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Bianchi?

andyxm — Sun Nov 8, 2009 11:01 pm

Author: andyxm

Posted: Sun Nov 8, 2009 11:01 pm

I had a Via Nirone alu carbon model for around a year, and to be honest was very dissapointed with the bike, lovely looking but a real let down on the performance side-my average speeds over the same rides were no better than when riding my Roberts tourer, which is getting on for 30 pounds and has 26" wheels and touring tyres. My impression is that Bianchi are living off past glories a little, I'd seriously recommend at least trying out a few other bikes

Sherwood Pines 1st of November. BHF event.

Cheshley — Sun Nov 8, 2009 11:01 pm

Author: Cheshley

Posted: Sun Nov 8, 2009 11:01 pm

event has been rearranged for Saturday 13th March 2010

Stinky cycling kit cures.

mickmc9 — Sun Nov 8, 2009 11:00 pm

Author: mickmc9

Posted: Sun Nov 8, 2009 11:00 pm

One third of a cap full of dettol disinfectant - Put it in one of those round ball things you get with washing detergents and put it in on top of the gear in the washing machine.
Obviously fabric conditioner and eco washing powder is a given.
Don't leave it in the washing machine when it's finished - cloths get smelly if left in the washing machine. Ie take them out to dry straight away.

Domesticate yourself.........

What are them mudguards called

Gav888 — Sun Nov 8, 2009 11:00 pm

Author: Gav888

Posted: Sun Nov 8, 2009 11:00 pm

tav1969 wrote:

Bah! Just fitted some roadracers to my Boardman Team, only to realise that I'll have to detach and re-attach the front one all the time as I'll be doing a part-car, part-bike commute with the front wheel off in the back of the car. I suppose undoing the thumb-screws near the hub will be the easiest way of detachment and re-attachment, but what a pain.

Oh well. They went on easily enough, although I will have to re-tighten the front brakes as I needed to adjust to get enough clearance.

How did you fit them to a team carbon! my mate cannot get his to fit the team as there isnt much room at all. Plenty of room on the pro though...

Scared of the "Sweet Shop" feeling!

Big Southern Jesse — Sun Nov 8, 2009 11:00 pm

Author: Big Southern Jesse

Posted: Sun Nov 8, 2009 11:00 pm

Well, thanks for the ideas so far, I'll get the paperwork in at the office, pick a shop, preferably the local one, then be back with a more specific list...

In the mean time, any more ideas?

For Sale - Assos S/S Equipe Jerseys - New

Slow-N-Old — Sun Nov 8, 2009 10:57 pm

Author: Slow-N-Old

Posted: Sun Nov 8, 2009 10:57 pm

I PM'd you hours ago, but no reply?

5 speed freewheel to 7 speed??

IO — Sun Nov 8, 2009 10:57 pm

Author: IO

Posted: Sun Nov 8, 2009 10:57 pm

Have you worked something out yet?

I have a 120mm dropout spacing and I fitted a 6 speed, standard spaced not Ultra, Suntour freewheel (around the mid 80's ! ) without changing the wheel or spacing, I guess it just depends on the clearance on your frame.

I'm now looking to upgrade to 7 speed as the overall freewheel size is only a couple of mm bigger and I reckon it will still fit.

Keeping up Appearances

Where are my stabilisers? — Sun Nov 8, 2009 10:56 pm

Author: Where are my stabilisers?

Posted: Sun Nov 8, 2009 10:56 pm

Purple... Hmm...Thank god it's nearly the end of the year

Actually purple would match the decals on the old peugeot - Vintage chic

F.S. Ebay Specialized Hotrock 24" girls

fitch28 — Sun Nov 8, 2009 10:56 pm

Author: fitch28

Posted: Sun Nov 8, 2009 10:56 pm

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Specialized-Hotrock-24-girls-bicycle_W0QQitemZ270482348172QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Bikes_GL?hash=item3efa01188c

Girls 24" Specialized Hotrock MTB for sale. Based in east kilbride near glasgow. collection in person only. any other info and pics through link above. listing ends Sun 15th November (evening). Any questions feel free to PM me, post here or ask question via ebay.

Mundane Observations Thread

prawny — Sun Nov 8, 2009 10:56 pm

Author: prawny

Posted: Sun Nov 8, 2009 10:56 pm

Slow Downcp wrote:

jairaj wrote:

i have a empty cardboard box in my room

'i' should be 'I'

I have many empty cardboard boxes in my loft, just in case I need to return any of the items originally in them. Even though most are well out of warranty (the original contents, not the boxes. As far as I know there was no warranty given or implied on the box).

I know I'm far too late to this thread but I do this too, I have no idea why, there's some boxes for worthless shit that I've had for years in my loft I'm sure I'm not going to take that £5 fan I got from dunelm in 2003 back now, but I'd better keep hold of the box just in case.

And in the spirit of the thread:

Moto GP is less exciting that WSB.

Goofbay, anyone used?

nicklouse — Sun Nov 8, 2009 10:56 pm

Author: nicklouse

Posted: Sun Nov 8, 2009 10:56 pm

interesting shipping terms.

and sales terms.

what tyres are you using for the winter?

turnercraig — Sun Nov 8, 2009 10:55 pm

Author: turnercraig

Posted: Sun Nov 8, 2009 10:55 pm

Panaracer Cinder 2.25, I use them all year, work for me.

Derailleurs...what do you look for in yours?

yeehaamcgee — Sun Nov 8, 2009 10:55 pm

Author: yeehaamcgee

Posted: Sun Nov 8, 2009 10:55 pm

supersonic wrote:

Yep, antisquat and low pedal feedback, works great.

DW to an extent (VPP moves). I assume the Marin is similar.

Nahm the marin's (Whyte's) quad link has way more pedal feedback than the I-drive. I-drive is unique in it's partial isolation of the drivetrain.

WTD: One of those white WCS stems and WCS carbon flats

epo-aholic — Sun Nov 8, 2009 10:54 pm

Author: epo-aholic

Posted: Sun Nov 8, 2009 10:54 pm

Anyone?

Needs to be mint condition, 100mm +/-6 deg and OS.

Could swap for a thomson 100mm 0deg OS or do cash?

Bars, again in mint condition OS and uncut please.

PM me if you can help.

Cheers

Ride Reports

cjcp — Sun Nov 8, 2009 10:54 pm

Author: cjcp

Posted: Sun Nov 8, 2009 10:54 pm

Went to Cardiff this weekend, so entered a 'cross race organised by a local club, Cardiff Jif.

Turned out to be a very muddy, very technical course just off the Taff trail. I couldn't see much of the front mech at the end (largely because I'd stacked the bike three times down the slopes - two in front of the cameras, so tried to make them "Hollywood" falls" ).

Seemed to be a very good turnout. The spectators were excellent. Decided to take the family along. As my youngest was more interested in playing in the leaves on route to the start line, I didn't get a chance to do a practice lap, so didn't know what was ahead of me.

The course was narrow, so not a great deal of opportunity for overtaking. Which meant that my imbecilic enthusiasm took over and I that's when I came off. I did a quality overtake - three riders - only to see them oertake me when we had to jump two obstacles - my bike handling is pants, and it's taking some time to get used to the SPDs. They got really clogged up too. Grrr.

So, after another off and more appallingly slow dismounts and remounts, I was quickly down the pan. I wondered if I had too much air in my tyres, so stopped to deflate them a bit. That seemed to do the trick, as well as more conserative riding . Settled into a nice cadence on the inner ring and I managed to claw back a few places, but would be surprised if there were any more than 10 riders behind me.

Awesome racing. Highly recommend it.