The Cycling Thread

I have a compact 50-34 on the front and an Ultegra 28-11 (10sp) cassette on the rear. I swapped to that rear cassette from a 25-11 105 cassette.

The highest 8 gears on the two cassettes are the same. The second lowest gear is 24-teeth, so only a midge's wotsit higher than the lowest on the other cassette. The 28-tooth cog gives a bail-out gear ratio of 1.214 which isn't a lot different from the 1.2 ratio which a 30-tooth front triple with a 25-tooth rear would give (but without the extra weight of the triple).

I'm not the strongest rider and there are proper hills in Wales. It works for me

[pookie]

not sure if its already been posted but came across ribble when looking for bits for my build.. They have extended the jan sale til 31st jan. http://www.ribblecycles.co.uk/

Seems to be good prices when they take off addition 25%.

[Dipper]

Originally Posted by pookie

not sure if its already been posted but came across ribble when looking for bits for my build.. They have extended the jan sale til 31st jan. http://www.ribblecycles.co.uk/

Seems to be good prices when they take off addition 25%.

You coluld try http://www.rosebikes.co.uk/ £4 carriage, 2-3 day delivery from Germany, their standard pricing on most components is in general cheaper than the best special offers you can get here.

[pookie]

cheers will have a looky

[maviczap]

Originally Posted by Dipper

You coluld try http://www.rosebikes.co.uk/ £4 carriage, 2-3 day delivery from Germany, their standard pricing on most components is in general cheaper than the best special offers you can get here.

And you can order a big fat catalogue, although its all in German.

Aber das sind kein problem fur mich

[Luckypants]

Any recommendations of a new chain to fit my Ultegra 6700 equipped summer steed?

Also need one for my winter bike, think it's got 10-speed Sora on it.


EDIT: Anyone got feedback on KMC chains?

Talking of recommendations:

I'm considering a fast touring bike.

Ideally, Ally frame, lugs for a rack, drop bars. Mudguard clearance a bonus but can live without.

[maviczap]

Originally Posted by Luckypants

Any recommendations of a new chain to fit my Ultegra 6700 equipped summer steed?
Also need one for my winter bike, think it's got 10-speed Sora on it.

EDIT: Anyone got feedback on KMC chains?

Sora will be 9 speed LP

I've used the Clarkes self lubing chains from Halfrauds, in fact I changed one on the litespeed not long ago.

Certainly seems to glide nicely over the sprockets, and change smoothly plus its a nice blingy goldish colour.

Its as good if not slightly better than the Ultegra that came with the groupset that I fitted to the Wilier.

I brought a couple of 9 speed ones and a 10 speed one off evilbay for a lot less than I paid at Halfrauds, or any of the other on line retailers. They come with a quicklink, so I've got no complaints.

I've got some KMC quick links and their chains must be ok, but these Clarkes ones are fine.

[maviczap]

Originally Posted by EssexDave

Talking of recommendations:

I'm considering a fast touring bike.

Ideally, Ally frame, lugs for a rack, drop bars. Mudguard clearance a bonus but can live without.

Ribble Audax frame?

Originally Posted by maviczap

Ribble Audax frame?

I've heard it's quite poor and that a lot of people don't get on with the geometry? Could be making it up..