledge. Those that take take the "p" with simple questions weren't born with the knowledge. Everyone has to learn from somewhere or someone!

Pokerface

Hey - at least the question was posted in Road Beginners and not Pro Race!


I'm sure most of us have asked similarly naive questions from time to time. Just not necessarily on a public forum!


Enjoy the bike.

Lillywhite

Expect a phone call from Halfords to tell you that your 'missing' bit is on order.

Buckled_Rims

Lillywhite wrote:

Expect a phone call from Halfords to tell you that your 'missing' bit is on order.

Yeah, expect the following:

Halfords: Dave, from halfords. It's about your missing hole.
Garryboy: has it arrived yet?
Halfords: We just want to know if it's SRAM missing hole or Shimano.
Garryboy: SRAM
Halfords: OK. Just checking....we've a Red missing hole in stock, but you have to wait 3 weeks for a force or rival missing hole.
Garryboy: Don't you have a half a missing hole? I think it's half the weight.
Halfords. Well buy it from us and we'll soon put that empty hole in your pocket right away

bails87

MaxwellBygraves wrote:

However I would complain that they've let you strap a pump to the frame, very poor form

Where do you roadies stick your pumps then, if they're not in a Camelbak.....or don't I want to know :shock:

shane515

email Wiggle immediately and complain
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Sorry couldn’t resist, I will get my coat too :oops:

MaxwellBygraves

bails87 wrote:

MaxwellBygraves wrote:

However I would complain that they've let you strap a pump to the frame, very poor form

Where do you roadies stick your pumps then, if they're not in a Camelbak.....or don't I want to know :shock:

Jersey pocket, natch.

bails87

Hmmm, you've either got a tiny pump or a massive jersey!

MaxwellBygraves

bails87 wrote:

Hmmm, you've either got a tiny pump or a massive jersey!

http://www.velominati.com/blog/the-rules/

I refer you to rule 30.

solsurf

My eyes my eyes, take that pump off ahh!

rake

rule 33 is in contradiction of rule 5.
http://www.velominati.com/blog/the-rules/

Garryboy

MaxwellBygraves wrote:

bails87 wrote:

Hmmm, you've either got a tiny pump or a massive jersey!

http://www.velominati.com/blog/the-rules/

I refer you to rule 30.

Wow essential reading - pump now removed from frame.......

seanoconn

Don't let the bike snobs bully you. Put the pump where you want.

If you've got a jersey stuffed with metal objects, try not to land on your back if you fall/get knocked off!

bails87

MaxwellBygraves wrote:

bails87 wrote:

Hmmm, you've either got a tiny pump or a massive jersey!

http://www.velominati.com/blog/the-rules/

I refer you to rule 30.

Yeah....erm, I'm not the end of a bell, so I'll be ignoring that whole list thankyouverymuch!

MaxwellBygraves

bails87 wrote:

MaxwellBygraves wrote:

bails87 wrote:

Hmmm, you've either got a tiny pump or a massive jersey!

http://www.velominati.com/blog/the-rules/

I refer you to rule 30.

Yeah....erm, I'm not the end of a bell, so I'll be ignoring that whole list thankyouverymuch!

I refer you to rule 1.