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Forum: Fitting Your Bike
04-24-23, 08:23 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 982
Posted By stampz

I don't believe it's short nosed, online says...

I don't believe it's short nosed, online says it's standard and it certainly looks standard, other than the more curved shape the profile on both are the same
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
04-24-23, 07:10 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 982
Posted By stampz

Different saddles with diff rail lengths,and achieving the same position

Slightly stupid questions, and I suspect the answer(s) will be "it doesn't matter", however out of curiosity...

I have been running a Giant Approach saddle on all 4 of my bikes for a couple of...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-05-22, 07:50 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,126
Posted By stampz

Gravel bike advice

Afternoon all,

I am just about to pull the trigger on my first gravel bike and was looking for a bit of a nudge in the right direction before I do so...bit of background

I am a keen road...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
12-12-21, 05:23 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,969
Posted By stampz

Tried an online bike fit...thoughts?

So, after getting some niggling back pain recently, I decided I wanted to try and get a better fit on my bikes. I came across myvelofit online, found some positives reviews so thought I'd give it a...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-12-21, 09:35 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,993
Posted By stampz

Now been cleaned, new bar tape and new outer and...

Now been cleaned, new bar tape and new outer and inner cables.

I'm happy with the result.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-05-21, 02:22 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,993
Posted By stampz

That's Lovely! My back hurts just looking at...

That's Lovely!

My back hurts just looking at how agressive that setup is though :lol:
Forum: Road Cycling
08-03-21, 03:33 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,993
Posted By stampz

Thanks everyone, I have indeed grabbed the bike...

Thanks everyone, I have indeed grabbed the bike from him, and it's lovely.

Handed it to my lbs for a service and sanity check. I suspect it needs some new cables and a right good greasing, but...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-31-21, 02:36 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,993
Posted By stampz

Ha! Thanks for this I think I will :-)

Ha! Thanks for this I think I will :-)
Forum: Road Cycling
07-31-21, 12:35 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,993
Posted By stampz

This is exactly what I was think....common sense...

This is exactly what I was think....common sense prevails
Forum: Road Cycling
07-31-21, 12:08 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,993
Posted By stampz

Second hand advice, what's "too old"?

Potentially stupid question, which I think I already know the answer too.

I am looking at picking up a new winter trainer/"second" bike. My heart wants to go shiny and spend at least £1k on...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-21-20, 08:47 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,633
Posted By stampz

It's still on the default spec so has the...

It's still on the default spec so has the following: (25mm tyres)...however the bike radar review states (And while the Specialized tyres may have said 25mm on their sidewalls, they ballooned up to a...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-21-20, 06:56 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,633
Posted By stampz

Thanks to everyone who has responded so far. This...

Thanks to everyone who has responded so far. This is one of the things I have been considering, I think I want like a more racier geometry..I wouldn't be replacing the Allez, this would be "as well...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-20-20, 10:13 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,633
Posted By stampz

Is the jump from £1000 to £2000 worth it?

I know this might be the equivalent of "how long is a piece of string", but I thought I would pose the question anyway.

Short version, I love riding, and am currently on my second road bike in...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-29-20, 08:45 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,132
Posted By stampz

Give this man a medal!

Give this man a medal!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-29-20, 08:44 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,132
Posted By stampz

Oh....my.....god...I am so embarrassed....so, got...

Oh....my.....god...I am so embarrassed....so, got my wife to come in and try...absolute silence...I get back on, click click click.

Out of frustration I stick her old MTB on the trainer and get on...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-29-20, 03:40 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,132
Posted By stampz

Ok...I am getting desperate, with the bike on the...

Ok...I am getting desperate, with the bike on the trainer I have removed the saddle completely and the handle bars and sat (that hurt) in the seat post space as best I could...still does it! Removed...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-28-20, 05:55 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,132
Posted By stampz

I am seriously going to cry...so I was wrong, it...

I am seriously going to cry...so I was wrong, it is even doing it without the peddle in the left arm, I really can't explain how faint this tick is..the wife things I am mad. However it is there, but...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-28-20, 05:21 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,132
Posted By stampz

I think I am going to pull out what little hair I...

I think I am going to pull out what little hair I have left...I think I have found the problem!

Have got the bike on the trubo trainer and stripped everything off one by one, whilst making my wife...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-28-20, 01:53 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,132
Posted By stampz

Great thanks! I do have another bike...

Great thanks!

I do have another bike (naturally), its a Boardmam, so I might take the saddle from that and swap and see what happens
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-27-20, 12:41 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,132
Posted By stampz

So...the plot thickens Just been out for a...

So...the plot thickens

Just been out for a quick 30miles to try to get to the bottom of it...still no joy...however.

It only happens when I am seated AND holding the handlebars. Let go of the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-27-20, 06:22 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,132
Posted By stampz

Slightest tick/click/pop..when riding, I am going crazy!

Seriously...I am going to throw the bike in the river! ;-)

So...I have a Specialized Allez Elite which is giving off the faintest clicl/pop/tick on my left when riding (its very quiet...but to me...
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