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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-07-16, 04:48 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,229
Posted By SPIKE69

Hopefully the bike image has appeared.

Hopefully the bike image has appeared.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-06-16, 10:33 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,229
Posted By SPIKE69

I'll Pop out a pic or two tomorrow. Not sure how...

I'll Pop out a pic or two tomorrow. Not sure how to attach on this page, but I'll work something out.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-06-16, 03:24 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,229
Posted By SPIKE69

Job done. Bike now complete - with a huge...

Job done. Bike now complete - with a huge assistance from various youtube sites. Ultegra groupset, a pair of Fulcrum 2.5 wheels and first ride completed. The (odd) incident, like forgetting to clamp...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-21-15, 08:38 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,229
Posted By SPIKE69

I discovered a small dent in the top tube of my...

I discovered a small dent in the top tube of my new Condor frame. Emailed the shop with a photo and discussed it with them on the phone. No further discussion necessary. They offered to exchange it...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-18-15, 08:47 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,229
Posted By SPIKE69

The Condor frame arrived this morning at 07.20...

The Condor frame arrived this morning at 07.20 a.m. That's my earliest parcel delivery since Santa Claus used to call. Forks and stem along with seat post also in the box so all I have to do now is...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-16-15, 04:11 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,229
Posted By SPIKE69

I dropped into Condor in London on Monday...

I dropped into Condor in London on Monday morning, it was seriously uncrowded. Spent a bit of time being measured and have opted for their Aluminium Italia frameset. Now in the process of looking for...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-12-15, 06:18 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,229
Posted By SPIKE69

Hi bogydave, A decision is the first - and...

Hi bogydave,
A decision is the first - and biggest step. I'll keep the thread in touch.
Cheers
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-12-15, 03:33 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,229
Posted By SPIKE69

Thanks, I'll go for 11/32 on the back. I'm at the...

Thanks, I'll go for 11/32 on the back. I'm at the age of diminishing returns with respect to effort.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-12-15, 02:58 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,229
Posted By SPIKE69

Fair point but the last time I rode a bike with...

Fair point but the last time I rode a bike with no gears I was a young man in Singapore 50 years ago.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-12-15, 02:56 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,229
Posted By SPIKE69

My neighbour swears by his 3 speed Sturmey...

My neighbour swears by his 3 speed Sturmey Archer. But then he swears by his handlebar basket too. Not sure it's exactly what I'm looking for.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-12-15, 11:40 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,229
Posted By SPIKE69

Thanks for that, I'll check out your link after...

Thanks for that, I'll check out your link after I've dealt with the other responses. Might get my two 9 year old grandsons involved.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-12-15, 11:38 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,229
Posted By SPIKE69

Well that'll experience will certainly save me a...

Well that'll experience will certainly save me a lot of pain. Many thanks
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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-12-15, 10:31 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,229
Posted By SPIKE69

Hi skidder, Current thoughts go around a...

Hi skidder,
Current thoughts go around a slightly more rugged 2nd bike that'll take me on some paths (as opposed to roads) which will also work as a winter road bike. No doubt I could ather all the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-12-15, 08:49 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,229
Posted By SPIKE69

Hi chasm54 My current Domane works brilliantly,...

Hi chasm54
My current Domane works brilliantly, no overlap. My thoughts are more along the lines of varying (actual) geometry between the bike manufacturers. The Domane 60 beats the overlap problem...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-12-15, 07:51 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,229
Posted By SPIKE69

I think I'm going to enjoy this topic!

I think I'm going to enjoy this topic!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-12-15, 07:50 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,229
Posted By SPIKE69

Yes Skye, I did ask. I might not follow that up...

Yes Skye, I did ask. I might not follow that up though. I'd get a bit nervous being so low down
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-12-15, 07:49 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,229
Posted By SPIKE69

Thanks for that Garfield. It's not something I...

Thanks for that Garfield. It's not something I had previously considered. I'll check it out. Would the gear/braking options be much different to a road bike?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-12-15, 05:31 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,229
Posted By SPIKE69

Building a bike

I know there's a lot more experience out there than I have, so I'm seeking advice. I want to build a bike, more as a mind exercise than necessity.

I have a TREK Domane 6.9 with Ultegra DI2...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-07-14, 03:46 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,797
Posted By SPIKE69

Well I'm a bit green on the experience since I've...

Well I'm a bit green on the experience since I've never owned another bike. However, I like it well enough - but the roads where I live are pretty much a disgrace to modern society, and I thought the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-07-14, 03:20 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,797
Posted By SPIKE69

I'm a bit beyond 50+ and currently using a Trek...

I'm a bit beyond 50+ and currently using a Trek Alpha 2.3 about 5 years old. I am keen to know if I would notice a significant difference in climbing hills if I were to upgrade to (say) a Trek Domane...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-06-14, 04:02 AM
Replies: 220
Views: 199,893
Posted By SPIKE69

I'm a bit beyond the 50+ and currently using a...

I'm a bit beyond the 50+ and currently using a Trek Alpha 2.3 about 5 years old. I am keen to know if I would notice a significant difference in climbing hills if I were to upgrade to (say) a Trek...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-26-12, 05:56 AM
Replies: 220
Views: 199,893
Posted By SPIKE69

Thanks for all the tips Catweazle. Loads of...

Thanks for all the tips Catweazle. Loads of useful advice means that my present bike is not as unsuitable as I first thought. I must change the saddle though!
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