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Thanks guys! Have a good day 🙂

Thought I’d chime in – same issue. I have a Specialized Epic HT 2020, Power2max boost with a SRAM GX DUB crank and 36t Absolute Black chainring. Loads of clearance on the frame.
The chain line is awful on the largest cogs and I recon why I’m going through chains every 2000km

I’ve just replaced the bottom bracket with a Nukeproof bsa BB. 73mm shell so only using the 4.5mm spacer on the drive side.

I’ve just put 1mm chainring spacers to move the chainring towards the frame. Helped but not much.

Any other ideas?

Either the chainring isn’t offset enough
Or that 4.5mm spacer is moving the driveside out too much. But looks centered. ??

All good bikes, I liked the Norco from Evans but went for the higher speced Rose.

Thanks for Suggestions:

The next few days bit is all about this:

I have a 4.5k road bike – Its getting shitty. I have 1k for a winter road bike but may do a little bit of off road. will race it etc.

I’m looking at this : http://www.rosebikes.co.uk/bike/rose-pro-dx-cross-3000-2014/aid:692362

Over budget but great spec!

whats the geometry on these? as the large says 55.5 but on the Boardman website the 2014 is a medium.

I just want to know what the top is is like before I drive 60miles round trip….

BOA… I’m in Staverton.

I regularly go towards Corsham using the lanes then up to Biddiston round CastleCombe and back.

The lanes are nice smooth roads with no traffic.

First ride here today, just a chilled out 50miles.
wish I tried a little harder looking at the strava…

http://app.strava.com/activities/79272472

Sue – Spot on thank you SO much!

Kevevs, Im plotting a route with Bike hike, How do I get from Caernarfon to Conwy without the A55?

saxabar – Many thanks!! looking forward to next week even more now.Still cant figure out how to get from Conwy to Bangor or Caernarfon with out the A55 – N wales express. any pointers?

Thanks kevevs!

I had Diamante Pro 2’s which frankly were dangerous.
I’m racing & training on continential Attack 2 and Force 2’s.

Germany bike 24.

Best tyres I’ve tried. Ultremo 2013 are slightly better than the 2012 ZX but only for the circuit as got cut upper try quickly.

come on, in the road bike thread.

Re sell it. you’ll regret it if you dont.

Upgrade to the Van Nicholas. Thanks to British cycling insurance, no thanks to a car driver and a Van. – Slightly injured but didn’t keep me off the bike.

As a previous thread I started about wheels for a grand. well I had to purchase (no choice) some from the LBS and these are absolutely lush. FastForward F4r 40mm. Stiff, DT 240s ceramic hubs. Slightly heavy @ 1600g but its a ti bike and I have not noticed a difference, even on the hills.

I have even lowered the stem and liking the position.

Fulcrum Racing 1’s for sale btw which have done approx 280miles – 2 weeks riding. They are selling new @ £580 – will except offers.
davidjanes@janesy.co.uk

I was just interested that’s all. Wheelsfar looks like its needs some time browsing.

http://www.superdrug.com/ann-summers-milk-chocolate-body-paint/invt/657768

Getting some 50mm Carbon wheels soon.

supernovadarren – I can’t believe anyone would of ridden that enduro, I did the run before and was planning the mtb but was sooooo chuffing cold.

Yes very good realman. I like.

Thanks for advice. in the end I gave it to the lbs to true the wheel and check it out.

busy day whoa..

Wheels I had in Mallorca were American Classic aero 420’s but had to replace them as had a crash 2 weeks ago.

As for glueing stuff back on, what’s the thread, link? That’ll be a laugh.

No flame from me, as my brother always reminds me, ‘steel is real’

But your garden wall is shocking! 😉

8000 miles! How come you get to ride so much?

Do you work, are you single, are you independently wealthy, do you have other commitments?

It’s serious question and in no way romantically inclined.

Married & a 6 month boy. No commuting either – 5 rides a week.

Wife is very understanding! and My job is quite flexible. – IT consultant. <- HAH obviously aren’t most people on here?

Went out today for 50 miles but working for an hour tonight. I do it because Im training for races, Do Crit racing and endurance mtb races. Ive got Bonty 24/12 booked and Torq 1212. Mind you I’m never very good at the Crit races.

FuzzyWuzzy,

I like the compact style of frame geometry , and 3500 miles and counting… I don’t think its the wrong size. Most road seatposts are layback! this one is just a different style.

Chainrings are Rotor Qrings OCP3 to fit the Ultegra chainset.

I was thinking about http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=82305

3T carbon post, but the ti is nice and for the sake of some people not liking it, I’m not going to change.

Davidtaylforth – Can you post yours so I can critique?

Shoddy work indeed about the fence and decking. Will try harder next time.
What’s wrong with seatpost? I’ve been experimenting with the stack height, it could potentially go lower.

And it’s super fast and very stable. Only slight issue is because its a very ‘compact fit’ there is some toe over lap.
But perfect other then that.

The bike seems to encourage out of saddle climbing

So it cant climb then. I’m guessing it steers like a boat due to its head angle and long forks, much like my 456, I run mine with 100mm.

Bibs are good, jersey a bit flappy at the front. Not a great cut. A bloc jersey.
Can’t ride now as interfers with hrm…. OCD…

Ultremo ZX are already available from Germany.

My 2011 are Great! just choose your pads wisely, some Formula compatible ones are absolutely rubbish.

If anyone has the time, Can you critique my routes I have made.
They are .gpx and best viewed in http://www.bikehike.co.uk

You can use the elevation map to show direction.

Have I missed anything, any other alternatives?

Cheers.

depending on how helpful you lot are, I will send you a few quid to your paypal. gift.

Thanks.

SkyDrive share GPX Soller Routes

Just before anyone else says – not the best place imho etc etc. I’m doing it to climb. Not to speed along the flat at 25mph.

Geoffj – thanks for the names!
Righog – Yes Thankyou, just what i need.

Hah yeah I full well know about the climbing.

Either Puig Major or Col de Soller. Going to be epic.

I have a long route towards Deia and Antratx which is alittle more mellow.

I remember putting a new motor in my hotshot. Called a green machine. First drove it and it must of gone 30mph down the road. – awesome times.

I’d say the most obvious thing is too much pressure in the tyres. 30-40psi. Wow.

leg presses aren’t great, Squats will sort out your glutes. 3x weekly, will help your back out imo.

I think these ones

http://bontrager.com/model/11292

thanks for suggestions, the ones i tried we sort of tear dropped.
Oh and they have to be tri bar compatible.

Damn I just put my small blocks on.