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Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
10-24-15, 07:47 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 7,808
Posted By Morphio

Because there's overlap - I still ride a bit on...

Because there's overlap - I still ride a bit on the indoor track during the summer, and I still plan on training at the weekends at the outdoor one when the weather isn't too bad. Taking the bike...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
10-21-15, 02:42 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 7,808
Posted By Morphio

Very happy with it. Spent the summer training and...

Very happy with it. Spent the summer training and racing league outdoors on it. Not as often as I'd like due to work, but enough to be pretty happy with it. No other issues other than the ones...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
10-12-15, 01:23 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,654
Posted By Morphio

Likewise - GF had a great experience with...

Likewise - GF had a great experience with purchases of both bike and wheels from Brooks.

I've made 2 orders from Velodromeshop and one was fine, the other was a real PITA. Much like others have...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
09-12-15, 10:49 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,159
Posted By Morphio

Very happy with the Hoy .001 I got, been using it...

Very happy with the Hoy .001 I got, been using it for track league on an outdoor track this summer. Now seen a couple of others with the same bike and they've been happy. Note the tyres that come on...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
08-07-15, 01:14 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 7,808
Posted By Morphio

Hmmm, it's been 8 or so years since I did...

Hmmm, it's been 8 or so years since I did weights, but from hazy memory when I was a competitive rower that wouldn't be too crazy if I got on it again. But right now I'm 210lbs and not that fit. If...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
08-07-15, 12:09 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 7,808
Posted By Morphio

Thanks for the feedback. So would you say just...

Thanks for the feedback. So would you say just get another hoy for now?
Images:...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
08-06-15, 05:43 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 7,808
Posted By Morphio

Similarity of DF3 59cm to Hoy XL (60)

Sorry for the bump, but didn't want to start a whole new thread for a slight add on to the previous questions. Mostly aimed at Carleton as I know he had a DF3, but anyone else feel free to chime in....
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
04-08-15, 02:34 AM
Replies: 300
Views: 152,900
Posted By Morphio

The Hoy bikes were on sale when I got mine. Still...

The Hoy bikes were on sale when I got mine. Still pretty happy with mine. As mentioned in thread only issues so far were dubious seatpost head and the rear sprocket wasn't the ss-7600 as promised....
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
03-25-15, 01:13 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 7,808
Posted By Morphio

Great, thanks. Can't see the Sugino Knurled ones...

Great, thanks. Can't see the Sugino Knurled ones anywhere in the UK so will probably source some Dura Ace for the rear.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
03-24-15, 04:19 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 7,808
Posted By Morphio

Well it feels like it handles great, but I don't...

Well it feels like it handles great, but I don't have a wealth of experience to compare it to!

Incidentally, I currently have a 14 & 15 but think that 49x15 is the next step.
Going by advice...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
03-23-15, 05:47 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 7,808
Posted By Morphio

48/18 was for riding to the velodrome - no longer...

48/18 was for riding to the velodrome - no longer an issue as it's racked there now. All the track sessions so far I've been using 48/15.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
03-23-15, 09:13 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 7,808
Posted By Morphio

Just a quick update to say thanks for the help....

Just a quick update to say thanks for the help. Bike got it's first track time on Saturday and handled like a dream :)

For those that are interested in getting one of the Hoy bikes, I'm generally...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
03-16-15, 02:51 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 7,808
Posted By Morphio

Thanks, lots of great advice. The saddle wasn't...

Thanks, lots of great advice.
The saddle wasn't *quite* as bad as it looked in that picture, but have levelled it out.
I'm away travelling with work now until Thursday but will take the comments...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
03-14-15, 04:01 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 7,808
Posted By Morphio

Great, thanks for the feedback. Good to hear...

Great, thanks for the feedback. Good to hear people agree on the XL!
I've flipped the stem but put a 1cm spacer above it to reduce the drop to the bars slightly. Does that look a bit better, or...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
03-14-15, 11:56 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 7,808
Posted By Morphio

Thanks Carleton, great advice so I went in with...

Thanks Carleton, great advice so I went in with kit, shoes and pedals and took some photos:

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The XL felt better. Didn't feel too long, although the...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
03-13-15, 03:59 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 7,808
Posted By Morphio

Newbie help with Hoy Fiorenzuola sizing

Hi there, I’m struggling with sizing on the Hoy Fiorenzuola, and I noticed Carleton made a fair few comments on sizing in relation to it here...
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