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Forum: Road Cycling
05-29-18, 04:13 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,060
Posted By Valsgarde

Fulcrum Racing Zero Nite query!

Hi,

Did a quick forum search but see nothing after 2015 regarding these wheels.

Are there still issues with the brake rim returning to silver or has Fulcrum managed to sort this issue?...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-15-16, 12:49 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 823
Posted By Valsgarde

Friday - The beginning of a long, welcomed...

Friday - The beginning of a long, welcomed weekend on the bike! Nope, 3.5miles in I came around a corner onto some newly laid stone chips.......................:cry: :)
...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-06-16, 04:13 PM
Replies: 3,116
Views: 538,065
Posted By Valsgarde

http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn200/Va1sgarde...

http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn200/Va1sgarde/IMG_9188_zpsr8ppnlqr.jpg (http://s304.photobucket.com/user/Va1sgarde/media/IMG_9188_zpsr8ppnlqr.jpg.html)
Forum: Road Cycling
04-26-16, 11:34 AM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,420,491
Posted By Valsgarde

Yes, the tape is 3T and is great quality but...

Yes, the tape is 3T and is great quality but whatever it's made of makes it difficult to clean to any sense, there would be no issue if it was black :) I've just put white Lizard Skin tape on my...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-26-16, 05:13 AM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,420,491
Posted By Valsgarde

Cheers! Love the blue not sure about the white...

Cheers! Love the blue not sure about the white bar-tape though to be honest.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-25-16, 07:50 AM
Replies: 3,146
Views: 941,182
Posted By Valsgarde

Lots of bargains on this site -...

Lots of bargains on this site - https://www.mantel.com/uk

Bought a frameset, groupset and various other things over the last two months and have had zero issues. Have even returned items and have...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-18-16, 02:24 AM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,420,491
Posted By Valsgarde

2015 Giant Propel ...

2015 Giant Propel

http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn200/Va1sgarde/IMG_8879_zpsqelpfczh.jpg (http://s304.photobucket.com/user/Va1sgarde/media/IMG_8879_zpsqelpfczh.jpg.html)
Forum: Road Cycling
04-17-16, 01:34 PM
Replies: 3,116
Views: 538,065
Posted By Valsgarde

http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn200/Va1sgarde...

http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn200/Va1sgarde/IMG_8879_zpsqelpfczh.jpg (http://s304.photobucket.com/user/Va1sgarde/media/IMG_8879_zpsqelpfczh.jpg.html)
Forum: Road Cycling
04-17-16, 05:45 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,143
Posted By Valsgarde

Unfortunately, living on an island in the middle...

Unfortunately, living on an island in the middle of the North Sea I don't have an LBS at hand. The nearest one is about 220 mile away which is either a 12hour boat journey(overnight) or a costly...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-02-16, 05:28 AM
Replies: 558
Views: 210,009
Posted By Valsgarde

Thanks!! :thumb:

Thanks!! :thumb:
Forum: Road Cycling
04-01-16, 02:17 AM
Replies: 558
Views: 210,009
Posted By Valsgarde

Just finished the new bike build. Shame I ordered...

Just finished the new bike build. Shame I ordered the wrong BB and had to stare at it for a week in the garage. First run out today though, all good.

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Forum: Road Cycling
03-31-16, 02:58 PM
Replies: 21,340
Views: 5,208,512
Posted By Valsgarde

Giant Propel Frame and Di2 -...

Giant Propel

Frame and Di2 - https://www.mantel.com/uk (great prices go check them out)

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Forum: Road Cycling
07-23-15, 02:01 AM
Replies: 21,340
Views: 5,208,512
Posted By Valsgarde

I've not actually wired mine yet as they only...

I've not actually wired mine yet as they only came the day I was going on holiday. I hastily just put them on the bike, taped them, wrapped the bars then threw the bike on the bike rack and off I...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-21-15, 01:55 PM
Replies: 21,340
Views: 5,208,512
Posted By Valsgarde

Both are available at Wiggle with very nice...

Both are available at Wiggle with very nice discounts.

Wiggle | 3T Integra Ltd Stem | Stems (http://www.wiggle.co.uk/3t-integra-ltd-stem/)

Wiggle | 3T Aeronova Team Carbon Handlebars | Road...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-19-15, 08:40 AM
Replies: 21,340
Views: 5,208,512
Posted By Valsgarde

3T carbon stem with integrated Garmin holder and...

3T carbon stem with integrated Garmin holder and Aeronova bars. Not had time to re-do cabling yet as they came the day I went on holiday with the bike. :thumb:
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Forum: Road Cycling
07-12-15, 01:41 AM
Replies: 681
Views: 54,603
Posted By Valsgarde

Beauly, Inverness, Scotland ...

Beauly, Inverness, Scotland

http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn200/Va1sgarde/IMG_6258_zps5nodseze.jpg[/URL]
Forum: Road Cycling
07-01-15, 02:10 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 994
Posted By Valsgarde

Thanks dtrain and everyone else for the...

Thanks dtrain and everyone else for the suggestions and help. First class! I will order a 5800 groupset tomorrow :thumb:
Forum: Road Cycling
07-01-15, 10:59 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 994
Posted By Valsgarde

Apologies topflightpro, I didn't catch this post...

Apologies topflightpro, I didn't catch this post earlier. :thumb:
Forum: Road Cycling
07-01-15, 10:10 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 994
Posted By Valsgarde

Sorry guys, my fault. Yes dtrain, my new...

Sorry guys, my fault.

Yes dtrain, my new bike is a Hoy Sa Calobra 2014 model. It is full 6800 Ultegra. It came with a Mavic wheelset which had an 11spd cassette, I took the cassette off and put it...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-01-15, 09:00 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,087
Posted By Valsgarde

Go to Buy Road Bikes & Parts at Ribble Cycles |...

Go to Buy Road Bikes & Parts at Ribble Cycles | Online Bike Shop (http://www.ribblecycles.co.uk), and build your own. You can get a great carbon bike with 105 for your budget. If you can't it's great...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-01-15, 08:47 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 994
Posted By Valsgarde

Thanks ColaJacket, will look at that when I get...

Thanks ColaJacket, will look at that when I get time.

Apologies for not stating before but I'm not going to use the original wheels which came with the Allez.

I have a set of Mavic Askium S...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-01-15, 08:36 AM
Replies: 21,340
Views: 5,208,512
Posted By Valsgarde

Bought this, Wiggle | 3T Aeronova Team Carbon...

Bought this, Wiggle | 3T Aeronova Team Carbon Handlebars | Road Handlebars (http://www.wiggle.co.uk/3t-aeronova-team-carbon-handlebars/?sku=5360664378), should be here first thing tomorrow.

Also...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-28-15, 07:28 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 994
Posted By Valsgarde

Thanks roccobike, that's a quality bit of info...

Thanks roccobike, that's a quality bit of info right there. :thumb:
Forum: Road Cycling
06-28-15, 05:02 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 994
Posted By Valsgarde

Thanks dtrain, will look at that but 105 would be...

Thanks dtrain, will look at that but 105 would be the minimum requirement grouping. In saying that, is there a huge jump in quality and shifting between the 105 and Tiagra? From what I gather the...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-26-15, 11:20 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 994
Posted By Valsgarde

Thanks jerrycan42! Would quite like to fit...

Thanks jerrycan42!

Would quite like to fit a compact 105 or Ultegra double crank so would need a BB to fit that? Are their options for each of them? Definitely will change up the front and rear...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-26-15, 06:47 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 994
Posted By Valsgarde

BB and chainring replacement

Looking for some advice from the mechanical minded members here.

This was the first road bike I ever bought, nearly 10yrs ago.

Specialized Bicycle Components...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-26-15, 06:27 AM
Replies: 3,380
Views: 531,809
Posted By Valsgarde

Just checked that plasti-dip out on YouTube,...

Just checked that plasti-dip out on YouTube, never seen it before. Wonder how many cans it would take to do a whole frame?.........See what you've started! :)
Forum: Road Cycling
06-25-15, 04:07 PM
Replies: 3,380
Views: 531,809
Posted By Valsgarde

You pretty much covered every possibility, you're...

You pretty much covered every possibility, you're very smart! Black electrical tape ;)
Forum: Road Cycling
06-25-15, 07:47 AM
Replies: 2,239
Views: 568,733
Posted By Valsgarde

LOVE THIS!!!! :thumb:

LOVE THIS!!!! :thumb:
Forum: Road Cycling
06-25-15, 07:42 AM
Replies: 3,380
Views: 531,809
Posted By Valsgarde

From this ...

From this

http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn200/Va1sgarde/IMG_5953_zps8jegyb90.jpg[/URL]

.........to this!
...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-25-15, 07:25 AM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,420,491
Posted By Valsgarde

From this ...

From this

http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn200/Va1sgarde/IMG_5953_zps8jegyb90.jpg[/URL]

........to this! :)
...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-25-15, 04:43 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 7,516
Posted By Valsgarde

I've used Castelli and Assos but these Ale shorts...

I've used Castelli and Assos but these Ale shorts are the best I've ever had. The fit for me is absolutely spot on and the pad is super comfy.

Wiggle | Alé PRR Bermuda Bib Shorts | Lycra Cycling...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-23-15, 10:10 AM
Replies: 3,262
Views: 641,031
Posted By Valsgarde

http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn200/Va1sgarde...

http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn200/Va1sgarde/IMG_5697_zpsm6hete8q.jpg[/URL]
Forum: Road Cycling
06-23-15, 09:57 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 536
Posted By Valsgarde

I got mine from here Pegatin Pro Bike Name...

I got mine from here Pegatin Pro Bike Name Stickers (http://pegatin.com). You might get them cheaper elsewhere but I got a token for them when I bought my bike.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-22-15, 12:46 AM
Replies: 2,239
Views: 568,733
Posted By Valsgarde

Cheers jeff@work! Shetland Islands, Scotland....

Cheers jeff@work! Shetland Islands, Scotland. Thats at the Sumburgh Head Lighthouse at the southern tip of the main Island.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-21-15, 02:56 PM
Replies: 2,239
Views: 568,733
Posted By Valsgarde

Thanks Jeremy! This was her stock, apart from the...

Thanks Jeremy! This was her stock, apart from the saddle which was black. Really happy with how she's come out.

http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn200/Va1sgarde/IMG_5953_zps8jegyb90.jpg[/URL]
Forum: Road Cycling
06-21-15, 11:35 AM
Replies: 2,239
Views: 568,733
Posted By Valsgarde

http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn200/Va1sgarde...

http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn200/Va1sgarde/IMG_5948_zpsd8m9fuwq.jpg[/URL]
Forum: Road Cycling
06-21-15, 11:29 AM
Replies: 2,239
Views: 568,733
Posted By Valsgarde

http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn200/Va1sgarde...

http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn200/Va1sgarde/IMG_5947_zpswwhpsjbt.jpg[/URL]
Forum: Road Cycling
06-20-15, 10:11 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,549
Posted By Valsgarde

Cheers MagicHour! On the other thread it seems to...

Cheers MagicHour! On the other thread it seems to be getting quite positive feedback. I'm definitely going to give it a try as where I live our winters are long, dark, windy and wet so this will be a...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-19-15, 02:30 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,549
Posted By Valsgarde

Apologies, someone's already posted regarding...

Apologies, someone's already posted regarding this but it didn't appear in my search before I posted this. Can't find how to delete it either.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-19-15, 02:21 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,549
Posted By Valsgarde

Zwift

Anyone using this or had any experiences with it? If so, what trainer do you use?

Going to invest in one for the winter and would like to get one compatible with Zwift, If it's any use.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-31-15, 08:10 AM
Replies: 681
Views: 54,603
Posted By Valsgarde

I did a quick 30miles around the local...

I did a quick 30miles around the local countryside. Beautiful morning!

Sumburgh, Shetland Islands, Scotland
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05-30-15, 08:44 AM
Replies: 137
Views: 21,904
Posted By Valsgarde

Without doubt! Whether you like it or not he's up...

Without doubt! Whether you like it or not he's up there with Anquetil, Gimondi, Merckx, Hinault, LeMond, Roche, Indurain, Pantani, Ullrich. All winners, all dopers, and all still on the record books....
Forum: Road Cycling
05-24-15, 04:03 AM
Replies: 681
Views: 54,603
Posted By Valsgarde

60degrees North, Shetland Islands, Scotland ...

60degrees North, Shetland Islands, Scotland

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Forum: Road Cycling
05-09-15, 03:33 PM
Replies: 21,340
Views: 5,208,512
Posted By Valsgarde

A set of these bad boys! Not been out on them yet...

A set of these bad boys! Not been out on them yet but the fit is absolutely first class.

Wiggle | Alé PRR Bermuda Bib Shorts | Lycra Cycling Shorts...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-09-15, 10:48 AM
Replies: 2,239
Views: 568,733
Posted By Valsgarde

My 'nearly' black bike :thumb: 450195

My 'nearly' black bike :thumb:

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Forum: Road Cycling
05-09-15, 10:45 AM
Replies: 681
Views: 54,603
Posted By Valsgarde

First ever 50 mile run today including to the top...

First ever 50 mile run today including to the top of Mossy Hill on the Shetland Islands.

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Forum: Road Cycling
05-05-15, 06:02 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,155
Posted By Valsgarde

Quick update. Chainset and bottom bracket arrived...

Quick update. Chainset and bottom bracket arrived this morning and are fitted with zero problems. The lad down the road is away on a job hunt this afternoon so going to jump the back fences, sneak...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-30-15, 12:30 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,155
Posted By Valsgarde

Thanks everybody for taking your time to comment,...

Thanks everybody for taking your time to comment, all very helpful. I'll get on this today and hopefully by this time next week we'll both be out pinging in the miles again. :thumb:
Forum: Road Cycling
04-30-15, 12:24 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,155
Posted By Valsgarde

Thanks for the help Bradleykd, first class!...

Thanks for the help Bradleykd, first class! :thumb:
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