Pity, if it had been size 45 i would have offered to pay almost all the postage :wink:

What size?

Votchy got a pair of the DHB ones last week, having used spec BG and Pearl Imuzi before. Said how impressed he was with the DHB ones , super comfy.

brant – Member

I keep wondering why Shimano make you add spacers behind the cups to move them out, rather than on the axle to move the crank out

When you look at the axle, the place where the bearings sit ( ie the ends) are a slightly larger diameter than the rest of the axle. Can’t remember off the top of my head, but I don’t think the bulge isn’t that long. So if you did use spacers on the axle instead of behind the cups the bearings would then be sitting on the transitional diameter part of the axle…

Scruff, cheers for that mate. Was looking for either a hope or CK option.
RD, Just the one! (until now).

rib check!! Yeap, still intact, you’re a funny guy Shel!

Rode last year as part of a team. Finished my last lap about 11Am ish on the Sunday, so proceeded to drink lots beer and heckle everyone riding by ( was only about 300 yards past the start line so had a prime spot) after 2 hours I was quite pished to say the least.
Our team mate Jon was doing the final lap, so me and other members of the team thought we’d moon him to give him some ‘ecouragement’. However….

as Jon rode by I forgot to move out of the way, Jon went to steer pasrt me, I then thought ‘**** , lets move!’ Right into his path…

A 9 stone whippet going at 15 mph hits a 15 stone drunk ****. Laws of physics take over, then gravity…

Jon is lying on the floor in serious pain with a bust collar bone. The other members of the team get my bike out, stick Jons number plate and I cycle pissed for the last 8 miles of the lap. all I can remember thinking is get the first half done before the beer really kicks in. bit of wishful thinking as my higher order functions had already shut down..

Only fell off twice though.

Will take this shame to the grave, sorry Jon! Remember kids, bikes and drink don’t mix.

One final request for help?

Cheers..Mick

Swoons!

**** me, a new record for a wyre forest ride thread! Two pages worth.

Shinsplits, no worries, good luck for tomorrow with the interview. Not about next week as on holiday, but will email the group when I get back..

so me, Votchy and Bonesetter for def, Sheldon, Suede, frepster, Muddypuddle, Epic and Pickers as possibles. Anyone else?

Your call Shinsplits, but won’t be a fast pace tomorrow night. How much prep do you need for an interview?

See you there Suede. Don’t worry about Mr Niche, my bog standard kit will bring the bling factor down to an average level.
All we need now is for it to stop peeing it down….

I may be there and IF I come I’ll have ghey wheels but not 29″

Triple the abuse for that crime mate. :D And as for extra top tubes 8O WTF? I don’t think we can calculate that one on the fashion crimes sheet!

Go Epic, I think I’ll be free on the 17th, stick me down.

Yeah, but walking on and falling in water are two completely different things!

If you must turn up on clown sized wheels, you will be getting more than your fair share of abuse. ( Unless you can ride better than me, luckily Bonesetter will never be in that league.)

I have heard that Bonesetter’s stream bound pirrouette is a sight to behold! Unfortunately, he’s always seems to be behind me.

Looking forward to seeing some new faces from the looks of it!

RD,
I was thinking that, but I don’t think it would be his cup of EPO.

frepster,
feel free to tag along, DIY permitting. Like Clent but not as hilly. and a bit muddy…

I might be a whippet ( very subjective) but theres there plenty of three legged slouths on valium in the group..More the merrier, just like the US marines, no one gets left behind.

Cheers Muke. it was Chas T who sent me the routes last time, but couldn’t remember his name. Yeah, bikes in the villas into the storage room area. And locks. Sorry to hear about your P7.

I use a normal 22, 32,42 triple on my MTBs. However, apart from any occasional road work, I just quite happily spin along in 32 most of the time. what cassette ratio are you running on the back?

David, why are you selling your house? Is it not as damp and miserable as the bridge you currently have your eye on?

as per HoratioHufnagel’s entry..

When I did have a road bike about 7 years ago, I couldn’t notice that much of a difference in commute times. My average speed would be around the 16 – 17 mph mark.

blerrrrr!

The kronny looks off to me..

Votchy, need a favour. Are both your lads going this sunday? As my missus is now doing a car boot and need the car.

Schlinder’s list.
Worst. Comedy. Ever.

I would have taken that one to the grave myself, but top marks for sharing!

Whoops, Si would have replied earlier but asleep after nights. Can do 6.15. But have spare lights too. Have emailed you my mob.

My mate Votchy will be a bit pissed, he just brought a bike from them today!!

I like it mate. I’m lucky if I see another cyclist on my commute into Brum…

Ohh, forgot to say, will also do a loop of the good stuff on the kinlet side too if anyone’s interested..

I’ll be over the wyre tomorrow night , 7pm from the Duke, if anyone fancies a bimble.

Postie, might be able to sneak away for a few hours Sunday morning. Will check and get back to you.

trek4300? £325 new from speeds.

That would explain the ugliness! You’re just too ‘core’ for me Scruff. :-)

Nips are bonesetters, I think he was quite turned on by that much rubber.

I used the neoprene chainstay protector as a patch. It fitted, just about.

Next day from their website for me. about 2-3 days via ebay the first time I tried them.

Had this happen to mine a while back. Took it to the LBS who called Mojo.

IIRC let all the air pressure out the fork. Set rebound to min. cycle the forks a few times, then reset air and rebound. Something to do with air and the oil mixing causing bubbles or something ( my shonky memory here) but worked fine after that.