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04-01-20, 07:50 AM
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04-01-20, 01:52 PM
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Ultegra (or Ultegra level) levers have never been bulbous like that. Those would be either RS505 (11 speed, 105 level) or RS405 (10 speed, Tiagra level). I have 505s on the gravel bike. They work nicely and the knobs actually provide a nice, sure grip when you're on the hoods (at least for my hands)... but they ugly.
04-01-20, 01:55 PM
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Indeed, RS505. The bike came from giant with R7000 shifters hooked up to giant branded trp hydraulic calipers courtesy of the stem mounted giant conduct hybrid hydraulic reservoir. It was messy, ugly and impracticable. The aim was to use R7020 shifters but these RS505s came up as a steal. I have large hands so they fit me ok but the extra 2-3 cm reach needed to be compensated for over the R7000 with a 90cm stem instead of 110.
04-08-20, 05:32 AM
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04-08-20, 06:15 AM
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04-08-20, 06:22 AM
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04-08-20, 07:25 AM
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Glad you're ok!
04-08-20, 07:35 AM
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04-08-20, 04:25 PM
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The extract from my Public Disclosure Statement reads;
What is not covered?
the ownership, possession, use or operation of any vehicle, watercraft or aircraft (except for a bicycle, mobility scooter, wheelchair, cart, hobby aircraft or remote controlled toy);
&
Contents Accidental Loss or Damage What is covered? Accidental loss or damage to your contents, at and away from the premises, up to the amounts shown on your policy schedule.
I would have if it was a simple frame crack. Unfortunately due to damage accross the bike and accessories i elected to go through my insurance.
04-08-20, 05:21 PM
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It's pretty common for Home insurers to cover bicycles (nominated or not) in the contents insurance outside of home here in Australia.
The extract from my Public Disclosure Statement reads;
What is not covered?
the ownership, possession, use or operation of any vehicle, watercraft or aircraft (except for a bicycle, mobility scooter, wheelchair, cart, hobby aircraft or remote controlled toy);
&
Contents Accidental Loss or Damage What is covered? Accidental loss or damage to your contents, at and away from the premises, up to the amounts shown on your policy schedule.
I would have if it was a simple frame crack. Unfortunately due to damage accross the bike and accessories i elected to go through my insurance.
The extract from my Public Disclosure Statement reads;
What is not covered?
the ownership, possession, use or operation of any vehicle, watercraft or aircraft (except for a bicycle, mobility scooter, wheelchair, cart, hobby aircraft or remote controlled toy);
&
Contents Accidental Loss or Damage What is covered? Accidental loss or damage to your contents, at and away from the premises, up to the amounts shown on your policy schedule.
I would have if it was a simple frame crack. Unfortunately due to damage accross the bike and accessories i elected to go through my insurance.
04-08-20, 06:02 PM
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04-09-20, 07:04 AM
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Good point, they'll only replace the frame, not components. They'd prob still give you a warranty frame if you asked, shouldn't have anything to do with whether or not insurance covered it.
04-09-20, 07:40 AM
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04-09-20, 07:54 AM
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That chintzy Megarange freewheel is nearly as uncool as a dork disk, but I reckon the bike has potential... Throw on a tan saddle to match the hoods, and some hardox rims, I reckon.
04-09-20, 09:22 AM
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I'm quite partial to chrome bikes myself, but I'd go with pretty or classy instead of hot. All the color accents are really subtle, and I always love filled lug cutouts.
The brake cable routing hurts me deeply though
I like the saddle, personally. Matches the lug cutouts, the lug lining, and the downtube decal 
The brake cable routing hurts me deeply though