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Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
11-03-18, 02:57 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 35,055
Posted By bumper

I've not seen any more like the Jones bars....

I've not seen any more like the Jones bars. Alpkit still do a loop style bar but its a riser with a front loop added, no sweep like mine. Velo Orange did some a while ago. As well as the comfortable...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
11-02-18, 10:20 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 35,055
Posted By bumper

Thanks, & yes I find the bars are comfier than...

Thanks, & yes I find the bars are comfier than flats or risers. My hands/wrists are in a more natural position using these, I'm only using a basic foam grip too. These were made by Alpkit but are no...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
11-02-18, 03:26 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 35,055
Posted By bumper

Here's mine riding the old logging trails in...

Here's mine riding the old logging trails in Wales, I still love riding it. I was after a rigid mtb but couldn't find one in budget, this was a good alternative. I've toured/bike packed on it but...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-27-18, 05:42 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,698
Posted By bumper

It's turned here today. Snow this morning, now...

It's turned here today. Snow this morning, now rain, only six months of it to go!
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-27-18, 03:07 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,698
Posted By bumper

Looks great in orange. It's a lot of bike for the...

Looks great in orange. It's a lot of bike for the money.

Don't forget to put the front mudguard on :thumb:
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-20-18, 03:02 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,698
Posted By bumper

Great bike, I bought one to use over winter. ...

Great bike, I bought one to use over winter.

Takes 40mm nanos under the guards too. Would take bigger with the guards off. Spyres are easy to set up and work well for cable discs and the new Sora...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-14-18, 02:54 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,698
Posted By bumper

CRC have the Kona Rove DL on sale, under £700.

CRC have the Kona Rove DL on sale, under £700.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-06-09, 12:29 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 5,595
Posted By bumper

Hope your wife doesn't read this :D

Hope your wife doesn't read this :D
Forum: Road Cycling
02-06-09, 12:18 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 5,595
Posted By bumper

One of the most arrogant bigots I've ever met was...

One of the most arrogant bigots I've ever met was American.

One of the nicest Americans I ever met happened to be Canadian.

Stereotypes suck.

just say'n
Forum: Mountain Biking
02-25-08, 01:04 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 504
Posted By bumper

Take a look here ...

Take a look here

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/ProductDetail.aspx?Cat=cycle&ProdID=5360032163&N=Focus%20Fat%20Boy%202008
...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-24-07, 02:55 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,661
Posted By bumper

another for the list ...

another for the list

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vrGPnzpaaYQ&feature=related
Forum: Road Cycling
12-18-07, 12:03 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 500
Posted By bumper

I've seen a cayo a couple of times around Alsager...

I've seen a cayo a couple of times around Alsager and rode with the guy for a few miles and they seem amazing value. Full ultegra and what looks to be a nice carbon frame for less than £1000. The lad...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-04-07, 01:04 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 932
Posted By bumper

Take a look at the cannondale badboy or...

Take a look at the cannondale badboy or Specialized sirrus, both are flat bar bikes. If you want drop bars look at a cross bike like the Specialized Tricross. All of these fall in your budget and are...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-28-07, 11:26 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,143
Posted By bumper

I run them at 110psi, store the bike inside,...

I run them at 110psi, store the bike inside, weigh 11st 4lbs and only clean them with water. The lower mileage have never been cleaned yet. Both pairs were bought from the same shop and they are...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-27-07, 02:43 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,143
Posted By bumper

I've done 700miles on one set and they've just...

I've done 700miles on one set and they've just started cracking and ~100 on the other set. I'm thinking of taking the low miles set back but I don't want to swap them for the same if this is a common...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-27-07, 02:27 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,143
Posted By bumper

I think the grip is brilliant even in the wet but...

I think the grip is brilliant even in the wet but the cracking on the sidewalls is slightly unnerving. Mine haven't suffered from cuts they just seem to be splitting apart .
Forum: Road Cycling
11-27-07, 02:17 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,143
Posted By bumper

Continental GP 4000s problems

Anybody having problems with the side walls of these tyres?

I'm running 2 pairs on different bikes and both are starting to show slight cracking, even after low mileage on one of the bikes. I've...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-26-07, 01:36 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 859
Posted By bumper

Their new tricross frames come ready to accept...

Their new tricross frames come ready to accept racks/guards etc. A few people on the uk forums are using them for light touring/commuting
Forum: Road Cycling
11-24-07, 05:10 AM
Replies: 179
Views: 6,620
Posted By bumper

Just taken my race blade off the front to remove...

Just taken my race blade off the front to remove bits of a toad I hit last night. It was mangled around the fork and brakes under the steerer. Not nice to remove but a least it wasn't a turd!!

I...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-20-07, 11:25 AM
Replies: 208
Views: 7,853
Posted By bumper

Just remember to add a few extra miles to burn it...

Just remember to add a few extra miles to burn it all off ;)
Forum: Road Cycling
11-20-07, 11:18 AM
Replies: 208
Views: 7,853
Posted By bumper

correction...most Americans are too fat from...

correction...most Americans are too fat from eating junk food and need an auto, the British would rather buys bikes with the savings from cars - we also pay twice the price for them than you do :p
...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-20-07, 10:48 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 5,812
Posted By bumper

Mines just purchased a lovely new s-works...

Mines just purchased a lovely new s-works tricross for me to ride in the rather crappy English winter, and she said my Tarmac can be saved 'until the weather gets nice' :D
Forum: Road Cycling
11-19-07, 04:49 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,323
Posted By bumper

I'm 5'8" with a tad over 30" inseam and ride a 54...

I'm 5'8" with a tad over 30" inseam and ride a 54 specialized and a 52 c'dale. A 56 specialized felt way too big for me but just try the different sizes and go for the one YOU feel most comfortable...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-22-07, 10:24 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,333
Posted By bumper

Thanks BobRoss :D I've been told by someone...

Thanks BobRoss :D

I've been told by someone who guestimated it that theirs was approx 8Nm but needed to be sure. I've had a reply from Cannondale, it contained:

We suggest you contact the stem...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-21-07, 12:37 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,333
Posted By bumper

I may have them on the way to me. Like I said...

I may have them on the way to me. Like I said I'll post them when/if I get them ;)
Forum: Road Cycling
08-21-07, 12:19 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,333
Posted By bumper

Thanks for that, That will be helpful to others...

Thanks for that, That will be helpful to others who have al. steerers who are struggling to find the torque settings.

I've emailed them 3 times for the carbon steerer settings with no replies at...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-21-07, 09:12 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,333
Posted By bumper

No :( It's not in the handbook ( that's a...

No :(

It's not in the handbook ( that's a pile of junk that just tells you to wear a helmet and tighten your QR's before a ride!!) and I can't get a reply from c'dale + their website is getting a...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-20-07, 12:13 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,333
Posted By bumper

Cannondale stem / steerer torque

Hi,

Can someone please give me the torque/nm setting for the alloy stem when bolted to a cannondale premium carbon fork/steerer. I'm sure it used to be on their website but can't find it on there...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-19-07, 04:04 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,590
Posted By bumper

Just get out and ride. If rain bothers you that...

Just get out and ride. If rain bothers you that much, you should be thinking of emigration not giving up cycling. It's rained almost non stop for months now and half the country is still under water...
Forum: United Kingdom
08-11-07, 04:21 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,431
Posted By bumper

Glad you got sorted, that's a nice bike & price...

Glad you got sorted, that's a nice bike & price ;)

It's a shame ebay let knobs ruin the selling for genuine people but at least you dropped on a good one. Just get some miles racked up on it now :D
Forum: Road Cycling
08-02-07, 02:59 PM
Replies: 288
Views: 29,001
Posted By bumper

for: selle italia flite gel flow - ASSTASTIC ...

for: selle italia flite gel flow - ASSTASTIC

against: selle viper - very poor and hurt my ar5e & brooks b17 ti. never ever broke it in
Forum: Road Cycling
08-02-07, 02:56 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 11,895
Posted By bumper

I've just had a pair of sidi eagle 6 shoes(highly...

I've just had a pair of sidi eagle 6 shoes(highly recommended). They are identical to the road version but with an SRS mtb sole. If you're afraid of your mates laughing at you wearing mtb shoes ( you...
Forum: United Kingdom
08-02-07, 12:47 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,431
Posted By bumper

Take care on ebay, there seems to be a lot of...

Take care on ebay, there seems to be a lot of suspect sales recently. There's also a huge amount of sellers upping their own sales that appear sold only to reappear again and again and most are...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-02-07, 08:23 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 664
Posted By bumper

Get that wallet out :p The roadie version is...

Get that wallet out :p

The roadie version is a bit more money and you walk like a duck when you've got them on , so I opted for the mtb sole version. That way I can do cake stops with out ruining...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-02-07, 08:17 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 664
Posted By bumper

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?Par...

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?PartnerID=79&ModelID=16850
Forum: Road Cycling
08-02-07, 08:03 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 664
Posted By bumper

Just an update for anyone who is thinking about...

Just an update for anyone who is thinking about Sidi shoes but is unsure of the sizing. I've had the 44 sidis delivered and done a few miles in them and the fit is perfect. The sizing is very similar...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-29-07, 08:10 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 664
Posted By bumper

Is it a bit sick to think of these as bike porn...

Is it a bit sick to think of these as bike porn :o
paid for and on the way :love:


http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k131/djb1971/sidi.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
07-29-07, 07:31 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 664
Posted By bumper

Thanks Ron - that was the sort of shove I needed...

Thanks Ron - that was the sort of shove I needed lol

I've just read so many stories about sidi shoes having small sizes. I think I'm just going to buy them, I can always post them back and change...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-29-07, 07:13 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 664
Posted By bumper

Fancy a change of shoe

I currently have a pair of shimano m225 shoes in a size 44 which are a perfect fit but they are starting to look a little tatty. I've had lots of shimano shoes all in a size 44 and they've all fitted...
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