are the dimensions the same? I changed from a kinesis alloy to carbon to get a lower front end, it felt a bit sluggish before

what tyres for riding in jam?

The gollywogs stole them! 😀

Cliff link here, don't worry about the price, that was a big cock-up! Cliff worked in Pearsons for a while but now works on his own, I can PM you his no if you like.

My bike was clear laquered to show off the craftsmanship and it gets a LOT of attention.

If you're wondering how strong his bikes are, his frame still holds the British Land Speed Record!

Where are you based Woodsman?

Cliff Shrubb is in Sutton and does custom everything inc MTBs and has even made a BMX!
I'm saving up for an MTB by him at some point
to match my track bike based on my PA

True breatheeasy, but how many sprints are that well led out? Not forgetting there's often a corner in the last km.
Even in the ToB they're a lot more messy with fewer domestiques available, they definitely be changing gear in the run up to the sprints

Testers, Pah! 😉

Obviously he's a very fit bloke but TTs and "solo" rides are very different from bunch races. I agree that the difference between a modern 1k and 5k bike wouldn't be huge at all but I wouldn't RR with a retro piece when everyone else has ergos/STIs and brakes that work 😯

what category racer is your friend coffeeking? I'd be interested in seeing a down tube shifting bike winning a bunch sprint. Not saying it can't be done though!

71 Head Angle with a 150 fork on that curtis! 😯

Must feel fun with a bit of sag dialled in….

Giant reign 0 or X0?

Less of a niche brand but good kit, tough frames and quite pedally.

+1 Oldgit!

I love classic and modern cars but I have never lusted after a "retro" bike. Driving and riding the aforementioned always reinforces my views!

The chain is upside down on the jones!

See my track bike pic for how it should be done 😉

Sam, that is going to be PIMP!
I was trying to find some pics of the Dugasts on my cross bikes but yours are much rarer and OT 🙂

My drop bar bikes are more bling than my workhorse MTBs. Has to have carbon rings for true bling…

My drop bar bikes are more bling than my workhorse MTBs. Has to have carbon rings for true bling…

What gear will you be riding? 44×12?

Popped in to sherwood pines after SSUK09 and was mucho disappointed. Dirt jumps and "DH" almost made up for it. Almost

bump!

no one?

KMC Kool

how's the rear hub Hora?

some Marzocchi 55Rs, hopefully they wont pop as they should have simple internals!

JTS, fair enough, I assumed wrong. I find people very rarely do less than 70 in the outside lane but I am aware it does happen.

And if you don't like the way the UK road system works then stop using them.

You may be able to tell that I do a lot of motorway miles and I find people who hog the outside lanes incredibly annoying.

The UK road rules say 70mph maximum speed on a motorway, if you find people constantly hogging the outside lane and getting in your way I take it you choose to ignore this rule!

define "technical"

I'm thinking of some 09 55Rs as they look pretty cheap and I'm not fussed about that much adjustability. Is it just the posh ones that break?

was the forum in a large shed? or did you make use of the garden furniture?

how do you find that squirt stuff?

got some free at SSUK and haven't been that convinced, seems to be too dry

pointless bikes without chains!

KMC Kool (K710) on my SS, very strong and shaped to keep the chain on better than a normal shaped chain.

Have the SL version on my track bike and BMX and had no problems with any of them

yeah, because club runs are just like proper races with professional riders and bunch sprints 🙄

ordered. thanks!

yes they are!

website is undergoing development but the forum is still popular

aaaaaargh, my eyes!

Is this happening tonight?

some one at SSUK09 had a homebrew belt drive. ugly but very cool!

cyclist wins 🙂

excellent, I will!

BigJohn, that's because she's not clipped in 😉

ana nichoola is run by my sister, those shoes do get a lot of attention! I think the prototypes have nearly been perfected too.

ana nichoola will do custom jewellery inc cufflinks

south of spain is looking v appealing at the mo!

juan, I have family who live near grasse, we regularly have meals on the terrace over christmas… but don't worry I think I might practice my spanish this time 🙂

Thanks for the info guys, will check them out. Perhaps I'll just bring mud tyres Juan!

SB, I was thinking of somewhere with almost guaranteed sun at that time of year but I should be over at somepoint during the winter. Rando would certainly interest my parents though

no one?