Vulpine do full merino

I was hoping to do the shimergo thing.

There was a thread on the web on the web somewhere.

The only reason not to change to a compact is that I quite like a 36/39 chainring.

Rear wheel is shimano already, so its just getting bigger gearing really

I like duranos in a 25, but then I really dont like punctures. Fine them fine for grip and longevity

Buying or selling?

When I sold I went fixed price and it worked fine.

Did the same when I bought, but then paid a little more for more searches etc.

So if selling, fixed price is fine, if buying I would try get a good local solicitor.

I think the above jacket is either the phantom or gore alp-x so

I have done a similar thing with my ciocc but retained the down tube shifters. As long as you avoid a 753 frame you should be able to fit a 130mm hub.

If you fancy a modern steel frame that’s relatively cheap the spa audax is supposed to be very good.

Lezyne?

Another lezyne user. Swappable batteries and usb charging. I use the flash mode in conjunction with a dynamo but for dark lanes its goes on full.

I feel much better now lol. About 8 jerseys of which half still have the tags on! 6 pairs of shorts and I really only ever use 2 of them. I need to thin stuff out!

Just to echo the above really. Discs are great for bad weather, however I am in a minority in that I like small discs on the bikes rather than caliper brakes.

Would I wait, probably not given that you are going for an enigma and the forks etc can always be upgraded later.

cheers, I think you are right, I may get some thinner and ligher tires try out

I would have said bb7s as well.

I have hy-rds but have issues with the fact there is a lot of lever movement. The newer ones are apparently better but I have no idea how much better.

Mine are noisy as well.

I did notice a difference from 175 to 170, I could spin faster. However lots dont notice anything

If you are near London and want to borrow a set of ritchey drop me a line, pm in profile

Cheers for that. I dont find them much different to the M+ tbh.

I have the 800 (I thought the 810 had a colour screen) which I would recommend. But if you only want it for gps and nothing else the etrex range is also well liked and with the newer models just announced the older ones may get a bit cheaper. Also garmin do the touring range which is like the 800 but without the cadence power etc bits.

TBH I could have done with only the gps but I like knowing my cadence so plumped that instead.

I must be a wuss but the handle of the lezyne is not as nice to grip as the toppeak one, but a great pump. On the HP one, it takes about 90 pumps to get up to a 100 psi.

The kaffen is a bit of a bargain and with the change you can get a nice set of wheels. Having owned one, the wheels made the bike a lot more livelier than the stock ones.

I did something similar to my old 80 bike but did not cold set. I could just about move the rear stays apart to get a modern 130mm hub in.

Works a treat so you dont need to cold set if you dont want to

5 11 and thinking about it, it would make sense for me to get a rigid 29er and that way swap things around with my cx bike at a pinch.

absolutely agree with the lack of skill – I have none, I can just about ride in around.

The bike is a boardman pro ht 2010, which I am fairly certain is more capable than me.

Hi should get a chain then or maybe hitch a wide shovel to the front of my bike!

Cheers will htfu lol. Out tomorrow but will probably invest in some lidl stuff next time around

Oliverracing thanks for that just what I wanted

I had a similar problem and the paste did not work for me.

I did use a double clamp seat collar and that really worked. The surly constrictor is another clamp that may work.

I am curious about this, other than 2 cassettes do the chains need to be swapped as well?

I dont think you need one for over 15nm, there are not enough bolts to worry about.

I have one but that is because I used it for my motorcycle bolts, brake calipers and such.

Cheers. Thought I would add mtb as most set up questions are road lol.

Stem is as high as it can go. Will play with the lever position. I did try heavy feet light hands but was too scared of falling off. I even got off stuff where good technique would get you through. I was amazed how hitting bumps didn’t throw me off!

The ATR thread has a few flat bar conversions. I like using the drops especially when tired as it just makes it so slightly easier in a headwind. I am not particularly flexible and despite reservations found that a bike fit helped.

OCB aren’t your 2 steel rides very similar?

The spa audax gets good write ups and I thought the singulars were being sold at a discount as they are no longer made. Maybe worth a call to Sam

I tried the specialized one up and down the street (the LBS would not let me out of his sight) and the push is great. I can see this being useful as the others have said for those with health problems or just out trying to get fit. Its a tool and beats walking.

I am thinking of adapting my boardman mtb to run e just for the winter commute in preference to using the scooter.

I have seen a de restricted one in London and the guy is quicker – scares half the bus drivers in Kings Cross!

I would recommend one. I messed around for 3 years trying to get sorted and lost confidence in myself. The fit put my saddle where I had it 3 years and adjusted my cleats. I could have figured the former out but now have a better understanding of which way to go. So from a huge sceptic I would now say yes.

cheers, I need to check my setup as I wasn’t comfortable with my hands at that angle trying to cover the brakes.

Worth finding a shop that does test saddles. I think on specialized ones you can buy one and then return it for something else if it doesn’t suit.

The charge spoons are quite rated so you may want to try that.

I had one and for a winter commuter it was fine although I am probably used to dull bikes. Its a heavy though and the London is probably nippier.

What make it work for me was changing the wheels to a hope/ H+ build which were a revelation compared to the standard set.

I do 17 miles each way twice a week. It OK in the morning, but coming home is difficult not least because of the headwind and the amount of traffic and lights. Also after a long day at work, its not something I enjoy and takes up to 1hr 45 mins in winter.

It hasnt been mentioned but I like the surly straggler. Pinnacle also do something but in Al not steel and should be a little bit cheaper.

The AWOL above is nice, but they have lowered the spec from launch.

Cant think of any others.

my boardman ht. I just bought a bike totally unsuitable to my needs

Also specialized do stems with stems and go up to around 30 degrees. Looks a lot neater than some others.