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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-28-21, 04:20 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,068
Posted By Gwame

Well, I guess I should be more specific. I bought...

Well, I guess I should be more specific. I bought a bike from him and the Speedplay pedals were attached. He doesn't cycle anymore due to back problems. He threw in the XTR pedals as well.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-28-21, 02:15 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,068
Posted By Gwame

The speedplay ones were attached to a bike I...

The speedplay ones were attached to a bike I purchased, but I took them off at home in favour of regular pedals. The Shimano set, the guy included to sweeten the deal I suppose
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-28-21, 08:08 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,068
Posted By Gwame

How do these pedals work?

So I don't have much experience with fancy pedals or cycling cleats. But a friend gave me two sets of pedals, pictured here:...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-25-21, 03:53 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 922
Posted By Gwame

BUMP Thinking now of upgrading to Ultegra...

BUMP

Thinking now of upgrading to Ultegra 8000 over my current 6700. Though I see no need to replace the brakes, etc.

If I simply wanted to upgrade the gearing, am I right in thinking all I...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-14-21, 07:58 AM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,426,498
Posted By Gwame

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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My first bike, a complete frankenstein that was brought back to life...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-07-21, 01:06 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 922
Posted By Gwame

The WD40 didn't work, I should have mentioned. ...

The WD40 didn't work, I should have mentioned.

As for 7900, didn't that have different pull ratios than 6700? I'd like to fully upgrade the groupset to 11sp at some stage, but for now I'd be...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-07-21, 12:49 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 922
Posted By Gwame

Thanks for all the info so far. I've not had much...

Thanks for all the info so far. I've not had much luck in locating reasonably priced replacement levers. However, I did find the following on AliExpress: http://aliexpress.com/item/32695383331.html
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-06-21, 11:13 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 922
Posted By Gwame

It's not a frayed cable. I thought it might be a...

It's not a frayed cable. I thought it might be a few months back and replace it, which did help but the issue is not fully resolved.

I'll try the WD40. Or would GT85 do?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-06-21, 08:53 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 922
Posted By Gwame

Ultegra 6700 advice

So I've a bike from 2012 with its R6700 Ultegra groupset. I have read about certain shifting issues present in that model. I've noticed myself some issues recently with the right shifter....
Forum: Road Cycling
11-04-20, 02:34 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,481
Posted By Gwame

Is this a straightforward process? And can I use...

Is this a straightforward process? And can I use the usual GT85 type grease or should it be something thicker?
Forum: Road Cycling
11-03-20, 11:43 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,481
Posted By Gwame

They're both Giant's own-brand wheels that come...

They're both Giant's own-brand wheels that come as standard.

This is his bike: https://road.cc/content/review/221061-giant-contend-sl-1

This is mine:...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-03-20, 07:45 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,481
Posted By Gwame

Thank you. I will try painting my bike blue 😂

Thank you. I will try painting my bike blue 😂
Forum: Road Cycling
11-03-20, 07:44 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,481
Posted By Gwame

Apologies for mixing up the term. Is this...

Apologies for mixing up the term.

Is this definitely the case, and wouldn't be to do with assembly? As I said, I found it strange that his both is a little lower spec but almost silent. Both are...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-03-20, 04:30 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,481
Posted By Gwame

Very loud freehub on brand new Giant TCR2 Advanced, normal?

As the title says, I just got a brand new TCR2 Advanced at the LBS. It's the 2020 model in red. It turns very smoothly but I can't help but notice how loud the freehub is.

Is this normal? My...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-30-20, 07:55 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,426,498
Posted By Gwame

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Felt AR 4 2012 model.

Ultegra groupsetCarbon aero frame and forks...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-19-20, 02:28 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 5,673
Posted By Gwame

I cycle mostly short distances for work, nothing...

I cycle mostly short distances for work, nothing crazy. The odd weekend I may cycle 10 or 20km or so. Some of it's uphill but it's mostly normal paved roads.

At the moment it's looking like I'll...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-15-20, 06:42 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 5,673
Posted By Gwame

Great information there and I appreciate all the...

Great information there and I appreciate all the replies.

I ended up buying the Felt AR4. I got him down to 1000 instead of the initial 1300. I've also got 25mm tires installed and they fit fine....
Forum: Road Cycling
10-15-20, 02:06 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 5,673
Posted By Gwame

My understanding was that disc brakes perform...

My understanding was that disc brakes perform better in unfortunate weather conditions, which may be advantageous as I live in Ireland. Plus the performance advantages you're already aware of I'm...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-14-20, 10:21 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 5,673
Posted By Gwame

Just found a Giant TCR Advanced 2 (2020) for...

Just found a Giant TCR Advanced 2 (2020) for €1750 brand new at a nearby bike shop. 105 groupset, carbon, downside being rim brakes.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-14-20, 10:08 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 5,673
Posted By Gwame

The Felt is carbon, not aluminium. And I do plan...

The Felt is carbon, not aluminium. And I do plan on inspecting the bike, even though I probably won't take it. I'm only in the bike game about 6 months so I don't know everything, but if you could...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-14-20, 09:55 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 5,673
Posted By Gwame

Thanks for all the replies. Seems the consensus...

Thanks for all the replies. Seems the consensus is that €1300 (could be less if I can negotiate down, but still) is far too much for an 8 year old bike. I've already arranged a viewing, so I'll...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-13-20, 06:53 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 5,673
Posted By Gwame

Maybe I'm romanticising it, but the specs are...

Maybe I'm romanticising it, but the specs are still quite good. The thing purports to weigh about 7.8kg and is designed strongly for aero. I just picture myself getting places twice as fast and half...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-13-20, 05:40 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 5,673
Posted By Gwame

So it seems. My current road bike is an old one...

So it seems. My current road bike is an old one with 23mm tires but I've read that going wider is more comfortable.

The bike world may have moved on, but it's moved in quite a lot of directions....
Forum: Road Cycling
10-13-20, 04:40 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 5,673
Posted By Gwame

Better to buy high-end used or mid-range new?

So I've been looking to buy a new road bike somewhere in the 1200-1500 euro price range. I've spotted a used but very good condition Felt AR4 2012 for 1300. Aero bike with Ultegra groupset, though...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-06-20, 06:15 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,483
Posted By Gwame

This is a 99spokes comparison of the two: ...

This is a 99spokes comparison of the two:

99spokes(.)com/compare?bikes=vitus-zenium-cr-2020,boardman-slr-8.9-carbon-2021
Forum: Road Cycling
10-06-20, 04:15 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,483
Posted By Gwame

Help me pick please - Boardman SLR 8.9 or Vitus CR

Currently looking between these two:

halfords(.)ie/bikes/road-bikes/boardman-slr-8.9-105-mens-road-bike-2021---s%2C-m%2C-l%2C-xl-frames-365462.html

or
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-19-20, 05:38 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 686
Posted By Gwame

Can't seem to spot that anywhere... I...

Can't seem to spot that anywhere...

I realise I was mistaken on the bike name. It's actually Alpina Reflex. It's now actually easy enough to find on Google, though only second hand listings
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-19-20, 04:43 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 686
Posted By Gwame

It's hard to find info on the bike online, and...

It's hard to find info on the bike online, and the few posts I did see were early 2000s. Could be older for all I know
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-19-20, 04:29 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 686
Posted By Gwame

It's a Reflex Alpine T6, originally sold 10-15...

It's a Reflex Alpine T6, originally sold 10-15 years ago
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-19-20, 04:22 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 686
Posted By Gwame

As long as it works, I'm happy. Out of curiosity,...

As long as it works, I'm happy. Out of curiosity, what makes it a downgrade?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-19-20, 03:39 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 686
Posted By Gwame

It's a road bike. And I think they're called...

It's a road bike. And I think they're called Shimano Sora shifters. The brake handles operate with a sidewards pull to lower the gear while a small lever on the inner side of each handle shifts the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-18-20, 11:32 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 686
Posted By Gwame

I believe the big ring is 52. Not sure about the...

I believe the big ring is 52. Not sure about the other two, but I can find out if necessary.

I can't post URLs here, but would the Shimano Claris R2030 work? Can be found on Amazon or Bike24
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-18-20, 10:30 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 686
Posted By Gwame

That says 9/10sp. Would it work on an 8sp?

That says 9/10sp. Would it work on an 8sp?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-18-20, 09:52 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 686
Posted By Gwame

Struggling to find part - triple swing braze-on front derailleur 8 speed

Hi all. Struggling to replace a missing part on a bike that I'm getting fixed up. It's an old road bike, with a triangular-to-rounded frame with a braze-on hold. Front derailleur is missing...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-29-20, 08:55 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 466
Posted By Gwame

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ibb[]co/Mgcgbxm
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-27-20, 01:56 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 466
Posted By Gwame

OK, here goes! ibb[dot]co/wL93TZv

OK, here goes!
ibb[dot]co/wL93TZv
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-26-20, 09:37 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 466
Posted By Gwame

Thanks for your reply. I'm looking through that...

Thanks for your reply. I'm looking through that Sheldon Brown website at the moment but there's a lot there to take in. Forgive my my potential misuse or misunderstanding of technical terms.

If...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-26-20, 09:02 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 466
Posted By Gwame

Replacement Front Derailleur - advice needed

Hi, first timer to this forum as a new cyclist and was hoping to get some advice.

I acquired an old bike from a friend, it's decent but was unusable due to having been left idle and outside for...
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