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  • redvee
    redvee Posts: 11,922
    Bought some bartape to match the zesty lime frame. The finished effect when done properly

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    I've added a signature to prove it is still possible.
  • Mike39496
    Mike39496 Posts: 414
    I have been looking at the London Road (hoping for a discount!). I have a question that has probably been asked a number of times, but, is it worth the extra £200 for Hydraulic brakes over mechanical brakes?

    If I make the decision now it's unlikely I would upgrade to hydros later on given the additional cost.
  • NeXXus
    NeXXus Posts: 854
    Yes it is
    And the people bowed and prayed, to the neon god they made.
  • Mike39496
    Mike39496 Posts: 414
    NeXXus wrote:
    Yes it is

    I thought so, cheers!
  • tangled_metal
    tangled_metal Posts: 4,021
    Scuffed shifters? I took a side spill at low speed on gravel doing a downhill right turn. I fell to the right but the left shifter seemed to take the damage. It's twisted inwards slightly. Now one side the shifter is straight, the other it's pointing inwards. Most annoying.
  • redvee
    redvee Posts: 11,922
    Tangled Metal wrote:
    Now one side the shifter is straight, the other it's pointing inwards.

    Five minutes with an allen key will sort this.
    I've added a signature to prove it is still possible.
  • tangled_metal
    tangled_metal Posts: 4,021
    redvee wrote:
    Tangled Metal wrote:
    Now one side the shifter is straight, the other it's pointing inwards.

    Five minutes with an allen key will sort this.
    Yep it will. When I have 5 minutes without anything to do I'll get round to it. So far it's just annoying when I look down and see that my shifters aren't symmetrical. OCD kicks in mid ride and then I forget again by the end.

    Need new tyres as the areos seem slow to me. What's a good, puncture resistant, fast rolling mixed b surface tyre? At a reasonable price of course. I've a 37 tyre on now but wondering what would be a good replacement for my LR. Mostly road but I do go on a few tracks and trails too.
  • seanorawe
    seanorawe Posts: 950
    redvee wrote:
    Tangled Metal wrote:
    Now one side the shifter is straight, the other it's pointing inwards.

    Five minutes with an allen key will sort this.


    Most builders wont overly tighten the shifters, hence whey it bent and didnt break off. You should be able to just bend it back by hand.
    Cube Attain SL Disc
    Giant CRS 2.0
  • tangled_metal
    tangled_metal Posts: 4,021
    Nope it's fitted quite securely which is why I don't understand how it moved. IIRC they were both of slightly pointing inwards when I got the bikes but now the left hand one is pointing a bit.more inwards. I guess I put the right or lower hand out to catch my fall that way and the other was still gripping the hoods firmly when I fell causing it to move. Although I ride mostly on the drops just behind the shifters so that doesn't work neither.

    Anyhow, the bike takes its punishment well with me. Reliable since April last year when I got it. All with minimal maintenance. Good bike IMHO.
  • simono5
    simono5 Posts: 42
    My first what I'd class big big ride an out and back to Huddersfield covering 67 miles.

    Even more happy with the LR as the ride was predominantly canal toe paths, cross penine tail and bridleways. LR was made for this type of riding.

    Totally over stretched myself and was exhausted coming back and struggled with many of the longer hills. Even with two bottles I ran out of water so there's a lesson there.

    Only problem i had was changing up the gears which seemed to work but when I released the lever drop down the gears......need more practice with the double tap.

    Really enjoyed the day but will reduce my mileage whilst I get fitter.
  • ben_l
    ben_l Posts: 3
    Hi all,

    Really useful thread. Can folk comment on Fulcrum Racing Sport Disc Clincher vs WTB ST I19 TCS Selcof wheelset? Planning to stick schwalbe marathon supreme 32's on it, and want something thats suitable for commuting/touring.

    Thanks in advance!
  • NeXXus
    NeXXus Posts: 854
    Go with the Fulcrums
    And the people bowed and prayed, to the neon god they made.
  • PhilPub
    PhilPub Posts: 229
    ben_l wrote:
    Planning to stick schwalbe marathon supreme 32's on it!

    I can't help on the wheels, but loving these after a few hundred miles.
  • bigmonka
    bigmonka Posts: 361
    ben_l wrote:
    Hi all,

    Really useful thread. Can folk comment on Fulcrum Racing Sport Disc Clincher vs WTB ST I19 TCS Selcof wheelset? Planning to stick schwalbe marathon supreme 32's on it, and want something thats suitable for commuting/touring.

    Thanks in advance!
    I'm new to road bikes so I don't have the experience to tell you which wheels are better, but I've got the WTB/Selcofs and they seem nice and strong without being too heavy.
  • ben_l
    ben_l Posts: 3
    NeXXus wrote:
    Go with the Fulcrums

    Any reason for fulcrums over wtb? Cost the same in the build but wtb's individually cost ~£80 more (rrp £150 more!) - weight is about the same. As wtb is a mtb hub do you reckon this means its a bit more sturdy, but potentially bit slower?

    Thanks again.
  • NeXXus
    NeXXus Posts: 854
    ben_l wrote:
    NeXXus wrote:
    Go with the Fulcrums

    Any reason for fulcrums over wtb? Cost the same in the build but wtb's individually cost ~£80 more (rrp £150 more!) - weight is about the same. As wtb is a mtb hub do you reckon this means its a bit more sturdy, but potentially bit slower?

    Thanks again.
    Found them incredibly hard to work with in terms of getting tyres onto, to the point of breaking levers.The same tyres were on 3 different wheelsets, Mavic Aksiums I found easiet though
    And the people bowed and prayed, to the neon god they made.
  • ben_l
    ben_l Posts: 3
    Ace, thanks, had spotted someone else saying they were buggers to get the tyres I was planning to stick on (marathon supremes) so fulcrums it is I think! Have you been riding on/off road- want to make sure they can take a few bumps! Cheers.
  • NeXXus
    NeXXus Posts: 854
    They can, I rode mine off road on light gravel no problems
    And the people bowed and prayed, to the neon god they made.
  • ilovegrace
    ilovegrace Posts: 677
    hi all
    Help required.
    I have the original PX LR with the supplied PX wheels.
    I am using 28mm Continental ultras and have had 3 puncture in three rides !
    After reading a review in Bikes etc on wiggles Lifeline tyres i was going to order a pair . however the max they do is 25mm , my question is , will the be Ok for the wheels ?
    i do not know much about wheel tyre combinations so not sure if these will be to narrow.
    Look forward to your help, i am ridding into work all week and do not fancy more punctured commutes.
    regards
    ILG
  • NeXXus
    NeXXus Posts: 854
    I'd imagine it would be alright, PX used to offer 25mm if my memory serves me well.
    And the people bowed and prayed, to the neon god they made.
  • seanorawe
    seanorawe Posts: 950
    I was recommended by px to not go lower than 28 and i have the same wheels. However i think he just wanted me off the phone after a long call. After using 28s I'll never go 25 again. Love the wheels too. They take a hammering
    Cube Attain SL Disc
    Giant CRS 2.0
  • PhilPub
    PhilPub Posts: 229
    ilovegrace wrote:
    hi all
    Help required.
    I have the original PX LR with the supplied PX wheels.
    I am using 28mm Continental ultras and have had 3 puncture in three rides !
    After reading a review in Bikes etc on wiggles Lifeline tyres i was going to order a pair . however the max they do is 25mm , my question is , will the be Ok for the wheels ?
    i do not know much about wheel tyre combinations so not sure if these will be to narrow.
    Look forward to your help, i am ridding into work all week and do not fancy more punctured commutes.
    regards
    ILG

    IMO if your chief concern is puncture resistance you're better off sticking with the wider tyres, since they can be run at lower pressure. And since wider tyres tend to be fit-for-purpose they will often have better puncture protection. Have a look at something like Schwalbe Marathon Supreme, which come in 28mm - and 32mm which I have, and they come up very slightly narrow anyway, so you could even go up a size, and I'd say they'd be an excellent choice for commuting. They might be a bit more expensive but they're also supposed to have excellent durability so probably good economy in the long run.
  • ilovegrace
    ilovegrace Posts: 677
    Many thanks for your replies. I have gone for the michelin pro endurance 28 mm for £23.99.
    Only reason been that they received a 5 star review in Cycling weekly !!!
    regards
    ILG
  • ryanshattered
    ryanshattered Posts: 177
    ilovegrace wrote:
    Many thanks for your replies. I have gone for the michelin pro endurance 28 mm for £23.99.
    Only reason been that they received a 5 star review in Cycling weekly !!!
    regards
    ILG

    Sounds like a good choice - arlowood on here has these on his LR, although on Archetype rims, and he rates the tyres very highly.
  • simono5
    simono5 Posts: 42
    Went into PX Sheffield today and the guy frowned on 25's and recommend 28's. I bought a couple of Hutchinson Nitro 2's which were only two for a tenner. Will give them a go in the summer.
  • PhilPub
    PhilPub Posts: 229
    Yeah good choice on the Pro4 Endurance. I only had a few hundred miles in a previous pair, just one flat that was a pinch flat, and barely a mark or cut on them.
  • ilovegrace
    ilovegrace Posts: 677
    New tyres and tubes fitted for this morning ride . guess what ??????
    regards
    ILG
  • ryanshattered
    ryanshattered Posts: 177
    ilovegrace wrote:
    New tyres and tubes fitted for this morning ride . guess what ??????
    regards
    ILG

    Does it begin with a P?
  • ilovegrace
    ilovegrace Posts: 677
    Certainly does !!
  • DecantedOrange
    DecantedOrange Posts: 8
    Anyone else having massive trouble fitting their inner tubes? I've got the continental tyres and I found it near impossible, I had to take it down to the local bike shop and they did it for me. Even took them a good 10 minutes. Anyone got any suggestions what to switch to? I might look at going tubeless but I'm a noob to all this and I don't know what's good and not

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