Can't really understand the fear that carbon components generate for mtb or cross use.
I'm sure a road bike hitting pot-holes and gratings etc. on tarmac at 25+ mph on skinny tyres puts much more stress on components.

These are quite good value at the moment;

http://www.roofbox.co.uk/scripts/rbvehsel4.php?query=TR245&vptype=&emulate=accgen&qty=1

I've had the 'speedy fit' tool free attachment model for about 5 years, used weekly, with no problems. This is essentially the same rack with a simpler attachment system – ie. need a spanner to clamp it to the towbar.

I'm old, so I take a long hot bath, then I'm old and wrinkly. 🙁

Thanks domino. I have a TCX frameset and my son has a TCX 1 and niether have eyelets. We race ours only so don't need them, but it's interesting to know Giant produce the same frame with eyelets – makes it much more versatile.
Hope you enjoy your new bike.
Cheers.

domino – Liking the look of your new TCX, looking good in team blue livery.
Quick question. Does the TCX 2 have mudguard/rack eyelets.
Cheers.

Second crazy-legs and a ruler.
24 links on a new chain 12",
12 and 1/16th" OK,
12 and 1/8th" replace.

Wow! this is a wierd thread. Just get on and do it if you want to.

If all goes well, you'll have had a great time.

If it goes wrong, the press will have a field day and we can all read about it!

You can never have too much orange.

Also have orange slicks for on road forays.

Sidi do a 'Mega' wide fitting on some of their shoes

Merlin are doing those for £66 at the moment;

http://www.merlincycles.co.uk/bicycle-stands-workstands-for-bikes/bike-tools-workstand.html

Not as good as the Edinburgh deal, but better than most.

New 4th lane on M1 between J26 and J27 😯

Sent e-mail with route around Wardlow

jimmy – Yes it is the welded Ti frame, bought as frameset and lovingly built into a lightweight xc racer.
You are also right about it being too good to be bolted to a turbo, but I don't think I'll ever want to get rid of it, and at least it is sort of getting used!

Circa 94 Dyna-tech Torus FS (Raleigh). Sadly now resides permanently bolted to the turbo trainer and shod with slicks.

'Old School' Raleigh

Would recommend Stueys Chalet Chataigne in Chatel;

http://www.skialot.com/

Essentially a ski chalet but also open in the summer.

BlindMelon – sent mail.

We run our own scheme, and is fairly simple to set up and administrate.
If you have an e-mail address I would be happy to send relevent documentation to help get you started.

If you mean one like this;

http://www.merlincycles.co.uk/bicycle-stands-workstands-for-bikes/bike-tools-workstand.html

They are the best thing since sliced bread. If you shop around you can usually pick one up for about £50, they seem to be a generic item that appear under different brand names at various retailers.

If you can't stand the heat, stay out of the kitchen. 😉

Sent you an e-mail. Not a presentation scheme, but may be of use.

Congratulations. After all that effort you need a fine glass of wine, and what better way to open that classic Merlot than the Campagnolo Big Corkscrew

http://www.johnsbikes.co.uk/catalog/campagnolo-corkscrew-p-349.html?osCsid=25d2643e5670747704cb43a35e0814c2

A truly decadent piece of cycling jewellry that will last a lifetime and amaze your friends. Available from all good bike shops.

Another vote here for the Flite.
Classic, minimalist design offered comfort and strength far in excess than it's looks would suggest. Often copied but never bettered.
Used them on all my bikes since 91 although recently defected to the Specialized camp (Phenom SL).

Rob – No. But any mention of their name seems to alert them. Quite eerie.

Careful jejames you don't want to wake up the STW JEJames Hate Group 🙁

Never – but still have the shiniest chain in the group.

Sorry ISBI it's late and I am too old to risk a coronary on a pointless internet challenge.

29.1 mph average over 2 mins is pish poor for a guy who rides 18000 miles a year. 🙂

Is this the start of another 18000 mile farce?

Another one with flats & bar ends!

More old skool – circa 94

and circa 98

Josh – have sent e-mail.

Hi Josh,
I'm just over 5'11" and ride an 18" s-works hard tail. Personnaly I would always go for the smaller frame if undecided between two sizes, and Specialized frames do have fairly long top tubes.
I think we live local so if any help you're welcome to take mine for a spin round the park. Will be at Thornbridge race next Saturday or could e-mail if interested.
Cheers
Ian

A bit of extra lining over the cleat should help as it acts as a massive heat sink that sucks all the heat from under the ball of your feet.

This year I've been using the one shot chemical hand/foot warmers placed on top of my tootsies and my feet have been toastie cosy. Only cost about £1.50 a pair and last a good 8 hrs.

This is a classic thread. I can't believe people need instructions on how to wear shorts.

I suppose they all have C & A written on their underpants as well. 😉

SRAM Notts/Derby League Round 10 at Alvaston Park on Saturday for me.
Hope it's frozen and not another mudfest!
All finishers get a xmas pudding donated by sponsers Matthew Walker – yummie!
Good luck to all racing.

Great wheel.
Great price.
Great choice.

I use Ksyrium Elites for cross racing – very strong and quite light. A great wheel.

This is just to annoy will – he hates this piccy!

Not quite as smart now after a years racing – mangled rear mech in spokes at last weeks mudfest race.

Never had a Shimano chain break in 21 years of serious biking.

So either;
I have been very lucky
I am a bike maintainance god
Easing off power when changing gear does pay off
Shimano chains are the strongest ever

Thats torn it! All my chains will now self destruct