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link_2007

I'm going to print that, cut it out and cycle it home :cool:

Bloggsie

lennymc wrote: »

thread derailment?

no its derailment of thread!

thehangtenguy

My steed

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Lusk_Doyle wrote: »

It's cool. I'll see her (or him) a long way off with those odd socks and I have a metal detector so if she (or he) gets close then the shoulder will give her (or his) presence away!

By the power of my odd socks your bikes shall neutralize you by the time my personal bike army gets (rattles to) there, whereupon the heaviest steelies will wreak terrible revenge upon your person.

Yes, exceeding the weight limit for the bike is bike abuse.



Bike can be male, female, both and neither. They exist on a non binary scale. They're whoever they need to be. They can even change when they change owners.:D

Bloggsie

I really feel sorry for any new people joing this thread, reading previous posts will confuse & possibly scare the sh1t out of them!

as for me, i hae a warped twisted sense of humour that has stood me in good stead.

Cona

Is that the TCR Advanced 15 ???

dave_o_brien

Cona wrote: »

Is that the TCR Advanced 15 ???

Yes

Cona

Its gorgeous...looking for new wheels at the moment but it would have to be suitable and comforatble for long spins. I expect that this is too stiff for long rides?

dave_o_brien

Cona wrote: »

Its gorgeous...looking for new wheels at the moment but it would have to be suitable and comforatble for long spins. I expect that this is too stiff for long rides?

Well, my last couple of bikes have all been race bikes; TCR's and Ridley Orion's. None have been uncomfortable for 200km spins, and this in particular is very comfortable. Fit is important; this fits me great.

AstraMonti

A classic frame in modern gear.

lennymc

If it had different wheels it would be nice

magicbastarder

i think the wheels look really well.

Raam

Looks like a waste of good modern components, if you ask me... which you didn't.

peterjmaxwell

only taken 20 months but new bike made up of new frame and what parts could be salvaged from bike post accident (previously http://i60.tinypic.com/fao7rt.jpg). Stem feels a little long and might need to be replaced.

JJJJNR

More nonsensical upgrades on my XTC, new BB, dropper post, nobby nics (2.25) and hans dampf (2.35) bike is completely transformed on the trails, dog is fairly impressed despite pic. This bike is so fast its scary on some of the trails now, almost had another trip to the A&E, but thanks to a couple of Steri-Strips was avoided.

onthefringe

Raam wrote: »

Looks like a waste of good modern components, if you ask me... which you didn't.

Lotta sense in not asking you so

Brian?

Raam wrote: »

Looks like a waste of good modern components, if you ask me... which you didn't.

I concur. Just don't get it.

Raam

onthefringe wrote: »

Lotta sense in not asking you so

Who asked you to not ask me?

lennymc

Raam wrote: »

Who asked you to not ask me?

Who asked you to ask him to ask who asked not to ask you?

magicbastarder

it was me who didn't ask anyone to not ask anyone anything so i probably deserve the blame, if you ask me.

crumliniano

I'm not sure TT bikes should be allowed on this thread, but I do like this paint job.

dragratchet

decals on the disc stating the obvious..

Kavrocks

crumliniano wrote: »

I'm not sure TT bikes should be allowed on this thread, but I do like this paint job.

I don't think they should be regardless of paint job!

granda

crumliniano wrote: »

I'm not sure TT bikes should be allowed on this thread, but I do like this paint job

My eyes hurt!!!

petethedrummer

AstraMonti wrote: »

A classic frame in modern gear.

The classic frame has the problem of poor acceleration.
The modern wheels have the problem of poor deceleration.

onthefringe

Raam wrote: »

Who asked you to not ask me?

i asked myself why you asked yourself even though you were never asked...

JBokeh

JJJJNR wrote: »

More nonsensical upgrades on my XTC, new BB, dropper post, nobby nics (2.25) and hans dampf (2.35) bike is completely transformed on the trails, dog is fairly impressed despite pic. This bike is so fast its scary on some of the trails now, almost had another trip to the A&E, but thanks to a couple of Steri-Strips was avoided.

Get a shorter stem ( 50 - 60mm) and bring the seat back a bit on its rails a bit to compensate (maybe level it so you don't get sore nuts) and the handling will be totally transformed once again

Might need 180mm discs to slow you down better from all that speed... the spending continues :pac:

Lumen

petethedrummer wrote: »

The classic frame has the problem of poor acceleration.
The modern wheels have the problem of poor deceleration.

But modern brakes on modern wheels are possibly better than classic brakes on classic wheels.

JJJJNR

JBokeh wrote: »

Get a shorter stem ( 50 - 60mm) and bring the seat back a bit on its rails a bit to compensate (maybe level it so you don't get sore nuts) and the handling will be totally transformed once again

Might need 180mm discs to slow you down better from all that speed... the spending continues :pac:

yeah I really regret not holding onto my hope brakes from my previous bike, they made a huge difference, the seat has been sympathetically.adjusted since photo.. !

Raam

To be built.