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07-08-13, 12:08 PM
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Re: The Cycling Thread
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 I would recommend getting a chain catcher for the front, it should stop the chain dropping between the chainset & chainstay, which could have dire consequences for the frame.
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07-08-13, 12:15 PM
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07-08-13, 12:24 PM
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Re: The Cycling Thread
Something like this
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/token-tk375-...nt-road-mechs/ There's various types & prices. I've a K Edge one on the Wilier & a Deda dogfang on the Planet X (although doesn't really need it) Tried to fit the Dog fang on the Wilier, but the tube is the wrong shape, so opted for the K Edge, which mounts on the front mech. But depends if what type of mech you have braze on or band on
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07-08-13, 12:35 PM
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Re: The Cycling Thread
Thanks Mav, all new to me this carbon bike business.
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08-08-13, 09:14 AM
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Re: The Cycling Thread
I would advise selling your car, family members organs, bank robbery, prostitution, drug dealing or whatever else it takes otherwise to get a decent carbon bike.
......but I'm sure most of you already know that
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08-08-13, 09:16 AM
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Re: The Cycling Thread
When you rode it for the first time, did you instantly love it?
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08-08-13, 09:28 AM
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Yes, the fit was perfect, it soaks up rough roads and it's fast, I was cautious cornering to start off with but always am on a new bike.
Last night's ride wasn't a fast pace, we went out to concentrate on hills but everything I had a go at was a PR
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08-08-13, 09:34 AM
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looks like a missile.. you're breaking all those records already
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Re: The Cycling Thread
Cool, nice stats. Congratulations on the KOM.
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Re: The Cycling Thread
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 With Alex Dowsett pounding our lanes attainable KOMs are few and far between. |
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