The Cycling Thread

Today I rebuild my bike. Need to clean, lube, fit new chain (not done this before ), adjust rear mexh to cope with larger sprocket, new tyres/tubes, etc.

Wish me luck!

Originally Posted by Tim in Belgium

A quick 25 miles for me this evening around the Chilterns as dodgy ankle means I can't run

Where abouts did you go in the Chilterns?

Originally Posted by Jabba

......adjust rear mech to cope with larger sprocket.......Wish me luck!

Hmmm...... adjustment not necessary. Worked first time. Amazing

Luck not necessary. Followed instructions

Bullet Cam is here and tested - nearly got pulled out on twice in under 1 mile. A few adjustments on my helmet and ready for the commute tomorrow!

Right after a day unsuccessfully shopping for a bike that I can genuinely afford, most bikes I liked were £1500 plus, my favourite of which was an Orbea for £1630, I have decided I am going to go for this:

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/focus-cayo-105-ltd-2011/ in a medium...I have a 29" inside leg.

...but before I click the checkout button, am I doing the right thing? It seems like a lot of bike for £999.

Thank you.

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Looks alright

Originally Posted by krhall

Right after a day unsuccessfully shopping for a bike that I can genuinely afford, most bikes I liked were £1500 plus, my favourite of which was an Orbea for £1630, I have decided I am going to go for this:

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/focus-cayo-105-ltd-2011/ in a medium...I have a 29" inside leg.

...but before I click the checkout button, am I doing the right thing? It seems like a lot of bike for £999.

Thank you.

Looks great, I dont think you can do better for a grand. I've got a Focus Mares for cyclocross and its great. Also know others who are very happy with them.

If you are new to wiggle and want some free sunglasses drop me your email address and I'll refer you!

Looking for a wiggle discount voucher now!!! Then I can afford some black 105 pedals with it!

Originally Posted by krhall

Looking for a wiggle discount voucher now!!! Then I can afford some black 105 pedals with it!

If you can run to these then get them:
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/M...?ModelID=47601

The model number tells you they are Ultegra but without the name on. Absolutely brilliant. Mind you, they were £45 when I got them about 6 months ago - so cheaper than 105.

Finally ordered a bike...took me long enough!